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Ozone/oxygen therapy.
Just putting this out there. Anyone have thoughts, experiences with this? It's not legal in the states but is used freely in many countries in Europe and Mexico. It has had reportedly excellent results with Aids patients.
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ultrasound results
hi all; well unfortunately from the looks of my ultrasound i will have to have a permanent colostomy.im a little blue today but at least the sun is shining .im sure i will soon have tons of questions. take care. cherri
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CYMBALTA
CYMBALTA.. In my earlier post "My Dr. Appt." I mention that my new Dr. told me of a antidepressant that works for depression and are finding that it helps with neuropathy. I am not on it yet but the plan is to switch me to it . Anyways platelets are up and I will be receiving my 9th treatment tomorrow (yuck). I am so…
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Colloidal Minerals?
Hi, hope everyone is doing well. I was thinking of buying some colloidal mineral supplements to take with my antioxidants. The research seems pretty conflicted in terms of whether they are good or downright dangerous! Anyone have any experience / info about these? Thanks :)
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Erbirash-B-Gone
No Erbitux = no Erbirash, right? Tomorrow is my last chemotherapy infusion for a while. I'll have an eight week break and then have to start chemotherapy again in June (although I have heard about a new drug called Panitumumab that acts the same way as Erbitux but does not cause a rash that is as intense). So, does anyone…
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personal pages...for Jose,Debralla, Betsy
Betsy...here's the link for my page; http://www.acscsn.org/webpages/view?object_id=csn:rel:wallace435266688011077107602 As for others...click on "personal web pages" located to the left here in the menu. This will bring you onto a search page, then enter the members "pen name", ie for me "kangatoo", then hit search. The…
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Cancer Iliterate?
Hello Family, It's Mary from WI; and I've taken a little break from the site here for a bit. I truely hope you all are safe and well. I say a prayer for you all everynight and always! ;) In a nutshell, my first visit with my mom to the Chemo Clinic I balled all the way there, during, and back. Her husband and one of the…
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new treatment
Hi all Have just learnt that i will be starting a new treatment next week. Weekly dose of Erbitux and irinotecan. So i'll be bald with a rash. yuk! Had a hard time this w/end coming to terms with the fact that lung mets have increased activity. I know that the aim is to stay positive and up tp now, i have been able to do…
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Progression - Other Treatments
Hi everyone, my dads tumor in his lung progressed thats why his lungs filled with fluid and also the one in his abdomon progressed. He has tried, Oxplictan, Avistan and 5FU and that helped shrink and then keep it stable. Them he switched to Xeloda which did nothing because they grew on that. Anyone out there that had there…
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Xeloda
Hi everyone! i'm new to this site, diagnosed with colon cancer 28 months ago. Surgery and chemo since then. I've been taking the infused 5FU-Leuk and was wondering if anyone can compare the infused treatment with the oral Xeloda. Convenience and the ability to stay on a treatment schedule are my primary motivations with…
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Was away - now back
I haven't posted for a while. I was travelling for 3 weeks, and only just back. I've just been reading through 3 weeks worth of messages -- makes me feel very close to you all, and to value so much this group. It has been a funny time period for me. Almost exactly one year ago, my recurrance was diagnosed. (These…
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quick question
Hello everyone, Just a quick question about tumor characteristics. Does anyone know the difference between the differentiations of cancer cells? My dad's onc told us that his cells are poorly differentiated which means that the cancer is aggressive. However, when I read through my dad's pathology report, it said that the…
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Fluid in Lungs Anyone?
Hi, my dad has stage 4 with mets to lungs is now on Xeloda and he was experiencing discomfort for a few weeks in his back and just found out he has fluid in one of his lungs. Did anyone out there ever have fluid in their lungs? Im curious why something like this would happen. Thank you and best wishes to you all. Mindy
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My Dr. Appt.
Hello all. Just wanted to fill you in on my first Dr. Appt at Brooks . I am so excited and feel like I am in better hands . My new Dr. (Dr. handsome) oops I mean Dr Jones is great . He looked right at me with a were going to take care of you here look the whole time .In fact my Appt lasted 2 hours . He talked about all of…
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kanga to the rescue..revisited
If y'all missed that post go back a page...I been away working and just replied...going for a record number of posts there! (in yah dreams kanga!)
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kanga to tha rescue
I thought it prudent to waste a line or two here....maybe a teensy bit of humour will cheer you up guys n gals. Jen asked me today if I should go buy some pajamas(jammies we call em) to sleep in. I said "why?" She said that it was not ettiquette to walk around in another country in me birthday suit at all hours of tha…
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oxaliplatin reaction
Hi all, Two weeks ago I received my 7th treatment of Folfox. All was going well for about a hour until I started to have an adverse reaction to the oxaliplatin. I broke out in hives, turned completely red, and I thought my head would explode. The nurses stopped treatment and gave me Benadryl and I was eventually able to…
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One down - 11 to Go
Hope you all don't mind if I use this forum to get my experiences written down. It seems like a catharsis of sorts. I am a stage III, had surgery, and put on the FOLFOX-6 regimen. By the time last Monday rolled around I confess to being VERY nervous. Once I was "hooked" up via port and the Oxy and Leucovorin were on their…
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NED??? Confused....
Apr 05 emergency surgery for blockage, dx Stage III cancer, 2/27 lymph nodes positive. Large colon removed and immediately reconnected. 6 mos. chemo completed in Nov 05, April 06 all tests clear and CEA 3.3, bowel movements pretty normal (depending on what I eat). Since finishing chemo, have been mildly troubled with the…
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Message for Jana
I just got on reading the posts and didn't want my reply to you getting lost. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers and I truly admire you and the fight that you have in you.. Bless us..Hugs to you, Audrey
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chemo rad questions
hi all, i will be starting chemo and radiation tommorow. i know everyone is different but can anyone give me a little info on what to expect. how bad is the nausea? can you still work? i have heard that the last week of radation is painful. in what way? any info will be appreciated. thanks again all, cherri
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illiostomy reversal
Hello all, Mike is scheduled to have his illiostomy reversed at the beginning of July, as he will have had his last round of chemo (Ya hoo) in May. He has had the illiostomy since Oct. 05. We have heard good and bad on what to expect from the drs. Can anyone help us out a bit? Should we expect it to take awhile for his…
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Cottage dreams
I wanted to let people know of a program we are currently involved in. Unfortunatly it is only in Ontario (not sure how many people are from Ontario), however it is run by the Canadian Cancer Society. People donate their cottages to families who have been affected by cancer, for one week (any time of year). You have to…
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Thank you
Thanks to everyone for your words of support, its good to know there is somewhere to go for help and advice; its not always easy to talk to the family is it because you don't want them to be upset or to see that you are scared.
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what a bad week!!!
sorry guys but i need somewhere to cry. IM sure my family and friends are getting tired. anywats went to get my port installed on 3/30 and just got out of the hospital yesterday.puntured my lung during surgery,which is apparently a 1 in a million chance. lucky me. anyways while installing chest tube lacerated surface of…
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re; Jana and Wanda
Hi dear friends. I have lots of news here. Firstly.....Jana. Jen and I are so very sad that your surgery was not able to go ahead.We know that right now you are devestated but we want to send you all our luv gal. We know that you have that fighting spirit and we hope that we can show you some loving in 14 days. We REALLY…
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I have some questions....
I am 29 years old and was just diagnosed with stage III colon cancer. I had surgery and they removed 12 lymph nodes, 8 of which tested positive. I am starting chemo at Vanderbilt very shortly. I will be getting oxiliplatin, lecovorian, and 5FU (Spelling?) for four treatments, then I will take 6 weeks of radiation while on…
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Some facts as I prepare for Sacramento
I am honored to be representing ACS by going to Sacramento (California state capitol) to talk about a bill pending for providing for under- and un-insured people to get colorectal screenings done. WOW...got my packet today and was I surprised!!! -If this cancer is caught BEFORE is spreads, the 5-year survival rate is 90%.…
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Indians and Colorectal?
Hey all, I've been reading about how native americans have a higher risk for colorectal cancer. Was wondering if anyone out here is native?
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Quick! Avastin/Xelox vs Avastin/Folfax or Folfiri
I wish I had asked this earlier since I am sitting in the doctors office right now with my friend as we await the results of the last CT. Seeing that we are in the chemo ward, I imagine the doctor wants to start him ASAP. He's alread signed papers for the trial of Xeloda/Avastin/Oxy. but at the last minute he threw another…