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reversal of ileostomy
Hi, I'm about to have the reversal of my ileostomy and have a couple of complications. First, I am told the area of the colon that was radiated is "narrowed" so I would have to eat no starches and no raw fruits/veggies/seeds/skins,etc. Second, I am told that same area has "radiation irritation" that could wind up causing…
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thank you
thanks to all of you for listening to all my hospital ramblings-your responses meant a lot..appt. w/Onc Thursday to talk about Dragon.. bud
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brother with colon cancer
my brother was diagnosed with colon cancer a few months ago at age 39. He lives in California and I live on the East Coast. Over the past couple of months I have been speaking to his doctors to get the truth of what's happening. They removed a tumor and and now starting radiation and chemo. Radiation 5x a week for 6 weeks…
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Nanuk (bud)Update
It's Sunday night, and I'm back home after biopsy & a few more surgery scars. Mets are CC mets, too numerous (20+) to operate..Dr says there wouldn't be enough tissue left. Plan to see Onc ASAP and see what she has to say, although aready know that it will be another round with the dragon chemo. First, thank you all for…
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Gotta get an immersion blender
Hi all, This may be a little "out there" as a posting, but I just have to share my latest find for helping to make nutritious drinks and soups. I have been trying to boost my nutrition and weight since surgery, and now into chemo. Fruit smoothies (OJ, banana, frozen strawberries and a little plain or vanilla yogurt) have…
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Death and Healing
Let the grieving begin. My FIL died middle of the night. We came home last night after my hubby and I were able to pray with/over him. He never regained consciousness after the surgery but was able to respond to some yes/no questions for a brief (hopeful) period. We left with hope on the surface but understood the…
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info
Hello again All, I'm back. Here is a site with lots of information - including some on insurance. It's a bit long but gets you to the correct page. www.healthtalk.com/customcf/cct.cfm?iCCT=1896&iCS=2411054 Hope it will be of interest and help. Blessings, Vincent.
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Good News
Hi All, Thank you all for the support before the colonoscopy. I really appreciate it. I just got the results of the biopsy today. Can you believe it? On Sunday! NO CANCER!! I do have hemmorhoids and diverticulosis though. Who knew?! It is ironic since they thought I had hemmorhoids when it was really cancer and now I…
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help!
I may not make sense, but must try..I'm in hosp, just returned from surgery, and still "under the influence" from drugs, etc. for some reason unable to access e-mail, but can get on web. They just confirmed colorectal lung mets-(small, many, both lungs..) TME w/colostomy Nov 2000, chemo & radiation, no recurrence until…
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Metamucil and bran
There is so much knowledge on this discussion board that I am sure I will get good advice. My husband has Stage 111 rectal cancer and has had 4 cycles of chemotherapy and 5 weeks of radiotherapy. He now has at least 2 more cycles of chemo but presently is experiencing cramps some evenings and frequent bowel movements (not…
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Scan Denial
I have what I consider to be an outrageous question: Has anyone in this group been denied approval from their insurance of a diagnostic or therapeutic regimen for their colon cancer? I was diagnosed with Stage III CC 9/02, had 6 mons 5 F/U, and four months after a liver recurrence was found. I had it successfully resected,…
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How to tell if chemo's working?
My brother is starting chemo and I'm wondering how long until they know if it's working....a couple weeks, months? Any thoughts?
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CT Scan Works As Well As Colonoscopy
Science News For anyone seeking to avoid the unpleasantness and discomfort of a colonoscopy, here's good news: A computed tomography (CT) scan that provides a "virtual colonoscopy" of the large intestine is just as adept at detecting signs of cancer as is a viewing device moved through the colon, a new study finds. A team…
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Grateful to you All!
I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for all of your good wishes. I know I'm not alone and yet, can't seem to shake the feeling that I am. Pewter, yes there will be a PET scan if the CAT scan shows nothing. Your CEA remaining at 7, to me, is good news as you are obviously doing well and yet CEA remains elevated.…
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anyone have any suggestions?
i sent a message awhile ago and thanks to everyone who has replied. however i'm seeking someone who might be going through the same thing as my mother. if anyone knows remedies or any other tricks to relieve phantom pains and the uncomfortable feelings please let me know . thanx again joski
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Oxaliplatin is now fist line drug
MONDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDayNews) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the anti-cancer drug Eloxatin (oxaliplatin) for wider use in treatment of advanced colon cancer, manufacturer Sanofi-Synthelabo says. Previously sanctioned when other forms of chemotherapy had failed, the drug is now approved for what's…
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Ostomy question
I'm scheduled for a Thoracoscopic lung biopsy tommorrow, and was wondering if there is anything I can do to minimize problems with the appliance while under anesthesia and during recovery. Although I have posted this message on IOA & UOA boards, I thought there might be some ostomates on this board who have had similar…
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Totally Down in the Dumps!
I've had a few lousy days lately and haven't posted much simply cause I can't seem to stop crying...most be having more and more of these menopausal moments LOL. Most of you know I've been so worried about Bert's diarrhea coming back as a result of more chemo to treat state III diagnosis in July 2003. So far, so good with…
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Radiation Enteritis
I have just joined this group as, reading the messages, there seems to be alot of wonderful support for survivors and caregivers. Just what I need! My husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer last July and has had such a rough time, with complications too numerous to mention. Now he has finished radiotherapy and is about…
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blood test to screen for colon cancer
Hi everyone. I wrote to you during the summer when my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer and our family was so devastated. Your positive attitudes and good advice helped us through some very hard weeks. I can't thank you enough for that. You are an exceptional group of people. My mother is doing well except for a couple…
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A Turn For the Worse
Hi all, FIL was rushed into emergency surgery and is in ICU. He was bleeding from the resection site internally. Not good. Please keep praying. I appreciate it very much.!! Thanks! peace, emily who is thankful for each day
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Help with getting Xeloda down
I am dreading the meals because I have to stuff the pills down with it. Is there anything to help it? Do you eat particular foods when you have to take it? Do you say anything to yourself that helps?
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Colonoscopy in the Morning
Hi All, I just thought I would vent before going out to get that wonderful Fleet Phosopho-soda. AACKK!!!! I had two incidents of rectal bleeding so the Doc scheduled the test. I am petrified they will find something. I am one month away from 2 years cancer-free. Wish me luck! Thanks, Taunya
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FIL Update
Hey all! We went to visit Grandpa who seemed to be in pretty good spirits....having goals such as...I look forward to kayaking with you all this summer. Life plans are good. This means he has hope. Unlike his ex, my MIL who tells us everytime we come to visit that she's just waiting to die. The doctors left a little pocket…
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Go-litely vs. Fleet
When I had a colonoscopy last time in the hospital, they gave me a gallon of go-litely to drink, I said no, just give me Fleet, it's only few gulps and I am over and done with it, they said no, you have to have Go-litely because it has electolytes in it and you don't get dehidrated, and it is easier on the intestants. (BTW…
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Excess saliva from chemo???
Hi to all you 5FU and Leucovorin veterans out there. I have just completed weekly treatment # 2 of my planned 24 treatments. So far so good, no noticable side effects, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. BUT yesterday I noticed that my mouth is watering! I'm not nauseous, no mouth sores, drinking plenty of water, and…
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stomach cancer
Hi all my semi-colon pals! My father-in-law is getting his entire stomach removed today due to cancer. I ask for your prayers for him. He lost his wife 4 years ago to cancer (she went very very quickly and died on his 70th birthday). I have to fight the urge to overload him with healing info at this point of his…
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news/Research on Cancer/Virus link
http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/78/95750.htm?pagenumber=2
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Colon Cancer Cell Breakthrough
Israel Scientists Make Colon Cancer Cell Breakthrough Agence France-Presse Researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute said Tuesday they have managed for the first time to halt the spread of colon cancer cells in laboratory tests. Scientists at the center near Tel Aviv believe that their breakthrough could help…
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and NOW heart failure
Hello all. Last time I posted I had good news that after 3 treatments the cancer in Hubby's body was gone by 50%. That was right before Christmas and all was happy. He didn't do handsprings because he is not using the positive attitude he should. ANYway yesterday we got some news that he has congestive heart failure.…