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new to the site and just want to say hello
hello to all, i am new to the website and so far what i have read is so wonderful. All your words of encouragement are great. I only with i would have known about this site when is was first diagnosed in feb of 2005. i am a stage 4 cancer survivor, have been in remission for 9 months now, in fact i dont even like to…
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Unofficially still NED
I had a Cat Scan on Sat. The unofficial report is that I remain NED. I am so happy. To all the newbies there can be life after cancer. To everyone still in the fight you remain in my prayers. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer on 3/17/03. I have been cancer free since surgery on 6/24/03. I had preop chemo and…
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x-ray results, good
Hi Everyone, Thank You all for your posts. I really appreciate the support! It turns out that I have some arthritis in my hip, no cancer in that area. Yeah!!! My onc was very excited, telling me it's only arthritis! I have to say that although I agree it's strikes me as odd to be excited about having arthritis and pain.…
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1 year and still alive and living
1 year ago today my fathers doctor gave his opinion that he had "1 year to live" (diagnosed Aug 2005 with colon cancer recurrance to the liver (very large liver mets) This not only shocked my father but really depressed him for a long time (which I'm sure did not help his health) Well, the year is up and my father is still…
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Besides the "Patrick Quillin" book...
Hello Online Family, Mary from WI here just writing to say "hi" and that I hope all of you and your family and friends are all safe, happy, and well today and everyday! ; ) I hope you all realize that even though I am not physically "writing" on this website everyday; that "all of you and your friends and family" are in my…
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Stopping Treatment - Thoughts
I have posted on this, but would like more insight and advice. Short version of history: DX on 7/06 with Stage IIa NO/MO colon cancer. Tumor removed by surgery. Was told by Onc Doc that the FLOFOX Regime would be for insurance purposes in my case and help with survival rate, so I decided to do it. I began the FLOFOX…
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Second Infustion Yesterday
I posted on here two weeks ago when I had my first FOLFOX infusion. In case you missed it, I was diagnosed in August 2006, had a resection and was staged at 2a NO/MO. 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),…
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Elenora
Where are you? How are you?
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Good news!!
Went for my coloscopy to-day. Yippee!! All Clear! Almost afraid to say NED....have an apointment with my onc on 22nd then off to Naples Florida for the winter.
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I find myself shell-shocked....
First, I am still physically NED...no trouble there....WHEW! But, it is almost the anniversary of my diagnosis 2 years ago that started this 2-part ride! And I find all of the emotions are on high!!!! I find it hard when I get told "You are such an inspiration!". I fought like heck, and didn't have much of a choice. I look…
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Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Hi everyone. It has been a long journey for me, as it has been for everyone but I finaly get another PET scan on Tuesday to see if I am finaly in remission! My CEA last month was at 8, down from 19 so my doctor expects it to be within normal range when I do my scan. I am so anxious about the results of the scan I dont know…
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Finally...Web Page Picture
Hi Everyone, Well, I finally did get a picture of my mom and dad on my web page-Helping My Mom Fight This Fight. Now you all can put a face with my parents. I have been reading all of your personal web pages and find that I gain from them: hope, encouragement, faith, stregth, and love. Great group of people, and I really…
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Stopping Treatment - Thoughts
I have posted on this, but would like more insight and advice. Short version of history: DX on 7/06 with Stage IIa NO/MO colon cancer. Tumor removed by surgery. Was told by Onc Doc that the FLOFOX Regime would be for insurance purposes in my case and help with survival rate, so I decided to do it. I began the FLOFOX…
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COLONSCOPY AND/OR CT SCAN?
I took a ct-scan and cea tests after treatment and was NED. My onc said he wanted me to do another ct-scan/CEA test three months later which is Dec. My gastro guy sent me a letter and reminds me it was a year since my colonscopy and suggests I should get another. My last and only colonscopy was last Nov which detected the…
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waiting for x-ray results
Hi Everyone, I hope you're all enjoying a great weekend! I have been having pain in my right hip. I had x-rays taken Thursday and will get the results Monday when I go for chemo. I have been trying to keep busy with my kids and grandkids this weekend, but the waiting is getting to me. It took me a week to go for the x-rays…
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Colonoscopy prep changes?
Hi all, I am scheduled for my annual colonscopy next week (3 years post surgery). I have gotten horribly sick in the past with both the phopho soda and the go litely, with vomiting AND diarrhea and dehydration (and I'll spare everyone the really gross details!) I have used "old fashioned" citrate of magnesia for my last 2…
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New to cancer
Hello, About a month ago a cancerous tumor was found in my dad's colon. A week ago he underwent surgery and had the tumor removed. Dad is home and doing well. The doctor was optimistic he got it all and the tumor didn't spread to any organs. We just got the pathology report which shows he has stage IIIB cancer. 2 out of 19…
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CEA Rising after 1st chemo
Hello all, Has anyone had the experience of your CEA rising after the 1st treatment of chemo? My onc at Stanford said before I started that it could rise on the first treatment. The details are as follows. I was dx Stage 4, 1 liver met on 8/28. I had successful colon surgery and started chemo on 10/10. I did have a CT scan…
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PANCREATIC ENZYMES RISING AGAIN
Hello everyone. Looking for advice again. Back in June I was admitted into the hospital with dizziness and near collapse. I was on this new product called EX-Jade for iron over load due to blood transfusions. Brief hx. ca/colon 8/2003. Now have myloid dysplastic syndrome due to radiation of pelvis. Transfusion dependent…
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Paying for chemo?
Fellow semi-colons- I'm a frequent visitor to the semi-colon group, but have not done much posting. I battled colon cancer last year and am one year out from finishing my chemo. This past week has been a difficult one, as my brother was dx with rectal cancer. As if that's not bad enough news, he also does not have…
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confused and nervous
hello all semi's i am so confused and nervous. yesterday i passed blood in my stool, first time since my journey started. i have beed ned since 5/2004. last ct scan 7/06 was clear. last colonscope 12/05 was clear. i called my onc office and no one was there i guess it is a holiday today. the sec called back and she said…
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Friday Giggles
Hark! It's Friday again! Here are some giggles to get the weekend under-way. Have a great one! Ying = = = = = = Dyslexic devil worshipper Did you hear about the dyslexic devil worshipper? He sold his soul to Santa. = = = = = = Cow Pat Lip Gloss An old cowhand came riding into town on a hot, dry, dusty day. The local…
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What's your transit time?
Hi Everyone, A week ago or so I think RunnerZ posted that he had a lot of success with Dannon Activia yogurt. Its advertised as "helping to reduce long intestinal transit time." I have read that the time that it takes food to travel from mouth on out is important. If this "transit time" is too long, toxin can be reabsorbed…
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Goji Juice/Berries
Does anyone have experience with this product? Apparently it as it's origins in China, and it's english name is Barbary Wolfberry Fruit, or Fructus lycii. Research indicates that it is esp. beneficial to the liver and the kidney. See Does anyone have experience with this product? Apparently it as it's origins in China, and…
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Still NED
After my first ever colonoscopy 10 days ago (all clear) and my quaterly CT scans and blood work yesterday and today, I continue to dance with NED. Since it has been 2 years since I stopped chemo with no recurrence, my onc wants to go to scans every 6 months instead of 3. Since my cancer does register on CEA, I will have…
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Xeloda-Mom's hands and feet are really red?
Hi everyone, Just got back from my mom and dad's house. Came back a little early because my youngest son has a basketball game tonight. My mom has now completed 6 out of a scheduled 12 Xeloda/Asvastin treatments. She is doing very well. Really no side effects except really, really, red hands and feet. No bleeding or…
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Thank you all
I want to thank you all for your support and kind suggestions. I am stopping the chemo after 9 Folfox/Avastin cycles. I will be watching my diet and also try to get more sleep. I have cancelled my chemo appt for Monday but will be seeing my oncologist to go over it with her. I have done a review of most of the latest…
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Anyone heard from Michelle Cervone
I think it was few weeks ago that Spongebob was asking for prayers for this young girl, she was in 2006 Colander and I have been thinking about her a lot, I don't think that anything have been posted on how she is doing, if anyone knows let me know. Thanks
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Avastin
Hi everyone, I have a question. Is Avastin usually given for stage 3c colon ca? It seems most only have it for stage 4. P.S. Thanks also for your concern and prayers with my Mom's passing.
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Thank you!
Hi everyone! Thanks for the positive feedback....looks like I'll have to fill out that application that I already received from Molly McMaster for the colondar 2008! Now I really have a reason to keep getting back to the gym. I just wanted to let you all know that WE are the bravest people that I know, living life in the…