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60+
How many of us are over 60 and using the internet. I think there are a lot of retired people who have a lot of computer skills and who just happen to also have colon cancer. Age 62 Jo Ann
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Depression setting in
I'm feeling a little down and I can't figure out why. I only have 2 treatments left and I'm feeling so depress. I start out so gun ho and ready to beat this thing now I'm sleeping a ton and wonder how much time do I have left in this world. I cry all the time. Wondering how much of my children lives will I see. This chemo…
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Welcome KPSeattle
Hi all CSN "semi-colons", I'd like to welcome KP to our club; earlier I posted about the NYTimes article and the woman featured in the "young mother diagnosed with colon cancer story" has responded to that thread...just drop down a few topics find it. Glad you found us, KP, your story was inspirational and brought tears to…
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Steriods & weight gain
Does anyone else here have the weight gain from the steriods, mainly Decadron given at infusion time? I've put on a lot of weight since I started chemo. I have lots of bloating in my upper abdomen, does anyone know if this is typical of steriod usage? I'm so disgusted, I look fat, feel fat and it depresses me. I've never…
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abdominal pain
I have had 20 treatments of radiation and xeloda, I have experienced the worst abdominal pain in my life. I was hospitalized due to dehydration and pain. I dont know if I am going to be able to finish the last 8 treatments. It really bums me up because I feel like a wimp. My onc said all my stomach lining was gone and…
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Thanks to all that are here!
HI I am Beth, Stage 3 colorectal cancer, dx may07, had surgery to remove the tumor, now just finished my second round of chemo. I have posted a few times and I read alot of those who post here. I did do a web page that was fun. I just really want to say thank you to all those out there that post such wonderful support,…
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Home again, home again....
Hi All, Just popped in to say HI after the latest surgery. The hysterectomy went well, and it IS Stage I. Had a few complications so I'm just getting home, and how wonderful that is! Thanks to all of you for helping me get past all my irrational fears and giving me courage. I thought about all of you while hitting the…
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Never, Never Give Up...
Many of you will be familiar with the story of Terry Fox, the one-legged young man who set out to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research in 1980. He suffered a recurrence half way through his run and died about a year later. But his dream and legacy live on. To date over $400 million have been raised for…
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Healing Meditation CD's or MP3's
Does anyone have one that they would recommend? I am looking for something to listen to that will help my body repair itself. Thanks Marianthy
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new to site/clinical trial decision
Hi, I was referred to this site by a member on ostomyland. I was diagnosed with stage II rectal cancer on 7/3/07 and will be starting chemo and radiation next Tuesday. They called me today to see if I wanted to join a clinical trial which would add drugs in week and four to the 5FU that they were already going to use. Week…
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Had first post-chemo CT scan
I had my first CT scan yesterday after finishing chemo earlier this month. They are making me wait a whole week for the results! I am ticked off, because I finished chemo, by golly, and why do I still have the lingering side effects!? I know, I know. It takes time. It's funny how your brain knows something but just doesn't…
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Barbs results Skewed?
I was looking at Barb's survey results and that while it looks like a vast majority are under 50 at diagnosis (like myself), I think it might be that people under 50 are more likely to network on the internet. We see very few folks in their 60s here, and I think that is because many folks of that age do not use the…
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wide awake
Hi Everyone, It's the middle of the night and I'm wide awake. For some reason every time I have surgery I end up backwards, awake at night and wanting to sleep all day! Does anyone have any idea as to why this happens and does it happen to any one else? I'm trying to make myself go to bad at the same time every night and…
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Scoped @ 40, not 50
In looking at Barb's post, it seems that 40 is the new 50... A colonoscopy should be performed @ 40 based on the data from those that replied to the "survey"." Seems to me that insurance companies would benefit from paying preventative (screening, scoping, prodding, etc) costs than combative (chemo, surgery, etc) costs. I…
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how do i get pass this
Hello all! I read here daily adn have posted every now and then. First of all A BIG CONGRATS Spongebob ;) A breif history........ My great grandmother died of colon cancer My grandmother had it but it was caught in time My mom died at age 46 5 years ago :( I had a scope done last September, only problem was that when they…
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Juice Plus+
Anybody use it or know anything about it? I have a friend (of a friend) who just started selling it after using it herself for 2 years. She is also a RN BSN and is sold on the nutritional value. Friend just started taking it and noticed an increase in energy already.
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Semi-Naked Happy Dance :)
Hello all. My PET/CT was negative!!! Yea!!!! I will dance the full happy naked dance next week after my colonoscopy!! 3 years cancer free - stage 3 rectal cancer. Never give up! Believe! Pray! Laugh and Dance! Can you tell I'm relieved? Barb
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Starting treatment for rectal cancer
Hi everyone, On June 7th I was told that there was a tumor in my rectum. After over a month of various testing I finally started treatment today. I will be on chemo 24/7 for the next 6 weeks and will have 25 rounds of radiation. Other than extreme shock and sadness the first two weeks after my diagnosis i can honestly say…
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Chemo side effects
Dear friends, i will be doing my 5th round of chemo next week (folfox and avastin) and I have so far experienced the following side effects: -Diarrhea -abdominal gas -Hair thining -Sensitivity to cold on tip of fingers and when drinking cold drink. I'm wondering if you experience the side effects above how do you cope with…
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Abdominal Gas
Sorry for the indelicate post. My husband has been taking camptosar and avastin and is now off the drugs (for three weeks). He is having a real problem with abdominal gas. Has anyone else had this problem. He had a colon resection operation in May of 2006. We have followed a low-fat vegetarian diet for more than a year…
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Newly diagnosed with rectal cancer/wait until November to have surgery?? Need advice, Please.
Hi. My father was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. He has been told that he would have to have surgery and a permanent colostomy. We don't know the stage of the cancer, but the grade is a "2," neither fast growing or slow, it is in between. The insurance company sent him a 2 page letter explaining what they would…
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OKAY SPONGEBOB
Haven't heard or read anything on SpongeBob lately. Is he security our waters again or just still enjoying his honeymoon (ha, ha)?
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stage IV progressing
Is becoming vegetarian the key to NED? Has anyone heard or experienced Graviola herbal treatment?
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CSN Semicolon Milestone!!
WOW!! Sometime today (or tomorrow) someone will post the 50,000th note to this board!! We should have some kind of prize! 50,000... that is one heck of a lot of conversation on colon and rectal cancer. Glad to be a part of it... Rob; in Vancouver (_*_)
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I have to believe there is hope
My 48 year old wife has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. 17 of 19 lymph nodes and liver metastases. She receives her port in two days and begins Fulfox 6 with Avasta on Monday. This is all new to us but the prognosis has not been encouraging. It can't be as bleak as what we have been hearing. Any advice?
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2 MONTHS FOR TEST?
Guess I'll let off a bit of anxiety here. Am due for yearly colonoscopy. Called the end of June and the gastrologist wanted to see me first...ok...had a slight rectal bleed so I thought good, should see him. Told negative for blood now and have to wait 2 more months to have colonoscopy! Anyone have to wait that long? (My…
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TPN @ Home
Hello everyone. My mom is still having lots of problems eating. She is doing her 2nd round of Xeloda. We are meeting w/ her onc on Friday and I think it's time to address her nutrional needs. She had TPN while in the hospital a few months ago. It was great. I want the docs to consider this again and was just wondering has…
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Wound care clinic...
Hi all, I go tomorrow to get my stitches out from my small bowel obstruction surgery. However more issues have developed. I still have a hole that hasn't healed from my original surgery in February. Now where my new incision is 2 new holes have developed. I am being sent to a plastic surgeon that runs a wound clinic. I am…
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Problem with port?
Has anyone had any proplems with their port? ~lv2scrap
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Considering HNPCC testing
I have researched the criteria for HNPCC and my family seems to fit the profile. I am considering genetic testing to confirm if I carry the gene mutation. I don't have any children so don't have to worry about passing it on to the next generation. I would like input from anyone else that has either had the testing or…