It sure does help to know WE ARE NOT ALONE physically emotionally or spiritually. It is what keeps us going. I am so happy that you CAN have this surgery. I...
I suppose by "NG" you mean ng, like a (measure 5.0 ng/ml) For example: "Although CEA can be above normal in smokers (usually less than 5.0 ng/ml) and in...
Thanks Ed I have to admit I just skimmed the article about Dr. Ayres and IPT - it sounds chilling and also sounds like a blatant money grubbing scheme. If you...
I had stage 2 colon cancer and had colon resection on 7/1. No chemo and no radiation followed as my lymph nodes were clear. Since the tumor had gone through...
Very eloquently put. It is a difficult decision but the first thing is to face it then to act in your own way,since we are all individuals. Your sentiments...
Laurie: I'm glad that it was helpful. If you ever have any other more specific concerns, please let me know. All the best, Amie ... experienced ... ...
Dale, I wish you the best with your surgery, we'll keep you in our prayers! You asked about applying for disability social security. Unfortunately, we've...
We've had a rather rough couple of weeks here so I haven't been on the board much. I'm so glad to hear Erica's mom is better and others have had some good news...
Mary, This is a beast of a disease. I know first hand myself the highs and lows are sometimes too much to bear. I wish you all the best and as always keep you...
Deidra, You don't know how much your email has helped me. Just to know that somebody else with so many similarities as us is making it. You must be so happy...
Thank You, This helps us a lot. Dottie--- In colon_cancer_support@yahoogroups.com, "edsmav" <edsmav@y...>wrote:> In regard to "IPT", (Insulin Potentiation...
Mary ..you and your husband will be in my prayers and thoughts...please try to stay as postive as possible...and remember you are not alone!!! please keep us...
Laurie, Thank you for the reply and for looking into e7070, yes it is a phase 1 clinical trial but they are very close to the right dosage because of other...
Thank You, This helps us a lot. Dottie--- In colon_cancer_support@yahoogroups.com, "edsmav" <edsmav@y...>wrote:> In regard to "IPT", (Insulin Potentiation...
Thankyou Kaye and Erica,just knowing you're here helps. I'll let you know what we find out. Blessings to all! Mary ... thoughts...please try to stay as postive...
Hi Mary: I totally understand what you are going through. My husband too will be having a PET this Monday and visit with Onc on Thursday. His CEA from July,...
Hi Hil: I have read that infections can cause CEA levels to rise as well. I truly envoy those folks who just don't want to know anything about CEA as they can...
Brother dx 10/01, resection, 5FU/Lev chemo-9/03 - recurrent mets to a lymphnode near aorta-back area. Current treatment: radiation w/chemo oxlap/xeloda. (In a...
Hi Betty, I don't remember ever seeing anyone post about getting bad stomach pains from Xeloda but someone else may know better. It sounds like your brother...
Mary: Stay positive. I feel the same way. Nick has had a lot of lower back pain,nausea and mucositis ,with more mucus than other matter after chemo. We too,had...
Monika, I so hope you have good news after his tests,I will be thinking of you while we are going through the same this week.Prayers for both of you, Mary ... ...
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your husband not feeling so good. I know it can be very difficult during this time. My husband last August had a very bad...
Pleas see Xeloda side effects at: http://www.rocheusa.com/products/xeloda/ppi.html I noticed that stomach pain is one of the possible effects.I hope this is of...
Jane & Nick, Thankyou for your words of encouragement, and you've been through so much yourselves! At least we haven't had a real problems with our health...
Changes need to be made not just in medicare but in the way insurance in general looks at cancer patients.But simply chanine medicare to take money out of ...
Changes need to be made not just in medicare but in the way insurance in general looks at cancer patients.But simply chanine medicare to take money out of ...