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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "kbienapfl"

      Traveling to Zion

      Hello all.... Recent CT scan shows that my Folfox6/Erbitux regiment is not working. My lung mets have spread and grown...bummer. Guess I need to hit this hard (as if I haven't been). There have been m…
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      9 comments
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      Started by kbienapfl
      Most recent by mrsriderman
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nudgie"

      Never Knew I Could Do It....

      On 1 September 07 it will be ONE YEAR ago that I quit smoking. I thought this was on habit I would never break because I had started at the age of 13 and now I am 43. I had always tried but failed. I …
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by nudgie
      Most recent by vinny3
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "alta29"

      Let's get a tan ! ( New study )

      Adequate intake of vitamin D may help prevent cancer, according to a new study. A number of 600,000 cases a year of breast and colorectal cancer could be prevented each year if vitamin D3 levels met t…
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      6 comments
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      Started by alta29
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "NWmom"

      We are SO NAKED!!!! Hallelujah!

      We received Carl's CT results this morning. NO EVIDENCE OF METASTATIC DISEASE! (Sorry to yell but we are FREAKING HAPPY!) Everything looked unremarkable- Carl is so excited to be unremarkable for once…
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      21 comments
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      Started by NWmom
      Most recent by crg123
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nudgie"

      God Has Another Angel

      Came into work this morning and was told my friend and co-worker Don Zukas passed away last night around 4:20pm. It brought tears to my eyes, but I know that God now has another Angel walking with him…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by nudgie
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Montrealer"

      CT Scan showed lesions, now MRI

      Hi Everybody, Haven't posted in a while, but suddenly I'm freaking out again for my dad because months ago, they detected about 4 lesions of about 1-3mm big in his liver by CT scan but during colon re…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Montrealer
      Most recent by pink05
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "betina61"

      I am so happy

      Hey family!I have great news to share,I was wating to have the results of both things colonoscopy and pet/ct.Colonoscopy all clear results 10 days ago,I don't know why but was more nervous with the pe…
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      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by betina61
      Most recent by hopefulone
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Coloradian"

      Irrigation of your bowels after ileostomy reversal

      Hi All, My doctor mentioned that in case I was concerned about running to the bathroom all the time after my Ileotomy reversal, I could do an irrigation of the colon every morning. Has anyone tried it…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Coloradian
      Most recent by taraHK
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "CanadaSue"

      For Limey (Mark)

      Hi Mark, I will try to explain the Sugar Baker Protocl as best I can. There are only 4 doctors in all of Canada who do this procedure, so we were lucky to be recommended to one who is only 2 hours awa…
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      3 comments
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      Started by CanadaSue
      Most recent by Limey
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jams67"

      after cancer book

      Many of you may have read this book, but it was new to me so I'll pass it on. After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Julie K. Silver M.D. Dr. Silv…
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      0 point
      Started by jams67
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ksachvie"

      Stage IV - FolFri Chemo Treatment

      Hi, I posted about a month ago regarding my Dad who recently within 2 months has been diagnosed and had resection surgery on his colon. Hear is the situation I would like to thank everyone for all the…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by ksachvie
      Most recent by ksachvie
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "goldfinch"

      Kathi M-scallopped potatoes

      Kathi,you've mentioned how nicely your scallopped potatoes went down while you were on chemo. I've never made them. Will you post the recipe? Sorry if you've done this already, but I could really use …
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by goldfinch
      Most recent by goldfinch
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Sam725"

      Hi All

      Hope all is well with everyone of you. Saw Spongebobs post and thought I had better chime in. I visit this site everyday to check in and see how everyone is doing and I truly hope I did not suck out t…
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      6 comments
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      Started by Sam725
      Most recent by FLmel
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "christeleb"

      RFA Surgery date!

      Dear friends, my surgery (RFA on 1 tumor on liver) has been set for Sept 6. I told my surgeon it was too soon (I saw him yesterday), but he said "I know you're enjoying your break, but let's take care…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by christeleb
      Most recent by FLmel
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "scouty"

      An AWESOME Book

      Hi Everyone!!!!! I got the "Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips" book and started reading today and it is absolutely the BEST cancer book I have ever read and I'm not even to page 100 yet. Kris Carr was dxed in 20…
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      3 comments
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      Started by scouty
      Most recent by Betsydoglover
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Moesimo"

      I climbed a mountain

      On Sunday I climbed Mount Monadnock in NH. I know for some this would not be such a feat, but for me it was huge. I had no idea how hard it was going to be. But I did it with one of my brothers and my…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by Moesimo
      Most recent by shmurciakova
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Lisa Rose"

      Siskel & Ebert

      Hi everyone, Just a reminder: The Learning Channel is broadcasting the premiere of Kris Carr's unforgettable documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer on August 29, 2007 @ 9:00-11:00pm (ET/PT). So let's all come…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa Rose
      Most recent by mrsriderman
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiM"

      "Go away" my onc said!.....

      I went for my 3-month check, and my oncologist said "I don't want to see you for 6 months"!!!!! Music to MY ears!!! CEA was 1.1, CA27.29 (Breast cancer marker) was 18....both WELL within normal range …
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      23 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by kmygil
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "wanda23"

      MARCH in Halifax NS Canada 2007

      A few of us Colon Cancer family members and Patients are forming a march here IN Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada, some time this coming month Sept, Oct, for anyone in this area or surrounding area (or a…
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      0 point
      Started by wanda23
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Coloradian"

      Ileostomy

      Hi all, I'm new to this discussion board. I was diagnosed with Rectal cancer in April have gone thru chemo/Radiation, Surgery and now have an temporary Ileostomy. I have 2/3rds of my sphincter muscles…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Coloradian
      Most recent by Faith4Cure
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "CanadaSue"

      Great news

      Hi all, I don't post very often, I am another of those lurkers here. My hubby was dx'ed in Jan 06 at age 48 with stage 5 colon cancer which had metastasised to his peritoneal wall, with 3 nodes involv…
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      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by CanadaSue
      Most recent by Moesimo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jams67"

      out of town

      We were out of town for the weekend, and there were so many more posts than there usually are on the weekend that it took forever to get through them. Lots of good news and interesting comments. Every…
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      0 point
      Started by jams67
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Faith4Cure"

      CT Scan next week

      Well, another 3 months have come and gone. It is time for my husband to get his check up next week.(Dx stage 3 rectal in Sept 06, chemo and radiation, surgery, Folfox, and reversal in late May) We hav…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Faith4Cure
      Most recent by pink05
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "spongebob"

      TIME TO TAKE A BREAK

      OK... I've been away for a pretty long time. I came back to find way too much gloom and doom posing and decided to lighte n things up a bit! http://beboframe.com/FlashFrame.jsp?Size=S&FlashBoxId=33093…
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      29 comments
      0 point
      Started by spongebob
      Most recent by usakat
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "JoyceCanada"

      what does this mean

      I went to see my Doctor to-day for a general check-up, Pap test etc. I had blood work done one week ago and she is "concerned" about my creatinine levels. I've heard that it is not uncommon to have el…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by JoyceCanada
      Most recent by jams67
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mrsriderman"

      i am wondering

      hello i have colon stage iv with multiple tumors in the liver and both lungs. i am 3 weeks into an oxaliplatin/5-fu/leucovorin W/bevacizun and erbitux trial. is anyone eles on this -- if so how r u do…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by mrsriderman
      Most recent by mrsriderman
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "taraHK"

      Back after break - and happy

      Dear Ones, A brief bio for those not overly familiar with me: diagnosed 2003 with Stage 3 rectal cancer. Recurrence (lung met) in 2005 and in 2007. In June, I finished 6 months of chemo (FOLFOX plus A…
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      17 comments
      0 point
      Started by taraHK
      Most recent by Lisa Rose
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mrsriderman"

      Spongebob and everyoneles

      i just read your note on being upbeat and less glummy. ok alittle about me . i am 38. i went into the doctors appt with chest pains and 48 hours later was being told that i have stage 4 colon cancer w…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by mrsriderman
      Most recent by Moesimo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "paula44"

      Colon Cancer? Please help me - this is new

      I had a colonoscopy last week and the results came in this week. A semisessile poly 14mm with severe displasmia (sp?). I am scheduled for surgery Tues. My dr. told me he thought I would be clear - tha…
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      21 comments
      0 point
      Started by paula44
      Most recent by KathyMH
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiM"

      And the world is good....

      I MUST share my good news. I was going to anyway, but now that I just read my dad's post...well, I felt the urge (no, not to use the pot...although...I digress...). As you all know, my last 3 years ha…
      3 views
      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by alta29
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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