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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
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My Mom
This has been the most rollercoaster day I have ever had and I HAVE cancer... My mother is out of surgery- 61/2 hours. The "tumor" that was blocking her colon so they couldn't do the colonoscopy? The "spread" to her bladder and ovary and lymph node? The mass on her kidney??? They were WRONG about the whole thing! She had…
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Saying good bye
My lovely wife of nealy 4 years (fighter28) has passed away. She fought her cancer since December 2003 and went home with the lord yesterday June 7th at 7:30pm. She went peacefully as I held her hand and gently rested my head on her chest as she pasted. My heart is broken and the pain of her loss stings, but I know where…
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Constipation from chemo??!!!?!
Has anyone else experienced constipation from camptosar, 5 FU and Leucovorin? I have nothing except for lots of gas and shreds for 2-3 days after treatment. I still feel very uncomfortable during this time, because I feel constant rectal pressure (i had rectum removed and tumor was very close to sphincter, so although the…
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Thank to those who responded to my liver resection Q
I just want to thank all of those who took the time out of their busy lives to respond to my liver resection question....It gave encouragement to know that it is still possible to find a way for my mother's life to be extended if this surgery is possible...will we will find out soon(next week) with the liver specialist if…
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Advocates for Better Screening of Young Patients
Hi all, I read the post recently about the fact that there are many of us youngish people on here with colo-rectal cancer. I wanted to post about being advocates for better screening for young people. Is anyone on here actively actively advocating for better screening for young people? I tried to go onto to the Colon…
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Oxaliplatin - Side effects still...
Hi Everyone~ My Dad finished Folfox one year ago for Stage III (four lymph nodes positive) colon cancer. I'm happy to report he is doing well....with one exception...the effects from the Oxaliplatin still linger on. He's having problems with tingling and numbness in his hands and feet. Does anyone know of anything he can…
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COLONPALOOZA II - UPDATE
Just so y'all know, I just received an e-mail from the gals who produce the Colondar (www.colondar.com) - they just booked their flights and rooms for CP-II. They're an absolute hoot and guaranteed to help us have a good time! Bud, that means a number of young single gals... Shall I make the reservation for you? October…
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genetic colon ca
Im a 23m, and just been told that I have HNPCC(hereditary nonpolyposis colon ca). I am 2.5 yrs removed surgery and chemo, with NED. My oncologist proposed a total colectomy to reduce my chance of recurrence. Has anyone else had this done, or proposed? How about dealing with an ostomy bag?
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"Recurrence" in lymph node
I'm a stage IV survivor, have been reading the message boards, and am grateful to everyone who has posted encouraging messages. I wonder if anyone has experienced a recurrence in a Supraclavicular lymph node. After two years of everything going in the right direction--chemo to shrink mets in my liver and duodenum, surgery…
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Adjuvant Therapy...
Greetings, It's been 3wks since my colon resection surgery and I'm happy to report that so far so good. The incision is healing up nicely, and everything seems to be in good working order. I met with my surgeon on Monday to talk in detail about his findings. After inspecting my liver he said there was no residual he could…
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new update and question
Thank you to all who replied to my post below. I wanted to make a separate post because I didn't want this to get lost. Mom is in the hospital now getting the "clean out" and they are giving her massive amounts of anti-biotics. The Anesthesiologist came in and told her that she was going to be in "rough shape" after such…
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Stage IV - Recurrent CC - NED
She has less than 1 year to live.That is what the doctor told my husband after my last surgery in November of 2004. And yet, here I am, CEA at 2.1, CT scan negative, PET scan negative: NED. What a glorious and humbling feeling! My journey started in Jan. 2004.A colonoscopy found stage III cancer in my colon. After colon…