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KatiM
Oh Where has KatiM gone? Have not seen any posts or responses from her lately. I am hoping she is okay. I sure miss her inspiring messages.
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Surgery Update
Well my colonoscopy came back clear as well as my CT Scan so I am now scheduled for colon reconnection on Tuesday, 27 Feb 07. Hospital stay is about 5-6 days if all goes well. Recovery time is 4-8 weeks and the BEST NEWS of all, I was told I could return to weight lifting in June 07, HURRAY, HURRARY!!!!! I know, the BEST…
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Sir Spheres Trial...FYI
Sirtex Supports the First Pilot Study Evaluating SIR-Spheres® Microspheres in Combination with Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy as a First Line Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Prospective Multi-Center Trial to evaluate safety and tolerability of combination therapies in patients with advanced liver disease LAKE…
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UPDATE
HI everyone. I went to see an endocrinoligist last Monday and the results of the blood tests showed a deficiency in Vitamin D. That contibuted to the sudden weakness in the spine with compression fractures along with osteoporosis. I now have to take 50,000 units of vitamin D three times a week. I am starting to move around…
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Friday Yummies - Bellpepper juice, anyone?
Hi Guys: Call me Sherlock. I've been doing some detective work in search of a good natual food source for vitamin C - the grand-daddy of antioxidants. Before you reach for that glass of pastuerized orange juice, which the TV ads would have you believe as the epitome of health and good nutrition, consider the follow data.…
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abdominal pains??
Hi guys, quick recap, dad diagnosed in july 04, stage 3, 5 positive nodes, clean ever since, but for the past couple of weeks now he's been getting abdominal pains/cramping??? I'm obviously worried, he has an appointment with the oncologist next Tuesday to see what's going on. He just had a scan about 7 weeks ago and all…
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SENTINEL LYMPH NODE PROCEDURE
Does anyone have any input on this procedure? I was told that it could be done during a local colorectal surgery to see if the tumor had infiltrated the lymph nodes or other palces. Thanks, Butch
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Been through radiation? What to expect?
Hi all, My husband is at the halfway point with his FOLFOX-Yippee! (Dx 10/06 age 36 Stage IV w/liver mets) We are now going to be doing chemoradiation after he recovers from this round. He will be having a continuous infusion 24/7 of 5FU and will be getting radiated 5x a week. We were just wondering if anyone has gone…
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colon cancer vaccine
Hi all I just wanted to post to some of the st 4 survivors about this colon ca vaccine they are doing clinical trials with. They are looking for pts who have had liver mets but no active disease at this time, also had to have last resection within a yr. I am awaiting call from Duke to see if I will be in this trial (my onc…
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stage IV survivors
http://www.interviews-with-poets.com/donald-hall/hall-note.html http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/books/news/article314980.ece
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Went to Surgeon today
I went to my surgeon, what a great guy he was. He told me he couldn't feel the tumor, good sign. I looking out for any postitive comment I can find. My surgery is scheduled for 2/15, next Thursday. All my testing is 2/13. I will be in the hospital 5 days, if all goes wells, he says. I'm praying all will go well. He did ask…
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too late for vaccine trial
Hi all just wanted to let everyone know I heard from Duke today and I found out about trial a bit too late. They said had to be within 1 yr of last resection plus would have to be off Avastin for at least 4 wks, so I can't get in but maybe their are some in room who might benefit from this trial. If not, I'll just wait…
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My Friends Dad
Hi all, A couple weeks ago, I posted about a girlfriend that I went to high school with. Her dad was recently diagnosed with what they said was stage 3 rectal cancer. She texted me last night while I was in Spanish class and said that after further testing (maybe a PET...I am not sure) that they have restaged him at stage…
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Need "Lots" of Prayers
Its been along time and I dont even know if anyone even remember me on this site So small bit about my hubby cause if I dont it could go on and on and on Hubby first dx stage 3 with nodes back in 1993 at age 38 has recurred 4 more time 95,97,2004 and now . Chemos have been 5fu and levamisole 5fu and leucovorin CPT11 Hes…
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First Chemo, One Week Later
On page 3 or maybe 4 of this message board, I think, is my report right after my first chemo, the title is "My First Chemo". Tomorrow (Thursday) will be one week since the first one, so I thought I would report in an update. My cancer Stage 2 T3 N=0 M=0 . I finally came down from the high of the steroids, or whatever…
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My uncle
My uncle has been hospitalized due to severe blood loss. Tests show that he has a tumour in his large intestine which is localized. Usually this would be good news, except that my uncle is also diabetic and had a quadruple bipass three years ago. The surgeons are suggesting radiation only, and no surgery. I'm dipping into…
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First CAT scan and it's....
CLEAR!! I can't even express the words of relief and joy over the results of my first CATscan after all the stuff I've had to endure the last 8 months. What a wonderful day it is for me and my family. Lots of love and hugs, Cheryl
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sister's update
hey guys, well denise had surgery 2/5 and it was 7 hrs long. she had retal cancer, she now has a temp bag for about 2-3 months than resection. thanks for all the positive thoughts and prayers. this was her 3rd bout with the beast!!!! be well never,ever give up bruce
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cat scan tomorrow
hey semi's, well i am going for a scan tomorrow. had surgery 12/21/06 for hernia the size of basketball. side where hernia was is looking a little big. dr mostly thinks it is fluid that was there when it was huge. had procedure done laproscopic and there was no draining of fluid. wish me luck, i was also do for my 6 month…
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New cancer drug ???
Last Edited: Tuesday, 06 Feb 2007, 6:09 PM CST Created: Tuesday, 06 Feb 2007, 5:37 PM CST Scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center say they've duplicated a chemical from this sea creature, called the sea squirt, that may target cancer cells without hurting healthy ones. SideBar Related Items Videos By John Hammarley…
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nice cancer shirts
http://www.familycancerconnection.com/T-Shirts.html
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kierstenRx
to all of my wonderful supporters, kiersten had surgery yesterday, dont know how things went, just thought we could all say some words of encouragement to let her know we are thinking about her.
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what is wrong w/site?
this always happens in the wee hrs..it just won't download..the site, the posts, (well they will if you want to wait 1/2 hr....other web sites not acting like this....?
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Standing strong!!!
Hi Everyone, Well, after reading my post from Friday night, I have to say I was a little bit ashamed of what I had posted. I knew that I should not have posted that night. Everything was way too new and emotional. Also, I had awoken that morning with a terrible sore throat which I later found out was strep. So, I was not…
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Worst Weekend?
Just wanted to share with you my past weekend...and see if karma is at work here. This weekend, 8 years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer...literally a pain in the butt. On this past Friday I was finishing my peaceful morning run when I came upon a large labrador retriever feasting on a fresh rabbit. Needless…
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Los Angeles Area 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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update - good news
Hello all, Yesterday I went to Stanford to meet with both surgeon and oncologist. They were there to read the scans (PET and CT) and look at all data. All went very well. The liver tumor has shrunk more than 50% from the start. Long story short.... GREAT NEWS. This is interpreted as the chemo is working and probably taking…
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Need good vibes-Surgery Monday
Hi all, Need all the good vibes and prayers I can get. Surgery is scheduled for Monday morning. I have been waiting for this moment since diagnosis September 18th. CT scan showed a "markedly" reduction in tumor size, however it still looks to be in 2 lymph nodes. Most likely will end up with a permanent colostomy. I am…
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sister-in laws surgery 2/5
hi semi's, just wanted to let everyone know sil has surgery on mon 2/5 for retal cancer. she has had chemo and radition and the tumor is just about gone. she is only having surgey to clean out scar tissue. please could you all send positive vibes and prayers. be well never,ever give up !!!! bruce
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CT Scan on Monday
Hi all- Jim's scan is tomorrow morning. Please keep us in your prayers. I am having mixed emotions - sometimes I'm certain he's beating it, other times I feel as though I'm desperate - scrambling around for some positive sign. We need positive results- for us, for the kids, and for Jim to feel as though it's worth the…