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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
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Second three months of Folfox
Hi. I've been on the Folfox regime for six sessions, every other week for the last three months. This is my half-way point, so I have six more sessions to go. So far it hasn't been so bad--I've had some stomach queasiness, some tingling in my hands and mouth, and a lot of fatigue. But following my last treatment (#6) I was…
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Iamtiredddd
Hey everyone ..havent posted in a while.. I am on the last two weeks of radiation..still going stong on chemo..yuk seven days a week with my fanny pack.. anyone have any ideas about how to help with this fatigue..am so tired of being tired... hope everyone on here is doing good..I keep this site and its members in my…
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Jerri's pet scan results
Hey all...We finally had some good news with no "buts" attached to it (appropriately just before Thanksgiving). Jerri (my wife) had a pet scan last Tuesday...on Wednesday we were told there was no evidence that it had spread outside the pelvis area. Thanks to God, and all of our old friends and our new friends, the…
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RESPONDING TO ALIHAMILTON,NANUK
I AM WORKING FULL-TIME AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL. I WENT BACK TO WORK TO HELP MY MIND IN JUNE 2004. AFTER BEING MISDIAGNOSED LAST YEAR FOR HAVING AN INTERNAL HEMOROID AS OPPOSED TO ST.4.COLON CANCER I HAVE GREAT FEARS. I HAVE REDEVELOPED BLOOD CLOTS IN MY LEFT LEG AND AM NOW LIMPING WITH MY RIGHT LEG.EVEN THOUGH THE PETSCAN WAS…
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hey em!!!!
hi em, i would like to know if you could share some of your juice recipes to myself and maybe the rest of the gang. i would really appreciate it. thanks, bruce
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OH, Susana and everyone else
I know it is two days after Turkey Day but it took my that long to edit my photos. Here she goes again with that new digital camera! I would not inflict this on you but for the fact that I would personally love to see all of y'alls family pics. Go to my web page and look at the links. There are a couple of new ones…
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CT scan results.....
Hello all you semi-colons; Well the awaited results are in from both the colonoscopy and the CT scan. Benign and ALL CLEAR!! no change from last ct. WOOHOO!!! NOw all I have to worry about is a day with the in-laws tomorrow. What's worse? In-laws or cancer? Happy Thanksgiving to all. peace, emily who will relish her…
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holiday blues
hi guys, hope everyone had a wonderful turkey day. Besides having a wonderful dinner yesterday with my beautiful family, my hubby and I, along with my 3 year old little girl, decorated the christmas tree. I was totally taken by surprise at how emotional I was all day long. I burst into tears a few times while decorating…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING SEMI-COLONS!
I am thankful for knowing such a wonderful group of friends as you! (and yes, Barb, I am thankful for all of my "pets" - of course, they're even MORE thankful for me - can you say delusions of grandeur?) Happy Thanksgiving y'all, and to my Canadian friends - consider this an early greeting for you! And to my UK and OZ…
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What kind of pets do you have?
My family and I are going to get a Newfoundland pup in a couple of weeks. I can't decide if I'm crazy or not. These dogs are tremendous!!!! Such mushes though. We went back and forth between a "lap dog and a Newfie for my daughter who is disabled. The Newfie won. The fun starts on Dec. 11th!! Can't wait. What kind of pet…
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info 4 all
Hiya guys n gals. I may have posted this site before so if you have it forgive me. I thought with so many new friends here they may not have this website. The Virtual Cancer Centre is a very informative ozzie site. http://www.virtualcancercentre.com/ luv ya guys, kanga n Jen
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Just Got the Date for the Next Check-Up
Hi Everyone, I am here for my semi-annual I am scared outta my mind 'cause the check-up is coming post. It is even better this time. I went to the GP for a script renewal (migraines) and they took a look at a 'bump' on my arm and decided "THAT NEEDS TO COME OFF NOW". OMIGOSH! I had it looked at two years ago and they said…
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happy thanksgiving to all of you
Hi guys, I just wanted to take a minute in wishing you all a beautiful, plentiful, restful, peaceful and joyous Thanksgiving day! Love you all, Susana