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End of C & R pain effects for rectal Ca
I am finishng up with my 28th day of neoadjevant treatment for rectal ca today. Over the past week and a half I have been in increadible pain with my bowel movements. This pain is so intense it wipes me out for about an hour and a half to recover. I currenlty have been prescribed Vicodin and Ativan to help with the pain,…
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avastin
Hi- My dad is being treated for metestatic colon cancer, failing leucovorin, 5-FU, c-platin. Anyone else on this treatment? Outcomes? Side effects?
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Sugar????
I've been reading some replys and have been seeing negative comments about sugar. What's wrong with sugar,brownies or cola's? By the way I have colon cancer, the colon resection in June of 2001 and now have a met to liver and will be in surgery April 23rd. This is a great discussion group. Everybody keep up the fight. Mike
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Another Thank You from me
Thanks so much everyone. I printed out your responses and took them to my dad last night. He didn't read them while I was there, but my mom told me this morning that they read them together last night and that they lifted his spirits tremendously. He is now agreeing to get a 2nd opinion. I'm suggesting both the University…
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Drugs
I am currently on the folfox 6 protocol-5fu, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, w/ Aloxi,decadron, Emend to prevent vomiting & nausea. Side effects are "chemo brain", no appetite, can't sleep, constipation & fatigue. Usually don't vomit, but constant queasiness day 3-6. They are going to take me off Aloxi next time, and substitute…
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Newcomer looking for help.
I was diagnosed in November 03' at the age of 52 with colorectal cancer following a colonscopy. I had 25 radiation/chemotherapy (Xeloda) treatments in December and January to shrink the tumor and was lucky enough to have few side effects. I had surgery on 2/23/04. The tumor was so low in my rectum I needed a permanent…
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Hello
Hi everyone, Just wanted to catch everyone up to date. I have finished my chemo and radiation. Yippee!! I still have the port in. Does anyone know if they leave it until after surgery, or will I get this sucker out??? Doesn't really bother me, but I would love to take a long hot shower. I'm sure you all know the feeling.…
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My first posting
Been reading this site over the last fews days and have finally got up the courage to make a posting of my own. Not ever used support groups before but never been in this situation before either, so hey here goes! Some may know a bit of my story as my wife has posted a couple of times. I am a 31 year old kiwi living in…
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To Lisa Rose
Hiya Lisa--I tried to reply to your mail but the puta wouldn't do it! Tks for the welcome back--had a great trip but was tiring as we did over 7,000ks in all and it sure is a long way to do on a motor bike. Jen is ok --just really gets pissed off with the "hot flushes" as she is sure you are aware of them.We both hope you…
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Just A Note!!
I just want to thank everyone that answered my messages in the past. It helped me keep peace of mind even though things were getting difficult to deal with. My aunt after all did not win her battle, but she faught until the end. Many of you, survivors, I have a better understanding to what you went through or what you are…
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Honoring all Semi-colons!
Hi everyone, I received very good news today. My oncologist was shocked that my liver enzymes have almost returned to normal in just one week. He thought I would have to postpone chemo for a month, but I can start again next week. What a relief! For the Relay for Life at the end of the month, I decorated my luminary bag…
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Went to the Oncologist today
First of all I'd like to thank EVERYONE who has been replying to me. Your support means the WORLD to me. Today I went to the oncologist and he told me BASICALLY that the tumor they took out of my colon had properties of being both a carcinoid AND a carcinoma. He said that further tests would be required to determine what…
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A New Road to Travel
Hello everyone. Haven't posted in a few days as once again, I needed a cancer break and couldn't really talk about all the things that have been going through my mind. Tried to answer a few posts today and thought I'd fill everyone in real quickly (LOL...as if I could ever do that) on what's been happening with my mom. I…
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Thanks to those who answered - I have another question (please!)
I'm going to try to convince my dad to get a 2nd opinion, but how do I find the best doctor/clinic/hospital to refer him to? We live in Des Moines, Iowa. I want to be able to give him not only nformation about who to call, but also a good reason for doing so. My dad is a stubborn man, and I need to be able to convince him…
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aloe vera juice, zyflamend, maitake
Hello! Has anyone used any of these along with their conventional treatments? My husband heard from a friend that the aloe vera juice is supposed to have something in it to shrink the tumor, and the other 2 are vitamins that work with the chemo. I am going to discuss these with my onc this week. He is very conventional in…
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Good News/Bad News????!?!
My dad was diagnosed 16 months ago with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He had surgery to remove the mass as well as 12 lymph nodes, of which 4 were positive. He had radiation and chemo, after which the cancer returned. He had another round of chemo (Camptosar, this time) and got a clean CT scan 2 months ago. Last week he went…
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AHOY AND AVAST!
Greetings all Semi-Colons, Pollywogs, Damsals and Scalawags! I'm taking to the bounding main today in search of pirates, ner'do-wells, skalawags, and brutes. Those of ye who sent me yer e-mail address will soon to be gettin' an electronic post card fraught with tall tales, yarns, lore, and pictures o' the good ship n' crew…
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4 Ron
Hey Ron--good to see another Ozzie in the room.Beat tha demon did yah--great news mate--very happy 4 yu.Was wonderin what yer ailment was? I could tell yu mine here but that would get the others goin yada yada --"betcha they are readin this!"Nup---yu can read it on my profile mate--basically some doc. got his rocks off…
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Fever
I know I have brought this up before looking for remedies, but I am just curious if a lot of you are plagued with constant fever. It has been an ongoing issue for me since early December, and I am getting really frustrated with it. I almost never go a day without it. My doctor calls it tumor-induced fever. Is this very…
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Welcome Jeff!
Your first post has so many responses, which should tell you something about everyone here. I decided to start a new one for my reply. First....Welcome! Glad to hear you are keeping positive, that is very important. Also glad to hear how well you are recovering from surgery. My cancer was also found in the cecum, but not…
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Happy Easter!!!
Hi To All The Semi- Colons! Just stopping by to wish each and everyone of you a Happy Easter. Enjoy your weekend with family and friends, and for God sakes don't eat to much chocolate or you'll have to answer to " Emily " Love to All, Lisa
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I'MM BAAACCKK!!!!
Hiya guys-well--back from our great holiday-just got home and the first thing I did tonight was come see you guys!!!!! You must excuse me for not readin all the topics in the last 4 weeks--hey guys-fair go--I'll read every one of them! Just gunna take a while is all! Great to hear Bert's colonoscopy(I call it anal…
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First Anniversary
Hi All. I'm an occasional poster on this site, and I have found the site very informative and supportive. Today is the anniversary of my surgery! I'm celebrating. My brief story: diagnosed with rectal tumour Christmas 2002 (age 43, healthy and fit, no family history). I had 5-6 weeks of chemoradiation, a rest period,…
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My virgin message to my fellow semi-colons
After a perforated colon last November that then went into severe peronitis, I finally found out that you can not always trust your doctor will know best. The end of February I found out I had a rectal tumor. I then changed doctors ...the UNC School of Medicine. After the usual pin cushion tests, they found liver mets and…
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Just diagnosed
I had a colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. It revealed a large "mass" in the cecum. A week later I was in the hospital having a Hemicolectomy. It revealed that one lymphnode was malignant. Everything else was fine. He called it a "carcinoid tumor" and also told me that all my other organs looked very healthy. I'm a 38 year old male…
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mom's treatment plan
hi everyone, i hope all is well. the docs have set up the action plan for my mom. on april 19th, she'll be starting 5 wks of radiation & chemo then a rest period then surgery sometime in july then follow up chemo. knowing she's starting treatment may ease my mind a bit. the battle to beat the cancer will soon begin and i'm…
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side effects
Hi all-my husband has just started chemo(5FU continuos infusion) and radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma this week-at the moment he is fine but when can we expect any side effects to kick in-I'd be really grateful for anyone's experiences. Thanks and happy easter. kelly
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Bert's Colonoscopy :o)
I guess my happy face in the heading gives it away, doesn't it...but that's okay. Bert is clean. Nothing. Not even a polyp. Results have already been sent to Bert's oncologist who ordered this unscheduled exam. The surgeon who did the colonoscopy was recommended by the onc...he's his colleague and this doc was the doc who…
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CT/PET
I'm reading posts by folks who are in the middle of their chemo protocol, and getting both CT and PET scans..I'm not sure what the difference is, but my Onc reluctantly OK'd a CT scan after four treatments, and says that PET results would be skewed by the chemo..(?) Can anyone address this seeming contradiction? Bud
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The Long Goodbye...
Hey, y'all. Check out my tribute to our favorite character (cartoon or otherwise)at following page: He has a hard time staying out of trouble. http://au.geocities.com/aspaysia/Orchidfever.html