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Alternative Therapy
Has anyone ever heard of CAAT therapy for cancer? It is a kind of diet with amino acids and vitamin supplements. I ask because I went in search of research for a close family friend, and found this website and concated these people about doing this type of therapy for him. I don't know if it is a rip off because the amino…
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Is it okay to skip one treatment??
Hi All! I haven't posted in a while, but I do try to read your messages daily, and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My Dad is taking FOLFOX, and he is half way through his treatment. He has totally lost his appetite, and is feeling very, very tired. I told him he should see if he could take a break, delay treatment…
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darker hands from chemo/rad?
hi all, my mother finished her 5 weeks of pre-operative chemo and raditation last week. oddly enough - her hands became noticably darker in colour. is this normal? julie
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A VIRTUAL POST CARD FROM SPONGE BOB
Ahoy all ye Semicolons!! Greetings from San Andres Island, Colombia (on a map look off the east coast of Nicaragua). I´m in this little cyber cafe here trying to use a keyboard that is not set up for US symbology - so pardon the weird characters if you see ém. So anyway, been very busy chasing dopers and getting the snot…
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freaked out - update
Well, I had my appt with the ob/gyn today and the dr. says the bleeding seems to be coming from fissure(s) from straining to go. He did a rectal exam and felt nothing and saw nothing. I do go to the GI dr. tomorrow, but I am really relieved. Dr. recommended KY jelly to ease BM if I feel constipated. He also swants me to…
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surgery
Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you guys know that I will be having surgery on Friday to remove the biggest spot on my lung and to look at the other three smaller ones and see what is going on,so after Thursday I will be on hiatis for a while. Thanks to all of the advice,prayers and 'get well wishes' that I have received…
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Pls read!
This group has shown such knowledge & compassion, that I felt the need to post an unusual request. There is a pitiful post on the flip side to this web, the "ACS" discussions, "Coping with Diagnosis, Family & Friends" by "Boo4cancer", entitled, "HELP!!!!". If it's for real, it breaks my heart.....I don't know how to…
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Is it okay to skip one treatment??
Hi All! I haven't posted in a while, but I do try to read your messages daily, and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My Dad is taking FOLFOX, and he is half way through his treatment. He has totally lost his appetite, and is feeling very, very tired. I told him he should see if he could take a break, delay treatment…
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Need Hope
Hello Everyone, My husband Jonathan has rectal cancer and recently underwent surgery to remove the tumor. He went through neoadjuvent therapy prior to the surgery and we were informed that all his CT scans were clear of any disease. However, when we went to the oncologists office yesterday to hear the results of the…
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Last chemo!!!!
Hi, I've not posted for a while but I've been reading every day - but I'm trying to forgot that I've ever had cancer... Today is my 30th AND LAST chemo!!!! Rejoice!!!! 30 weeks of 5FU and nausea - soon to be over! Only thing is, without chemo to concentrate on I'm beginning to think more about what might happen next and my…
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for Grandma=Judy
I am going away for another week so will be out of touch. Before I leave let it be known our love/prayers and hope are being sent across the pacific to Judy. You are in our hearts and minds---get well sweetie!!! We are with you Stacy!!!!!!!! "semi-colons" and carers; PLEASE send a prayer on this thread! kanga and Jen
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For Grandma047 (Judy)
We are all here for you. I haven't heard any more about her surgery. I know she had difficulty and was needing to go in for additional surgery. If anyone knows how she is, please share this information. She is in our prayers. Kerry
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Chemo and dental problems??
This is a new one on me but Chris's dentist told him that chemo can have adverse effects on patients teeth. Sure enough Chris is going through a terrible time with his teeth right now; he's had a root canal and a very painful abscess in the last month. Has anyone heard of a connection before? He had…
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Clot
Well, after 4 days of ER visit, MD appts, ultrasound and CT scan, they finally found a clot in my neck (which I could feel by the time it was finally diagnosed!!). So now I'm on Coumadin and feel like I've been shot in the neck. Onc says it will take weeks to resolve, but the pain and swelling should be subsiding sooner.…
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freaked out - can i have it too?
Hi all... I came to vent some fears of mine... So far, I have been only a caregiver to my hubby wh has stage 4 colon cancer. Befoer his diagnosis, I had sudden onset of panic attacks brought on initially from strange heart beats ... They did an ekg and other test and concluded it was esopagitis with anxiety. I have GERD…
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extreme diarrhea
Hello all, need some help again. Mom was doing well with the 5FU and Leuko, but last week started having trouble with diarrhea. Immodium every two hours didn't do anything. Lomox, 2 tablets every four hours did nothing. Finally doctor put her on opium drops; slowed it down a little but really drugged her out…
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pre-op treatment response...
Hi there, I heard many times about success from pre-op chemo & radiation treatment. When is it discovered how well someone's response was to treatment? Today is my moms last day of 5 weeks pre op chemo/rad. YIPPEE!!! The surgery has been booked for July 8th. When will we find out about her response to treatment? julie
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Update - Great News!
Background first - Diagnosed with Stage 4 cc in February, had resection of colon and primary tumor removed. Met to liver discovered during surgery (about 1 cm). Started chemo end of March with the addition of Avastin. I have had 6 treatments so far and had an MRI of the liver yesterday. The onc's office called and said the…
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moms surgery booked
Hi all, This is my mother's 5th and last week of chemo radiation. She is looking & feeling GREAT!! The surgery has been booked for July 8th. Thanks to everyone who responded to my 'depressed' posting. I'm feeling a bit better. There are good and bad days as you all know. The good will out weigh the bad - I know it!!! julie
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A new baby amidst all these problems
To let those that I and my wife (Kelly Dinniss) have had contact with know - our little baby boy finally arrived on Friday the 14th of May. I had finished my five weeks of chemo and radiotherapy only on the Wednesday and the induction began the next day. Due to lack of progress though he was delivered by caesarian the next…
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Port and Potassium problems
I posting in hopes of getting some input from others who may have experienced port problems (potassium is a separate problem). This week I developed pain in my chest, armpit and arm that at first felt like muscle strain. Two days later, my neck vein on the side of the port and the vein above my collarbone were suddenly (in…
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To Grandma047
Dear Judy H You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a very successful surgery tomorrow. I'm sure your nerves must be frazzled, but please try to relax. Everything will be just fine!! We'll be looking forward to reading your success story soon. Best of luck and health to you. Pam
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CEA Tests
My dad was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in May 2002. He had part of his colon removed and one spot removed from his liver. He began chemo in August 2002. He finished his treatment in September 2003. He has had clean pet and cat scans since his operation. Every month, his doctor monitors his CEA. In December 2003,…
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new information on results
The doctor has changed his mind again and I am getting tired of it. He has decided that I should have surgery to remove the spot that has gotten bigger in size(1 1/2 cm from 8mm) and density before he does anything else. The spot is located on lower left lobe of my lung. Has anyone had this done before? Regarding the…
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CT Scan Update
Hello, I am sorry that it took me so long to get back with you guys. A lot has happened since I was here last. The CT Scan shows that the spot on my lung considerably bigger(in size and density). It also showed three other small spots. I had a PET Scan and it show cell activity there in my lungs and in a spot in my pelvis…
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Really nervous
Well, guys, surgery is one week from today. I was really nervous all day yesterday. Today is my pre admisiion testing, so I'm nervous today too. All I could think about yesterday(and this may sound a little gross) is that I have one more week to potty the normal way. The colostomy thing really has me scared. The lady that…
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colonoscopy with a colostomy
Just a reminder please if you have any part of your rectum left make sure they also scope that area too...
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need encouragement
my dad had his last of 3 surgeries in november/december. right before x-mas, we got the great news that they had removed all the tumors from his colon and lungs and that they believed him to be "cancer free". now, 5 months later, his CEA level has increased from a 0.3 to a 6 and his chest scan has revealed a "mass" on his…
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Update on mom
Hello - I wanted to post an update about my mom (originally diagnosed Jan 03, local recurrence June 03, Mar 04) I mentioned in an earlier posting that the pathology report shows clear margins, 0 lymph node involvement. The surgeon recommended no chemo. Today we met with the oncologist who also recommended no chemo for…
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money matters
Ok so I have a question for you all... How has cancer affected you financially? I aks because it has really put us in a bind. Hubby has only worked 7 hrs. since Feb. I work pt at 27 hrs/week. I do get child support for now,and have just barely been able to keep our heads above water. Hubby carries the health insur. on all…