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To Ross and Jen
Sending those positive vibes, that you are both so well known for, your way! Hoping that Jen feels better soon! Mary
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Yes!!! Good results..
I have just returned home from my folfox 6 treatment and am wearing the pump for 5FU.. The pet scan showed 2 tumors in the liver which are both in the right lobe and not near any blood vessels etc..My oncologist just kept repeating.. " I'm so excited..I'm so excited "..He had called the liver surgeon at OHSU this morning…
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Anyone have/had mets to lungs?
Part of me thinks Mark will do well on this chemo, the other part is terrified and wondering if I am being overly optimistic. Has anyone here survived or known anyone that has survived rectal cancer with spots on the liver AND lungs? Mark starts chemo tomorrow. I'm going to do my best to see that he has as little stress as…
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Stage III - Note of Encouragement
Hi Everyone~ It's been a good while since I last posted, but I read the board frequently, and I always keep all of you in my prayers. A little about me, I was caregiver to my 60 year old Dad who was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer (4 out of 15 nodes positive) in January of 2004. He was treated with FOLFOX 6 for six…
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worry is on the other foot
Hi guys...Right at the moment I too have a lot on my mind. Jen has been having diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps and not really feeling too good. She saw the doc yesterday and has had to submit 3 faecal samples today. His dx at the moment is that he is pretty sure it is not cancer or colitis and thinks she may have a…
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Chemo and scan results today..
Hi everyone, I had a pet scan on Monday the 3rd and will get the results this morning. I hope that the liver tumors are all in the right lobe so I may be considered for resection. I had surgery on March 7th to remove the rectal tumor and I have had a great recovery from that and today I start Folfox 6 and 5FU..I also see…
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A carers biggest nightmare
How does one watch someone they have loved for 28 years who has always been so vibrant and full of life lose the ability to walk due to the mets to their bones from rectal cancer. How does one watch the person they love struggle for breath as they breathe due to lung mets. How does one cope with inability to help the…
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a stupid topic???
Maybe this seems strange to some of you, but I was wondering if there is a place that sells colon cancer awareness "stuff". Everywhere I look there are items for breast cancer, pink ribbons, M&M's, shirts, hats, etc. Not that I have money to blow or anything, but several of my friends have asked, and I am curious too. All…
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Re; Kerry's news
I posted this for Kerry 'cos this reply has now dropped off the page.Geez...is that a relief gal...I was worried 'bout yah! Hope you don't mind.Just wanted to be sure everyone knows you are ok.luv Ross n Jen from Kerry;My doctor reported that I am doing "excellent". Hooray! My CEA dropped again, now it is 2.6 and he…
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CP-3 Reminder
Hi Everyone, Another reminder that the final date for making hotel reservations is coming soon - April 6!! Colon Palooza 3 is April 27 - 30 in Austin, TX. Some folks are coming early to take a side trip to the Texas coast. Hotel: Marriott at the Capitol 701 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Reservations: 1-800-228-9290…
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how do you stay strong?
Hello to all. How do you stay strong for your loved one when you don't feel strong yourself anymore? A quick recap of our situation is that Mike was diagnosed back in Sept. with stage 3. Had chemo/rad, then surg. in Jan. There was no lymph node involvement and they said no signs of it spreading. Of course we were to say…
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colostomy recovery
My dad had a colostomy 2 1/2 months ago and is still having problems with infections and the past few weeks he has come down with a fever. He has to go to a wound center 3 times per week to stuff guaze up his bottom because of excessice drainage. His stomach gets red from time to time, and now this fever of 103. I am so…
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wedding was great!
Hi Everyone, I hope that you're all doing well. Just thought I'd share that the wedding was great! My daughter looked beautiful, everything went smoothly and all the guests seemed to have a good time. To answer some questions from my previous post, I have 4 more children to marry someday, hopefully not soon, sons who are…
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Father passed away
Good evening, I've not been posting a lot lately, my dad was really sick and lost his battle with cancer on March 30, 2006. Thank you all for your prayers, and I continue to pray for you, as you fight or watch others fight this horrible disease. This website was very useful for me. Thanks again for everthing. Julie
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Rectal bleeding from hemorrhoid 1mo being off Xeloda
Hi all: My father (Stage 3 colon cancer and 3 out of 16 Lymph Nodes positive for metastatic adenocarcinoma) was working outside this past Sat sitting on grass painting the fence. He experienced some rectal bleeding from a hemorrhoid when he came in. He says it stopped bleeding right away. This really worries me. He had…
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our palooza host
I know our dear Kerry is off to Houston today for tests. I think the tests are to determine the extent of benefit from her 6 weeks of radiation. Kerry....come back to us smiling darlin. Jen and I want so much for things to work out well for you. It's 3.00am here now and you better believe that my insomnia has a lot to do…
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Need help - re: lung mets and chemo
Thanks to all that posted to my plea below. I felt like my friend WAS being pressured into this decision. They need to move fast - CT results showed mets, several now, in liver and some in lung. Doctor could not tell me how many and how big! The new trial that they just threw at him (after he agonized and signed papers for…
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Complimentary/Alternative Medicine
This is the most comrehensive and informative site I have ever seen; the writer/creator of the site is a colon cancer patient, and created the site at the request of his nurses/medical staff. Any cancer patient who has been overwhelmed by the amount of information on the Web and it's lack of organization will benefit from…
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surgery Tues
Hi everyone... sorry I was gone for so long. Had serious computer/internet meltdown - but I am back. My surgery is this Tues. I am actually ready to have at least 2/3 of my right lung removed! I went hiking all weekend and feel so good. (I LOVE chemo breaks). I am eager to see how I feel post-op. The surgeon said I should…
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Uplifting item for women
Hi everyone, I don't usually post but wanted to reach all the women here with this. (sorry guys) Flaw In Women By the time the Lord made woman, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. An angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on this one?" And the Lord answered, "Have you seen my spec sheet on…
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What's so wonderful about this board
I just read a few posts and the replies again. WOW, you guys, what a plethora (sorry, movie fan) of informed posts! Example: musiclover's post re: is this normal w/friend's stool spillage. Another: the protective spirit of the group, with this latest controversial post... I REALLY love you guys!!!! (Maybe the oncs and the…
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Avastin used alone
Has anyone been treated with an Avastin-only regimen? I know someone that did this, but I cannot seem to get in touch with him lately. I'm curious if this is an effective treatment to use Avastin and no other drugs. Rodney
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Supplement Overdosing???
Hi all, I just finished chemo and am desiring to start back on some supplements. I get really nervous about taking supplements...well taking any pills in general. I see a Naturopath at Seattle Cancer and Wellness Center. She has told me about a variety of things I can try. I have bought all of them (ouch! says my…
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IT'S BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME ADDENDUM
Stacy girl...how the heck are you? Been wondering about you too along with so many other folks (Emily, Sponge, Kanga, Nanuk, too many to mention). Hope all is still well with each and every single one of you and I just know it is. Thanks for all your kind words. October in Halifax....haven't been there in years, not since…
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IT SURE HAS BEEN A LONG,LONG TIME!
Hello all. I know that it has been what, at least a year and a half since any of you have heard from me, but I want you all to know that there truly has not been a day that has gone by without my thoughts wandering to some of you, if not all of you guys here on this fabulous board that helped me so much through my up and…
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Any recommendatons for ND in L.A.?
Several posters have encouraged me to seek an ND who specializes in cancer for my friend so if anyone out there knows of a good one in the Los Angeles area, please let me know. Thanks! Kathryn
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colorectal seminar
Sorry guys to be so late in responding. I check my email as often as I can. First in response to some of the posts that were on the first posting, this seminar was sponsored by Piedmont Hospital in conjunction with Pfizer and some other, however all the speakers with the exception of Steve Bartkowski were from Piedmont…
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Early Chemo
Hi all. One more question. My FIL had his first chemo treatment using the Folfox and avastin. He was really ill from all of it (much may also be stress I'm sure). But, he had to be hospitalized to be rehydrated via saline IV. Since this is his first treatment, does it get better? I've read some suggestions here that the…
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Is this normal?
My friend Mark has an iliostomy since his rectal cancer and now is having an odd symptom. He's passing some stool from his rectum - not a lot but I'm surprised there is any since that part of his body was sutured. As you can imagine, this is messy and he has no control over it. I've emailed his doctor but wanted to see if…
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into the belly of the beast
well, I'm off to my 1st day of work since surgery on Feb. 10th. I don't know how I'm going to fit both naps in! I haven't spent a whole day awake in weeks. Fortunately my co-workers are a great bunch, just happy to have me back. Of course now I have to tell them that I start chemo next Friday! Wish me luck.