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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.…
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Hands going numb
Just had my fourth treatment of oxilliplatin and when I got home my hands went to sleep. This is our first cool spell. Will this wear off in a few days? Usually I feel back to normal the following week. I really havn't had too many side effects other than drinks tasting nasty and feeling bad for a few days. I have just…
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New Member
I am a 55 yr. old woman. I was told I have anal cancer after going in for hemrroid surgery an April 21st of this year. I have had 2-4day treatments of chemo, 28 external radiation treatments and 3 internal radiation treatments. I have some questions about the side effects that I am having. Of course I am always tired but I…
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So far so good
Hi all, Met with my oncologist and nephrologist after my scans and bloodwork, and GOOD NEWS: negative findings on the scan, AND my adrenals, which were causing problems, as some of you know, also show no evidence of the suspected tumor. The doc thinks it's just one of those things, no surgery needed and continue on…
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Taking one day at a time
Hello everyone, I have getting stronger with each day appetite getting better. I have less pain. Got my staples out Friday the 29th. Doctor said I can see the Oncologist in about 2 weeks. I was blessed by God and your prayers. I had a large Cancer about 10cm on the outside of my liver when they went in and did the liver…
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Colonoscopy
Thanks for all the encouragement. The pills are called visicol and you end up with dulcolax. I had a hard time keeping down the colytle and the nutrylite stuff so they thought this might be easier on me. I was just wondering what the effect are going to be like. I am trying not to be nervous about this, but I know it is…
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Need Info!!
Hello Guys - Sue here. I just received a call from my daughter -in-law. she said to try the Cancer Center of Amer. in Zion, Illinois. She said that this is a place for advanced cancer patients. Is anyone formiliar with this canter? We are hanging in there!!! Bob is doing aobut the same. He is getting out more now then he…
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Little Julie's Cousin
Hi everyone, Well unfortunately Julie is not near a computer right now so she asked me (her cousin) to post this message. On Saturday, my aunt (her mom) was vomiting excessively. Once they realized that it would not stop, they brought her to the hospital on Sunday morning. The doctors determined that my aunt had blockage…
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Forums wih doctors
Hi I just found these forums, and they are really great. I am here to tell you about the forums I created. I am a Doctor and have 2 family members that have been affected by cancer: leukemia and prostate cancer. I will be specializing in Hematology and Oncology, and from personal experiences with my family I found that we…
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Help- What have we done to deserve this?
I find myself asking today,"God, how much more do we have to bear?" I know He says he won't put you through more than you can bear, but I find myself doubting. I'm in a really bad mood today. Very down. My husband went looking for work all day and could find nothing. West Virginia is at the bottom of the list as far as…
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Speedo Sponger
Hey Bob, how is your mate Sea-Detail doin mate??
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Thank You!
Bob, Bruce, Jana, Kanga, and Kerry, Thank you so very much for posting on Memory's site. I'm sure that each of your sincere posts touched her heart. I know that they sure did mine. Stay well. Kay
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Angry husband
My husband was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer last month. He is 40 years old. He is having a very difficult time dealing with everything that is going on. He is angry (which I understand). What concerns me is that he becomes defiant and acts out in ways that, I fear, may come in the way of his treatment and…
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Whats worse, cancer or chemo?
Well, I'm on my secound bout with this horrid disease -- this time mets to my liver. I am on the Folfox treatment (Leucovorin, 5-FU, Oxolipaton, and Avastin) and I am NOT tollerating it well. Even after the adjusted my dose, I'm still sick and puking for 5 to 6 days after treatment. Before i started treatment, the doc said…