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Bananna Smoothie REDI-CAT????
Ok, so, now they have tried one more way to make barium less yucky...I had my choice between Banana and Berry Redi-cat for my CT scan....neither was wonderful...sigh... Both the MRI and the CT Scan are done now....just waiting on the results...MAJOR headache...I told the tech yesterday that I just don't do 'patient' well…
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Going to my 1st Relay for Life
I am finally able to go to my 1st Realy for Life 5-18-2007. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in late Oct. 2004 and every year since have had just had surgery or was recovering from it. So this is a BIG day for me. I will have my husband and 4 children by my side when I walk the Survivor walk. I am planning on walking the…
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Looks like a party!
Good Morning, Everyone! Well, I just got confirmation from the Hilton Downtown Nashville that the following have reserved their rooms for Colon Palooza 5 to take place Sept 12 to 16 in Nashville, TN. Ying (JADot) Lisa & Andy (Lisa Rose) Bob & Katie (SpongeBob & USAKat) Lisa (scouty) Kerry (Kerry! lol) Betsy & hubby…
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The cancer is back...
Hey everyone....I havent written in awhile but had a PET scan yesterday and it came back that the cancer is back...it showed up in my lungs. I have heard of it coming back in the liver but not the lungs...has anyone had this happen?
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Just want to Thank everyone for the replies.
I had my family with me for the 1st lap for survivors. I felt overvelmed but it was GREAT to finally be able to go. We got there at 3:00 pm and stayed for the Luminary ceremony I lost my Mom and brother to cancer, so we stayed for it. I got to light their candles and cried but I felt like she was with me. It was windy and…
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Sir Spheres!!
Hello and best wishes to all, I would love to know if any of you have ever used Sir Spheres or SIRT as treatment for liver mets, I have not seen it mentioned here. I do not post often but read daily and admire you all, my husband was diagnosed stage4 rectal with liver mets in april 05 and we have been going with treatments…
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Latest Update!!!
Hi, Here is the latest updated: I talked to both of my parents and I am very upset. My dad told my mother today that he thinks he is going to cancel his appointment with the new Dr. I was really talking to my mom on the phone and she told me that was what dad had told her today, so she told me which intern upset me. Then I…
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too much crap too deal with
I hope you guys don't mind but I just really need an outlet right now to vent. I've been keeping too much to myself. I went in for my scan this week. Results will follow this Monday. I noticed yesterday that I have a swollen lymph node in my groin on one side.This really freaks me out. My cea was fine six weeks ago.I'm…
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Update
God is good....the nurse just called....No new tumors...same old small tumors on my psoas muscle...believe or not I was hoping for a spontaneus remission, but I will celebrate this...I have an appt. with the Dr. next Tuesday...I supposed to discuss surgery...I'm on my way to meet NED again....Thanks for your words..they…
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GOOD NEWS................
Wowie, Wowie, Naked Happy Dance..Yeah, Dennis and I just got home from oncologists office.All scans are clear.Just overwhelmed here. Thank you all for your encouragement and support, as I type this the happy tears just continue. Patti
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still hurting after 1 year
Thankfully my husband got a positive report after his 1 year postop from colorectal resection surgery for stage I cancer, unfortunately his problems with painful and hyper-frequent trips to the bathroom haven't improved much. He has tried fiber, no fiber eliminating certain foods etc. Nothing seems to help. Does anyone…
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Post Surgery Update on Dad
Surgery went well yesterday. They were only able to do about half laproscopically the rest had to be done old way. No need for colostomy which was great news. Dr said everything looked good as far as he could see. But we all know we we need the path report to tell us what's what(about 10 days he said) and Dad needs to go…
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first time to any chat room...
Hello .... I have had small cell colorectal cancer twice -- initially in 2/03 and then a return of cancer in 2/05 to the outside of the rectal wall. The first time around I had chemo (carbo platin and VP16) and radiation. The second time I had surgery with internal brachy (sp?) radiation, then two sessions of chemo. I…
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scared
I called my nurse to see if she could give me the results of my pet scan.She didn't. The last time she did this it was bad news. To refresh your memory, I have been on chemo for 6 months trying to get rid of 2 smal tumors in the psoas muscle. The chemo shrunk one but the other grew a little bit. The pet scan was to…
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GOT SOME GOOD NEWS
Say my surgeon on Monday, 14 May for a follow-up visit to my colon reconnection surgery of 27 Feb 07 and I FINALLY heard the words I have been waiting to hear. YES I CAN BEGIN WEIGHT LIFTING. Hurray. I will be gym shopping this weekend.
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Really rough nite for us
Sadly, our 11 year old faithful German Shepard, Shadow, died tonite suddenly. I guess it was better that she died at home with us then having to bring her to have her put down. Right now , my heart is very heavy . She was primarily my husband's dog and devoted to him and he is taking it very hard. In all these years I've…
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Juicing
I was looking into juicing? I'm really not very good at eating all my fruits and veggies,and I've been looking into a juice machine and maybe a recipe book on all different kinds of juices. I don't how to start so I'll take any and all advice. Lately I've been craving sweets so I would like a healthy way of getting rid of…
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Interview with Stage IV survivor.
Hi! I just wanted to share this radio interview with you all. My friend Suzanne who is an 8 year Stage IV survivor with metastatic disease was interviewed. It may be of interest to some of you because she discusses SirSpheres, helpful websites, etc. Cheers, Susan…
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upcoming scan
Hi all, As many of you know I have started to be a bit more active lately on the board. What you may not know is that I also post on another board called Gay Men talk about Cancer. I mention this for two reasons. First if you know of anyone that this board may benefit please direct them there. Also I have a PET scan next…
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How do you stand insurance issues?
Hi - So I just checked my insurance online and my 4/11 PET scan was "denied"! Reason - this charge is not one your provider is allowed to bill! OK, this has to be a clerical error (perhaps an error on purpose?). Why do I need to go thru this stress. Can't talk to a human until during the day tomorrow. I absolutely HATE…
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Sores in Throat and Mouth from Chemo
Hello, My grandmother was just diagnosed with rectal cancer about a month ago. Her treatment so far has consisted of 5FU and Leucovorin for 5 days, Radiation for 6 wks, and then another 5 days of the chemo. She has gotten these terrible sores in her mouth and throat and is unable to eat or hardly drink anything. Dr. has…
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Dancing the happy dance!
Hi all, Well just got back from my onc.. and got the results of my PET/CT that I had done last Tues.. once again, God has blessed me.. and I am NED. I was dx in July 2003 with Stage IV that was on the outside of my colon and spread to my ovary. I had surgery, a colonostomy for 18 mos. which I had reversed. And 5FU and…
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CT Scan/ MRI APPROVED!!!
Finally, my scans are approved, and scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday!!! The insurance gal called this afternoon and had the imaging center on the other line...set both up...so, now we can get to the 'bottom' of this..heeheehee! Thanks for all your good vibes and well wishes! Hugs, kathi
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Free Greensboro, North Carolina Patient/Caregiver Seminar
Conversations about Colorectal Cancer: Finding HOPE (Healing. Options. Peer Support. Education.) in your Community presented by the Colon Cancer Alliance are free one day seminars intended for colorectal cancer survivors and caregivers. These seminars will offer information about the latest treatment advances and give…
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My family letter - is my mom dying everyone?
HI ONLINE FAMILY, AS I SIT HERE AND BALL UNCONTROLLABLY... DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK OR HOW TO FEEL. WE JUST CAME BACK FROM MY MOM'S CLINIC APPT. SO; PLEASE READ BELOW... I JUST WANTED TO GET ANYONE'S THOUGHTS, OPINIONS, SUPPORT, WHATEVER ON THE NOTE BELOW THAT I JUST GOT DONE WRITING TO MY FAMILY REGARDING MY MOM SO...…
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hello everyone from the sunny....
Hey Guys, Wanted to check in. I am in the sunny Caribbean on a cruise with my family. I am celebrating my 3 years ned. I wish you all could be here with me. To all newbies there is hope, I was stage 2 May 04, colon blocked had temp bag than resection,6 months chemo. Attitude and a lot of faith a big part of beating this…
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Getting a LITTLE mad...and sad....
Well, tomorrow will have been a week since my onc asked for a CT Scan...STILL no word!!! On Thursday, I called to ask if anything had happened, I was told "Nothing yet...But it was ONLY Monday"....sigh....I patiently explained that 2 hours after leaving the office, I had a raging case of canceritis, and I had it in my mind…
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3 weeks off chemo and walked 5K
I just wanted to give hope to others. I was dx in Oct 06 with stage iiic colon cancer, just finished up 6 months of chemo and today walked in the Soleburner for Cancer research in Appleton, WI where I live. Yesterday got my NED results. Yes there is hope, keep praying and think positive.
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And So It Begins
Hello everyone. Although I have not posted, I have followed this board daily. All I can say is wow I feel very informed. Thank you. Thursday my Father will undergo his colon resection. We are praying that the surgeon will be able to do the surgery using the laproscopic method as my Father will have a much shorter recovery…
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New message - nowhere
Hi all - I posted a new message - it didn'g show up anywhere - just trying this as a test. Anyone else have this happen? Betsy