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An old giggle...but a goodie!
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she lay her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry, your duck, Cuddles has passed away." The distressed owner wailed, "Are you sure?"…
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Science/Alternative Treatments
The government actually has programs running looking at various complementary/alternative medicines, for a variety of diseases. If anyone is interested here is the website: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/bydisease.htm Howard
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update and question for scouty
just a reminder of where i am. Stage 4 with multiple small lesions on the lungs. i've had foliri with avastin, folfox with avastin, erbitux and camptosar. lesions were growing on the last mix of drugs, so my onc had no other suggestions. just came back from a 2nd opinion from dana farber (had to wait 2 hours for the appt…
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chemo
Hi everyone, Tomorrow I see my onc to discuss chemo options. I am absoloutely dreading going back on chemo!!! After 3 months off of chemo I was feeling really good, better than I'd felt in months. Does anyone have any tips on how to make myself look at this in a positive way. I know intellectually that I have to do it, but…
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Immune Cells in Tumor - predict prog and treatment
Thought below was interesting - Maria Science 29 September 2006: Vol. 313. no. 5795, p. 1849 DOI: 10.1126/science.313.5795.1849i Prev | Table of Contents | Next This Week in Science In the mouse, the immune system can recognize a developing tumor and control its growth, but whether the same is true in humans has been…
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My Husband's Battle is Over
With a heavy heart, I must tell you that my husband lost his fight with cancer early yesterday morning. I'm grateful that he is no longer in pain. On the otherhand I'm broken-hearted and hurting terribly. I don't know how I'm going to make it if the Lord doesn't help me. I feel like a candidate for a breakdown. Please…
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Stacy is now CANCER FREE!!!!!!!
That's right folks. One of a few on this board that "built" this site and what it stands for and means to the rest of us today is celebrating her 5th year of NED tomorrow, which means she is NOW CANCER FREE!!!!!!! 5 years ago tomorrow, she went in for rectal cancer surgery and during the surgery, they realized it had…
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Thanks to all of you
I truly appreciate all the words of comfort as I go through this grieving period. My husband was my dearest friend and soul mate. Please keep me in your prayers as I go through the visitation period today and the memorial and celebration of his life service for him tomorrow. I am hurting so badly and feel I cannot go…
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Colon Cleanse?
Hi all. What are the thoughts of colon cleansing? I know that there are a ton of products out there that claim you will lose weight, live healthier, have more energy, etc by using this colon cleanser. Do any of them actually work and/or work how they say? What are some good ones? My husband works with a man who is trying…
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find out where it is tomorrow
Hi Guys. Boy, yesterday I was feeling so powerful and optimistic. Today.... I went for my CT today and tomorrow go for bloodwork etc and have the big talk with the oncologist. I find out exactly where it is. I'm scared. My nausea has dissapated, but i have pain in my gut. I pray for good news. anyone have it in the GI?…
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I'm taking the chemo plunge.....
Tomorrow is the big day for me to start the Folfox regimen. I have 8 total treatments to get through. I was nervous there for awhile thinking about all the side effects of the chemo cocktail, but oh well. This cocktail will hopefully keep me cancer free. Wish me luck! P.S. I'm so glad for this site. All of you are a…
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Lung Issues - RESPONSES
I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who replied. I have an appt with my lung doc on Thursday, 4 October and he will be giving me that breathing test to test the capacity of my lungs. The CT Scan I had on 28 September, 2 wks after my 3rd chemo treatment, apparently showed signs of the smoker's lung. But like I said it is…
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moving forward
Hi everybody! My latest update is that my onc will be giving me a physicians's referral to MD Anderson in Houston. I pray to God that they can help me. Terri
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re: Viewing scans long distance
I found a clinic in Mississippi that does cutting edge ablations on cancer patients with liver and lung lesions. The Dr. apparently was the first to do this on patients with mets to the lungs and to lung cancer patients. According to many things I've read online, this has been a very successful precedure. I was excited so…
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Gas causes Cancer part2
Hi everyone, I don't post near as much as I would like to. But I am doing pretty good. I have scan next week after finishing chemo in March this year and having ileostomy reversed in May. In effort to eat better, I am consuming legumes more than meat. But man they do not like me. this is not a new thing. I have had a…
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Need Positive Thoughts
Need any positive thoughts or stories! My dad, who has stage IV colon cancer (diagnosed May 2002) has been on a continuous pattern since diagnosis. According to his oncologists, his CEA is a good marker for him. Recent history - major liver surgery in October 2005 to remove three spots (cut off left side of liver, oblated…
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Lung Issues - HELP !!!!
To make a long story short. I have Stage II NO/MO colon cancer. Removed tumor on 10 July 06 and started the FLOFOX Regime of Oxaliplatin, 5FU and Leucovorin on 18 August 06. My 4th treatment was postponed until 6 October due to low WBC count. I have been an avid exerciser for 15 years. Serious weight lifting and jogging. A…
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When will I stop pooping
I know almost all of you have experienced a resection. I had mine about 5 months ago. I must say I'm getting a little frustrated with the healing process. I had a few setbacks which has made my healing time much longer but I just wanted to hear stories from other people on how their surgery went. I still go to the bathroom…
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Am I the ONLY ONE who gained weight? :)
I have to to admit that when I knew I was diagnosed in 3/05 with Stage III, 1 lymph, no mets,I thought at least with the chemo I would lose the extra 10 pounds I always carry around with me. But NOOOOOOOO!!!! I gained 30 lbs and have not been able to take it off. True, I was thrown into menopause which usually causes…
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Any stage IV's out there who've done RFA??
They've come a long way with this procedure and I would like to know about anyone's experience. Thanks so much. Kathryn
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this site sucks...just spent 30 minutes trying to access it to reply to a needy poster...fix it!
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re: For Glimmerofhope
I read your post for "Mother's Lungs Update." It sounds like you have been through a lot. Did you ever have the liver and/or lung surgery yourself? Have you tried other trials or can you tell me about some of the regimens you've been on? My friend Mark is starting a second trial to see if it will shrink some of his many…
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cancer is back/need positive stories
Well after almost 2 months of ct's and byopsies..i just got the newsw...is positive,2 spots in 2 lymph nodes...trying to get an appt. at MD anderson. Mt appt with my oncologist is on the 9th. Need some positive words.. Thanks and God bless... Ileana
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Life after chemo
Hi Everyone, I wanted to post something else good that has happened since chemo. Just a quick bio. I was dx Dec 19, 2006 with tumor out Dec. 20, 2006. Stage 3, 1node, no mets. I was on Folfox and finished 9/12 treatments due to neuropathy and other issues. Now to the good part. LOL. My other issues were the chemo was…
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Low WBC; Rescheduled 4th Treatment
I was scheduled to receive my 4th FLOFOX regime on 29 September 06, but found out that my Neutrophil (WBC)was too low (.7). Normal range is 1.8 - 7.4. My total WBC was 3.4 which wasn't too bad. So now the 4th treatment is scheduled for Friday, 6 October and my LAST session is now 26 Jan 07. QUESTION: I now alot of people…
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first post
Thank you for your post. I am happy to see someone respond and offer me some hope that despite the long term ordeal, there might be a therapy that works. I really appreciate your thoughts. Lortex52
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panitumumab or Vectibix, sounds promising
I was just about to post a question regarding this new chemo drug when I saw the one below - Vectibix is the exact same thing. Has anyone tried this?? One of Mark's oncologists mentioned this in passing before he signed the papers for his current trial which will be starting soon. After much research, this sounds much…
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just out of the hospital
Hi everybody! I went to the emergency room on Thursday night with severe stomach cramps. It turned out I had a small bowel obstruction. Because it wasn't complete, I was in the hospital for 3 days; I was on IV fluids, then clear liquids, then soft foods. The pain has really been so much better. I also had a CT scan. I…
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low platelets count update
I post a message about a week ago about my low count, today my count went from 39 to 177, so thank God I was able to received my fourth treatment, thanks to all of you that answered my post, because I could find out at that point that this has happened to other people and is common.Lots of hugs to all of you.
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Free flights/lodging for cancer victims
I know free flights exist for people with cancer - does anyone know off hand who does this? I need to find out pronto. I've found an doctor out of state doctor who will see Mark on Tuesday, very short notice, who does some cutting edge therapy for stage IV patients (super RFA). Thanks so much! Kathryn