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Where are you from?
as you can see from the number of responses, this is a popular question; it is also one of common interest to many because it might lend to a sharing of support, information,or just the fact that another semi-colon is close..another suggestion which probably won't materialize, but worth consideration; a part of the site…
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e-mail
whoever sent me an e-mail in the past 2 days, I was unable to access the e-mail section on this site..you may want to post if it was important, and I check the site.. Bud
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CEA Level/# of Tumors/Advice
Background: *Stage IV diagnosed in May 2002 October 2005 - major suregery at Johns Hopkins - removed half of liver (biopsied two spots that lite up on pet scan - both benign) + ablated one spot - began treatment (erbitrux) November 2006 - clean pet scan (normal cea level) - always been below 10 (for the most part - peaked…
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naturopathic oncology specialist referrals
Hi everyone. I need some suggestions for a naturopathic doctor for my husband. We have been researching this and would love some personal referrals. Our goal for this doctor is a personalized supplement and nutrition plan. We have tried so many things and are currently on a very restrictive vegan diet, hubbies really…
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Remembering TerriL
My good friend Terri, known as TerriL on this board, lost her battle with Stage IV colon cancer this morning, at 4AM Eastern Time. I met Terri on this board in January. We stayed in touch and met in person when she came to CA in the summer. When I saw her in May, she was a happy, hopeful and vibrant ball of fire. Her hair…
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Spot on Liver
I was wondering if anyone has heard of Neulasta or Neupegen shots causing cysts or lesions on the liver. I am currently going thru the regimen for colon cancer and I was on treatment 9 out of 12 when we found this on CT scan after I had a bout with pancreatitis. Just wondering, I thought that I had read something about…
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WOW....
Thank you everyone for responding to my thread...It's so wonderful to be able to put people and places together....And Nanuk your right about getting people together...Daneen lived about 10 minutes from where I orginally lived... It's wonderful... Karen
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Helping young kids deal with chemo..advice?
We have 2 kids ages 10 and 8. To be honest, I am very scared about the whole chemo thing. My husband doesn't start until Dec. 13th. I am very concerned how the kids are going to deal with what may happen to my husband because of the chemo. Does anyone out there have younger kids? How did you help them understand and deal…
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Spreading of Colon Cancer
Quick question - My dad was diagnosed in 5/02. Since then, his cancer has only come back in his liver. According to the oncologist today, he believes that the cancer will never go beyond his liver (back to colon, lungs, etc...) since it has been almost 5 years since diagnosis. Has anyone else received a similar message…
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New CC infoFighting the fight..
Fighting the fight... God bless you all.. http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,11773,00.htm?c=1004:5:1:2 http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,11788,00.htm?c=1005:5:1:2
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Anyone use Milk Thistle?
I asked the doc if it was safe for Mark to use this with chemo. I read it's okay with some drugs. He poo-pooed it like it would do nothing to help him. Any thoughts?
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Naturopath Dr. Tomorrow
Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a WONDRFUL Thanksgiving. Well, tomorrow I am taking my mom(& dad) to see a naturopath Dr. I am very excited to see what he has to say. My mom is already juicing, and eating a live/whole food diet,(NOT ON THANKSGIVING-BUT EVERYTHING WAS ORGANIC. I DID ALL THE COOKING-YIKES!!!) and taking some…
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Alternative/Complementary rx info
There was an article in the StarTribune about Penny George (husband is Medtronic ex-CEO). She had breast cancer 10 yrs ago and has become involved in Integrative Medicine where alternative treatments are used along or instead of the standard treatments. The Bravewell Collaboration is a project she helped to start and her…
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Where is Sam 725?
Anyone heard from Sam725? I've praying all went well with her husband's surgery etc. Ginny
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Estrogen therapy
I am wondering if anyone out there has any advice or experience to share. I'm 25 and with all this I am now in early menopause. I'm ok with that and everything but my gynocologist wants to to start on estrogen therapy. I am really reluctant to do that because I know it increases breast cancer risk...especially beginning at…
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Hello everyone
How are you all doing? I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday I have a web address that I want to share with you all http://www.cfoa.org/ HUGS I hope your feeling well MUAH!
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VISIT W/ ORHOPEDIC DR.
Hello everyone. And thanks for your responses. Actually I am half falling asleep from these meds. that I am on to control the pain in my back. On Friday saw the orthopdeic DR. The reports from the MRI and catscan on the thoracic area in my back came back as compression fractures. The T8 compression states it appears to be…
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Wow
Thank you all for the warm welcome, I wish I had known about this site long ago. But I am here now and you have made me feel right at home. I have found my issues are no different from most. Like chemo brain, healing, and bathroom. But I am still here. :-) I forgot to mention I am from Virginia. an old country boy. horse…
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gargle oil?
Anybody aamiliar with this one? (wierd) ? bud http://www.ayurvedaflorida.com/Research_non_ayurvedic_topics_health_disease_related/sunflower_seed_oil_gargle.htm
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Hello everyone
My name is Russell, I am new to this site. I was just wanting to say hello, and tell you a bit about myself. I think this is the proper thing to do? I have read many of the comment and replys as I waited 2 weeks to get logged on. I am here now and hope I can help and be helped. I was diagnoised in July 04 with stage 3…
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2 years ago today, the official fight began....
Today, 2 years ago, I was reeling from the diagnosis of rectal cancer. I also was in pain where the tumor was pressing against my tailbone. I was not aware of my family here yet, and pretty much went it alone. Luckily, the following March, I found you all!!! Luckier still, it was about the time the 'serious stuff'…
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erbitux and leg muscle weakness
Hi all...wondering if anyone out there on erbitux has experienced leg muscle weakness such that regular walking is an effort? Husband has been on erbitux for 10 weeks and has trouble walking around the block or around airports to make flights. He's been on Folfurri for 1 year and he's getting so very tired and weak.
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Heart's good to go
I saw the cardiologist that my oncs wanted me to see to help determine if the recent chest pains I've been having are either a) a toxic effect of the chemo; b) an actual heart problem, or c) something else. The answer? C. According to the cardiologist I don't fit the profile for chemo toxicity of the heart and my stress…
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Treatment and Side Effects
Hello: My dad is on a new treatment. I think it is called folfri with Avastin. Anyway, he appears to be handling it very well. 4 cycles and no real side effects. This has me concerned. Is it working? I know that sounds crazy but during all his previous treatments, he had side effects. I have to point out that he is now…
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Belated Thanksgiving Giggles
Hi All: A much belated Happy Thanksgiving from Beijing! We moved hotels and were left for a day without the Internet. Boy it was rough! Sorry for the late giggles, but hey, better late than never, right? Have a great week! Cheers, Ying = = = = = = What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children? If your father…
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Contoversial Book re: cancer treatments
Anyone read "Flood Your Body With Oxygen"? A visit to Amazon.com shows 35 five-star testimonials. The information in this book is underwraps, controversial, hidden from the public and is/has been fought by the medical establishment. Would like to hear your thoughts...
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CT Scan Contrast
Unfortunately I am allergic to the contrast dye they use when given CT Scans and was wondering if anyone else has take pre-meds to counter act the reaction and if so which meds? My Onc Doc stated he gives Predizone (steriod), then Benedryl and Zantac. You know me, big SISSY when it comes to taking stuff.
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Counting my blessings...sad news
Wow! I just got news that took my breath away! A friend of ours, 56 years old, was ejected from his car last night in an accident. He didn't survive. I was sort of bah! humbug! this Thanksgiving. Lesson learned...he was successful in an rheumonology practice, has great girls that are out and on their own...health was…
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JUST GOT OUT OF HOSPITAL
Hello everyone and Happy Thanksgiving. I was admitted into the hospital from my oncoligist's office on 11/16 and discharged on 11/20. I have been having these on-going painful spasms in the lower lumbar area which have been grueling and then left that area and went into the thoracic arear of the back. Very very painful. I…
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The China Study
A book every cancer patient should read: CH 3: Turning Off Cancer Chapter 8: Common Cancers - Breast, Prostrate, Large Bowel-(crc) CH 17: Big Medicine-Whose health are they protecting?