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Need Adivice. Swelling after surgery.
Hi, I had an ileostomy reversed (takendown) two weeks ago. About a week ago I began having swelling in my feet, ankles, and lower legs. I was examined by a MD last Monday and she had me visit a surgeon which cut into the site where the ostomy was and drained it. I have been following their advice which included taking…
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Scan Results and Next Steps
Hi all, Sorry to hear about struggles some are having. This is a very scary disease to be dealing with. I am sorry to hear of the physical and emotional pain some are dealing with. I had some fairly good news yesterday with my PET scan results. The liver tumors are half the size they were after 4 rounds of FOLFOX +…
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new clinical study drug - panitumumab
anyone had this yet? Apparently about 800 folks have and it's in a stage 3 clinical trial. I'm supposed to start it May 16. It's a targeted therapy for colorectal cancer, and has shown some promising results. Let me know! Brian.
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St. Jude Children's Hospital
Just watched a fund raiser on TV for this hospital; although difficult to watch, it was wonderful to see the success stories, and equally wonderful to see their "Off Chemo celebrations" "Survivor's Day" and a Memorial Day gathering of families and loved ones held annually..this was especially touching in that there was a…
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News on Dad
Dad had his appointment with the liver specialist today, looks like they will remove the two spots by surgery, I was told it was a really big surgery. For those of you who don't know my dad was stage 3, 11 out of 19 lymph nodes were tested positive and after a year, it's spread to his liver (2 spots) the doctors seem…
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NED..but need advice
Got my 1st CT scan after 3rd round of chemo and came back NED !Now I'm preparing for when I'm out of chemo in 3 months. For those of you that are stage IV and NED...cheer me up !!!!I'm so afraid to be out of treatment.Rigth know I'm doing a lot of visualization and meditation Of course I'm going to church and I'm also…
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Understanding Cancer-A Teacher's Guide
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/cancer/guide/understanding1.htm
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New Member (long time reader)
I have been lurking around this Great site for some time now and would like to share my experience and get involved with this community. I was DX'd with stage 3 rectal cancer in 3-2004 with one node that seemed suspicious per the ultrasound although CT scans were negative for node involvement. The mass was 6 CM in size in…
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Diet for a veggie hater
Hi again, I tend to post in twos, hope you all don't mind. So I'm trying to get motivated to change my diet, specifically by cutting our sugar and getting more vitamins. I have seen a lot of recommendations about books to read. I will try to get them soon, which may answer my questions. I am a little confused and very…
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Rectal Carcinoid
I'm new to the site and new to cancer. In November 2004, I had my first colonoscopy at age 51. A polyp was removed from my rectum and biopsies revealed the presence of carcinoid with positive margins. I had surgery a few weeks after the diagnosis and underwent transanal excision of the carcinoid tumor. It was determined by…
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Everyone!!!! I was sitting thinking of everyone here!!! I just want to wish everyone a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!! To those of you I know of and those new members I do not. Have a Wonderful day!!!! Love Always!!! Sue
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happy mom's day to all the mommies!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all the mommies on this board a truly happy, blessed and HEALTHY Mom's Day! Susana
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Need to refuel with hope...
I don't run into many day like this. I've have a hard time breathing because of the tumor on lung. I went to see the Dr. who would have performed brachytherapy but since we don't know if my lung tumor is a matastisis on the colon or a new caner she is not going to follow through. She consulted with both my Pulmonologist…
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Getting to know each other
Hi Friends, I am a little upset right now so this may be long. I got an email from one of us that I now consider a dear friend today and it was about Las Vegas and Colon Palooza II. The email I got was about being worried about meeting everyone else in person and feeling like they wouldn't feel comfortable. Then it went…
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Showing Support
I just wanted to let everyone know I found an ebay store that sells awareness products for all types of cancers. I have bought their window decals and mailing labels for melenoma and was very pleased. The site address is http://www.ebaystores.com/idc-design?refid=store If anyone knows of any other souces please let me…
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I'M BA-ACK!!
Hi, everyone. I'm sorry I went AWOL for a few weeks. You would not believe how busy I have been. Between work, travel and getting my move back to DC set up, I hav not had too much time for anything else. I am glad to be back among my dear friends! Cheers - SpongeBob
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Chemo's over...Now What
I just finished my last round of chemo about a week ago and I am really glad that it is over. Now I am dealing with something that I wasn't expecting and would love to hear other survivors perspective on this. Now that I am not having these poisons injected into my body fighting cancer, I feel like I am doing NOTHING to…
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Fitlisa...checking on you honey!!!!
Hi out there on CSN. It has been awhile since we have heard from our friend. If anyone out there has an update on Lisa, please let us know. We miss her. Those of you that may have personal contacts, please help us out here. Thanks in advance and everyone take care. Lisa P.
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Discouraged
Hi all, I can't get in to all the details, but Danny and I are having major problems. I am so mad at him right now, that I could just leave him, so you know it's bad. Another thing, he can't get a job ANYWHERE. Not even a janitor job. This state is known for the highest unemplyment rate. If we didn't have the house, we…
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Free way to get some great advice
Hi Semi-colons, Now that I have your attention.... This past Tuesday on the Oprah show (don't run guys, you don't have to watch the show), there were 2 doctors on talking about how to eat to live healthier and look younger too. They talked about some of our favorite topics; food, drink, and poop. It was really good…
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to "Amystery1975"
Hi there, I haven't seen a posting from you in awhile or since you told us the unfortunate news with your dad, but I just wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you and hope everything is ok. Your story really hit home with me being my dad is currently stage 3, so I can in a way relate. Please keep in touch, susana
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((((TaraHK )))))
I was out of town when you found out about your surgery date. You will be in my thoughts and prayers all day tomorrow. julie
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Jen has a smile!
Hiya all. I want to tell you that todays events have brightened our day. Many of you know the worrying situation about Jen's job being in jeapardy. I guess that I have mentioned it often and considering that many here have much greater hardships to bare I feel very selfish to have told our story. Nonetheless we were both…
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Xena Cancer warrior back for bit
Hi all, sorry I'm been gone. Laser therapy went well, but developed temp 100.7 so I went to ER. I was having such a hard time breathing. ER doc said I have pneumonia, sent me home with antibiotics. Then saw my Pulmonologist Tuesday and he came down on me hard (in nice way)I had stopped taking prednizone after laser tx and…
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Anniversary
Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the day my world came crashing down. It is mind boggling how three little words, "You have cancer", can rock your world. Despite the many blessings I was able to gleen from this experience, it still was the absolute worst year of my life. I am surprised at myself at how fresh the…
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Macrobiotic Help
Hi all, I am looking for some information on macrobiotics for my boss's cousin who has breast cancer. She has a book by Elaine Nussbaum but I remember some posts from quite awhile back with regard to some books on the subject. I thought the author of those books was of oriental descent. I think it may have been Emily that…
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Rib pain
I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer and had surgery in the Fall of 1999. I went through 6 months of chemo (5FU cocktail). I have had back pain (on the left side) for 2 1/2 years. Recent CT and bone scans have been negative. In October, I had what I thought was a bruise in a rib. It has not gone away. Now I have at…
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Baby Aspirin
Hi everyone. I was watching Oprah yesterday and they had this doctor on who said that 2 baby aspirin a day fights cancer (aside from being good for your heart). I wanted to know what you guys think of that.
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Going AWOL for a week
Hi everyone, I will be doing an AWOL from the site for 7 days. We are taking a much needed vacation to Manzanillo, Mexico to celebrate my latest scan reaults and just catch our breath and watch the beautiful sunset over the Pacific. You will all be close in my heart and I will catch up with you as soon as I return. Please…
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Shrooms, anyone?
This August will be three years since my last operation. I am counting the length of my survivor ship in this manner. My oncologist says whatever, but he requires seven years not five before declaring a cure. Do they ever use that word? I plan to--starting now. None of this NED stuff. Cure. Cure. Cure. There I have said…