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Friday giggles
Hi All: I am in a bit of a post-chemo funk and badly in need of some sillies. So here's one to share with all of you. Have a great weekend! Ying - - - A Russian and an American wrestler were set to square off for the Olympic gold medal. Before the final match, the American wrestlers trainer came to him and said, Now,…
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breast cancer
I tried to copy website for you but it doesn't work. There is a breast cancer doctors don't know about and are calling a bug bite, and it doesn't show up in a mam. or self exam. It is called: Inflanatory Breast Cancer (IBC) If you can, watch the video. I'm sure you can find something about it online, and all women need to…
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Thank you! and Sorry for scaring.
You guys are so wonderful, I am so lucky to have found my family here! I am going to my primary on Monday, but it looks like my hip may just be 'old lady' hip! I am using a cane (wow! that stops traffic) so that I don't fall. With my luck, if I fell, with my osteoporosis I would BREAK something...hehehehehe I'm sorry I…
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Stage 4 survivor stories
I found this site when I was first diagnosed I go back and read it whenever I am having a bad day . Hope you enjoy it and find Hope to keep on fighting !!!! http://www.ccalliance.org/patient/personal/stories_stage4.html Take Care and God Bless . Debra
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let's do Lunch!
I've been in NYC for 3 weks visiting family and running around. I checked the board when I could get access. Anyway, I have 4 more weeks off! Who would like to do lunnch in Ausrin, TX? Kay and Kerry- I hope you're in! I met Sunfish while in NYC- What a great gal! Want to share pics and aspirations of CP4 in Halifax! How…
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need weight loss advice thru juicing!
hi all, i want to lose 75 lbs by august 26, 06 i have gained 35 lbs since sept 05. thus my hernia repair blew out, now i have a huge bulge on my right side where temp bag was. i want to lose the weight so i can get it repaired again for good. i know this is a lot of weight to loose but i have to do it. so i need everyone's…
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Oh The Guilt
Hi everyone, hope all are doing well. I just got off the phone with my mom and boy did she lay on the guilt trip. My dad got out of the hospital 2 months ago and they live two hours away from all us kids. We have all gone down once a week since, sometimes twice a week and slept over. We are doing the best we can. We all…
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And things were going so well....
So, a week ago, during a touch-base appt with my rad/onc for the bc rads, he asked if I had any problems. I mentioned that for about 5 days my hip has been failing occasionally. He got concerned, said 'Drop your pants' (he treated me for my crc, too), did a rectal exam right then and there...still didn't know, so he…
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Last Fathers Day
Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Im very depressed and anxious today. I will be going down to see my dad for what will be his last Fathers Day. Im so scared to go down and sad. My moms making a big dinner which Im sure he wont eat any because my mom said he only eats very very little now. How can we celebrate…
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update on recent cancer re-occurance
Hi All, it has been a while since I posted and wanted to send an update. Nov of last year cancer reoccurred but on the outside of the colon and it had spread. The Onc gave me a 1-2% survival. Since then I have taken some good advice from some wonderful people on this board and totally changed my diet, removing all sugars…
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Folfox side effects
I am going to be starting Folfox and Avastin treatment next week. Has anyone done well during the treatment time. I am hoping to still be able to work. What are the most bothersome or worse side effects? I'm not looking forward to the next 6 months. Any information will be appreciated.
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Sugar question - for the nutrition gurus!
Ok, so I am a pretty healthy eater - I try to eat organic, lots of veg, not too much rubbish etc. However, I do love my sugar. I don't eat sweet foods much, but I have one coffee, one tea, and a few fruity herbal infusions a day, but I have to have sugar in them or I can't drink them (I'm bad I know..). I have tried…
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Neuropathy
I walked barefooted on a concret pebbled driveway yesterday, I've never had anything feel so strange in my life. I keep my shoes on all the time, even in the house. jams
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info on elevated CEA
Hi everyone!!! Before I went on chemo (CPT-11, 5-FU and avastin) in late January, my CEA was1.7. My latest CEA from 2 weeks ago was 7.0. When I was on just 5-Fu and leuk two years ago (before my recurrence) my CEA went from 1.8 to 4.5. After I went off the chemo, the CEA went down. My doc said that chemo can raise the CEA…
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onco first visit
I surived my first visit of many to my oncologist, monday. He told me my cancer was in the first stage, no treatments of chemo involved. I asked him about diets, none nessary, He is going to be doing genetic testing on me, and then also come back for thenext visit in 6 months, and to have a blood test before I come. This…
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Mr. Armstrong goes to Washington
Hi All: Before cancer I was a cyclist and a Lance fan. After cancer, still a cyclist, I've truly come to understand what a hero he really is. Lance carried the hopes and dreams of every cancer survivor when he won his 7 tour titles, the 1st of which was won a mere 3 years after his cancer (stage 4) diagnosis. He was given…
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thanks to all of you
its been a while since i i posted and i just wanted to thank all of you who responded to my last post. sorry it took so long but i guess i have been trying to get use to this whole colostomy idea. i think its sinking in and i thank all of you who have responded with your strong and kind words. well 10 days left and i will…
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camptosar, diarrhea and diet
So...how to eat healthy when dealing with SEVERE diarrhea from camptosar. I only had whole grain pasta, whole grain bread, vegies and some chicken and fish in the house, but this last dose of chemo practically killed me. I think all that wholesome stuff is too hard on a GI tract that is dealing with diarrhea from chemo. I…
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daughter post chemo but need help!
i haven't posted too often but i read and learn so much from all of you. my 23 year old daughter finished her last folfox treatment on may 22nd! she was dx in april 05 with stage 3c rectal cancer. she had chemo, surgery, radiation with 5fu, and had 8 more folfox. she recently joined a gym and weight watchers to lose the 15…
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respond to Jams (breast cancer )
Hey.... It was dx after a yearly rutine check... I started doing it 3 years ago....(I'm 45 ) So is was a real surprise...The good news is that I just hadtoday the 6 month check up..(after dx and radiation ) and is NEGATIVE !!!!!!! Good news once in a while is great !!! I was crying !!!!! God bless u all.... Ileana
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nervous wreck!!!!
hi all, well i signed the consent forms for the colostomy today. after discussing this with my surgeon it seems to be the only way out as the cancer has penetrated my spchinter muscle. my sur says it is a very rare case of adeno carinoma being so low he can still see it with the naked eye. so anyways this has been quite a…
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thanks...
I wanted to thank everyone for their support and quick responses to the problems my mom was having. We went to a third nurse, who took one look at my mom and said, "whoa, you have a yeast infection in your wound and on your skin. we need to get you some powder right away." the nystatin powder almost worked overnight (not…
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blood test...please respond
My nurse called me today....they wanna do some more test ....liver levels was high....they said it could be the Arimidex (brest cancer pill ) but I feel like I want to vomit....I know...i always try to stay positive, but sometimes is sooooo hard....have any of you had levels to high ???They gave me an appointment for June…
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What next???
Hi everyone, it's been a pretty bad week. My mom had a heart attack (she's doing okay). She was admitted into the hospital yesterday and probably won't be released until at least Tuesday depending on what procedures she will have to have. I'm hoping and praying that she will not need open heart surgery. As if I didn't have…
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If there's a 5%, I'm in it!
So, having successfully cleared my FOURTH bowel obstruction last night, I realized... 1) obstructions only occur in 5% of patients 2) breast lumps are cancerous only 5% of the time 3) My rectal cancer occurs less than 5% of the time...... sigh.... I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN!!! I was in the 5% in the nation back loooooong ago when…
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Colorectal Cancer
Hi, Any advice on how to find the best surgeon for colorectal cancer? I've done some Internet surfing, but I'm not sure how to sort out the very best hosptials or to get the names of the best doctors. I live in So Cal, which I guess is good because it has a lot of different hospitals. Thank you, Amy's Mom
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alumni weekend
Where I live we have a big alumni weekend every father's day weekend, the parade was tonight, the classes are honored every 5 years, I will be celebrating my 35 anniversay from high school then, where has the time gone. Everyone I talked to tonight was shocked when I told them about my cancer, I know that when I go to see…
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happy dads day!!!!!!!!!!!!
to all my semi colon dads have a great day. enjoy the day with your families. be well all the best bruce
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Anniversary
I got so caught up in all this CT, PET and flex sig mess that I completely lost sight of the positive. June 13th was my 3 year survivor anniversary. I was too sick to celebrate so I will have to make up for it this weekend! Thank you all for your encouragement and support, you're wonderful! Wendy
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thanks
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say thanks, for the support, it is a scary time for me but I am going to pull through this, this site is a godsend, praying for you all, they say laughter is the best medicine. ladybug