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poo poo
i though my subject line might get more response. my mom is still in the hospital - they are trying to keep her in until she has somewhat of a 'normal' bowel movement'. The question I have for everyone is what is normal? My mother is either constipated or she's in the washroom 10 times a day. It's been 4 months since her…
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Mom's 1st doctor visit
Well, we met with the oncologist today. It looks as though the cancer has not mestasised to the liver or any other organs. That was a relief to hear. There was thickening near the urethra which she couldn't tell if it was near or actually touching it. She has ordered an endoscopic ultrasound and an mri. Mom has been having…
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what is wound exploration??????? please help
I am so very upset today. My dad had his follow-up with the surgeon today just to find out he has to go back into surgery for "wound exploration". He was operated on July 2004 for stage 3 colon ca, but the wound just never healed properly. So today the surgeon was probing inside and he said it felt like a staple may still…
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Thanks to Everyone
Hey you guys, thanks one and all for all your good wishes and sharing in my happiness about Bert and my good colonoscopy outcome. Kanga, your hugs will be given to Bert and my mom as soon as she gets back from Europe (gosh, if someone would have told me two years ago that my lung cancer mom would be trooping around Europe…
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Thanks
Thanks to all who have welcomed me to this group. I really think that it will help me to be here--not that I am in pathetic need of help--but it will be nice to talk to people that have some idea what I am going thru. I love the humor and the facts. I will tell you alittle about me: 55yrs old, have worked 25 yrs in Qaulity…
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Re: colonscopy done
Thanks everyone. Yes as you know waiting is hard, but I keep thinking that on the first one, he told me right away, lady you probably have cancer..no waiting on the path report. So at least this seems like a good sign. But let me tell you guys about these pills. They are called visicol. You start about 5:00 pm after a day…
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Visicol
Thanks everyone. Yes as you know waiting is hard, but I keep thinking that on the first one, he told me right away, lady you probably have cancer..no waiting on the path report. So at least this seems like a good sign. But let me tell you guys about these pills. They are called visicol. You start about 5:00 pm after a day…
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colonscopy done
Okay, first off, the pills that I took were a much easier prep for me. You take a total of 28 pills and get the same effects but it was easier for me than the liquid, and there was no enema, just dulcolax before bed to finish the job. Now for the results. This is the first colonscopy after my resection. They found two…
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Bob's Turn!
Hi Bob, What is going on with your tiredness and all? Is the doctor running test? Not to be intrusive, but you are so wonderful giving others support and all, I think it might be your turn to be on the receiving end of things. Hopefully, you are just overworked. Kay
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Just a Quick Update on ME :)
Well, Thursday's colonoscopy went well...I was out like a light. Am feeling much better today...after a weekend of eating and celebrating Bert's continued NED. They found nothing this time. Amen. Will do another one in another year...doc just doesn't want to take any chances. Amazing isn't it...they find something once and…
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To Kerrry and Judiths
If I am remembering correctly, you both have important medical tests at the end of the week. I pray that both of you receive negative results and know that you will. Let us know as soon as each of you find out. Thinking of you both, Kay
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I'm Different
Hi Everyone, I'm alittle different then you guys--I have Anal Cancer. Not much action over there, and I have learned alot from you guys, so if you don't mind I'll drop in now and then to see what's new. After all we do have the pain in the same proximity. After seeing Emily's post and reading the replies I would like to…
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Thanks for your help - Mom is getting out tomorrow
Thanks Monika & Stefanie for replying to my plea for help. Mom is doing much better - only went 2x today. Looks like she'll be out this weekend. They're taking her off the antibiotics - which probably didn't help her diarrhea situation at all. She's feeling better than she has in months (except she's not digging running to…
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My mom was diagnosed yesterday
Does anyone understand this: Poorly differetiated squamous carcinoma involving submucosa and mucosa. Angiolymphatic invasion identified. We meet with the doctor monday but I don't think I can wait that long without going crazy
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i failed the colonoscopy prep, need advice
Well guys I failed the colonoscopy prep miserably. After starving myself all day, I started taking the phosphada soda (sp?) at 3:00 as stated by the directions, and 3 hours later at around 6:00 in the evening, I vomited everything! I called the nurse at that point and she tells me to immediately take the other half of the…
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New inspirational book about cancer survivors
I just finished a new book - Make Your Miracle - Surviving Cancer. It is amazing. For more inforamtion, go to www.makeyourownmiracle.com
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More news
I don't know if this is considered bad or good. I just know I haven't stopped crying since I talked to the chemo doctor today. He wants to wait until my bottom is completely healed(he says probably another month)and I find out about my cystoscopy and then he wants to start more chemo. He wants to do four rounds of 5-FU. He…
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ESSIAC Tea
Ahoy everyone - Well in a break from my usual paradigm of touting the benefits of good Cuban or Haitian rum to cure what ails (ales?) you here is the contact info I have on Essiac Tea: Resperin, and it's subdivision called Essiac International (which, as I understand it, is the "real deal"; the company Renee Caisse - note…
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please check it out...
Hi all you wonderful semi-colons! I have been a bit MIA of late but I just popped in tonight to share a new website with y'all: www.annieappleseedproject.org It is full of info for cancer. I just read an article about the woman who started it and after checking it our knew I had to share this....you know me! Miss…
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Praise & Thanks to God~Bert Remains NED
The subject title says it all...just got back from oncologist and Bert's three month after chemo CT/PET continue to show NED!!!! I cannot tell you all how truly happy I am and so grateful to God and Dr. Lenz and to all of you for your oncoing support and prayers...so far, so good. Next check will be in three months. CEA…
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Mom is Stage IV, in hospital with diarrhea, but CEA dramatically lower
Hi All, Since my mom was diagnosed in August I've been "hanging out on the fringes" of the discussion, gleaning much needed encouragement and hope from all of your courageous notes. Here's the situation. I'm hoping for advice, support and whatever information you all can give me regarding the following: Mom is 64 stage IV…
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my mom is doing better...
hi all, thanks for all who posted to my cousins message. My mom is doing much better. She's still in the hospital but will most likely be released this weekend. they just want to see how she reacts to solid food. i just really hope this heals on its own and surgery wont be needed. julie
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OUCH!
Hi all, it's been a few days since I've read the posts. Had a bit of a freak accident. I burned the cornea of my eye with the curling iron (the price we pay for beauty!!). It happened last Wed. and I'm just now starting to see ok. I couldn't drive, go to work, read or go on computer. Talk about boredom! Went to see an…
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Help!!! Anyone in area of Zion, Illinios??
Hello Everyone!!! We are hunting away!!!! I am looking for anyone here that knows of the Cancer Center of Amer. in Zion,Illinios!!!! I spoke with them on the phone today andthey sound like the real deal. If anyone knows of them or has been treated there can you let me know how they are and if it is worth taking the trip…
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Essiac Tea
Hello everyone I am sure some of you heard about this tea that was given to cancer patients in Canada many many years ago. Some claim it can heal cancer . I say- why not give it a try? what i wanted to know is , have any of you tried it? Where did you buy it? there is hundereds of websites but who can tell me which one is…
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Small update
Hi everyone, Hope you're doing well. I was really busy today. I went to the new urologist and I really liked him. Problem is, he kinda referred to me that my rectal cancer would be hard to cure. I was very upset afterwards. I've having the CT Scans and ultrasound of my head and echocardigram on Wednesday next week. He…
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My mom has been diagnosed with rectal cancer
Does anyone understand this: Poorly differetiated squamous carcinoma involving submucosa and mucosa. Angiolymphatic invasion identified. We meet with the doctor monday but I don't think I can wait that long without going crazy
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Wife newly diagnosed
Hi. My wife (age 45) has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (her father diagnosed at age 53; still alive and doing well). Malignant polyp removed by colonoscopy, and colon resection performed Oct. 12. She is now home and recovering nicely. No cancer in the colon wall or tissue, but 10 of 14 lymph nodes removed were…
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To: Stefanie, Lisa Rose, Scout, and Judiths
Thanks for your posts to Memory. Her dad says that the messages really make her day. Bob and Kanga, Having Memory as an honorary member is a super idea. I'm sure she will post when she feels better. I kept encouraging her to use this CSN site, but she found her area to not be as uplifting as ours. Scout, Your message was…
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my mom has colon cancer - info
first, I would like to thank Monika, Lisa P., Sue, Steve, Jen, Julie and Judy (grandma047) for all of their encouraging words! All of your messages really made my week. Has anyone tried herbal suppliments? or seen a natualpath? My mom has only a few more treatments of chemo and the doctor's are about to give up on her.…