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new vacine
Very interesting. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7022081.stm Jo Ann
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Life after chemo!
Well, I'm off the chemo for now, I have a checkup in November & will have a CT and colonoscopy in Feb. This is my second week after chemo, you guys know what that's like. Anyway, I've never been this exhausted. I was so looking forward to feeling better having energy. What was I thinking??? I'm am so fatigued that probably…
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Pictures from colonpalooza 5 in Nashville
Pics are posted on the Colonpalooza Five link at http://www.colonpalooza.com/
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Thank you!
Hi... I'm not a regular poster here, but I just wanted to pop on and thank the community on here for the support! My dad used to come on here and look up information on his treatments and loved that there were others in his same situation. His username was Rick894 (I believe), I'm sure none of you remember him since it's…
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I'm home!
I'm tired, but I'm home after what I'm told was successful neurosurgery!!!! More to come tomorrow Mary
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Can you believe?
I just found out after talking with the home heathcare nurse that hooks up by Dad's 5 fu pump that his dosage is half of what it should be. The only reason I found out is because I told her my Dad's tumor markers were going up and that the doctor said we are running out of options. I called the doctor's office and said I…
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sigmoidoscopy not so good
Hi all, I had my test today and it seems the tumor I have been working on killing outside my colon has started to grow through the wall at the original resection site. They are doing a biopsy to confirm the bleeding is from tumor but they are quite sure. I will meet with my doctors next week to discuss another resection or…
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revisiting hormone therapy issue...
Hi everyone, While reading the responses to Kiersten's post last week about hormone replacement therapy, I was so surprised how many of you had been advised against this. I am 25 years old and went into menopause one year ago due to the pelvic radiation I received for my rectal cancer. I was experiencing hot flashes and…
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Scared, desperate, & need advice (long)
I will try to make this VERY long story as short as possible. Everything started in the early morning hours of July 5 this year. I have had migraine headaches my entire life and I woke up from a deep sleep that morning bc my head was killing me. I got up to take my meds so that I would be able to sleep for a few more hours…
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Chemo and Radiation Therapy
My husband is 57 years of age and was dignoised with colorectal cancer. He had his LAR done on Sept 12, 2007. After the surgery they found that 3 out of 16 polyps had cancer in them and now he has to undergo chemo and radiation treatments. We are in the process of setting up appointements with the chemo doc and radiation…
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new avastin stats ( Great ) !
http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,13220,00.htm?c=1004:5:1:2
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Hans did GREAT!!!!!!
The procedure yesterday went well, although it was long....7 hours.... The doctor was very excited about the turnout...of course, I could have told him that, with all the prayers, there was no other outcome but terrific!!!! He finally got to his room at midnight...they had to monitor the insertion points so that he didn't…
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Radiation
Can anyone tell me their experience with radiation treatments. My father has been recently diagnosed with Stage 3A colon cancer. He already had his colon resection and now they will start radiation and chemo treatments. I am confused about the radiation as I thought it was used prior to surgery to shink the cancerous tumor…
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CCA Baltimore conference - anyone going?
Hi all - Rodney and I are going to the CCA conference in Baltimore - 10/19 - 10/21. Anyone else going? Betsy
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short update
passed my adenosine cardiolyte stress test, so still scheduled for neurosurgery on friday to remove a bunch of the larger tumor in my brain. SEND PRAYERS!!!! MARY PS...my lovely insurance company had approved a 3 day stay. generous, huh?
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birthday sex????????
Hiya mates and mate-ettes....that's oz for g'day friends! Sorry to be awol the past month but rest assured we are both well, now. Firstly tho; HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lisa Rose and Emily. Hope you both had wonderfull days and were treated with the love you both deserve.(I won't ask about all the personal adventures...lol!) And yes,…
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how much does it cost?
I go to Florida for the winter. Last year I flew home to Canada in February to get a CT scan. This year I will have my CT scan done before I leave. I have been reading the new recommendations for patient follow-up and would like to have CEA testing done every 3 months. Big question??? How much does it cost to get this test…
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Birthday Sex!
Hey all you awesome Semi-Colons! I hope I got your attention with my subject heading. I figured it would chum more folks in.... THANK YOU for the birthday wishes, belated or otherwise. It was a wonderful birthday. And no, SB, I did not have tofu cake.....duh! I had CARROT CAKE!! And alas, I have moved on from Birkies to…
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Alternatives to Chemo??
Hey everybody, Been gone for a couple of days, did me some good. Now back to reality and my next IV infusion. I have been doing a bit of research about ph levels in the body, juicing, supplements that help fight cancer. But, I just dont have the courage to try those things instead of chemo which has been proven to beat…
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Well its official....Stage IV
My wife and I just left the onc's office. I had a MRI done today to compare the findings of the CT/PET. I am now a stage IV patient with mets to my liver. At 36 years old with no history of CC, this is a MAJOR shock now to say the least. I start Folfox with Avastin on Oct 5th. What is keeping me going is ALL the survival…
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BACK FROM 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Okay at the last minute we changed plans and canceled Kentucky and went back to where we stayed for our honeymoon. The Pocono Mts at Pocono Palace and YES we did get upgraded to one of the rooms that had the Champagne Glass bathtub. When you opened the main door, the 10-12' Champagne Glass Tub was first to the eyes, but…
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Book
A while back I was reading a post about a book, a very positive book that people said was great for people diagnosed with a life threatening illness such aa cancer. I wrote it down, but can't find it.. does anyone know the name/author of this book?? Thanks.. My husband was diagnosed 2 years ago with stage 4 colon cancer,…
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OUT OF HOSPITAL
Hi everyone. I started on erbitux and oxiplatinum 2 weeks ago adter the re-occurance developed in my\both lungs and in the skull. After 1 week I developed the severe acne on my fast as well as shingles on my left leg and left butt. I am beside myself. After I read everybodys posts and what they are going thru I try to…
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CT scan tomorrow
Hi all, Having the CT scan tomorrow and then get bloodwork and see my oncologist in a week. Feeling great and feel the results will be good. But there is always that little doubt that creeps in. Just asking to send positive thoughts at 11:30 am CDT tomorrow. Thanks, ****
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Happy Belated Birthday Emily
Hi Everyone, September 23rd Emily, 2behealed , the juice chick celebrated her Birthday. So let's all join together and wish Emily a very Happy Belated Birthday. Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday, dear Emily ..... Happy Birthday to you ! And many more my friend. Hope your Birthday was great Emily…
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detoxification
hi, i have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and i just recently got back from mayo, in minnesota, and recieved good news, kind of they did not see any cancer,and ever test was clear, but my point is to say, i've been taking natural supplements to help my body fight this disease, i'm not saying this for marketing,…
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Fact or Fiction - New Info from Doctors - Need to hear from some other experts
I have a few questions. Before the questions, I would like to say that since my dad's diagnosis in 2002 (stage IV), his doctors have all agreed that his cea is a good marker for him. We have been told this. 1. New doctors says that cea as a marker diminishes over time (longer you have cancer, it is not as good a marker for…
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Colon cancer symptoms--please help
Hello everyone. I am curious about what symptoms you had (whether you knew at the time that they were symptoms or not). I have been told that the symptoms of colon cancer are very vague. I am having a colonoscopy on Tuesday because both my Father and my Mother's Father had colon cancer. I did not think that I had any…
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Weight Loss
Can anyone or some of you share your experiences with weight gain (during chemo) and how to get rid of it afterwards?? I hope it's okay to ask My chemo treatments ended a week ago last Friday, (thank you God). I'm now left with 20 lbs of weight that I didn't have before chemo. I'm going to go back to Weight Watchers but…
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Question - Need Help
History: *diagnosed 2002 - Stage IV *2002 - two surgies to remove met in liver plus tumor in colon *recurrence in 2004 - surgery to remove mets in liver *recurrence in 2005 - surgery to remove mets in liver *recurrence in 2006 - cea at all time high of 55 and went to 189 before starting treatment (avastin) *avastin not…