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Surgery Anyone?
I have stage 1 rectal canceer and was diagnosed 12/2003. I have just finished 6 weeks of chemo/radiation and tolerated that pretty well. I am supposed to have surgery in 6 weeks to take out the bad patch. I am not sure what to expect as far as recovery goes. I am 37 and in good health. (besides the cancer). I was told that…
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Nonspecific lung changes
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced this scenario w/ a positive outcome. I was first diagnosed 2 years ago at the ripe old age of 31 w/ Stage III colon cancer and had a sigmoid resection followed by 6 mos. of 5-FU/Leukovorin.......at my first followup it was discovered that I had a liver met, luckily for…
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new kind of treatment
Hey guys I was told about a new drug that has been approved by the FDA. It is called Avastin, I don't know if I would be open to this but some of you might. the web site is www.webmd.com Let me know what you think Pattie
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Thanks for the welcome!
Thanks, Emily for your message. I salute you for taking the alternative route. I have chosen chemo, but try everything else possible to supplement the chemicals! Before I was diagnosed, I taught ESL to Korean children and adults. I love that culture. One of my Korean students brings me green tea from Korea and she also…
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thanks for your help
Hi everyone, I wrote a couple of weeks ago about being nervous about my first meeting with the oncologist. Couldn't believe the response I got. I want to thank every one of you for answering back, you helped me so much! Some of you wanted more details, so here goes: Have stage 3 with one of seven lymph nodes involved. The…
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New to Group!
Hi, I have been reading this forum for several months and am impressed by the support and positive energy that is displayed here. I was diagnosed with colon cancer, Stage 3, in October 2003. I had a resection and they found 3 out of 31 lymph nodes that were positive. The unusual thing was that the cancer was confined to my…
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ABETHM: Irritable Bowel Diet
As promised here is the diet outlined in my book Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Balch and Balch. High fiber with plenty of fruits and veggies plus whole grains (esecially br. rice) and legumes. Use supplemental fiber--psyllium powder should be used daily. Use oat bran and ground flaxseed daily on alternating…
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Rx
Every time I have received any kind of prescription for a controlled drug, it is always accompanied by a list of side effects, interactions and general information regarding that drug. Anybody out there ever receive such a list for your chemo drugs?
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Doctors
I would like to think that there are some enlightened Oncologists and other cancer health professionals lurking on this site. If we all gave the address to our oncologists, and even a few of them participated, the doctors and thier patients would benefit..it's unfortunate that the fear of litigation and profit motives…
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Xeloda Problems!!!
Hi everybody, I sincerely hope yall are having a fabulous Friday night! I am having some Xeloda complications and I need some advice. My Xeloda dose was reduced from 3300 to 3000 in January when they upped my oxaliplatin from 85 to 135. I finished my Xeloda dose last Tuesday and was scheduled for a new cycle this past…
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Fear
I have a question for all you "experienced" people. Does the fear of recurrence ever go away? I know I've only been in remission for four months, but I feel the fear is there 24/7 and I really would like to move past it, but does a person really ever move past it? Melody (formerly Mel in other posts, but I decided to use…
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When is enough????
I have been on chemo since Sept. 2002. If you have read my past postings you know that my last colonoscopy showed only 9 polyps left which were removed and my PET scan showed only dead tumors. My Dr. never says when the chemo will end. Just wondering what the situations for you all have been. Now I just feel like the chemo…
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FIlling the maestro's boots
Training manual for Sponge Bob wannabees: 1. Act like the world's biggest drunk. Mention liquor every chance you get. Store your Stolii in the freezer. End all posts with "I need a drink! A dry martini. Shaken, not stirred. And just a whisper of vermouth." 2. Talk like a pirate. Teach your parrot to sound like a sailor on…
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support group
I just wanted to say thanks for welcoming me to this site. I am starting to go to a suppot group tonight and I am not sure what this will be like. Do any of you attend a support group other then this web page? Well wish me luck. Judy
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When your time is up...
Surfing the news last night I was struck by the concomitant coverage of the opening of Mel Gibson's new movie. The many-headed Hydra that is the media was in high dudgeon as it reported on the public hysteria surrounding the premiere of "The Passion of the Christ." The real story was the frenzied reporters fanning out over…
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Kanga!
Kanga, congrats on 30 wonderful years! For Bert and I it will be 29 on March 7...and I wouldn't trade one day of any of them. Hugs back at you and Jen, Monika (and Bert) who got your handshake and sends greetings your way.
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Lisa
Got told by Jen I gotta be meself Lisa!! Pity you guys-ha "Who's Micky--enlighten me?"
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after surgery
Evenin/mornin guys--whatever--hey, I was wonderin if any of you have any adverse effects re; your wounds / healing of same.My onc. told me that it would be quite some time b4 it would heal properly. I was "knifed" from just above the "pubic" bone(can I say that in here?--lol) to just below the breast bone. I have heard…
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Kanga: Your CEA Question
Kanga, CEA is the abbreviation of some lengthy words that basically are tumor markers in your blood. I know there are some folks out there who know what these words are but for the life of me, I can't remember them right now. Something having to do with carniogenics...yada, yada, yada. Anyway, not all tumors give off this…
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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Port in use!
Hi all, Started round 2 today, and used my port to have the blood drawn and get the stuff put in. What a difference. My veins were thanking me, the whole thing went very quickly, no burning when the 5FU was pushed in!! It took half the time for the infusion, and except for feeling a little futuristic with a tube sticking…
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new
I have been reading these messages and have decided to drop in. I am very nervous about talking to people. I have had colon cancer and surgery to remove it they removed some of my colon and also some of my small intesteins. Lymnotes negative. I start chemo 3-3-04. I have had a port put in also. I am very nervous about…
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Kanga...Upside Down Land
Kanga dear, don't hold your breath waiting for Bert to hen pick his way through here. Occassionally, he'll e-mail his brother in Europe and that's a 15 minute fiasco for three or four lines. I don't want you turning blue waiting on him, but rest assured...a good part of the time, he is sitting next to me, when he's not…
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results are in.
First THANK YOU for your positive thoughts and prayers. The results were good. Tumor in liver was at 5 cm before he started chemo and now after 6 treatments it is a 1cm. His CEA level was 694 and is now 16!!! HURRAY.. Now.. they are going for another 3 treatments but want to change around a little since he had bad nauseua…
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Welcome all New Semi-colons!!
So a few new members have had the courage to surface and join the club. WELCOME! We'd have you go through initiation rites but the zapping, the chemo, the bags attached to your gut, the diarhea, the scars complete the gauntlet. I was able to skip most of the gauntlet...went right to the scars...but they let me join anyway.…
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NERVOUS
Well today is the day for CAT scan results. I am nervous and so is hubby. He is praying for good results. After 3 treatments the cancer was 50% gone and we are hoping after 3 more we are now 100% gone! This post is a simple request for prayers from the wonderful people I have met on this board. Without you wonderful folks…
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"head hurts"?
Hi Kanga, You'll do a great job while Bob is off to visit the Wizard! Leaving for Florida in the morning can't wait to se Micky!! Lisa
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off topic--serious stuff tho
I have been so concerned with my woes that I have neglected to ask you guys a favour.It is a little off topic but the ladies here could help me big time! My lovely wife Jen has had to put up with a lot as you will all understand but she also has problems that you may be able to help her with. Jen suffers from high blood…
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kanga
ok you can give it a try. lol Pattie
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"head hurts"?
Must be from years of livin upside down Lisa--either that or chemo "brain drain" has really got hold of me.Don't think KANGABOB is a good idea seeing as I am relatively new here and probably could not possibly fill Bobs shoes. After reading all the posts here I figured a little ozzie humour wouldn't go astray!Course there…