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    I don't know anything about colon cancer, but I'm learning about a slightly abnormal colon that's been subjected to the prep for a colonoscopy/endoscopy procedure. Great news for me: Little was "abnormal", no polyps, GERD and gastritis, not cancer! That's the good news, but I woke after the procedure thinking I was in labor. The air they pump in to re-inflate your bowels from both ends gets trapped in your small int...

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      Hi Nita,  I too had been away from CC for a long time. Just wanted to look at cancer in the rear view mirror! But Jim was one of the stalwarts who was loyal enough to put his personal desires to forget cancer on hold to help us newbies. I'll always be eternally grateful for his patience and excellent advice! I do know by things he shared that he's a staunch Christian, so can say with little doubt that if he's go...

      December 31, 2011 view post
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        I appreciate you sharing this article. Our family has used H2O2 over the years for many diseases/conditions. Any bumps and scrapes my children, grandchildren, or the adults in the family experience is immediately treated with H2O2. Rarely does it cause any pain at all & always gets rid of bad bacteria. I've used it on a fungal toe nail infection that had gotten down to 1/2 the length of my big toe. Took a cotton ...

        December 31, 2011 view post
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          I hope you can find out how he's doing. I'll be praying for Jim. diane

          December 07, 2011 view post
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            Thankfully this forum is for everyone regardless of faith or lack thereof. I'm grateful that drugs and doctors are not the only way to be healed.  I've lived as a near-athiest and a Christian, and my best day as a near-athiest doesn't even compare to my worst day as a Christian. Feel free to share what's worked for you, as you have! Your Sister in Christ, diane 

            December 06, 2011 view post
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              I believe there is strength, sometimes supernatural, that we tap into when the going gets very rough. I am a Christian and find that strength in Jesus Christ who promises that His power is perfected in our weaknesses. In fact when we are weak, it's then that we're truly strong, because we have available to us the supernatural power that raised Jesus from the dead. When my husband was diagnosed with stage 4b orophara...

              December 03, 2011 view post
              • lovingspouse4 has replied to a post on the message board

                It sounds like you have an incredibly compassionate devotion toward your friend. Your friend is extremely blessed to have you. Getting such a horrible disease at such a young age is very sad. I agree with the person who suggested you get some other friends together and help her to LIVE, and perhaps you need others in your life, like your BF, who give back to you. You richly deserve that! diane

                November 29, 2011 view post
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                  It makes me so sad to read all of the above messages.  I think the really important thing is to have a good internist in your life before any serious illness occurs.  So many people do not see a doctor on a regular basis and have no one in their corner when trying to navigate the medical system.  My tumor was found after a trip to the ER for seemingly unrelated symptoms.  My primary care physician...

                  November 06, 2011 view post
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                    Where do you start "asking questions and making calls" if you don't know what's going on with you? In my case I found out I'm HPV neg (great news!) but Strep B pos (thus a bacterial infection. But I have so many body systems involved: Gyne, Intestinal, Urine/Bladder, Eyes, Ears, even Mental caused by going off anti-depressants. Where do I start?

                    November 03, 2011 view post
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                      An update for all who've been SO much help: I got a DX of Strep B infection and have been on antibiotics for about 5 days. Many symptoms are gone, but not all. Also got a NEGATIVE on HPV!! You were right Mark & others and I'm so relieved. Docs think going off the anti-depressant might have contributed to this illness. I'd reached a point of extreme anxiety. Realized I hadn't been praying or doing my Bible Study...

                      November 03, 2011 view post
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                      About lovingspouse4

                      Researcher, Caregiver
                      Tongue Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
                      Cancer Nutrition, Chemotherapy, Emotional Support, Radiation, Recipes, Side Effects, Spiritual Support, Supplements, Surgery, After Treatment

                      My beloved husband was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer, metastasized to lymph nodes and underwent Transoral Robotic Surgery with neck dissection at Mayo Clinic Oct 29, 09. Began Chemo/Radiation treatments 1/6/10, PEG tube 1/14/10. Dreading this painful, debilitating, barbaric treatment, but we have our eyes on the prize (goal): Forgetting what is behind and straining toward the goal, we press on to win the prize.....The treatments over, "Yeah God!!!" but the next few weeks proved to be the worst so far: pain, mouth sores, discouragement, temper flare-ups. We're making it through though, with prayer and lots of encouragement from others on this site!

                      9/11/11 An update: Bart is handling his "new normal" fantastically. He has this VERY positive, glass 3/4 full, where mine is 5/8 empty, attitude. It's like he's blocked out all the pain and misery he's been through, accepted the many symptoms he still has, and is thankful every day to be alive. In reality, he's got dry mouth to the point of still taking 1/2 hydrocodone a few times a day, waking up 3-4 times at night for water, and being able to eat a very healthy, but extremely limited diet with no alcohol. He's kept about 50#s off; despite the fact that he loves to cook, and always makes WAY too much food..
                      He had extreme problems with radiation carries and his teeth literally crumbling, but God led us to a dentist that works with bonding material at 1/4 the cost of crowns. He had every tooth in his mouth worked on for decay at the gumline as well as the biting surfaces ~ no hyperbaric chamber necessary. Only one had to be redone, and that was one of the worst that was recommended for pulling. Remarkably his gums have (don't know the word for the opposite of receeding, but that's what they've done.) He's been diligent with his brushing and applying high fluoride toothpaste after every meal.
                      Life is so good that we're back to sniping at each other again! (lol)

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