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Green Tea, Tumeric, & Brocolli Sprouts
In this 2017 talk, Brent Reynolds, PhD discusses how three natural substances used in combination slows tumor progression. Data is presented. The substances are discussed at about 15 minutes into talk, but recommend the entire 25 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6RW1fv3KD8&t=914s The three subtances are EGCG…
EAGLES!!!!
Hi everyone! I just have to say that as a life long Eagles fan from the Philadelphia area, I'm so happy the Eagles won the Super Bowl! I got to watch it with my son and his family. I'm watching the parade now and just wanted to say that Life is Good! Love to all! Kazenmax
Care and feeding of abdominal scars
Hi: I am about nine months out from surgery and I have some questions about the scars. I have four scars, three are small, (laproscopic) and one is about four inches across the upper abdomen where they removed a section of the colon. Initially, I was pleased with the healing and pretty much had life go back to normal. But…
Xeloda
Hi all! I have posted before but it has been awhile. I'm 2 and a half years in to my stage 4 diagnosis and am doing ok! My question is does the Xeloda pill take the place of that aful take home pump? I call it my parting gift that I really don't want!
Super frustrated! Am I the only one?
Hi all. I find myself to be super frustrated and anxious lately. One reason I know why is because yet again my treatment plan is undecided which is at least half my fault. I was unable to go for my last CT on the 11th due to uncontrolled diarrhea (ugh) so now everything is thrown off. Can't get another one scheduled until…
Article
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42976851 Always new studies. Lets hope something good comes out of them.
A bit anxious!
I'm feeling a bit anxious today. Tomorrow I meet with my oncology doctor, for the first time since my last treatment on November 8th, to go over my blood work. Her office told me that I would not have a CT Scan again for another 3 months, which I am uncomfortable with, as I have been on disability. If I go back to work and…
Stage llb diagnosis - Not sure about Xaloda
I was diagnosed with llb T3N0M0 colon cancer and still on the fence about taking Xaloda. I am 50 and in great mental and physical health. I have until the end of next week to let my Oncologist know what my decision is. I welcome any advice I can get.
What Foods Do You Miss?
As I've mentioned before, I have an illeostomy and have internal adhesions that are wrapping around things and my diet is even more limted than it was the first year or two after the illeostomy. I won't have it reversed because it's better than the IBS I always had and it wouldn't help with the adhesions anyway. But I was…
Support and Advice please! Scans this week too!
I need some support and knowledge please! I posted previously about my dh's CEA coming down during chemo with Folfox and Avastin. He started chemo 11/29 and his CEA was 100 on that day and then dropped to 41 a month later and now is 37. While I know that trending down is good, I expected a bigger drop this last one. So a…
PET/CT
my prayers to everyone on this forum i have a request please can anyone show me their PET/CT report want to compare it with my dad yes i know every case is different but still if anyone can help i would be grateful
Hello friends
Its been a long time since I've been here and I just started thinking of you all. I'm happy to see there are still some folks here that I remember :) This April will be 2 years since my husband died. I stayed around for a while to lend support to others, but when Jeff Anderson passed I realized I needed to move on. I'm…
Colon cancer to the adrena gland
Sleepless in Seat... Michigan
Here I am, at 2am, reading about nine reasons sleep is a priority. Ugh! https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/09/9-reasons-why-you-need-to-make-sleep-a-higher-priority/
Stanford Immunotherapy trial for Cancer Vaccine
It's an interesting approach. They inject something into the tumor which causes the immune system to attack tumor cells all over the body. But only the tumor cells. I just sent the paper to the printer to read later on. Sounds very exciting. Article:…
6 Years NED - Jan 31, 2018
I am once again so happy and greatful to reach my 6th year NED. I was a stage 3b signet cell. Now I get another year of NED. Yippie I remember how this forum helped me out so much as I went through the surgery/chemo/side effects/recovery/what's next time. I have noticed alot of new people joining (again sorry you are here)…
CEA increasing
Hi - I’m new to this board but appreciate the support. I was diagnosed in 2014 with IIIb rectal cancer. Did the standard chemo, chemo radiation and the resection with ilostomy since reversed. in 3016 then 2017 had mets to lung, both treated surgicallY. I had clean CT’s this past July and Oct, but have a steadily rising…
CEA
my Father’s CEA level before surgery was 3.95 n/g and exactly after 6 weeks after surgery it is 4.55 n/g iam worried he is not on any treatment for now , his PET scan report is due yet please help and Pray
Help needed: Should we change chemo scheme now (from Folfox to Folfiri)?
I have the following situation: my moms primary oncologist recommends we stay the course, i.e. to continue with Folfox 4 but to add also on top Avastin after the CT scan results of January 4th. She believes the deterioration in the liver is not that big and that we shouldn’t get rid of a med so quickly (potentially because…
MD Anderson
Thoughts/Opinions/Advice On MD Anderson .... Thank You
Anyone had radioembolization or Y90 treatment?
I am scheduled for a consult with a radiologist about having this done. Everything I've read about it makes it sound like a really tough thing to go through. Especially if you get the syndrome afterwards with nausea, vomiting and fevers. I'm not finding a lot of patient testimony about this anywhere. Would love to hear…
I’m new to this/Dad just diagnosed with stage 4 Colon cancer
Hi all, im new to this and looking for some support. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer 1 week before Christmas. Oncologist said he can not perform surgery and will try chemo to prolong his life. But there is no cure. my dad has not been able to start chemo yet because he needed to have a stent put in his heart…
Do I need to have entire colon removed
My first time on the site and this topic may have come up, but I couldn't peruse 500+ pages of posts. I apologize if this is an old topic. I am a healthy, active 68 yr old male. Between 1977 and 1980 I had severe case of Ulcerative Colitis which I managed to heal myself without traditional medicine. Not a a single flare in…
Colon soothing medication? A little graphic...
When I was released from the hospital after I'd had sepsis in September the docotr there said he was going to give me a colon soothing prescription. They called the prescriptions in to my pharmacy. It turned out there wasn't one included. I'm having a lot of trouble lately and I'm wondering if anyone uses one or has used…
Exposed to flu?
Well my lovely son visited from Friday to Saturday night. He just texted me this morning that he and his roommates have the flu something fierce, with profuse vomiting and dizziness. I have definitely been exposed, so I'll call my Dr. In the morning to see if he'd like to treat me with Tamiflu preventatively. Anyone here…
Stage IV Colon Cancer- 2nd Opinion
We are currently trying to get a second opinion and are having trouble with my Insurance (imagine that). I have BlueChoice in SC and they are saying that my second opinion has to be within my state. I have an appointment set up with MD Anderson for next month but need any advice as to how to deal with my insurance. We have…
Cimetidine?
I have some old research notes on cimetidine. But can't find any new research on it. Is anyone familiar with whether it is still considered useful, or if you are using it, what is your experience? Thanks.
Just sharing my good news, 1 year of NED after stage IV
I just heard back from my last PET scan yesterday and I am now officially 1 year NED. WOO! I made it past my first hurdle! Like everyone on here, I think I've had all the chemo and surgery I care to have. For now I think I will just keep doing what I've been doing, and try to stay NED. For anyone else who is stage IV as…
Platelets at 64
I am thinking since my platelets dropped from 84 to 64 in two weeks that I will be below 60 on the 2nd next treatmen. I have had a reaction the last two times from chemo.
Advice Appreciated, Looking for similar cases
Hi all, I am new to this forum and looking for some guidance. I am 28 years old. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer last year stemming from the genetic condition known as FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis). I've had a total colectomy and a partial resection of my right lung. I have completed one cycle of the…

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