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I DESERVE a DISCOUNT!...GREAT NEWS!
Yesterday was the hated colonoscopy! BUT I got the report....'normal' colon, NO polyps, No ulcers, and the reenstamosis is NORMAL!!!!! YEA!!!! So, now that I've been speaking with my buddy NED, we both think I sould get a discount...12 inches LESS colon should cost less to scope than a full colon, don't ya think????? Hugs…
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msg. for JADot
Can you please tell us more about the gamma gun procedure that your aunt had? What is that exactly, how did she find out about it, where did she go in China, who was her doctor and was it costly? That is a lot of questions I know but a freind is also being told there's no cure for him and has large nodules in his liver -…
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Genetic testing??
I know I have posted on this before, but it has come time for me to make a decision on HNPCC testing (although I have no family history, and my tumour was not consistent with the usual features, it is purely being done on an age basis - 25 at dx). Can anyone tell me their reasons for having / not having this done? Cal :)
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Second Opinion?
I had a resection on 4-21-06 with 6 lymph nodes removed. All were negative and the surgeon said no further treatment was needed. I have had a few friends say I need to follow up with an oncologist to make sure he/she would be in agreement. No cancer cells were found outside the mucosa...the surgeon said it was staged at…
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much gratitude
Thank you for everyone's responses to my post. I actually starting feeling better as soon as I wrote the words down. But that is only because I knew what would follow. Warm fuzzies everywhere. My husband and I had our 5th anniversary this weekend (been together 9 years) - my dad got us a nice hotel room last night. We had…
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CAT scan results
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. Just wanted to let you know the results of my dad's scan. Well, he did in fact have two liver mets (which I wasn't too sure about), however, the onc said that there has been about 70% shrinkage in the tumors after just 5 cycles of chemo. He said that he was pleased with these…
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scans today
Hi everyone, I hope that you are all doing well. I had scans today so I am now playing the waiting game. I was doing ok until tonight and now my nerves are shot. I'm also in the middle of moving. I have to be out of my house by May 31 and I haven't found any place to rent yet. I did not anticipate finding a small house in…
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no poop yet!
Hi all. Did I get your attention?! That's right. I am STILL in the hospital at Johns Hopkins. Had my ileostomy reversal Saturday morning and I have not had a BM yet so I am being made to stay here. Holy cow! You know how everyone has a story...a woman today told me she knew of someone who it took 7 weeks to have a BM. No…
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Today is LIVESTRONG Day
Wear Yellow and send a message!! If you want to check out more info: www.livestrong.org. I haven't been on the computer lately. THere are SO many posts I want to respond to, but alas, time is my enemy today...again. I read them all. I pray for everyone. Till I can get back again, God bless and LIVESTRONG !!!! All my love,…
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question for dash4
Hi-was re-reading my post and somehow missed your post (I was pretty tearful about Andrea that day)..thank you for sharing your experiences.is your hubby just on the avastin and erbitux or chemo also??? It is so frustrating when we waited to be able to access avastin here in Canada at a trial and then to not have it…
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Association
I was wondering if any of you have associated things with your chemo to the point that thinking of those things can make you sick? I am finding that I am doing that a lot and I am trying not to, but I can't stop. Are there any tricks to stopping this sort of thing? In case you don't understand what I mean, here are some…
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What is Best Pain Meds
Hi everyone, I was wondering if you can tell me which is the best pain meds out there. My dad tried Oxycotin but it gave him hallucinations. If you could please let me know which pain meds helped your loved ones I would appreciate it. I just want to stop the pain for him. He is experiencing alot of pain right now and I…
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RESULTS FROM SCAN
Not the results I wanted but I guess it CAN be worse (hopefully not GET worse). He said that the CT scan after review was ok. But that my CEA levels are 6.5 from a 1 so he has scheduled me a PET scan on 5/30. Anyone else ever have their CEA go up and it turns out to be nothing? Sue
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To Jose
Ok Jose, I want an obit section; I have asked for a "memorial" site before..it doesn't matter to me what you call it, but Andrea and her struggle should not be forgotten, as well as Kris S., etc. Not only can these persons live on on CSN, their stories and contributions will be an inspiration to the rest of us.. OK? Bud
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thank you lisa rose
I had not been on the site for a few days as we had bad news from my husband's scan and after posting a question went back and scrolled through recent postings and was shocked and in disbelief at Andrea's passing...I am sure "she has been lifted up on eagles wings".. thank you also for posting the link to the condolence…
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GOLDFINCH PLEASE RESPOND
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSE TO MY POST ABOUT AVASTIN IN SECOND LINE TREATMENT- IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO LET ME KNOW WHO YOUR ONCOLOGIST IS? THANK YOU BEV
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Question about CEA levels
I had my resection done on Feb. 18 of this year. I am a stage III with 8 out of 12 lymph nodes involved. Anyway, for various reasons I didn't start chemo until April 10. Before surgery, my CEA was 11. After it was 3.9, 3.7, and now 4.5. My oncologist made have a CT scan when it was 3.9, because he didn't feel comfortable.…
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Cancer and Cholesteral
I just posted this same info under "confused about Dana Reeves" but I think it is important and that all should read this article by Dr. John McDougall regarding cholesteral and it's effects on cancer. You can go straight to his website at www.drmcdougall.com, go to Newsletter archives and read this article in his August…
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I could use thoughts and prayers..
Hi everyone, I will have my liver resection done on Wednesday and I would be very greatful if you could say a little prayer for me. I probably won't be on too much but will let you know how things go as soon as I can. Tomorrow is Mother's Day so I hope all mothers have a great day with loved ones. I am feeling kind of…
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back on the horse
Well my 2 week "vacation" from chemo/radiation will be over to-morrow and I will in all probability be back on program. I'm having a hard time getting psyched up to go back. I was sooo determined when I first started my treatment, 20 rounds of chemo/radiation with diarrhea and sickness has taken a toll. I'm really "afraid"…
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The Semi - Colons Remembering Andrea
Good Morning Everyone, I made this tribute with the help of Bob from the semi colons. It will be at Andrea's wake today on a board. . . . I'm sorry I did not have pic's of everyone so I did the best with what I have. I used sentiments from the announcement of her death that I posted yesterday ~ so I hope you all don't…
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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Just want to say Happy Mothers Day to all!
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has anyone heard of this?
Hi all, A friend of my husband's gave us an article about IPT therapy. It stands for Insulin Potentiation Therapy. The article says it has cured people at all stages. Patients are give a dose of insulin and then a tiny dose of chemo. The insulin makes the chemo more effective so you don't need as much. Best of all, you…
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CT scan; Good News
Hi to all; I am caught in that dilemma of wanting to share good news, but feeling unsure if the timing is right. Andrea's death has brought home the high price this struggle can bring. I hope that we all are able to have the strength to face each of our struggles and that news of good outcomes can bolster others. I had my…
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Wierd deja-vu
So, I started my last step in treatment for the breast cancer...and found myself crying while laying on the table being 'positioned' for the radiation. Nov 2004 is still too close. Granted, this rad is at the top, and the other was on the bottom (hehehehe), but MAN was I blindsided by the STRONG vibes of memory! I decided…
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feeling very fragile
Hi everyone. I was not online for a few days and was blindsided by Andrea's passing. I am saddened and scared. Nettie had more faith and will to live than anyone else I have encountered. She wanted to be here for her children. Her battle ended. She and I emailed often and I hadn't written her in a while, now I feel so bad…
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Nettie
It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know I just received word that Nettie passed away last night (Friday) Everyone, please pray for her sweet husband and their children. She fought so hard to stay with them as long as she could, but I know she is now with her Jesus and healed at last. Love to you all Franny
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CALLING ALL WEBMASTERS!
Hey - Is anyone out there savvy with making websites? The girls from the Colon Club graciously purchased "www.colonpalooza.com" about a year ago and I can't seem to find anyone who would like to put together the website to go with it. Is ANYone interested? I can think of tons of great links, articles, and - of course -…
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good cat scan results
I had a cat scan on Wed. It started out as a terrible day. It took me 2 1/2 hours in the rain to get to the hospital. It normally takes about an hour. When I got there I had to "P" so bad I almost didn't make it to the bathroom. I started the cat scan drinks and then they tried to get my IV in. The IV was difficult so they…
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Confused about Dana Reeves
I know Dana had lung cancer but I thought a few of you would know more about her. She seemed to be thriving, moving forward and then she was gone. Does anyone know what happened? It was such a shock because she seemed so positive and on the way to recovery. I guess this has been on my mind lately because my friend Mark has…