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Symtoms after surgery
Last February my mother was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and a portion of her colon was removed. She decided after trying one round of Xeloda that the side effects were more than she wanted to deal with and refused any additional treatment. Since then all of her CT scans have shown…
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Questions
Have you tried Noni juice? http://www.nonijuice.com/ Have you tried paraffin bath, I was thinking it could help the hand-foot thing.
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GOVMT MOVES AGAINST B-17
Government Moves Against Web Sites Selling Laetrile CancerPage.com December 14, 2003 Some people call it Vitamin B-17, others know it as Amygdalin and in Arizona, it's classified as an unregulated nutritional supplement, but according to the Food and Drug Administration, it's a dangerous product being sold as a drug…
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SYMPTOMS
I am a three-year ovarian cancer survivor. I'm just curious what are the symptoms of colon cancer, as my doctor suggests a colonoscopy next year (since I have a history and since I will be 49 years old). Anyway, whatever you can tell me will be helpful. Thank you!
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colon cancer met to lungs
Has anyone had my sisters situation? My sister was diagnosed with colon cancer > last Nov at the age of 36. The tumor had > penetrated the bowel wall and 5 plus lymph > nodes were positive. She went through 6 > months of chemo therapy and 6 weeks of > radiation on the abdomen area. > > At the time of surgery her CEA level…
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What a Roller Coaster Ride
I hope everyone had a wonderful, wonderful holiday surrounded by people they love, hope, and lots of joy. My own was not so great but I am ever so thankful that I was surrounded by the three most important people in my life....Michael, my son, Bert, my terrific husband, and my couregeous and lovely Mom. Briefly, Bert has…
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Folic Acid
Did anyone's onc warned about folic acid and Xeloda/5FU not going together? Mine did and now I don't know what to do, do I stop taking my multy-vitamin and mineral and also I was taking B Complex in addition for neuropathy. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOU HEARD OF IT.
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HAPPY NEWS!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I hope everyone's Christmas was as wonderful as ours was...Gary's surgeon gave us the best news possible on Christmas morning...after a grueling 8 hour surgery on the 22nd...the pathology reports showed that Gary's cancer was contained to his intestines...the part of the tumor that had penetrated...as…
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Sticture after resection
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer July of 2002. I'm 35 years old. I had a simoid resection and have had problems with it ever since. The radiation caused the colon to shrink up in one area. I have had the stricture dilated 3 times but it just goes back like it was. This makes it extremely difficult to go to the…
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Psychological effects of cancer drugs
I was so shocked how the Oxaloplatin/Xeloda affected me mentally and psychologically. Does anyone know about any studies done of read aobut it so we can prepare or at least not be shocked if/when it happens.
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SHIPPING OUT
Ahoy, all you semi-colons! I just wanted to share some good news with you; I have received orders to be the Executive Officer (that's "second in command" for you non-military types out there)in a ship. To me this really means several things; 1. I am doing well health-wise (but I will not become complacent nor will I take…
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Seeking Balance in the Universe
There'll be no creaking of Earth's poles to be heard this night as our planet begins its tilt towards another season. Nor will there be weeping and wailing as awestruck primitive man must have done, as he begged the omnipotent gods to be merciful and return the sun to its rightful place in the heavens. Yet even as we claim…
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Why Are Some People SOOOO Stubborn?
As most of you know, Bert was hospitalized about six weeks ago because of severe diarrhea as well as a colon infection and partial small intestine blockage. Well folks, we almost had a repeat performance and we are not out of the woods yet. It basically starts with his routine onc visits. On those few occassions where I…
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Burfday Gurl takes a bow
It's my B-day and I'll cry if I want to--but I don't want to because: I AM STILL HERE! YEAAH! And I have money. Well, a gift certificate from Amazon, but still...I want some suggestions from you all. Help me spend this windfall and we can all share in the experience. I don't mean you can borrow my precious books, just…
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holidays
At this time I would like to wish all my semi colon surviors and caregivers a very happy holiday and heres to 2004 being much better for us all. Love Pattie
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GOOD WEBSITE
Ahoy, semi-colons - Just saw a really informative website that I thought I'd share with you. It seems to be geared mostly toward women, but there is plenty of good stuff there for us guys, too. http://cancerandcareers.org/ - SB
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Help! I am shell shocked after 1st round
I flew to cancer center and got my first round of Oxaliplatin/Xeloda. They give what they call fractionated chemo: devided in three days, I thought it was a single dose devided in 3, but now I think they give you a tripple dose in three days so you only come every three weeks, because you have to fly there. I received 50…
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How to deal with metastatic cancer before tumors appear
This is related to my previous question about the GCC-B1 test, but I don't think anyone knows much about that test. So I'm trying to trick you all into answering by rephrasing. :) Is there anything that can be done for metastatic cancer before tumors actually appear? And if not, would any of you want to have a test done…
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Last Chemo Treatment....For Now!
Well folks, Bert finished his last chemo treatment today...but at another reduced dose. Diarrhea has plagued him nonstop and all the meds that have been prescribed just don't seem to help. He is dead tired, doesn't look well, and was told by the onc today that quite frankly, his body just can't take any more chemo. For the…
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colon/liver survivor
Hi! I'm new on this board but read a few of the other messages. Just wanted to introduce myself and let others know that I celebrated my fifth anniversary of being cancer-free this past May. I had colon surgery, then radiatioin & chemo then they found two spots on my liver that were cancerous. They were successfully…
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New here with questions
My dad (54 years old) was diagnosed last year at this time with stage III colorectal cancer. He had surgery to remove the mass and 12 lymph nodes, 3 of which had cancer in them. He went through chemo/radiation after the surgery, just as a precaution the doctors said. They felt confident they had removed all the cancer with…
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Post Cancer Depression
Hi. This is my first time to this site. My wife found it for me. I am a 33yr old colon cancer survivor. I just celebrated my 1 yr cancer free anniversary. I had ulcerative colitis for almost 10 years and was diagnosed at my annual checkup in September 2002. I had Stage II Cancer and went through preventative chemo for 6…
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Question about GCC-B1 test
Hi everyone! Have any of you had any experience with the GCC-B1 test? It is supposed to be much more accurate than the CEA test in determining whether there is a recurrence or whether there is metastasis before any tumors appear. My onc is willing to do it, however, he said the company that offers the test would bill me…
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SpongeBob & Andreae
Thanks for the tips guys...I'll pass them on and head to the pharmacy (can't cross those picket lines you know...they are still on strike out here at the grocery stores) to pick up the stuff. Sponge, you just absolutely crack me up....AHHHHHH indeed. And Andreae, Bert loves the water...retired Navy many, many years ago,…
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rectam cancer
can it possible to cure the rectam cancer . The patient is at 3rd stage position.
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How do you feel about your cancer?
My first encounter with the term "fighting cancer" came when I watched Robert Urich on TV talking how he is going to "fight cancer" and give it all he's got. He was talking like it was a boxing match, and he was going to win. Next thing I heard he died. That put a doubt in my mind can we really take that attitude, can we…
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bowel retraining after colorectal surgery
I recently had a ileostomy reversal( 2 mths ago). I take 2 tsp metamurcil two times a day. I have to go numerous times to the toilet, but each time there is only a small evacuation. can anyone tell me about their experiences and how they have improved it. thanks
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For Those Bad Moments
Home Remedies Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies For Diarrhea January 11, 2003 This is one of the tastiest and most unusual home remedies we have ever collected. Donald Agar had suffered from Crohns disease for many years. Diarrhea was a constant problem. By accident he discovered that Archway Coconut Macaroon cookies…
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Traveling and nervous
Hi everyone, So, I'm packing up my chemo, colostomy and myself and bon voyage! I'm heading to Vegas for a week, followed by a week in Montana. Needless to say, I'm super excited. I already have my tickets to "O", zoomanity and Celine Dion (like all good Quebecers, I have to see Celine!)! And the week in Montana is actually…
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celebrex
I note that two of us now report being prescribed Celebrex by the oncologists. This drug, already used for arthritis/rheumatism and general pain, apparently helps with chemo side-effects. It is also on trial for treating the actual cancer as a "fighting drug." Is anyone else taking it ?