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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…
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Peritoneal cancer
Michelle was diagnosed with Peritoneal cancer, that originated in her colon in October 07 and was told that there was no hope. She was given 18-36 months to live. We found out about IPHC and after six months of chemo, she received IPHC and we are now being told that she has a 64% chance that the cancer will not come…
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Friday Riddle
RIDDLE: What word can be written forward, backward or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?
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After chemo/cancer
I was diagnosed with cancer and had my colon (large) removed. I finished chemo in May. My first scan after treatment came back clean. I have been experincing pain in my abdomen, it's not terrible, but uncomfortable, also get tired and anxious. Is this normal after treatment and if so, how long will it last?
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I hate cancer
Yesterday I gave my one year-old grandson a bath. He has very light blond hair, and when it was wet, it looked like he only had a few randsom strands around his head. It suddenly gave me a flashback to 7 years ago, when I took care of a three year-old named Katie, who was diagnosed with leukemia 25 days after her birthday.…
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Thoughts
Dear friends, Lately, I've been having these thoughts where I'm about to buy something and suddenly I feel like maybe I should not make the purchase because i'm wondering how long I have left on this earth and how long I would be using/enjoying it. It just happened last week as i was about to buy a new rug for our master…
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How many on Erbitux?
Just curious...it seems that not too many mention being on Erbitux. I read these posts and also lots of stuff on CRC Connections and I am just wondering how many have been on it or are currently on it. I am on it weekly in combo with Irinotecan and Avastin. Let me know...I am not necessarialy looking for outcomes, just how…
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? delaying treatment for vacation
Hi, Valerie here. DX. 4/08 stage 3 colon cancer; currently on folfox treatment with Oxaliplatin. Would like to delay my treatment for 1 week to attend my nephews wedding in Aug. Has anyone delayed a treatment for vacation purposes and did it affect you in any way or cause any type of setbacks? Thanks everyone, You're in my…
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minocycline
is there anybody who had bad reaction to minocycline?/antibiotic used to treat rash caused by erbitux/ my husband has some kind of infection-with high fever after using it. doctor think it is from minocycline or from infected port