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Need Your help
Hi all....am sending this out in desperation, my husband 42 diagnosed with colon cancer with mets to lining of stomach wall...tell us no cure, it has been a year, was doing well, came back with in 6mths, is now experiencing 2nd bowel obstruction, kidney functions are too high to continue his chemo (oxaliplatin). They tell…
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Carbs
OK, I'm on the fence here.. I have a respected practitioner, other semi-colons, DRs, etc. weighing in on both sides; the consensus of opinion falls on the argument that cancer cells are sugar burners, and that a cancer patient eating carbs is not unlike throwing gasoline on a fire.. whaddayathink semi-colons? Bud
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And Nutrition Tip O' The Day
Hi there - This will be a quick start to a thread. I am off to the hospital today; my father is having his stomach removed (tumor found about two weeks ago)...... And I am talking about food?? Okay, here we go. Today can be like a relay. I'll start and then hand it off!! My thought for the day is to - as much as we can -…
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Anyone heard from Judy?
I'm concerned. Haven't heard anything in a while. Please let me know. Thanks. Barb
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update-Stage III CRC- and question re: spleen
Hi, I don't post often but check the board almost daily. Lots of great folks and information here. Several months ago I mentioned my wife's case-diagnosed Oct. 04 at age 45, Stage III, 10 of 14 nodes positive. She completed 12 Folfox 6 treatments in May. The news is good, she is NED with normal CEA and no cancer evident on…
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Update on my mother-Stage IV cc
It took a while in deciding to write this update about my mother
but your responses and prayers give me hope in not giving up and do whatever I can to help my mother battle this fight
.I just went to pick up her report from her PET scan that was performed last week and it indicated that he has developed a 2cm node in her…
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Liver Resection for Stage IV cc
i'm fairly new to this site and trying to find out if anyone has had a liver section performed on them..my mother is currently a Stave IV/metasis-liver and just took her to a second opinion and this current doctor suggested a possible liver resection of her right lobe... has anyone had this procedure performed and what…
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Sorry to be the bearer of such bad news
Hi all, I hate to even have to share this with you, as I know we all are fighting for our lives. I got CT scan results today. Very, very bad. One in January showed no spread. This one was dated 6/3/05, so it's hard for me to believe that things could have gotten this bad this fast. It showed multiple new modular densities…
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Fitness Tip 'o The Day
I found this one this morning: Exercise Helps Battle Effects of Cancer Treatments Here are two studies that blow traditional theories of how to treat and recover from cancer out of the water. Rather than rest, aerobic exercise and strength training have emerged as the keys to reducing the pain and fatigue that accompany…
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NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY
"Rice" to the occasion. Rice is a great alternative to pasta and potatoes. It provides a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, and can even be a good source of calcium. To increase your fiber, choose wild or brown rice. To add flavor to rice, add herbs and spices, use it with stir-fry, add beans and sauces like marinara,…
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Carbs
OK, I'm on the fence here.. I have a respected practitioner, other semi-colons, DRs, etc. weighing in on both sides; the consensus of opinion falls on the argument that cancer cells are sugar burners, and that a cancer patient eating carbs is not unlike throwing gasoline on a fire.. whaddayathink semi-colons? Bud
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Latest Battle
Well I am compelled to write about the latest battle in my mom's life of living with cancer...since you all out there are the only ones that can really relate. My mom is stage4 cc with mets to liver and abdominal area. She has been accepted as a Patient for the chemical heated wash of the abdomen while doing a liver…
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AND...Your Fitness Tip o' the day
Make Your Body Burn More Calories by: FitnessandFreebies.com Metabolic Rate is the rate at which the body burns up calories. A body that consumes 2500 calories a day, and burns 2500 calories a day will stay at that weight. A body consuming 2500 calories daily but burning only 2000 will gain weight at the rate of about 1lb…
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Port removed - now what?
Hi all There is no better group to turn to for advice, so here goes: My husband had his port-a-cath removed today (the doctor did it in his office). He developed an ulcer in the skin over the port and the doctor said the tissue around the port was infected. My husband is still getting Erbitux once a week and this is…
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My relay for life walk
Hi, I participated in a relay for life walk last w/e. It was a wonderful experience and I wasl glad that I finally feel well enough and was able to attend. I would like to thank Barb who sent me her banner. We were the only team with one. I walked with it for a while and then proudly hung it on our tent. Maureen
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visit my blog
Hey fellow Semi-Colons...visit my blog and tell me what you think. The writing is almost a form of therapy for me and helps to keep everything in perspective...otherwise I'm gonna go crazy! Thanks, Brian. http://briansjourney.blogspot.com
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side effects from xeloda
Hello, I am currently taking Xeloda 500 mg 4 pills a day. I use to take 6 a day. My hands and feet are turning darker and the doctor told me that it is a side effect. He said there are some patients who experience a numbness in their hands and feet. I'm truly blessed not to have those type of side effects. If there is…
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pre employment physical and history
I went through colon cancer treatment/surgery over the past year or so, last surgery November/2004. During that process I also lost my job (downsized). I am feeling great now, and wish to reenter the work force. I have received a decent offer but need to take a pre employment physical and history questionnaire. What are my…
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"thoughts"
"Today, now, this moment, this very second, is the beginning of the next minute of this day working towards tomorrow and the rest of your lives for as long as destiny determines." The way we treat each other in love and support in good times and bad will be returned to us tenfold. "do unto others" I have been awol again…
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does 5 fu have steroids?
I have been trying to search on the internet..looking for information and honestly havent been able to dicipher any of it..does anyone know if the 5fu chemo contains steriods? or the oxyplatin? thanks for your help..love you guys..and gals..heh heh peace..ramona
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chelation therapy?
has anyone heard of this or have had this. a friend of mine wants me to try this. right now i am off chemo so it would be a good time. my friend knows someone who did this after she quit chemo and her cancer is gone although she does other nutritional things too. anyway just wondering if anyone can help or give me a good…
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Bad news from Biopsy
My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer 10/03 Duke's stage C2, 6 months of chemo, then incisional hernia surgery, then a staph infection at surgery site, and they had to do another sugery to remove the mesh and staph infection. He was finally doing well..when the doctor ordered the CEA test as a follow-up. The CEA was…
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Drug for "Chemo Brain"
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/clinicaltrials/results/chemobrain0605
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NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY
Nutrition Tip Of The Day Brought to you by Bally Total Fitness http://www.ballynutrition.com What's so special about ginger? If you're into cholesterol-friendly cooking, try adding ginger. This herb adds a combination of spice and/or citrus-like flavor to meats, breads and vegetables without increasing the fat, cholesterol…
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weightgainaftertreatment
okay am I the only one that has gained weight after having chemo and radiation? one thing I was looking forward to..hell mabe the only thing..was the ahem *weight loss* from having cancer..but instead I have gained about twenty pounds after it was all said and done. just got done with my 5fu and radiation about march this…
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Anyone had genetic testing for HNPCC?
Our gentics councillor has suggested I have genetic testing for HNPCC, due to the tests on my tumour,Am scared of the insurance implications. Does anyone have any experience with this kind of genetic testing?
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Good News....
I'm happy to say I have GREAT NEWS!!! My mom had her first colonoscopy today since her March 2004 diagnosis of Stage 3 rectal cancer. ALL CLEAR!!!! We are so HAPPY!!!!! Her next test will be a CT scan in September, a month before my wedding. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. julie
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RESOURCES
http://onconurse.com/factsheets/colon_resources.html Some good resources sent to me by my former chemo nurse (see his photo in my Gallery!) Reini - you may be particularly interested in a couple of them. - SpongeBob
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
To all the dads here at CSN, happy Father's Day! "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." -George Herbert
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Adverse Reactions to Contrast Material
This a must read for those who get ionic agents by IV..for CT Scans;esp. those on Nephrotoxdic medications-(Oxaliplatin, Cisplatin, etc..what the doctor probably doesn't tell you.. http://www.aafp.org/atp/20021001/1229.html