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Thanks for PET info!
Thanks for all the PET info! I feel a lot less anxious about the procedure and maybe even a little less anxious about the results. I am glad I found this site. I get a good deal of support from friends and family, but no on can say to me "I know how you feel." And I don't expect them to. My scan is scheduled for Sat. 5/27.…
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He's lookin' down...
Hello CSN Family... It's Mary from WI here and I'm sorry that I come and go from time to time on this site. Recently, I quite my full-time job to start my own photography business and things have been a bit crazy in my life lately. But... I have good news that I want to share with ALL OF YOU; my 2nd family regarding my…
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Hallucinations or confusion?
Hi everyone hope all is doing well. I have a quick question. Did any caregiver notice there loved ones hallucinating towards the end of life? My dad was on pain killers and he started to get confused and have hallucinations. They took him off it and for about a week he had no hallucinations. Now a week later he is on…
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Responding to message thread....
I want to thank everyone who responded to my question about having an ostomy...I'm a person who always needs to hear the truth no matter how hard it may be..I know that I have no choice but to accept the outcome after surgery and I am prepared to do so.... Hearing from people who have been there is so very helpful to me.…
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sad news
hi all, i know this has nothing to do with cancer but i feel like you are a extended part of my family so i couldnt help but share my sorrow with you.yesterday my daughter in law and son lost their son that she was 5 months pregnant with it was a very blue day but it does remind you of how delicate life is. be thankful for…
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Thank you!!
Thank you for all your support. I have been trying to improve my diet through reading, but these last results have finally spurred me to make an appt with a naturopath who deals with cancer patients. My onc generally says "no" whenever I mention supplements. I specifically mentioned milk thistle when the liver stuff…
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thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
to all my family, thank you, fight the fight, keep the faith. all the best be well live strong bruce
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Thank you all!
Hi all - Thanks to all of you who responded to my "Anniversary" post. I SO much appreciate your words of encouragement. Life is great - your are all right. On June 7 my surgery anniversary is coming up, but I promise to not send out email - you all have given me all the help I need right now. Thanks you so very much! Betsy
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PET scan?
I was diagnosed stage III June 13, 2003 at 37 yrs. After nearly 3 years with no major problems, my doctor has ordered a PET scan because something has changed on my latest CT scan. He seems to believe it is scar tissue as I had a colectomy because of FAP. I've never had a PET before and am a bit anxious. I've heard you…
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Anniversary (of sorts)
Hi all - One year ago I was diagnosed. Doesn't really seem something to celebrate, but a year ago I had no idea - after internet searches - if I would even be alive today, and today I am quite alive and much better informed. So, something to celebrate I think - sort of! Betsy
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ER ROOM YESTERDAY!
Now that I got your attention....I was in the ER yesterday, with my 14 year old daughter (yes she is a runner too, like her mom and dad) who ran her leg of the 2 mile relay in a personal best, then stumbled while handing off the baton, fell hard to the ground and broke her collarbone. I had to get her to the hospital, 7…
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two years today!!!!!!
hello all semi colons, just wanted to tell all that today is 2 years since i was dx colon stage 2 no nodes. it has been a journey, but you all have helped me with your support and advice. i read here everyday and think about all of you. i will be going for my next checkup 6/13. it has been 6 months since the last one. all…
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P.S. THEY WON THE INVITATIONAL!!
See previous message!
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I was asked "What happens if it comes back?..."
After sharing my happy news with anyone who would listen (and even those who didn't want to...hehehe) I was asked one question that stopped me in my tracks.... "So what will you do if cancer comes back?" After thinking about it for a minute, I said....'I will fight it again! The toughest opponent is the one that has…
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Banner
If anyone is interested in borrowing our banner for a Relay For Life, let me know. Maureen and I used it last year. She is going to use it again at this year's Relay For Life. Here is a link to the photo of it: http://www.acscsn.org/view/viewer?object_id=csn:rel:feworks5847818055001115836408 We have both signed and dated…
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congrats to Joanna (joannire)
Have just heard that Joanne got engaged at the weekend. Thought I'd let you all know. Margo
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Please tell me about having an ostomy...
My surgery is scheduled for July 7th. My surgeon gave me three scenarios. 1) Least likely - he will go in and find the tumor shrunk enough to remove and re-connect. No problem. 2) remove tumor and put in a temporary bag or 3) remove tumor and have to put in a permanent bag... Now to the question I have no idea what to…
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Hello!! Thanks for all the support!
Hello Everyone!!!! I got home the evening of the 12th. All I can say is that they said I would be able to go home that day - Well, NO WAY!!! I guess the surgery went as planned so far. I saw the Dr. last week and he seemed happy. I am still having trouble with my throat. The best thing is no more migrain! The surgery took…
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Now a similar email from kataburera
Hi all / Jose - So today I received a very similar email to the previous reported one from a very similar CSN email (from "kataburera" instead of from "katabrella". This one seems to be going to addresses starting with "D" - must be the same one DEBRALLA received - yesterday's seemed to go to addresses starting with "B".…
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Liver recection a success ...Thanks
Dear Friends, Thanks goes to all of you for sending the good thoughts and prayers to me. They were very powerful and they worked. I came home this morning from OHSU hospital. Dr. Billingsley feels good about the surgery and I am feeling great also, a little tired so I'm going to rest now. Thank all of you again, we are a…
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Need Caretakers Support
Oh how oh how do you do it. I just came back from visiting my dad who has stage 4 cancer. He is doing very bad right now. He had surgery to drain fluid from his lung because of a tumor and he has gone down hill ever since. He is supose to try once more type of chemo but I think they are going to say he is too skinny and…
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running update
Thank you for all of your well wishes (especially for cool weather), tips, support, & words of encouragement. I ran the 5th leg of the 6 person relay race "Beach to Bay" in Corpus Christi, TX in 50 minutes. Not bad for someone who doesn't run-unless of course being chased by something or someone (although luckily that…
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Check out USA Today
I picked up a copy of USA Today this afternoon and lo and behold there is an article about cancer and humor!! And there is more.....there is a small paragraph that mentions the SEMI-COLONS!!! We are famous! Our very own SpongeBob is quoted. Thanks USA Today! Kerry (and thank-you Bob)
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Anyone else get CSN mail from katabrella
Hi all - anyone else get this in their CSN mail? Text of message follows: "The first clinical trial for treating cancer, including leukemia, with the highest success rate anywhere; focuses on ONLY pure, chemical-free, non-drug tharapies, which means absolutely no side effects. Supervised my an M.D.;statistically most…
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survivor guilt
A male co-worker has been sick for about 4 mos. He went to see the surgeon that did my surgery, He found out today that he has inoperable pancreatic cancer that has already spread to the liver. He is 58 years old. Why? Why? Why? Please say a prayer for Ed. Maureen
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Denied Chemo Opinions?
Hi, has anyone out there been denied chemo because they where to weak mentally and physically. My dads dr sent him home again for 3 weeks to see if he will get stronger to receive chemo. I dont think he is going to get stronger so maybe the dr is just sugercoating it and not telling us he is sending him home to die. But im…
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Liver Resection
this is the only way I could post a reply..this site is crumbling before our eyes.. Subject: Re: Liver recection a success ...Thanks Message: gotta love that liver doc..OHSU is a great place.. heal & livestrong! Bud ite is crumbling before our eyes..
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anyone losing csn email messages?
I need to know if anyone else is having problems sending email messages on this site. More and more often now I am writing my message and when I preview it-it dissappears into cyberspace--it says that the page requested does not exist. Is it my computer or is anyone experiencing this problem? I have tried three times this…
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Colon Palooza 4 Reminder
CP- 4 Reminder. Palooza 4, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. October 12 - 15th Thursday - Sunday Delta Halifax Hotel (Not Delta Barrington) http://www.deltahotels.com/hotels/hotels.php?hotelId=26. 1-888-423-3582 Monday To Friday 8:30 to 6 pm 1-800-268-1133 Evenings & Weekends Local Hotel Number 902-425-6700 Room rate $135.00…
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Stage IV with unresectable liver mets
Hi all...I'm new to the network and have been reading all the posts to uncover additional info. to possibly help my mom. She was diagnosed Stage IV in June 2005 with mets to the liver. She has gone through chemo since early July which has been very effective on the colon (almost no sign anymore), however the liver is our…