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Hope
I wish Kerry's family and this entire board comfort and encouragement during this time of loss. I did not know Kerry, but I read the obit, tributes, kind words from others, and I searched her past posts and read them. She offered so much support and encouragement to others, when she herself was trying to survive. I sat…
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Hi!
Sorry I haven't written in awile as I was having difficulty logging on BUT I've been following you all and holding you all up in prayer esp. with the news of Kerry:( Also I noticed that Vinnie has not responded to a call for him. Does anyone know how he's doing? Update for me: I was dx'd 7/06 Stage 3c colon but all MD's…
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Send a prayer and a good thought
First, my heatfelt sympathy to all Kerry's friends on this board and to all her family and friends. I didn't have the honor of knowing her personally, but I know God has welcomed another angel home and she will be missed. Tomorrow we have an appt at the surgeons to find out the PET results that my husband had on Thursday.…
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SAD-BUT RESOLVED!!
I checked the board after a beautiful weekend and found that we have lost our dear friend Kerry. At first I felt sadness, then anger, then I sat quietly and found some peace and want to share my thoughts. Kerry lived every day to the fullest, both before and after cancer and even recurrence. The beauty of her life is not…
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Tribute to Kerry ~ Forever In Our Hearts
Dear Friends, For all of us who knew Kerry through the CSN and from attending our annual Palooza's we truly got to know a wonderful gracious lady. Kerry was a beautiful person on the inside and out, she was fun to be around and always enjoyed a good laugh with friends. One of our favourite memories of Kerry is how we all…
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Where is Vinny3?
Has anyone heard from Vinny3? He last check-in to the site was 28 June 08.
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HELP!! Oxycodone doesnt get absorbed in body
Anyone ever heard of having this problem? The 80 mg pills dont do anything for me, and I just poop them out... I guess my digestive path doesnt know how to break them down? I was in so much pain!!!!!!!!! Anyone else have this problem, or heard of it? I need to use them, else I am going to be hooked up to an IV forever..…
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Biopsy
Well wasn't that fun! I now have three 15 cm deep stab wounds in my left kidney area. The moral of the story"Never turn your back on a doctor,they are a dangerous species". My kidneys are deep and the biopsy is done under local anaesthetic. I don't feel much pain but THAT HURT. And he may have to re-do them . He got one…
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Hemorrhoid issues!!!
Hi Valerie, stage 3 colon cancer. I don't want to gross anyone out, but have you had constant trouble with bleeding hemorrhoids and what did you do for them. I'm not constipated, but can't seem to get them under control. My Dr. prescribed some prescription suppositories, but it's not going away. Have any other remedies out…
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Am I overreacting
My dad's oncologist said that it would be really bad if my dad lost a lot of weight. Well, he went on vacation for three weeks (road trip to California and British Columbia) and lost 8 pounds. Since he has been back, he gained 2 pounds. He weighs 187 pounds and is 6 feet 2 inches tall. Should I worry? I told him to start…
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To Rinse or nor to rinse?
Hi, Valerie here, stage 3 colon cancer: in treatment right now but can't take the grey in my hair!! Can anyone suggest a rinse that I can use that is not too harsh. I was told that I could not use anything right now, but I want to try something. Thanks. God bless you all
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Friday Riddle - ANSWER
This week's winner is StacyGleaso. CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :) :) RIDDLE: Take one out and scratch my head, I am now black but once was red. ANSWER: Match
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Kerry's Obituary
Kerry S. Morton Kerry Stevenson Morton 12/31/49 - 07/26/2008 With family and loved ones at her side, Kerry passed away at home on July 26, 2008 following a long battle with colon cancer. Her hope and faith remained strong during her illness. Kerry is survived by her husband, Merriman Morton, her parents, Richard and Janice…
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CEA/CT Scan - do not agree
My dad's cea went from 30 to 160 in two months; however, there was no change in his CT Scan (all the same). Has this happened to anyone else?
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Help - newly diagnosed and numb
Hello, My name is Anne and I'm a newly diagnosed colon cancer patient. I'm not sure what to do, where to turn etc. I underwent a resection of my colon and basically was turned loose. I'm not sure where to turn or what to do next. Any suggestions?
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Mysterious Ct-scan results.
My brother and I took my father into the cancer centre today to find out the resulta of the ct-scan (after 6 rounds of Xeloda at 50%) The results are inconclusive. As the doctor put it: "some things stayed the same, some things got bigger, some things shanged shape." As for the scope examen my father had a couple of months…
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Cea Plateau
All the cea questions make me wonder whether to even pay attention to the CEA level. It is my understanding it is a tumor marker, however some people don't trust them. My mother's went from 189 post surgery to now it fluctuates between 8 and 10. Her onc said it has hit a plateau and her disease is stable. He hopes that she…
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Friday Riddle
RIDDLE: Take one out and scratch my head, I am now black but once was red.
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Elevated CEA
I have not posted a comment on this site for several months, therefore, this will be a larger than normal post. I am a 72 year-old retired organic/polymer chemist living in Englewood, FL. In early December 2007 I had a colonoscopy that revealed a single large polyp in the sigmoid colon that was aggressively removed,…
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interesting article
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080721/hl_afp/ushealthresearchcancervaccine;_ylt=AvJrzZkhHKF2NgTl_Wf4me.s0NUE
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Don't know what I'm doing?????
I have posted several times in search of ways to help my brother, Mark. Mark has colon cancer Stage IV with spots in liver, lymph nodes, abdomen. rectum. He had chemo, sugergeries, and two recent stage 1 clinical trials which ravaged his body. After the second clinical trial, Mark consulted with his oncologist and decided…
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What was the name of that anti-allergy ...
... drug again that is supposed to stimmulate appetite?!? I saw it mentioned on this board a couple of times - but I forget.
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Lung Surgery Update
Hi guys: Well, the bone scan results showed one solitary lesion on the top of the left iliac bone, and a questionable one on my 4th vertebrae. After an hour long debate with my thoracic surgeon, he has agreed to do surgery on my lung mets on August 14th. He kept telling me that he did not see how his surgery would help me,…
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FDA Issues Alert on Genentech's Avastin
The FDA issued an alert about Genentech's cancer drug Avastin, saying the drug has been tied to the development of anemia in several patients, Dow Jones reports. Several patients who took Avastin in combination with the cancer drug Sutent reported microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, which is characterized by a loss of red…
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Orange County Immune Institute?
My brother is considering treatment at the Orange County Immune Institute in Huntington Beach, CA, Dr. Fereshteh Akbarpour. He is in his 4th year of the battle with Stage IV. He may feel more comfortable with the outlined protocol they offer than trying to figure it out for himself at this time. Has anyone had experience…
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Friday Riddle - ANSWER
This week's winner is Judy (judiths). CONGRATS :) :) RIDDLE: What word can be written forward, backward or upside down, and can still be read from left to right? ANSWER: Noon
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tennislover - Rally Call
Hello SemiColon friends, I just got word that our dear friend tennislover, Heather, is struggling, just started hospice, and could use lots of prayers, warm and good thoughts, vibes, mojo, whatever you can send her way... Heather is a fearless warrior in the fight against CRC and should be applauded for her efforts. You…
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biopsy
G'day everyone, Well I have managed to get into a kidney specialist. He is doing a kidney biopsy at 12.30 tomorrow. Iam hoping that the biopsy will show some form of nephritis. The Doctor is fairly certain that it is amyloidosis. The tests are conclusive ,the biopsy is stained with congo red dye and if it floureces green…
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Rectal Cancer Advice Needed
My husband, age 81 and currently on coumadin for atrial fibrillation, has just been diagnosed with Stage 2 rectal cancer. We are starting a course of radiation pre-surgery shortly but it has been suggested that we consider doing concurrent chemo as well, something my husband is very reticent to embrace. Would be interested…
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CA 19-9 Immunoassay Tumor Antigen Test
My husband, who is a Stage IV, Colon Cancer survivor (diagnosed May 2006), has been denied coverage by Blue Cross/Anthem for a routine blood test he has every month at his oncologist's office. The test is listed as CA 19-9 Immunoassay Tumor Antigen (quantitative), CPT 86301, test. (I posted about this some months ago when…