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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "KathiM"

      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…
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      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by well
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nativefem"

      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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      2 comments
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      Started by nativefem
      Most recent by well
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      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 wan…
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      7 comments
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      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by well
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "kangatoo"

      suggestion

      Hiya all....I hate to take up line room here but I think most would agree that it is extremely valuable to us all for members here to make use of the "personal web pages". Many of us who have been com…
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      10 comments
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      Started by kangatoo
      Most recent by well
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "shmurciakova"

      In The News......

      I thought some of you might be interested in this.....Susan. Colorectal Cancer Can Be Treated With Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin and Raltitrexed NewsRx.com March 30, 2006 Colorectal cancer could be treated …
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      9 comments
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      Started by shmurciakova
      Most recent by well
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      Cancer and Depression

      Aside from diet I have a stong suspicion that extreme sadness can destroy the immune system and bring on disease. Mark was very depressed for many years. His diet was good - no meat, garbage, coffee. …
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      13 comments
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      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by musiclover
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "chynabear"

      Anniversary

      My mom reminded me lastnight that it is my one year anniversary from finishing chemotherapy. I was dx One year, six months and two days ago. It's amazing to look back over the year and see how much I …
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      5 comments
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      Started by chynabear
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nanuk"

      Andrea, Jana..

      Where are you...? Nanuk
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      4 comments
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      Started by nanuk
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "goldfinch"

      VACATION:-)

      My hubby and I head down to St John's, Virgin Islands for 2 weeks tomorrow. I am so looking forward to this. We went last year, but i was fighting an anal fissure (amazing how difficult that little te…
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      4 comments
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      Started by goldfinch
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "bailey1"

      Surviving !

      Hi, I'm a first time participant. Have seen messages from people with recent Stage II dx and just want to let you know that my dx in 1999 was Stage III. Subsequently,3 metasteses, 3 courses of chemo a…
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      10 comments
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      Started by bailey1
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "beetree2"

      Thank You! Thank You!

      Thank you for the warm welcome! I will try to answer some of the questions that you ask. I am going to see the oncologist on the 14th (Good Friday) and I hope it's just that. Anyway as far as the stag…
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      3 comments
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      Started by beetree2
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "tkd3g"

      any attorneys in the house ?

      No, no, I'm not looking for advice. Just a question. What would setting precedent mean to your career, if anything? Do you get published or something? Just trying to understand the drive behind my att…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by tkd3g
      Most recent by spongebob
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mindy10"

      Physically Exhausted, Help!

      Hi everyone, hope all are doing well. I have a quick question. To those of you that where on Xeloda, where you physically exhausted. My dad is on 3500mg a day and he says if he even makes a sandwich h…
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      6 comments
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      Started by mindy10
      Most recent by spongebob
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "unknown"

      Reply to Kathi

      Not at all Kathi...please let them know straight out that this disease, just like other cancers, does not discriminate, especially not based on age. Most people here, including my Bert, need never, ev…
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      8 comments
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      Started by unknown
      Most recent by livin
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "beetree2"

      Had colon cancer surgery on 3/16/06

      I just had surgery on 3/16 and I would like to talk to other people about it. It was not in any of 18 nodes. Therefore I think its a stage II my surgeon said a B whatever that means, but I go to the D…
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by beetree2
      Most recent by HowardJ
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "2bhealed"

      MACROBIOTICS

      Hello all you semi-colons, I feel compelled to respond to the macrobiotics are scary post. I have such a complete opposite paradigm than most of you since I never walked the chemo line. I have remaine…
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      10 comments
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      Started by 2bhealed
      Most recent by HowardJ
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "spok5"

      colorectal cancer stuff

      A dear friend sent me a packet of wonderful items for colon cancer. There are blue pins, bracelets, key chains, magnetic bows, beautiful pamphlets, etc. Just go to www. choosehope.com Best Wishes from…
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      2 comments
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      Started by spok5
      Most recent by Susanbm
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      Scaring myself to death

      I wrote to a Kushi counseler after I read her amazing testmonials helping people with cancer, etc. - http://www.minadobic.org/testimonials.php#4 She sent me a very disturbing answer. This is the eve o…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by musiclover
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nanuk"

      To Musiclover

      unable to reply to your post, so thought I'd try it this way.. Subject: Re: Anyone have/had mets to lungs? Message: You have to have confidence in your doctor, and continue to explore all avenues of t…
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      4 comments
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      Started by nanuk
      Most recent by scouty
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "debralla"

      Yeee haaaaaw

      Hello all Just wanted to say that we are now in San Antonio Texas . We arrived here yesterday . I have my first Texas appt. tomorrow at Brooks army medical (yikes) Iam so nervous .As some of you alrea…
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      9 comments
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      Started by debralla
      Most recent by scouty
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fedester"

      all semi colons just wondering...

      hi all, hope all is well with everyone fighting this beast. i was just wondering are we all classified disabled for the rest of our life or does that change if we are in remission or "cured". any and …
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by fedester
      Most recent by Betsydoglover
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "goldfinch"

      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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      8 comments
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      Started by goldfinch
      Most recent by kangatoo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jenalynet"

      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…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by jenalynet
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      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 w…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by PhillieG
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "micheleamw"

      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 d…
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      11 comments
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      Started by micheleamw
      Most recent by Moesimo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "kangatoo"

      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 faeca…
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      19 comments
      0 point
      Started by kangatoo
      Most recent by kangatoo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jenalynet"

      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 Mar…
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      6 comments
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      Started by jenalynet
      Most recent by kangatoo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "aussiecrawl"

      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 t…
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by aussiecrawl
      Most recent by Believermjh
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "charelaine"

      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, sh…
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      13 comments
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      Started by charelaine
      Most recent by charelaine
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "kangatoo"

      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 Ros…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by kangatoo
      Most recent by debralla
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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