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we are not going to give up to this *&^^&^&*^*
you know what that ( %^^&^%%$& ) means right ? I don't want to say the word because Jose ( cnn guy) will kick me out ! But anyways...I am starting an ALL ORGANIG diet tomorrow....yoga and massages..and if I have any money left Accupunture and vitamins ( Scouty..which one are you taking ? ).....I believe that God gave us…
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On the 3-Year Plan!
I was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer via a screening colonoscopy and had a resection March 06. The follow-up colonoscopy Oct. 06 was clear. At that point I was told I would be on the 1-year colonoscopy plan (as I call it) for a couple of years, then two years, then three years max. Today was my one-year follow-up…
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FOLFOX + Erbitux (Cetuximab)
Hi, I've been doing FOLFOX + Erbitux for 2 rounds (16 weeeks) now, and the big tumor on my liver is still there. Not growing though. I've seen others talking about using the same chemos. So my question is how long did it take to start seeing some results? Thanks :)
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New diagnosis
I know everyone on here is either a survivor or a caretaker, but there doesn't seem to be any other good discussion boards for people in my current situation. I was diagnosed August 2nd, 2007 with stage III rectal cancer. I just ended my stint of chemoradiation therapy, and was almost done with my radiation booster…
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cancer is back/ Please respond
after crying, screaming, feeling sorry for my family.....I am better now.....Is back....3 in the stomach area 3 in the right lung....I am having a small surgery tomorrow cause 2 of them are afecting my kidney...they are going to insert a splint ? or something like that...what's next ? More chemo...My onco said that 1st he…
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14 tumors gone!!! Yippee!!!!
I had recurrent colon cancer, with 8 mets to the liver and 6 tumors in my right lung. I had hand and foot syndrome pretty badly and my hair got really thin due to the treatments, ugh! I have done 9 treatments of Folfox-Plus and my last CT can showed my liver and lungs clear!!! Thank you God!! I will be doing CT scans every…
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CP5 Fun: SpongeBob & Suzann
CP5 Fun: An Officer and a School Teacher Hi Everyone!! Check out the link below to see our own SpongeBob and Suzann singing karaoke to Meatloaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights". Sponger you were a blast and your new wife Katie ( usakat ) is absolutely awesome... Suzann we wish you a speedy recovery and hope your back…
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CP6-one question....
Ok, so that I can plan ahead....is there a Coyote Ugly saloon in San Francisco???? Hugs, Kathi
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The LAST one!
I just took my last Chemo treatment this morning..Yaaahooo!! I'm excited but then..I don't know? 6 months ago I didn't think this day would get here, then it arrived and I think. Wow, already. Some times were bad, but most times not so bad. I'm not one to think of the bad days and when they changed the Chemo Cocktail, it…
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Disappointing scan
Little history: Dx Stage 4 Sept 2006, surgery..chemo, pulmonary embolism...liver resection in Feb 2007... clean scan in June...48 year old father of 2... Hello all, Just got back from Stanford. Mixed news... There are 2 spots on my right lung. They are concerned it is cancer but the spots are too small to biopsy or even…
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Good Stats
I realize we typically don't pay attention to statistics, but these are worth reading.... http://wlit.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=104668&article=2786896
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Calm down!!
Hi All, It is hard to stay calm when you have been through what we all have. I had bright red blood in my stool this morning. Really scared me. I am right in the middle of chemo. Did anyone experience this during chemo. Some might say hemorroids but I dont think I have any, the original colonscopy showed none. Anyway, I am…
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Colon Palooza 2008
Colon Palooza 6, 2008 is scheduled to take place in San Francisco, California, in October. Details to follow in the months ahead. Happy Monday, Stacy
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Cancer Death Rates Dropping Fast
Good Article from National Cancer Institute http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20071015/4712e5c0_3421_1334520071015473808468
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No More Chemo
Went to the onc on Fri and my sweet husband was told that he is out of chemo options...still struggling with his blood clot in his IVC..they drained over 6 liters of fluid from his abdomen..still more to go next week I think..one of the posts asked "Why" and while I think of it daily (he is 55 and we have 2 teens still in…
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Riddle / Teaser Answer
Okay, SpongeBob won again, but I vow he will not get this Friday's riddle!!!! ANSWERS: S(LAT ROP)E = PORTAL S(NAP MAS)K = SAMPAN O)RAL LOD)E = DOLLAR So once again, SpongeBob gets bragging rights, but not for long :) , :) , :)
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CP-5 Video
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share with you all the official CP- 5 video. It may take a few minutes to load so copy, paste & enjoy ~ I know we all did. http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-8279309369197477695&hl=en-CA At this time I am not sure of the official dates and location for CP- 6 but I am sure it will be…
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scared
that time again....last Wed. was my CT. I ask the guy to tell me what he saw..at first he said " I didn't look " I called him liar...then he said..well as you know you have alwasy had that thing in your kidney..I told him...wrong patient....ooppss...well, I askes the nurse to call me as soon as she knew...She called me…
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PET results.
Yuck! One lesion outside rectal wall and 2 on liver. Going to see surgeon next week. Onc questions if surgery can be done on the lesion close to the "dome", as it may be too close to the diaphram. Plan is to do 4 rounds of 5-FU, Campstar & Avastin, then possible surgery. Any one loss their hair with that treatment....yea,…
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Naked dancing in the park....
So, today being Saturday, I decided to do some dancing. I took stock of all the things I can dance about.... My mom is home, has a 24 hour nurse, and is back to being my mom (for 3 days she didn't know who I was, who she was, where she was...). Of course, the apple not falling far, she is a VERY optomistic lady....sees…
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happy thoughts
sometimes i feel as i post only bad things -- so i wanted to post some happy stuff 1- my neice said my name before anyones elese-- it was a compitition between me and her other aunt--- i won 2- my nephew won all his soccor games 3- my brother, uncle,dad and hubby are going to shave for me when i loose more of my hair 4- my…
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Life is Good!
Last year at about this time I was wondering how we would EVER get through the next year. My husband and I had a hard time even dragging ourself out of bed to face the day. We put on happy faces for our kids so they couldn't see how scared we were. Radiation, chemo and two surgeries later, here we are. A year has past. My…
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TERRIFIC NEWS!
I am so happy and so relieved and so GRATEFUL to God . Surgery went very very well for my husband. What was supposed to take 6-8 hrs, was 2 -1/2! and the surgeon said that he believes he got all the liver mets! 5 spots showed up on mri/ct most of you know.Now after surgery, only 2 he believes were actually really mets. One…
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info about....."bsrules"...Sue
Hullo dear friends. Sadly, my news is not good. Many of you know of or have met Sue(bsrules) and some are aware she lost her hubby to cancer. Some of you may also be aware that Sue now has cancer. Sue has a wonderfull friend called Renee who I have been in contact with and Renee is keeping me updated on Sue's progress. I…
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Anxious again
Hi everyone, just wanted to share my anxiety again,I have been celebrating ned for few month now, my last pet/ct at the end of august showed no cancer and my cea was .05,colonoscopy clear as well,yesterday I went for a follow up mammogram,because 6 month ago I had one and showed something in my right breast that looked…
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limp nodes
hey i was just wondering if i should be more concerned. two weeks ago i received the best news that the tumors are reducing bt 1/3 but the one tumor on my limp node behind my (misspelled) esophagest(thoat)? is the same size and the limp node next to it is alittle larger. so i went with the positive and started my 2nd round…
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Friday Riddler / Teaser
In this teaser your task is twofold. You must first complete two (2) 4-letter workds, sid by side, reading left to right. Secondly, these two words within the brackets must form a 6-letter work when read from right to left. 1. S(L_ _ _ _ P)E 2. S(N_ _ _ _ S)K 3. O(R_ _ _ _ D)E GOOD LUCK AND REMEMBER THE WINNER GETS…
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3 Years NED!!
Just got the results from my latest CT scan, all clear! I haven't posted in awhile, so for those that are new, I was diagnosed Stage 4 Feb. '04. Resection, 7 months of FOLFORI w/Avastin, and then RFA in October '04 for three remaining spots on liver. CT scans every six months since have shown NED. I will defer the naked…
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Mary from WI - just asking WHY?
Hello Online Family, I hope each and every one of you are safe, happy, and doing well today and always! ; ) I guess I am having a "sad day" today. As many of you already know; my mom passed away on 9/17/07. And I almost feel like her death hasn't even "hit me" yet... sound weird? My husband and I are expecting out first…
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Back doing someting I love.....
Yes I know i should have already posted this....especially since it happened the last weekend of September.....doh..... As some know I love riding motorcycles. Since my symptoms, surgery and DX, it was nearly 10 weeks since I got any quality time ripping up the mountains. Needless to say, i was suffering from…