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Simple Question
I was dx with a bad sinus infection on 2 May 07 and declined antibotics because I was on them for about 6 weeks and they increased in my liver counts. I have been off of them since 11 April 07, but my symptons are not getting better. Has anyone had a bad sinus infection with sympstons that mimnic a bad cold? Sore throat,…
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Chemo starts on May 14th..info please~
Had first appt with the onc. Said I was not a candidate for surgery or radiation as I had too many spots in my liver(5) and 2 spots on my lung. So chemo it is!! I will be taking Avastin, Oxaliplatin,Leucovorin and Fluorouracil (5-FU). I go once every 2 weeks for treatment. I asked for the stats, what was I thinking?…
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2 years today...no CRC!!!!
It was 2 years ago today that I awoke from my resection surgery to the news that none of the stuff they removed looked like it had any cancer. Subsequent lab results confirmed this!!! So, doing it for me... YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Is FAP & Gardner Syndrome the same?
I have been looking into yahoo groups for support and I found 1 gardner syndrome and they are saying that they are the same. I'm very confused, can someone help?
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Thanks for the kind words for my dad
I left my first message on here yesterday and to my amazment when I got home from work and visiting my dad I had 5 replies. To finish out conversation... My dad has had Hospice come out now for about 4 months, these people are great. He has been to several drs. but all say that his cancer has spread and is clustered around…
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Hello
Hi everyone. I'm new to the message board and look forward to our interactions. I'm a stage IV colon cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in September 2004. I've been through two rounds of chemotheraphy, multiple procedures, and three major surgeries. I look forward to receiving valuable information, opinions, and experiences.
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For Bob and Katie...I raise my glass....
Sunday is a VERY important day for 2 VERY important people!!! I raise my glass in a toast to a happy, healthy life for them both as they start their lives together.... Great, big, happy, white (yes, I CAN wear white...lol) hugs! Throwing birdseed (earth friendly) shaped as rice!! Hugs, your daughter (Kathi)
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Ted Koppel's Cancer survivor tv tonite
For those interested, just a reminder that Ted Koppel is doing a tv documentary on cancer survivors tonite on Discovery Channel at 8pm. I know that one of the features of the show will be his friend Mr Sievers. It's important to know that when Mr Sievers was filmed, he had been newly diagnosed and had not had many of the…
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update--- stress at altime high
As I have been reporting my dad is in real bad shape. Today however he has worried us like no other day. We live on a small farm where we built a house 2 years ago to be closer to my dad as he got sick. We live about a quarter of a mile from my parents. Today my mom had to go to town and I went and checked on my and found…
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Update on my Dad!!
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that since we have decided to switch Dr.'s, my dad has been getting all of his records picked up from the other Dr.'s offices. While we were at lunch today I was looking over some of the paper work and was a little surprised with what was wrote on some of the reports. One of the…
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Honey, I Shrunk the Tumor
So, when they said chemo and radiation will shrink the tumor before surgery, I guess I was picturing it magically getting smaller a' la "Honey I Shrunk the Kids". Um, no! Chunks of it are coming off...and out. That's a good thing, but GROSS! Also, I am still taking pain meds three weeks after chemo/radiation. I have stage…
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Folfox cycles
I just wondered what the view is in the US about the number of Folfox cycles one should ideally complete? I am scheduled to have 12 but my oncologist told me yesterday that he would be quite happy if I only completed nine or ten (especially if the neuropathy is bad, as I would be increasing my risk of permanent nerve…
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Hello Everyone
How are you all doing :) Good I hope I have a question for ya, Has anyone had this problem after Chemo My husband has put on alot of weight and he's hungry all the time This is the biggest he has ever been? He blames the Chemo and steroids. after he had his surgery Aug/07 and he only have 5 Chemo treaments due to side…
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Going back to work-Need advise
I am starting back to work after being out 7 months for Colon Cancer Stage IIIC, having Folfox chemo. I am alittle scared as it has been so long since I worked and I still don't have my full energy back. My job is a sit down at computer job, an electrical designer. I will be coming back with a temporary ostomy that most…
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dad is terminal what is going to happen
Hi, My name is Dan. I am new here and need a friend. My dad is 76 and was told he has 6-7 months to line the day after Christmas 2006. He has good days where he can get around good and other days that he talks about seeing things that aren't there and sleeps alot. It is very sad seeing this once strong man turn into this.…
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Vit C, Vit K and accupuncture?
Anyone in our group getting IV Vitamin C? My husband is now getting this through a doctor of oriental medicine. She also discovered that his Vitamin D is almost 0 and his iron is way way high. He is Stage IV, mets to liver and has been on chemo for most of 2 years. We finally found someone to work with him on the…
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So GOOD to be back!!!
Hi All--- Boy it has been a long time!! I was here a couple of years ago after going through the radiation/surgery/chemo show with rectal cancer. Back then I was just MJay. Everyone was so helpful. Not long after all was done my hubby decided he no longer wanted to be married and left...... This kind of story used to amaze…
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Question about recurrences
I have been reading that we should be watching for symptoms of recurring cancer. Do any of you know what sign or symptoms we should watch for?
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Strawberries
I saw a little blurb in the May issue of SELF magazine that caught my attention: "Strawberries may be best at warding off colon and oral cancers, a test-tube study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows. The berries contain a group of antioxidants that work together to hinder the growth of cancer cells.…
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CSN Discussion Boards Changes on May 16, 2007
Dear CSN Members: On May 16, 2007, you will see some changes on the CSN discussion boards. To assist you in connecting with as many members as possible, who may have had similar experiences as yours, we will be reorganizing our discussion boards and merging the "Anal Cancer" discussion board with this [Colorectal Cancer]…
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Cirrhosis and chemo - need your help!
My father was diagnosed with colon cancer and had colon resection. I understand that chemo is the standard practice following surgery to prevent recurrance. But in my father's case, He had hepatitis B and medium level cirrhosis. Although his hepatitis B is under control and his liver is able to function normally. My mom…
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Is it possible.....
In June 06, my dad had a clean pet scan and a cea of 5.?. In September 06, his pet scan report said multiple spots (no # given) and a cea of 55. Not on treatment between June and September. By end of October 06, cea was 189. Went on treatment (avastin) and cea dropped to 57 by February 07. Recently increased to 74 while on…
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Port removal
I have never posted before but visit every day. I was diagnosed as stage 4 in Dec.05....It seems like such a long time ago. HOWEVER....I had my port removed last Thursday and just removed the bandages....I am now beginning my new life....with my new wings I will fly....a bit scared though!!!!!
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CSN Discussion Boards Changes on May 16, 2007
Dear CSN Members: On May 16, 2007, you will see some changes on the CSN discussion boards. To assist you in connecting with as many members as possible, who may have had similar experiences as yours, we will be reorganizing our discussion boards and merging this "Anal Cancer" discussion board with the "Colorectal Cancer"…
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CRUNCH TIME!!
Hey everyone!! I just wanted to let you know that anyone thinking of attending the Palooza in September ought to book their room....THERE ARE ONLY 3 ROOMS LEFT!!!!! After these last 3 rooms are taken, there will not be anymore offered at the great rate I secured ($ 159 per night rather than the usual $ 300 per night!). So,…
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Exciting News!
Hello everyone, I have been away for a little bit, the kids keeping me busy. I have been NED since November but still having treatments to try and prevent a reocurrance. Anyway, went in yesterday for treatment and got a big shock! No more treatments! They said as long as my scans stay clean I am off the poison!!!
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Colon Cancer... Now spots on the Liver!! ---Results!!---
My whole family went to the Dr. office today hoping for good results, but we were let down real quick. The 3 spots on my dad's liver have gotten bigger. My dad was so shocked, he said "I thought I had this thing beat for sure". It is so hard to see him this way. The spots were 3mm last time (2 months ago) and we asked how…
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newly dx'd
Greetings, have been reading posts and figured it was time to introduce myself. My name is Hank ,live in Windsor Maine-work as a Rn in a psych hosp.- forensics unit.Went for my first colonoscopy and a 2.5 cm tumor was discovered in my ascending colon.Tumor was removed on 03/26/07 lucky for me had not got through the wall…
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where are these NED ???
Back in Oct. 2005, Kangatoo asked the NED to post a message..It helped me a lot to see so many stage IV survivors....so much that I printed the pages so I could read them again when I was down...some of these names I haven't seen in a while...Have any of you heard from them ? GLV49,Rthorton,Mikew42,joanneire... God bless
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numb legs/steroids question
Is neuropathy includes having numb legs/feet ? Mine are numb up to the knee. The other day I went to have a pedicure and it was the worst experience of my life...( well, not the worst)My feet are sooooooo sensitive....Also, are any of you getting steroids for nausea...I have gain 50 pounds,but I don't know if is because I…