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Vanessa Williams PSA
Here is a Colorectal Cancer Awareness PSA - it's about time! http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20184261,00.html
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Recurrence in Colon?
Hi - Short version: Dx'd Stage IV in Feb. '06, Colon tumor multiple liver mets. 6 months FOLFOX + Erbitux. Colectomy + RF to Liver. Chemo through Jan. '07. Recurrence noted Oct. '07 in the colon. Colectomy Oct. '07. The odd part was the recurrence in the colon, right on the previous surgery site. My surgeon said she could…
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doctors
Hi everyone, I hope everyone's having a good day. Mine is going by slowly, still waiting for biopsy results tomorrow. After the results come back and I'm sure it will be colon cancer, how long is it that I should wait to have the surgery? I have two options, one would be quicker with a doctor that did my father-in-laws…
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good doc report aspire62 3/12/08
hello just wanted to say i had a doc appt on march 4th and my wbc &rbc plat is good so all is good.i was diagnosed with colon ca in 2001 so i,m a 7 year colon cancer survivor i was scared at first and negative at first reaction then i started to think positive and i had chemo/rad/surgery and i,m doing great now medicaly…
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Big day!
Well here I am, the day I finally find out the biopsy results. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. nervous and scared. My appt isn't until 6:30 tonight. This is going to be tough. Need a few opinions, should I schedule an oncologist first or surgeon? I have a ton of questions and can't seem to make myself comfortable with any answer.…
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Diet
Hi All, I have read a lot about diet and colorectal cancer. Stay away from sugar, meat, etc. For me it is about staying regular. I talked to my oncologist about diet because I felt soo guilty about some of the food I eat(mostly sweets). He told me that it was just not true that sugar feeds cancer like I have read. He said…
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Hi-New and anxious!!!!
Just want to let everyone know how scared and nervous I am. I had a colonoscopy yesterday, the doc came in and said that it was bad news, that I more than likely have colon cancer. Shock!!! Was not expecting that! Now I have to wait until Thursday for the biopsy result, but he seemed pretty sure. I haven't slept, I can't…
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Colon Cancer Advance Comes From Teen
This article is from NBC News Channel 4 (Wash DC Area) and thought I would pass along to my family here. 17-Year-Old Wins $100,000 Science Award http://www.nbc4.com/health/15572565/detail.html?dl=mainclick
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sorry one more
I forgot, there's one more question....How was everyone's blood work (CBC) when diagnosed? I've been looking at mine and I can't find too much out of the ordinary. Sorry again for all the questions. Trying to level out still from the shocking news!
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MY Mom is Gone to Heaven
My mom passed away on tuesday Feb 26th 2008, she went into the hospital on friday because she started to vomit up blood, she went into a semi coma on sunday and passed away tuesday night, my heart is so broken, i feel like i am going to have a breakdown... I cant stop crying... I miss her sooooo much. She had colon cancer…
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more questions
I know I'm going to become a pain in the rear for everyone real soon. But, until I get my biopsy results and my plan of attack, all I can do is think of questions to ask. Can anyone share with me what their early symptoms were? Like bowel movements, abdominal pain, bleeding, etc. For some reason, I find comfort in reading…
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good doc report aspire62 3/12/08
hello just wanted to say i had a doc appt on march 4th and my wbc &rbc plat is good so all is good.i was diagnosed with colon ca in 2001 so i,m a 7 year colon cancer survivor i was scared at first and negative at first reaction then i started to think positive and i had chemo/rad/surgery and i,m doing great now medicaly…
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Good Information
Hi all, I see postings from time to time from people looking for good information on colon and rectal cancer. So I wanted to share that I purchased a book from American Cancer Society called the "complete guide to colorectal cancer" It covers everything you can imagine from initial diagnosis through follow up after…
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Interesting Article
Read this article in the Parade magazine that comes with my Sunday Washington Post paper and thought my family here would find it interesting. Additionally, it seems to me that more and more research is being done on this subject. http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_03-09-2008/2Thoughts_Can_Heal
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Miralax - prep for colonoscopy
3rd annual post op colonoscopy coming up in a few weeks. Dr. prescribed 238 gram bottle of Miralx to be mixed with 64 oz. bottle of Gatorade -- then to drink 32 oz at 1pm and then 32 oz at 4pm on day before procedure. Also 4 Dlcolax between the 2 drinks. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about this prep?
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Lip sores
I wanted to share a fairly successful way to deal with these that I have experienced for myself. After using such products as Abreva and Zilactin, etc. for a cold sore, I had one really bad one awhile back when I had an appt. with my prior onc. in Texas. He said to never use those products and told me to use just plain ol'…
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Johns Hopkins-men are different...
In a recent study, where 100 men and 100 women increased their physical activity to test for CRC 'markers' (don't know what they mean...will find out...CEA?) reduction, the following results were published: All men who exercised 250 minutes a week had a reduction in potentially cancerous cell growth, and men who exercised…
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Funny Article
Hi, I read this article on another board and thought I'd post it here. It is great! Very funny and perfect for CRC Awareness Month. http://www.miamiherald.com/dave_barry/story/427603.html
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OH, geez....
Hi all. Still lurking after all this time but I need my semis now! My last test was a CEA in January which was still less than 0, so that's good. But even with full blown cancer my CEA ws only 1.5. My only real symptom was diarrhea and that has returned. I did not have it after my surgery in July 2006. But now it's back…
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He's feeling better ( ... and so am I :)
We finaly got that diarrhea under control on the weekend and the stomach troubles got better Sunday. The homecare nurse came by today and was actually surprised he recovered so fast. He doesn't remember much of the last week ... and we figure a lot of that has to do with the medication he was taking to counter balance the…
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NED again!!!
I had a ct scan last Monday, and the results "NO EVIDENCE OF DIDEASE"for the ones that don't know me Dx July 06 stage 3,I can breath again! I am so grateful to GOD.I'm celebrating life and my NEDNESS.I will continue to pray for all of you,even if you don't see my posts so often I come to this board every single day and my…
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KathiM
Okay, have you made the appointment? If not, I am going to have everyone here nag you every day :)
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
This week's winner is 4law. CONGRATS :) RIDDLE: A man lives in a house with four walls. Each wall has a window. Each window has a southern exposure. A bear walks by. What color is the bear? ANSWER: Yes, it is a white polar bear
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San Francisco was BEAUTIFUL!!
Just returned from a meeting/extended weekend in the 'city by the bay'. MAN! Was it beautiful!!!! This time, we didn't have a car, and used public transportation (BART and MUNI). It was perfect. The only tense moment was when 2 guys attempted to lift my beau's wallet!!! Shame on us, we needed a reminder that this is a big,…
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rash
Have any of you ever developed a rash during treatment? My father had a rash all over his face and body with the first treatment (I think it was 5flu along with an experimantal drug) He's developing a couple of small redish purple pin-hole-sized spots on his arms and legs with the pill chemo now. The family doctor told us:…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser
Riddle: A man lives in a house with four walls. Each wall has a window. Each window has a southern exposure. A bear walks by. What color is the bear?
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Conversations about Colorectal Cancer
I just wanted to let you all know that I will be attending this program in Tampa at the Moffitt Center on Saturday. It is sponsored by the Colon Cancer Alliance and looks like it will be very imformative. I will be taking notes and passing on any info that seems new. Anyone else going?
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diet and cancer research
hello Semi-colons! I came across this website with this little blurb and thought I would share it. http://www.cancerproject.org/diet_cancer/type/colon/cancer_fighting.php peace, emily
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colon room 2
I would like to thank everyone that made the new colorectal semi colon room group a sucess last night THANKS next meeting room 2 on March 19 at 7 pm Bev04 and chewbacca
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neulesta
im getting neulesta after my chemo treatments i know it is suppose to make your bones hurt but is it an almost everyday thing?