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worried sick
hello everyone, wishing all the wonderful people on this board a happy healthy new year. A quick recap, Mike was dx. Sept. 05 with stage 2, had chemo/rad for 5 weeks, removal of tumor, temp. illiostomy, then 4 cycles of chemo. He has been ned since May 06. For the past 2 weeks his bowel habits have changed dramatically.…
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Lost job today; scan on Friday
Well, it happened. My position was eliminated thanks to the crappy economy in Michigan at this time. And get this? My employer wants me to do some of my work from home and bill them. Uh, I don't think so. Anyway, so now I'm looking for work and I have a CAT scan on Friday to make sure the beast isn't lurking anywhere. I'm…
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Sister's first scan
My sister had her first scan since beginning treatment (Avastin, 5FU, FOLFOX) and got what I consider to be good results delivered this am. The imaging showed stablization or slight reduction in all the metastases, and her blood tests were much improved. We are elated that there is a response, even if slight. Her doctor…
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Many questions
My father was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 weeks ago. It is stage IV. It has spread to his liver, stomach and all arround in the lymph nodes. He had surgery to remove it from his colon. There have been a few complications since. The plan was to get him out in 3-6 days and once healed to start chemo. They are planning to…
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illeostomy takedown
i had rectal cancer. i had radiation and chemo. i have had a ostomy and illeostomy. i had a takedown about 8 weeks ago. im taking imodium and benefiber. it seems to help sometimes. it's the number of bowel movements that is causing the stress. does anyone know how long does it take to get somewhat normal? any suggestions?
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Newbie
Happy New Year! 2007 will be an AWESOME YEAR!!! I have posted a few times as responses, but I thought it was time to officially say Hi! After about 8 months of going back n forth on what my diag was GYN or Colo/Rectal. I am officially have rectal cancer, should have been no surprise since my entire dad's side of the family…
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ARTICLE - Cancer's Unrecognized Toll: Time Lost
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20070102/4599e6d0_3421_13345200701021275130134
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Two Years
Hi all, I'm at the two year point and so far, so good. I had a follow-up with my oncologist on Friday and he said all looks good so he "graduated" me from 4 month visits to 6 month visits. I guess I should be ecstatic...my wife is. But I don't seem to feel that way. I'm feeling a bit more guardedly optimistic. As a recap…
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Another avastin question
Hi. I, too, have a question regarding avastin after surgery. My initial chemo regimen consisted of folfox and avastin. I had this for three rounds followed by chemoradiation and surgery in October. I'm now in the middle of my eight rounds of post-op chemo which is just folfox. My oncologist said that I would not receive…
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Done with chemo
Hi All, I was diagnosed in August 2006, had a resection and was staged at 2a. After a brief hiccup due to a lower bowel blockage which sent me back to the hospital for a week and an introduction to the NG tube (very special experience), my recovery has been very good. After my fourth infusion I developed a gi infection…
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Good Food Choice
I began trying these products when I was DX in July 06 and was told to eat more fiber. So far the Heart-To-Heart cereals and the TLC breakfast bars are really good. Now they make entrees, waffles and organic foods. If you go to the website, go under "partners" to see their organic partners. http://www.kashi.com/
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Need some help - doctor question
Hi everyone- I've posted once or twice before - my husband is Stage IV, several mets to liver and abdominal wall. We're very positive - we're the ones who are doing the card challenge. We're up over 600 cards! Anyway - my question is this: We live in Wisconsin. We've been working with a local doctor that we feel is…
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LYMPH NODE ISSUE
Hi everyone. Happy New Year. Sorry to complain. As I read everybodys messages and feel for each and everyone of you. As you know from my previous messages I have been incapacitated with my back due to spinal compression fractures. I am currently home, severely depressed. During the months on November and December I was…
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Stage IV Survivor
I am new to this. Just wanted to connect with other people. Was diagnosed in May, 2005 with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer w/ mets to liver. Had Surgery to remove tumor in colon in July, 2005. Chemo from Oct. to Feb. 2006 to shrink tumors in liver. Liver re-section surgery in April 2006...had to remove left lobe, section of…
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First Chemo Treatment Wednesday
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could share their experience with my husband and I what the first chemo treatment will be like. I know the doctor said it would be about 3 hours but we would both like to get an idea of things they do before its started, is there questions I should ask, I was wondering if they give…
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Happy Birthday Kerry !
Hi Everyone, First I would like to Congratulate Kerry on the marriage of her daughter Kourtney that took place yesterday. May the newly weds celebrate many happy years together. Now let's all join together on this New Year's Eve and wish Kerry a very Happy Birthday. Kerry may the New Year bring good health and happiness to…
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what is causing the weight loss?
My dad was diagnosed w/ reccurant colon cancer 3 wks ago (mets to lungs, abdomen, and lymph nodes). He was admitted to the hospital b/c of kidney failure then a bowel obstruction. They fixed the obstruction w/ an ileostomy. He has been home for about a week and a half. The drs say he needs to gain weight to start chemo in…
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Happy New Year to All and a Thank You Too!
Hi, Just wanted to say Happy New Year to all of you, and also say "Thank You" for all the great info you all have given my husband and I as we wade through this adventure. It is great to know that I have a sounding board and a wealth of information at the tip of my fingers. Thanks everyone and may you all have a very…
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concern
Hi all, I had been noticing lately that my pants were tending to slide down and I had to cinch up my belt. I thought it was from a change in shape of my colostomy but then, finally, realized I should weigh myself. To my surprise I have lost about 7 lbs from what I thought I weighed. That may be one reason why the…
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Some really good URLs for a healthier 2007!!
Semi-colons, I recently found a few web sites that have some really good (and free) info if you are into eating healthier and smarter. The first is http://www.ewg.org (a non profit organization). Most don't know that there is a list of fruits and veggies that absorb and keep pesticides more then others based on thousands…
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Happy New Year 2007 !!!!!!!!!!!
Hello to all of my special friends!!! I know that I haven't been around but you all are never far from my thoughts and prayers!!!!! I want to wish everyone a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND SAFE NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys have gotten me to 2007!!!!! I just want to say Thank You!!! I am just taking one day at a time!!! Best…
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Mark (Sunriver) update
Happy New Year's all! Mark got to come home from the hospital on Christmas Day -- 9 days after going in. He proceeded through the c. diff, pseudomembranous colitis, toxic megacolon, and paralytic ileus -- OK -- now you can Google this mess if you want to! At any rate, the onc who was covering in the hospital said this is…
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Happy Birthday Kay Norton!!!
Happy Birthday to one special lady Kay Norton. We do not want to say how many Birthdays you have celebrated but all I can say is we consider you one of the most kind gentle people on the face of this earth. We are proud to be able to call you a good friend and Lisa and I wish you nothing but good health and happiness for…
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Turmeric
Hi all, I am taking turmeric capsules as prescribed by my naturopath. She has said that there is a lot of research going on with turmeric and colon cancer. I was googling on it and found this among other articles. This study showed really great results for FAP. I'm going to keeping googling for other studies.…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I have not posted for awhile...a long cold and a busy Christmas season (home and work) have kept me tied up. But I do want to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. I am an 8 year survivor of stage 3 rectal cancer and will bring in the New Year with a 6 mile run with a group of friends. I can remember being in the…
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Stay vigilant
Hi All, I had a scope two weeks ago,it is my eighth in nine years. Of the eight scopes I have had polyps removed on five ocassions . All were small,around 2mm and did not cause any problems. This time they removed two more polyps again around two mm each. Once more I thought no worries but a biopsy has confirmed alterred…
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sad news
Many of you may recall me speaking of my friend, Alan, who has been bravely battling a rare form of lymphoma for the last 7 years.He and I spoke of you all here at CSN often. Sadly, Alan lost his fight on xmas day.Xmas will for me always be a day to remember this courageous man.He was a man of small stature but had an…
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hello semi's
happy holidays semis. well i came home xmas days. very big and extensiv e surgery. was suppose to be 4-6 hrs but it went 9 hrs. recovery was rough. a lot of pain. bright side it was done lapriscopetic. had to put 17 small holes. when i went in i put it all in his hands the man upstairs. thanks semis for all your prayers.…
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E-mail on CSN
Hi - Does anyone know whether there is a problem with the e-mail system on CSN, or is it just me? Monica
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How long did it take before you saw results from chemo
Hi all I'm just wondering how long folks were on chemotherapy before seeing any results. I had surgey on August 31 to remove the tumor in my colon and I started chemo in October. I have had 5 treatment cycles before my first ct scan. The first day of my cycle is Leucovorin, Avastin, Oxaliplatin and 22 hour infusion pump of…