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colon cancer bracelet
I was wondering where I could get a colon cancer bracelet. It was mentioned in a previous post. I wasn't aware that they even existed. Thanks for the help! Jamie
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Does anyone know of colon cancer conferences coming up?
I recently attended a conference in Philadelphia with my 31 year old daughter with stage III breast cancer for young survivors of breast cancer, it was awesome and full of information. I would love to go to one on colon cancer as my husband is stage III and I would learn so much at a conference. If anyone has info please…
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I wanna be a juicer...!
Hi ! Since know I'm in the semi colon club, i will also like to be a juicer. I visited the website, but there are to many ! Does it make a difference on which one I buy ? And then...what do i do with it ? Just blend carrots ?...or any other fruits ?? Any other recipes will be appreciated cos i don't like carrots !!!( but I…
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Pet Scan Clear
Hi Everyone, Got great news on Friday. My petscan was normal, no evidence of cancer! I don't need to see the oncologist for 2 months and no scans for 6 to 8 months. I hope that you are all doing well! Jamie
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Thanks for the encouragement
Thank you everyone for your encoraging words. I really needed them. These blood counts being down have made me feel like I've never felt before. It hurts and takes all my strength to even move. This is the first time I've been on the computer in days. All I've done is sleep. I hope I feel better tomorrow because it is my…
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surgery question
Hi everyone, The last week has been crazy. One daughter graduated eighth grade and another got married last Saturday. The wedding was beautiful. I went away for a few days with a friend which was very relaxing, but now it's back to reality and surgery scheduled for Monday. My question has to do with what the surgeon wants…
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It's good news but I am not feeling it....
Hi All~ Went to two drs appt last week. The plastic surgeon cut me loose. RE: my vaginal reconstruction "They don't look much better than that!" I'll have to take his word for it. I nearly fell off the table laughing when he then said he wanted to get a picture of it. I sure hope it isn't for his wall or an album where…
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PET SCAN RESULTS
Hi everyone, Last week I had a petscan done. I have this on going problem with the right sacral ala area. Although I am not having any pain, I have had 2 Mri's and a petscan of the pelvic bone which showed an insufficincey fracture or it could not rule out bone metasis. In Feb.2005, the mri of the pelvis showed no change…
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Chemo round cancelled AGAIN
Hi all, Was scheduled to start the new chemo today, FOLFIRI. I've been feeling really bad since before I even went in to the hospital last Friday. When I went today all my blood counts were really low, red, white, platelet and hemoglobin. They gave me an injection and said I will have to have it every two weeks. They also…
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Colon cancer
My sister has colon cancer. She has been fighting this for three years now. Has anyone out there tried any alternative medicines? Her current chemotherapy drugs do not seem to be working and she doesn't have a lot of time. We need to find something to built her body up to begin a new chemo in 1 month. Also, any chemos out…
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Chemo and metallic tongue effect..
Folks, I've recently completed my 5th round of chemo and my tongue is taking a beating!!! Nothing is tasting right...and I understand that this problem could go on after chemo for at least a year, is that true? I'm sure that some of you have experienced this same problem, I would be greatful for any help/tips/advice on…
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FOLFIRI info
Anyone know much about the FOLFIRI regimen? Is it harder than the FOLFOX?? I'm really nervous about starting something new and haven't really been able to find much info on it. Any info will be appreciated, as I start it Thursday. Love you all Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)
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need prayer and support
hey all. hope all is going well. i ask for my need cuz my grandma who is 80 was supposed to have gall stones and the surg to remove blockage to her liver showed a suspicous lesion. dr sd thinks it is probably ampullary cancer which is like pancreatic. i am learning and i am still healing myself from my surg. i just want…
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small cell in colon
I am trying to find anyone that knows anything about this type of cancer. My 29yr old brother was diagnosed with small cell carinoma in the colon in Jan2005, the onc told us it was very rare. He has had 2 session of chemo. He is in horrible pain. If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know!!. Thank you, Maria
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Finally GREAT news!!!
Hello Everyone!!!! I want to THANK EVERYONE for all there prayers!!!! They worked!!!! Bob's brother Erv is CLEAN!!!!!!! He gave me the news about 10 minutes ago and I cried like a baby!!!! I was so worried as you all know!!!! He said the best think was eatting after the test. He was fibbing as I know only to well what was…
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Lots of Questions for you all
Well, we have had two different onc. appts and here is what I am getting out of the two. My mom had level one colon cancer spread to the liver and abdomen cavity. Supposedly pretty rare to go that route. There are several places but know large tumors. The places are freckle sized and they called them "implants". She is…
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I'm 4 for 4
I'm 4 for 4 with Kanga, Susana's dad, and Jana. Got my first post-chemo CT scan and blood work results today and I'm all clear. Had my first glass of wine post chemo to celebrate. (During chemo the alcohol tasted awful and gave me mouth sores.) I hope I get better at the pre-results jitters as I go along with this…
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Not really colon cancer, but being treated as it were
This is my first post on this board. Last year, I was experiencing some bladder problems, and my urologist, after doing both a PSA and a biopsy, said there was "nothing there" and treated me with Cipro for 10 days. After repeating this twice and not having any results, I went to a different urologist who decided there was…
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pet scan today
Hi Everyone, I had my first post chemo pet scan today. I will have the results on Friday. In the meantime, my nerves are shot. I hate the waiting part! I hope that you are all doing well. I'm sending positive energy to everyone! The weather has been beautiful and I have been taking advantage of it and spending time…
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lowering chemo-dose thought?
Hi! I'm really new to the site - and one quarter of the way through chemo. It is battering my body - big time. I have an appt this am and want tospeak about lowering the doses. Any thoughts. I have looked up low dose chemo on-line and it seems to be paired with more alternative techniques - mostly nutritional. Sounds good…
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Good appt about dose issue
Hello again. Thanks so much for your quick responses. I had a good heart-to heart with my Nurse Prac...who works so closely with the doc that she even writes scrips. We are going to lower the chemo amts (FOLFOX) and have my heart checked. I think because I am at least fairly young, they really wanted to push the amts. I'm…
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PRAYERS PLEASE !!!!!
Hello Everyone!!!! I will make this short!! Bob's brother Erv is going for his colonoscopy tomorrow morning!!!! We are ALL beside ourselves with worry as you all can understand. He is so scared he is making himselfe sick. Please pray that he is OK because selfishly I don't think that I could handle something being wrong…
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The vibes worked!!
Just a quick update. The scans looked fine. The pulm nodule remains the same. My onc said if anything the images look better than last time!!! Thanks to each and everyone of you.. for your kind words, and for simply being there to let me voice my fears. I am so grateful to all of you. Hope everyone is doing well. thanks…
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CEA results
Hiya all you everlovin semi-colons!!!!! I ent to the clinic tday to get my results and the receptionist told me my doc. wanted to have a talk with me.(she would ring me after 2pm. grrr!) Well----the sh..... hit tha fan!! I went round to Jen's work and she took one look at me and knew something was up! Now holdup…
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In hospital AGAIN :<(
Hi all, Sorry havent posted in a while. I just got out of the hospital yesterday afternoon. I called my chemo doctor Thursday because I had a cold or the flu. They wanted me to come in for bloodwork. I did and my counts are down. I had an appt with the doctor the next day. He examined me and said the FOLFOX4 is not doing…
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just diagnosed w/colon cancer
on Friday 3/4, a "U" shaped tumor that is restricting my lower bowel. First time ever encountering this, so I need info. What to expect from surgery? Recovery time? Complications? Expectations? ??? Thanks in advance to all that reply. Brian in NC.
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Finally feeling better
I never thought I would say this, but I am finally feeling better from my colostomy surgery that was done on 1/14. It was a terrible, horrible ordeal but my life is more normal now. We are leaving in the morning for a much needed warm vacation. We are going on a cruise of the southern Caribbean and then I will return to…
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need good vibes
Hi all. I had a CT scan last week... and I get my results tomorrow afternoon. The last 2 scans showed a pulmonary nodule that isn't growing, but I was on chemo during that time. I am a young, healthy (except for the cancer thing) non-smoker, who doesn't have many reasons for pulmonary nodules to appear. I'm usually pretty…
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adhesions
I'm a newby, but have a message for all. as I approached my five year cancer free mark,(11/24/05),I really felt better and better. Then on the first of July I had what I thought was constipation. As you all know that is no big thing, but this was. I went into the Hospital on July 4 with a intestinal blockage. They tried…
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Back from the sunny tropics!
Hi all! I've been trying to catch up on all the postings, but it's a bit overwhelming. I want you to know that you were all in my prayers, every night while i was away. We had a wonderful time on St John. The weather was warm and sunny. I got to lay on the beach daily, my hubby got to snorkel almost daily. Made us both…