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A Day Filled with Gratitude and Joy!
Hi All So happy to see the NED posts and everyone's support! Stage 3b rectal cancer with LAR 7/13 lymphnodes involved. Just finished 12 rounds of Folfox 4 (rang the bell!) and celebrated by completing a 5K walk/run. Cat scans on Monday with results today that showed both the chest and abdomen/pelvis - no masses. I have…
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What is a sigmoidoscopy?
I looked it up but it doesn't say what it really like to have one. I get scoped every 6 months because I have the ostemy, so no colonoscopy for me. But, probably due to having diarrhea all my life, my colon is very tight/small and just the scope hurts, even the pedo one. So he said next time he's going to do a…
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Colonoscopy on Tuesday
Hi everyone: Just wanted to let you know that I'm due for my 3 year colonoscopy on Wednesday. It used to be 2 years and my last surgeon now said 3 so I'm nervous I've had to wait an extra year. I'm scared as usual and dreading the doctor's response. If you pray, please keep me in your prayers that I'm still cancer free.…
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has anybody tried this before? Please help!
Hi, My husband has colon cancer with mets in the liver. This is his second recurrence, and I was just wondering. Has anybody tried Riovida Transfactor products? or the soursop? I have been give it to him for a little bit more than a month and noticed that his chemo side effects are a lot less.
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Radiation Twice?
I can't remember if I posted this before, I don't think I did. I should just search it but I'm not good at that. My mets in my lung, my onc doesn't think they can be radiated again. That it could only be done the one time, which was over a year ago. Anyone know anything about that? She's a chemo doctor so radiation isn't…
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15 years later - still going strong!
Brief Story: Had surgery March 20, 2002 at 40 years of age. Stage 3C rectal cancer ~ 10 positive lymph nodes. No recurrences. Just wanted to share and give hope to anyone starting this journey that it is treatable and beatable. Lisa
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Curcumin (Tumeric)
I was doing a bit of reseach on Curcumin, the active ingredient of Tumeric, the east Indian spice (available as a spice or as pills) and I thought this might be of interest to some members: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3836443/ "chemo-surviving colon cancer cells pose a major threat to the success of colon…
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Meeting Others with Stage 4 Colon Cancer/Support
Hi I'm Jackie, I am 35 yrs old and unfortunately after finding out I was expecting my 2nd child, I was informed that not only was my pregnancy was not going to make it to full term but that the doctors found masses in both my liver and colon. It came back positive for Stage 4 colon cancer and today I'm surgery for on my…
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So sad to hear....
Olivia Newton-John's Breast Cancer has returned after 25 years NED and this time it has spread into her back. I can only imagine how gut-wrenching it must have been to hear that. How sad, after such a long time NED, for it to return. I know its not CRC related, but we can all appreciate and commiserate with her pain. Tru
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News story about genetics and colon cancer
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/06/mormon-genetic-testing/530781/ Pretty long but great work Chip
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Doing the Happy Dance
Ok, there have been a few people posting fantastic news about their longevity on here which is fantastic. I know I have a ways to go yet before I can join that club, but I think I have maybe one step along that pathway that I wanted to share. I got a call from my Dr yesterday and the results of my CAT scan came back all…
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Looking for advice
I am a two time Stage 4 colon cancer survivor. It looks like the cancer may be recurring again (more test next week to see if same type or different). I have used a highly recommended cancer clinic in the greater memphis area for the past 11 years during all this. The Oncologist is suggesting we use the same chemo that was…
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Decisions, decisions...
It's a minor decision but it's still bugging me. I had my latest CT scan on Monday. I don't seee my onc until next Thursday, so a week and a half later. It's how it's done here, we have to go to an appointment and get the results. But I could get in to see my family doctor this week and find out. I'm trying to decide if I…
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Is escozin real?
Hello just wondering if escozin is a real cure for cancer? i am watching tv commerical of this pharamcy offering it for 600dollars a bottle, the commericals are in different language (armenian) and seems to be target only for armenians. They only take cash and there are no receites, they recommend 3 bottles which is 1400…
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Hi, I'm new here
Hi, My husband has colon cancer with mets in the liver. This is his second recurrence, and I was just wondering. Has anybody tried Riovida Transfactor products? or the soursop? I have been give it to him for a little bit more than a month and noticed that his chemo side effects are a lot less. www.transferfactor-4-life.com
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NED for now
halfway through, completed cycle 6. Cat scan results after talking with onc. NED!!!
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New to this...
The begining of this year I started having some dull pains that came and went in my left side. Didn't think much of it until after a few months and my testicle swole. My fiancée pushed for me to be seen by her family doctor. That lead to a CT scan which showed inflammation and thickening of the colon. The doc then did a…
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Drinking
The abstract of an article that will be published soon is out. Of interest were that only 9% of colorectal survivors complied with the relatively mild diet and exercise suggestions of the American Cancer Society ( http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21146/pdf ). But they gained a 42% increase in overall…
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pete43lost_at_sea has passed
Just read the sad news that Pete has passed away. For those of you who remember him, you'll know that he was a tough guy, who followed cures all over the world. For those who do not remember him, you will see his posts popping up when folks ressurect old threads. He was quite the guy. Always sad when we lose one of our…
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Update
Especially for those recently dx, I was so happy to hear that others were doing well over time. I never thought I would get here but almost 11 years ago I was dx stage 4 with liver and lung mets. I was praying that I could see my sons 8th grade graduation in two years.... then I got there... then praying for my daughters…
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Heartwarming story with sad ending
How I hate this disease. It takes from the old and the young and all ages in-between. I just read this article, and then I clicked on the link to the blog. I didn't read all the blog, but I will get back to it. Just thought I would share. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-40290563 Tru
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Back to Reality
Hi all, We just returned from 6 weeks in Costa Rica. This was our 3rd trip and it really has become my happy place. It is a bit like Peter Pan running away to Never Never Land. There is no cancer there. No tests, blood work, scans, waiting for results and the fear that never seems to go away. Come October I will have…
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Colectomy and nutrition
I had about 25% of my colon removed along with the tumor--initially they thought they would take out 60%, and I was wondering if this has any effect on the way I absorb nutrition. The doctors said it would not, but I am learning that what they say is not always fully informed. Does anyone have experience with nutritional…
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Thin Stools
I am a 17 year old male, turning 18 next month. I have always held my stools as a child, I don't really know why, just have. This has led to serious constipatition that I have never really done anything about until about a month ago now when I had blood in my stool after I passed a very large stool. My Doctor also says…
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Free Hollister ostomy supplies
I have 22 boxes ( 5 to a box) of Hollister New Image #14708 Pre cut 1-1/2 wafers. I will ship these to anyone who has to pay for their supplies, just can't stand to throw them out with the trash. I now use a smaller size, probably hsve extra bags also, wife is getting ready to move into our new house and is in the process…
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Happy Fathers Day!
Hey! Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.
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When do you start counting?
I know, this is going to sound like a really stupid question, but when do you start counting how long you have survived? Do you start when you first had your symptoms, when you were Dx'd, when you had your last treatment, when you get a NED? Seems silly, but I don't know when I should "Start the clock" so to speak. What do…
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Sun Sensitive on Xeloda?
My husband and I went out today to our town's festival today. It required walking a total of about 3 blocks to go around it. Halfway through I was weak and feeling like crap. Last time I saw my onc she reminded me that I'll be sun sensitive from the Xeloda. Its a beautiful day. What exactly does sun sensitive mean? I've…
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Cognitive changes due to chemotherapy
*Deep sigh* I can no longer ignore what is going on. While I am physically healthy and strong, I am suffering from distinct cognitive changes resulting, no doubt, from chemotherapy. While I suffered terribly from 'chemo brain' during treatment and several months afterwards, I have noticed a slight improvement, but, the…
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40 year old with stage Iv
May 16,2017 I was diagnosed. I completed my second cycle today. The side effects have been minimal and tolerable even chasing 3 teenagers. Some cold sensitivity. I was wondering if there is any correlation to side effects and its effectiveness.