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Update on Scott
Hi all, hope this message finds everyone in the Christmas spirit, not matter how difficult that may be. I'm am not into the merriment this year. Scott started complaining about stomach pain yesterday. Last week he was bleeding from rectum again. I'm waiting for him to contact his onc so we can see him today. I'm so afraid…
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Can I join the 2AM club?
Hi to all, It is 2:06 AM and I just had my 3rd one hour tub bath in less than 15 hours. My butt feels like it is on fire. I am scheduled for a permament colostomy on Jan. 14. What am I going to do with all this time that I will have from less time in the tub. I will certainly get more sleep. lol. I am going to try and…
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constipation and diarrhea
Anybody have ideas about walking the tightrope between the two? Senna and lactulose are causing major cramping. But a day without a movement causes more cramping and bloating. This is complicated by Avastin, bowel cancer, and the need for pain med (morphine), which right now is needed for the cramping and distention only.
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Look who is turning 37 Dec 2nd !!!!
Happy Birthday to a very special person who is not only a movie star but a super nice lady to boot. Love from all of your semi colon friends. Happy Birthday Stacy Gleason Love your Canadian Friends Andy & Lisa
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RE: Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer
My dad was diagnosed in August with Colon Cancer. He had surgery in Sept. The pathology reports showed 9 of 30 lymph nodes postive for mets. The exact result were TNM stage T3b, N2, MX or Duke's C2. He has just finished his first cycle of folfox and begins his next this Monday. They plan on doing this for 6 months but…
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Just when....
Just when I am at the end of the rope and think I cannot handle one more thing... I come to the website to vent and realize I am one of the lucky ones. I recently started chemo and am finding it hard to go back for my second round. But I feel humbled when coming to this site because at least I have a second round. I will…
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Ding-ding and in this corner Livin
Hi everyone so sorry to hear some sad news about our fellow semi-colons. Coming out of my corner giving everything I have to battle this round 2 of chemo. (had chemo in 2001 for colon cancer now a recurrance with the liver mets.) Started Wednesday with the Folfox iv regimen which consist of oxalipaltin, 5 fu and leucovrin.…
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Red Grape Wine
I hope you guys don't think I have lost my mind, but I think I remember reading here that someone said Red Grape Wine was good in helping prevent cancer.... Did I read that here? If so, what kind of wine were you talking about and how much do you drink a day? My husband wants to try anything that will help prevent his…
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calling all semi-colons!
Sorry to waste valuable topic space guys but high time we all called on Cat/Woman to introduce herself! C'mon yu all--how's about a bit of encouragement for Sponger's mom? Can we create a "record" number of posts here??? Cat/Woman--hullo?-now don't be bashfull--Ross n Jen calling!!!!!!!!!
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Remember this motto to live by:
Hi Everyone, Some friends who live in England sent me this so I thought I would pass it on.. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally…
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Bob is losing the battle - help me cope!
Hello Everyone! I was going to post last night but I was in a very bad place and couldn't deal. I am doing a little better today. We went to the Dr.'s Tuesday and we got the answers that we needed to hear. We didn't like them but reality is knocking on our door and we had to open it unfortunately. His Dr. was very good…
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second opinion
Hi, thanks for all your replies, it is a great help to know so many others care. We have a call in to another oncologist, mom has an appointment with her family dr. today just for reassurance I guess. She is just getting over a flu of sorts and now seems we are all getting it. I found some info on sloan kettering web site…
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new... have a few questions
My mom was diagnosed with cancer in March 2004, had surgery and thought to be ovarian cancer. Pathology said colon but her colonostipy (sp?) was clear and blood work seemed good so they treated ovarian cancer. She went through months of treatments for ovarian, at first it seemed to respond then it stopped. I got her post…
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More good news...
Hey everyone...Jerri had her colonoscopy today and the dr said all was clear...not a single polyp, no signs of further disease, and the colon resection is healing well!!! Just might buy myself a lottery ticket... But now we're a little confused. Jerri is stage 4 with the mets to her ovaries; the October surgery removed all…
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please say a prayer - ct scheduled
Well my dad's 6 month post surgery ct scan is scheduled for next Tuesday and I'm already sick just thinking about it. Please pray for good news. Yesterday he had bloodwork done and his CEA is normal so that is making me feel a bit better but I know you can never really go by CEA. Again, please say a little prayer that…
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For Jimmy and Jerri
Hi Jimmy, I am having trouble emailing you on CSN so I thought I woulde just answer your email here. From what you shared about Jerri's choices I would highly recommend getting Beating Cancer With Nutrition. Quillin is affiliated with Cancer Centers of America (I think that's the name) and his book will tell you what…
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My exhibitionist tendencies have been outed!
Hopes this greeting finds everyone in good spirits! Thanks for the warm messages... You guys are awesome! Kerry, wishing you the best of luck with treatment and if you have any questions about the oxaliplatin/Xeloda... Well, just ask! Fortunately, I think many find it to be a tolerable regime. The best part being the…
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Hello there Cat/Woman
Hi. I haven't been on the board in a couple of days, so I missed your welcome. So, here's mine: "WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME." Your son is quite the card. Keeps me smiling as well as most of the board. I guess we'll have to clean up the board if mom is watching! :) Ah, my guess is you can keep up with the best of them. Sure…
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My Re-ocurrance w/ cancer
Hi all new to here but have been on chat line. Just had CT scan today and am finally asking for 2nd opinion because I just needed another ongologist.I have had colon ca, some removed, then total hystreretomy 1 month ago, I still have cancer cells (of course) but going foranother opinion because I am 43yrs.Am I right? I…
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responding to andreae
Hi lady sound like you have fun! I sit around half undressed due to hot flashes since I had a hysrerectomy 1 month ago also. My fanily asways kids me because I am cold or hot ot hotter that all! Good luck to you and write back nipple ring and all, I only have a tatoo sorry LOL Thanks slammer
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Awol again!
Sorry guys n gals--I'm gunna have ta ask you all to chat a while so I can go back through all the posts I have missed. I just turned into a pumpkin(after midnight here) and I really need some zzzz's. I just got back from helping my son at work--that's 100 miles away--so am pretty bushed. Also, zzzzzz's are not coming to…
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Your responses to my Questions
Hi all,Spongebob,kerry,monika & andreae, thanks for the input and I agree with you all! No I am not looking for an answer, from someone else just like you said, some-one I feel comfortable with and I didn't with last I have now an appt for Mon. with a new ongologist at a cancer center nearby. i am so releived! I do have…
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Update
It's been a while since I've posted here, but wanted to give everyone an update. Thanks SpongeBob for the advice you gave regarding my elevated triglyceride levels. I printed the replies out and showed them to him. While he couldn't find anything to correlate your comments in the medical literature, he did admit that it…
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Did you miss me?
Well, I missed everyone! I just got caught up on the postings and I am infinitely happy that everyone is staying strong (I never would have expected anything less!). The love, support, strength, courage, and kickass attitude embodied in the postings... It amazes me every time. Before cancer, I never understood the depth…
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MUCINOUS ADENOCARCINOMA
I am fairly new to this site. i have been diagnosed with colon cancer in Aug.2003. My pathology report is not that good. It stated I had infiltrating mucinous adenocarcimoma of the cecum moderately differentiated extending into adjacent sigmoid colon.The tumor infiltrates into the fat with numerous tumor nodules. 8/20…
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INTRODUCING... (DRUM ROLL)... MY MOM
Ahoy, Semi-Colons! It is my pleasure to cyber-introduce to you my mom (she'll figure out her moniker soon enough - maybe she'll use "GimmeaNameBob") She's a 4-time winner... but became a semi-colon the second walk down cancer lane. You know what I always say; "Once a semi-colon, ALWAYS a semi-colon (sorta hard to put that…
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You won't believe my December!!!!
Hi all, I can't believe how busy December will be. I was in the hospital last week with chest pains and the tests didn't go real well. So...on Dec 2nd I see cardiologist. It's also my grandson's 6th birthday. on Dec 4th, my mom's side of the family is having a family reunion. on dec6th, I see family doctor about some of…
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New Statistics??????
Hi to all, I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I know I did. Last year I had chemo induced diarrhea and was on TPN (IV fluids) for Thanklsgiving and did not have any turkey. This year I made up for it. I was one of those crazy people who got up at 4:45 AM to go shopping yesterday and didn't get home until 10:30…
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silly question
but what does NED stand for here? I figure it something to do with being cancer free? please help me.. thinks I am slow or mom dropped me when I was younger.. thanks .. Ramona
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Tucson
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone was going to Tucson this weekend. I will be attending the Life Beyond Cancer retreat at Miraval Spa. It sounds relaxing and very informative. I would love to meet a fellow semi-colon if anyone is planning on going. Take care, Kay