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Kinda good news-for a change
Hi all, I hope everyone is doing good. I know I don't come here as often as I did and don't post replies much, but I do try to come and read often and I always pray for all of you. I went to chemo doctor yesterday and he says my tumor has shrunk a little. Yippee!!!! First good news I have gotten from him. Then he had to…
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WAY TO GO GRIFF!!!!
Woo-HOO! A college graj-ee-ate! Congratulations, girl! Lets hear it for Griff! Now if we could just get her to post a picture of herself posing in a cheerleader outfit... - SB
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My CEA
oh, yeah, forgot to post in other reply about my CEA. it seems we've had several posts about it lately. Mine went from 9.1 in March, to 9.2 in April to 9.3 now. I know it's a slow increase. Do you think this is anything to worry about. I know when I had cancer before, my CEA was never elevated at all. What do you think?…
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Xena gets dot-to-dot tattoos!
Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to start radiation treatments on Monday. Meanwhile, I got tattoed at the cancer center. They specialize in dots. I wanted a Xena Warrior..but.. couldn't talk her into it. Oh well.. Now hubby wants to play "dot-to-dot" This is going to be more fun than I thought!LOL! Hey got a juicer too!…
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Vent Post
STOP!! If you don't want to read about a middle aged woman about to let loose on the world, move on to another post. No need to reply. I just need to vent. It's just some days I wonder what God had in mind for me? How much is he gonna throw at me? And at what cost to me, my body and my family? ( and now you) Yes, I am…
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Small bowel obstruction
Hi to everyone, On Sunday night, I had severe abdominal pains start in 2 spots. At 10pm. I had a BM, one of the pains went away, but the other stayed and got worse overnight. I called the doctor, she had me get an X-ray showing a blockage in the bowel, admitted me in the hospital, put me on IV, nothing by mouth to see if…
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need encouragment and prayer
hello all. i will be going in for a cat scan tomarrow for lungs ab and pelvic area. i will give you a recap of whats went on. i have 11 tumors in my left lung and 1 in the right as of feb and am no longer operable. at this point i have been off chemo since dec 17. they r giving my body a break. i am a little nervous about…
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Update from Fitlisa's Husband Simon
Folks, I saw this on a post of mine from last month and know most of you missed it. I cut and pasted it. Please notice that Simon now has his own handle. Lisa P. fitlisashubby 05-06-2005 12:19 AM EDT Re: Fitlisa...checking on you honey!!!! [reply] Hi everyone... I'm Fitlisa's Husband... First and foremost, I want to…
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Insurance Question
Sometimes it seems like one bad thing leads to another. Next month I will be one year free of Rectal Cancer and I'm so glad to be NED. My lovely wife will probably lose her job next week due to Corporate Downsizing and jobs for people in Information Technology in these parts are typically unemployed for at least 15 months…
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In hospital AGAIN
Hi all, Just got out of hospital again. I went in on Friday. I started having severe cramps and vomiting. Called doctor and told him how bad I had had diarehea from chemo. He said it sounded like I had dehydrated. Went to hospital, and sure enough, that was what was wrong. Also, while I was in there I had my bone scan and…
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Another disappointment
Hi all, hope this message finds everyone in good spirits (even though this can be hard at times). Well Wednesday was another disappointment. If you recall, Scott was to have laproscopic exploratory surgery to see if the docs can get a better feel of how his cancer is spreading, and if he might still be a candidate for the…
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need prayers
hello to everyone.i had a ct. scan on sat.to see how my chemo is progressing with the cancer.could i get a few extra prayers coming my way.i would really appreciate it.i hope to know something by this week.but i admit that i'm worried a little bit.thank you so much and may god bless all cancer patients and their caregivers!
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dad has back pain
ok, now i'm starting to get panicked. Dad, has his follow-up ct scans next week, and just recently started complaining about lower back pain. Of course my mind is starting to wander and I'm already thinking the worst. Is back pain a sign of recurrent colon cancer? Quick history, dad was diagnosed stage 3, last july 2004.…
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Thank you!
I just wanted to say thanks for all the support I received when I posted last week. It really helped me through a tough spot. I will just ramble a little about my story, in the hope that it could help someone else in the same situation that I was in. I am a 25 year old female, with no family history of CRC. I had some…
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long time no post
I've been reading posts, watching new ones come, old ones go (where is SpongeBob?). It has been 5 months since my father started his chemo. You may remember DX Aug '04 stage 4 liver mets with a 9 month prognosis. Except for extreme fatigue, he has had no trouble with chemo. Still remains healthier than he was before the…
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1 year anniversary with you great people
May 6 makes one year since my husband Tim age 52 had colon cancer surgery. Stage III with 8 out of 23 positive lymph nodes. We got through it and continue to get through it with your help. You have truly been my lifesavers. In the middle of the night when he is sleeping and I need to stay strong for him you are always…
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Lisa Ann Muldoon
Lisa Muldoon MULDOON, Lisa Ann Age 43. Monday, May 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Simon A. Powell, of Hyde Park, Cincinnati Ohio. Dear daughter of Ed and the late Doreen Muldoon, of Ft Myers Beach Florida, [Ottawa]. Dear sister of Jeff (Pam) Muldoon of Ottawa. Loving stepmother of Landon Powell. Christian Burial was held at…
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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…