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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "shubunkin"

      Question regarding colon cleansers

      I have been looking at them online and reading about them. Do any of you have any experiences with these, The show all the mucoid plaque that is supoose to come out ect. If we have all that in our col…
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      5 comments
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      Started by shubunkin
      Most recent by vinny3
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "LLLady"

      My husband Just diagnosed

      8/9/06 With colon cancer I have been to other sites asking to speak to anyone who has survived but I have gotten no reply. He has a appointment on Tues to meet with a surgeon to discuss taking the blo…
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      20 comments
      0 point
      Started by LLLady
      Most recent by lenawade
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "goldfinch"

      need words of wisdom

      You all had such wise responses for cheryl and how to help her 3&1/2 year old daughter deal with diagnosis. Hoping you have some wise words for me. How do you help a 22 year old daughter deal with bad…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by goldfinch
      Most recent by kangatoo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "terril"

      severe stomach cramps

      Hello everybody! Seven days ago I had my first oxaliplatin injection. Everything went so well!!!! Very little nausea, diarea, etc. Well yesterday I was not feeling too well. Tired and little abdominal…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by terril
      Most recent by kangatoo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "alta29"

      Cat scan results...please respond

      not so good... " There are some new small lymph nodes in the right retroprritoneum around the right poas muscle, the largest of which measures 1.4 cm, there is also a new abnormal lymph node anterior …
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by alta29
      Most recent by spongebob
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nanuk"

      To Jose

      Lotsa tech troubles with this site Jose; it's really frustrating to spend time and effort on a reply to a post, and then be unable to complete it..four attempts to send after preview unsuccessful... B…
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      0 point
      Started by nanuk
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Daughter02"

      Colostomy ???

      My mom has colonrectal cancer, had 6 weeks chemo/radiation and surgery coming up. She may need a colostomy and that is really making her nervous. Is there anyone been there/done that willing to share …
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Daughter02
      Most recent by pepperdog
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "deneenb"

      For bscurlock

      Hi, I have just returned from vacation so I did not see your e-mail regarding stage IV treatment until today. My dad's tumor did not express EGFR, which for the most part disqualifies you from receivi…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by deneenb
      Most recent by AuthorUnknown
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "IzzieCat"

      Chemo and Thyroid

      Hi everyone! I have a question.....I have Hasimoto's Thyroiditis, and have been on Synthroid for years. Every now and then, I have to adjust my dose because of fluctuations of my TSH levels. I am half…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by IzzieCat
      Most recent by NanD
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "debralla"

      Pet/Cat Scan .

      Hello everyone .I will be having a pet/cat scan tomorrow morning . I am pretty nervous as I was told that my cea has gone up . I am Prayng that it is not to bad . My Dr. said he will call me in when h…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by debralla
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "terril"

      First oxaliplatin treatment

      Hello everybody!!! My first oxaliplatin treatment went well. I am also on 5-FU and the pump. Very little nausea, but a tad bit of neuropathy. I was an idiot...eating Eddie's ice cream and holding the …
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by terril
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ruggersocks"

      Mommy, don't go to the hospital...

      I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in May 2006 and after chemo/radiation in June, surgery will be on August 28th. Well, the above words were spoken by my 3 1/2 yr old daughter. I had briefly told her …
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      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by ruggersocks
      Most recent by staceyp
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "afraidinindy"

      Hospice Care?

      Anyone knowledgable of hospice care? The case worker at the hospital told me today that I should check with the doc about signing up. I thought it was used only for the end time? She said no and advis…
      29 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by afraidinindy
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiM"

      I'm a STAR, revisited!

      Check out September Reader's Digest, page 14...'You said it'....letters to the editor...."WHY ME". THIS is ME in Rancho Cucamonga...yea yea yea! (Autographs will be given during the hours of 1 and 3 a…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pink05"

      Advice,please...

      Hi everyone, I went with my dad to his appt. with his oncologist this week and during my conversation with him, he mentioned that my dad has had an "almost complete response" to his chemo. I was confu…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by pink05
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nana98"

      Chemo or no chemo????

      Back in 3/06 I was diagnosed with Stage III rectal cancer. I immediately began radiation and Xeloda. On 7/06 I had surgery to remove the tumor(approximately 3"). According to my surgeon and path repor…
      43 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by nana98
      Most recent by steelerfan
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "phil8008"

      happy

      I've been reading most of the messages here and it really makes me happy to see such a large group of people with positive attitudes. What brought me to this board is my sister (35yo) who was diagnose…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by phil8008
      Most recent by phil8008
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "IzzieCat"

      My Neice.

      I just got off the phone with my sister. My neice had a colonoscopy today and they found a polyp. She's 36 yrs old. She's had some bleeding off and on for a few months, and because of that, and what I…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by IzzieCat
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "afraidinindy"

      Hospice Care?

      Anyone knowledgable of hospice care? The case worker at the hospital told me today that I should check with the doc about signing up. I thought it was used only for the end time? She said no and advis…
      2 views
      0 point
      Started by afraidinindy
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "JADot"

      Friday Giggles

      Hi All: I am back, fresh from a lovely vacation on Martha's Vineyard! On my trip to the East I also got to meet Beverly and Judy. What a big treat that was to have our very own mini-palooza! Anyways, …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by JADot
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "melody36911"

      My heart is so very sad

      I began reading this site in November of 2004 when my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. His cancer was stage 3 when he was operated on and he went on chemo right away. He was on many regimens bu…
      6 views
      20 comments
      0 point
      Started by melody36911
      Most recent by janiemgold
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "shubunkin"

      hello

      I have posted afew times on here before but i doubt you remember me. My mom died at 46 of colon cancer. Her mom had it and also her grandmother. I am 32. Do not have health insurance and have given up…
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      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by shubunkin
      Most recent by shubunkin
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Lisa Rose"

      Happy Birthday Lisa P

      Hi Everyone, Tomorrow August 10th this wonderful lady and my good friend celebrates her 52nd Birthday. So lets all join in and wish Lisa a very Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to y…
      32 views
      46 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa Rose
      Most recent by Lisa Rose
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "meadcolo"

      looking for diet info for post-op resection

      I'm looking for help with managing problems associated with low re-section surgery. For instance what foods trigger frequent bouts of burning, abdominal pain and other symptoms. thanks in advance for …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by meadcolo
      Most recent by meadcolo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "afraidinindy"

      Regarding Ron

      I'm so very tired and have come home tonight to try to get a bit of rest. But I want to thank all of you collectively for your replies, suggestions, and prayers. I will try to respond to each of you i…
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by afraidinindy
      Most recent by kangatoo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Patrusha"

      Chemo Stories.... how bad is it?

      I am still resisting the idea of treating my Stage II colon cancer with chemo. The surgery was fun enough. But, OK, I agreed to meet with an oncologist on August 4. I know what the literature says abo…
      360 views
      19 comments
      0 point
      Started by Patrusha
      Most recent by gregsd
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "alta29"

      cat tomorrow...Please ...

      send a player for another NED. this time i'm very scared because i have been feeling vvveeeerrryyyyy tired lately(last chemo was a year ago )....I also gained 25 pounds....any comments ? Thanks and Go…
      14 views
      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by alta29
      Most recent by jenalynet
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "goldfinch"

      frustrating

      well...I went to my naturpath and told her I was ready to start treating this naturally and she told me that she doesn't have experience with that. SHe has cancer listed as a specialyty, but apparentl…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by goldfinch
      Most recent by nanuk
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pepperdog"

      Colonoscopy Soon

      My question may seem silly since so many survivors who post here undergo many uncomfortable procedures while battling the beast. I am 55 yrs. old, having a routine colonoscopy done in a couple of week…
      26 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by pepperdog
      Most recent by tkd3g
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Lisa Rose"

      Air Canada Seat Sale - CP4

      Hi Semi Colon Friends, Air Canada announced a pretty good seat sale today. So if you've been thinking of joining the group in Halifax for Colon Palooza 4 check into it today. If you 've been on the fe…
      5 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa Rose
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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