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by eitter
Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:14 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: goji juice
Replies: 19
Views: 3909

Actually I was introduced to Goji Juice after Chemo and Radiation, my haridresser gave me two bottles. I do n ot know about anyone else, but people were handing me all kinds of stuff to try. I will tell you this, I was taking Xango during Chemo, it is made from Mangosteen. You can read more about it...
by eitter
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: goji juice
Replies: 19
Views: 3909

It is part of my protocal, I use so much stuff it is sometimes hard to isolate what is working, all together everything is making me feel great!

God Bless
by eitter
Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:24 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: rectal cancer
Replies: 2
Views: 1230

Welcome! So am I to assume you were stage II since there was no node involvement. Were your nodes tested before or after radiation? I do not beleive I had your same type. Sounds strange that I do not know right? I was mis-diag at first and told I had ovarian cancer went through 3 rounds of Carbo/Tax...
by eitter
Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:05 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: In Memory of Debbie Sparks
Replies: 4
Views: 1572

I just went to the link! My heart aches for her family! Darn this disease, wanted to use another word! We have got to do something to prevent this disease from ever occuring, I feel that is the key. Sure I would love a cure for all of us with it, but I want more then anything to prevent our loved on...
by eitter
Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ouch!
Replies: 7
Views: 1942

Hey Dave, me again!

I just went to your website....I think my idea of the heating pad will work wonders for you and if so you owe me a windsurfing lesson. LOL
by eitter
Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ouch!
Replies: 7
Views: 1942

Dave, I had a rectal recsection and "feel" your pain! I was given a temp Ileostomy though. I live on percocet's even today, my surgery was in October. I had radiatin prior to, did you? I was given the news by my colorectal suregon that I may have cronic pain in the rectal area for the rest of my lif...
by eitter
Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: stageIV recurrence
Replies: 5
Views: 1663

Mary....May God Bless You! I hope you understand the mind body connection being a cancer survivor. Do you read?! If not start, or you could be on reading overload. But here are a few books to read: "I Beat Cancer - 50 People Tell You How They Did It" by Awareness Publishing. Very inspirational and g...
by eitter
Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:18 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Phantom sensations/illeostomy
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

I have an ilesostomy, although I got mine in May 2006, so I have not had it as long. But I do get what you are talking about, in fact just this week my rectum has been active, bubbles coming out, some mucus. I have had no sensations for over a month. So mine comes and goes, it is strange, but from w...
by eitter
Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ideal diet while on Chemo -- is there one?
Replies: 14
Views: 3104

When I first met my oncologist I asked him about diet and he told me he was a vegetarian, for some reason I assumed(we all know what that means) he would give me a good diet to eat, WRONG! I was mortified when I started Chemo and in the Chemo room they had donuts, candy, brownies etc...... Nutrition...
by eitter
Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I have had Stage IV Colorectal cancer for almost 3 years
Replies: 10
Views: 2432

Phyllis, I will answer your question about a second opinion. I went to Sloane Kettering for a second opinion, saw Dr. Schrag and she was Awesome! Iwas mis-diagnosed etc....long story, you can read on my website(easier then explaining over and over). I work for the federal government and have BC/BS, ...
by eitter
Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Heather Lidster-Sherwin
Replies: 8
Views: 2377

God Bless her soul! She is at peace.....out of pain.......and dancing with the angels!

God Bless,
by eitter
Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Need help with LAR side effects
Replies: 9
Views: 2337

I had a LAR in October, but I have a temp ileostomy. From how you are writing you do not have an ostomy?
by eitter
Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Cancer Sucks -- ain't that the truth!
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

In my living room sits a Bear that has a T-Shirt on that says "Cancer Sucks!"
by eitter
Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How many lymph nodes did you have removed during surgery?
Replies: 18
Views: 4019

I had 19 removed and all came back negative!

HOWEVER, my oncologist said that the radiation could have zapped them all, so he won't declare me Stage II.

I am curious how has radiation and had nodes come back positive?
by eitter
Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: colon cancer spread to pelvis
Replies: 3
Views: 4324

Raising my hand! Mine did spread to my pelvic region, in fact I was miss diagnosed and told I had Primary Peritneal Cancer of the Pelvic Region which is a form of Cervical Cancer. My story is long and I invite you to read my story on my website and see if it is at all similar to yours. I am 40 and h...

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