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weight gain after treatment?
Hi all. Has anyone experienced a large weight gain after finishing treatments? I am the heaviest that I've ever been. I endulge once in a while, but certainly not enough to gain what I am putting on. It has been suggested to me that my thyroid may be out of whack. ( early menopause because of surgery and treatment) Any…
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Thoughts......
Hi to my dear friends. This is going to be long, because I need it to be. Some of you know, but most probably don't. I am Stage IV, dxed Feb. 2004 (mets to the liver and left lung). I did the chemo route for 8 months but after 4 months of a "plateau", I chose to try alternative methods of wellness and healing. I choose to…
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Hi, I'm new!
Hi everybody! I just joined the site yesterday and wanted to sell hello to all. I'm 23 and was diagnosed with rectal cancer in November 04, at 22 years old. I've had pre-op chemo (FOLFOX + erbitux) and surgery on March 16. Surgery went well and I am recovering nicely. Sadly though, they found that the tumor broke the bowel…
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cea levels
My mother had Stage 3 rectal cancer and had her sugery July 8th 2004. Since then her CEA levels have been on the rise... August .7 September 1.3 October 2 She's recently had her cea checked but I'm not sure of the results. I left a message for the nurse to call me back. She is getting them checked again in May as part of…
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new research
Mornin' all...errr...well maybe evenin over there. Just recently there was a news article on tv that talked about the research into "thalidomide" that could be ground breaking news for a cancer cure. Thalidomide as you may know was deemed to be the cause of genetical problems with newborn babies years ago. I wonder if any…
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CT today -- usual nerves
Hi all. I'm going in for my 2-yr post surgery CT scan today. I was feeling OK about it but last night had a little break down (tears, didn't want to take the prep pills - my husband had to treat me like a 2 year old to take them!). It is just such a stressful thing....(not to mention not pleasant). I keep trying to send…
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Thank You
I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the caregivers out there. After reading so many posts from loving, caring family members trying to learn about their loved ones disease, I started to reflect on my own battle this past year. Both of my sisters flew in from Colorado and Mass. to New York to be with me during my…
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Memory
Hello Everyone, For the new members and to refresh the "memory" of us "oldies", Memory is a 27 year old friend I met while receiving my chemo last January. (04) She was orginally diagnosed with lymphoma and went through six months of treatment and went into remission for four months. This fall she was able to return to her…
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Need advice
Hi all It's been a long time since I have posted. My husband has been on Erbitux for about a year and it has kept his lung mets from growing for quite awhile. We got the results of his PET scan last week and it wasn't good. He has a new growth in the liver and it shows a possible new growth in the rectum. The lung mets…
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Obituary/Eulogy
I've been working on my obituary and eulogy; this is not a dark process at all; often I've been called upon to give a eulogy, and felt inadequate because I really didn't know anything about that person or how they lived and thought.. once I have something written, I can tweak it and refine it until it's a really informing…
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Juicing and Cleansing
Hi again! I want to begin by saying thanks to all for making me welcome and giving me a wealth of info. I have been doing it again: research! I have several people mention juicing and cleansing. I think I know what they are, but where do I find the recipes and ingredients. I am interested in the cleansing b/c I saw some…
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Yep, it's THAT time...
Hello ALL!!!!! In case you've been MIA for the last few pages of this section, I took it upon myself to remind everyone of: WHAT: The SEMI-COLON SEMI-ANNUAL COLON PALOOZA! WHERE: Las Vegas, NV WHEN: October 25th-28, 2005 JUICY DETAILS: (Why yes, this does make me sound like a broken record...or for the "younger"…
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Short and simple
"The greatest growth comes after the storm"
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God... give me strength
Some days are just tough for me to get through. I am trying hard to stay strong and positive, but lately I'm living in fear. Fear that the cancer has spread to my lungs...fear that I won't make it. The last few days I can't sleep on my right side. The left side of my head hurts. Especially by my ear and jaw. My teeth ache.…
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FOLFOX6
I need some information. I have been visiting the website for about 4 weeks, trying to learn all I could about this disease that has blown my world apart. My sister was dx with stage 3 colon cancer about a month ago. The surgery is complete and that went beautifully!! Now we start chemo. Has anyone had FOLFOX6? Also, is…
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colorectal surgeon song
Is this the one you meant? http://www.catsprn.com/sounds/Colo-rectalSurgeon.wav
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More Poop
On the more serious side-(now that I have your attention) the following article discusses the value of the Fecal Blood Occult (sp) test, and compares the Drs in office test with the home test, stating that the Drs test IS NOT recommended for screening, and the home test is... Is this something that we semi-colons should be…
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Thought For The Day-(Alaskan Version)
"Life's journey is NOT to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "HOLY SALMON.. WHAT A RIDE!" author unknown.
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Funny stuff!
OK.. Here's a funny for you: http://www.blueshdo.com/media/rectalsurgean.shtml You have to type the whole thing.. sorry
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Insulin now??
Well, another chapter to the story. My new chemo is making my blood sugars raise. So....my doctor put me on insulin on a sliding scale. If it's not up, no shot in the tummy. If it is, yippee!!! It was running between 265-300 the night before I went to the doctor. Today it has been fine. Thank God. Just wanted you to know…
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More Thought (s) For The Day
Fecal Facts: http://www.smellypoop.com/poop.html
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Neulasta
Anyone out there have experience with this injectable drug to increase white blood count during chemo? Would like to know how long it takes to kick in and any other information from your personal experience.
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Inspirational
For those of you who has never seen this... it's awe inspiring and deeply moving. www.interviewwithgod.com ~ Enjoy Luvnhuggs Wanda
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Speedo's and Thongs :)
Well, it is 67 degrees here in the North East and my mind starts to dream of opening that new pool. OK Speedo Boy, start brushing up on those sit ups. I want buff bods pool side. Do they make Hemp bikini's, Emily? I apologize to those who were very happy to see this thread disappear a while back. I think a little innocent…
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Eat Grapes?
http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/103/107163.htm
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To Emily
Just have to share this; that picture of you & Emma on your website is wonderful. Your inner and outer beauty shines through.. Nanuk
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Prep for chemo??? fast? Eat?
How do you all prepare for chemo? I start next week. Do I fast for the blood test they do before chemo? thanks!, neelieC
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HMO Help
Hi I have the name of one patient advocate group that helps to fight HMO's for payment. Just wondering if anyone else has any other info. that could help my mom battle her insurance for treatment out of network. Thanks so much
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Feeling better
I called my chemo doctor's office today and I feel much better. I asked her if my chemo doctor was giving up on me. She said just the opposite is true. They are trying me on camptosar alone, because when I had chemo last year, I obviously had it too, not that I remember though, but it's in my records. He said I had a very…
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Ok...I'm scared
I just got back from the pulmonologist. I've been short of breath. Now I'll need a Bronchcoscopy because I have a little lung colapse. I'm worried that the cancer has spread. Thanks for letting me vent. ~ Wanda