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One surgery for rectal tumor and liver met
Hi again, Omigosh got unexpected decision from my docs today. I had asked for my case to be reviewed because my liver met had grown. I wanted them to consider doing the liver resection at the same time they remove the rectal tumor on Aug 26. Today they told me that they can do them both at once. I'm excited but a little…
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FOLFOX w/Avistan Treatments
My husband will be having his 6th treatment this week, he has tolerated it well so far, he has the cold in his hands and his jaws can be very painful. My question is to all you fighting survivors out there, does anyone know if there is a maximum to what is the longest one can stay on this treatment. After 4 treatments he…
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Seven year anniversary stage IV survivor
Hey all, Just wanted to share that today is my seven year anniversary. It's hard to believe so much time has passed - it almost feels like a dream anymore! Seven years ago I was on vacation visiting my parents and scheduled an appt. with a gastroenterologist to check on some blood I'd been passing. Next thing I know I'm…
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mouthin' off again
Hiya all. Being a "near" 50 derelict geriatric 'ol bugger I guess I should do some "regression therapy" and return to my younger days. Huh?..what am I on about you say? Well, back in the so-called good ol' days kangathong had a pet hate for dentists....now those ill-gotten days have come to haunt me. During my surgery they…
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Heelllooo!
To my dearest CRC friends! BIG HUGS AND MANY, MANY KISSES TO ALL! I have missed you so much and did not mean to worry anyone! I had to finish up my thesis to FINALLY graduate, and then I went to Florida, Prince Eward Island, les Iles de la Madelaine, a spa up North and California. I'm finally back and settling in. I have a…
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Lance's Tour
A few weeks ago someone posted it would be great to see Lance ride across country. Guess what? See: http://www.tourofhope.org/ Howard
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tired after 1st week of chemo
Hello everyone. I had the port put back in 8/5 and started chemo that Monday 8/8. All last week I was so tired I went to work Thursday and left after lunch cause I was too sleepy. I called the nurse and she said they wanted me to try this drug called provigil 200 mg. I haven't taken it yet. Like Saturday I had a little…
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New surgical procedure for inoperable liver tumors
I saw a commercial the other day for a new surgery they are performing on people with inoperable liver tumors at University of Florida at Shands. It's called the "ex-vivo," liver procedure. I thought someone might be interested. The web site link is below. If you have trouble with the link send me a message and I can email…
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rectal mass and surgery ~
Hi guys its me again. I was just wondering if there was anyone here that had a rectal mass and did NOT require surgery like myself? Even though I have had clean scans and blood tests I am so worried about them not doing surgery on my rectum. I go Friday to see my colo/rectal surgeon and he will check me out its been since…
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RadioFrequency Ablation
Hi :) Hope everyone is well. I am struggling with feeling good about my treatment plan. I am to have rectal surgery on Aug 26. Last week I found out that my liver tumor is re-grown to 2.6 cm from some shrinkage that occured earlier this year. I am very concerned about leaving the tumor growing for another month and a half…
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Juicing again ~
I'm sorry I keep making new topics I just didn't know if you continue to go back and look at the old ones. I have some questions for the juicers here. I think its wonderful the stories I hear about juicing and healing. I just have so many questions. On a average day do you eat all organic foods? For instance this morning I…
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Canada, ey?
Hi all. Just checking in after my little cruise to Canada. Sailed out of NY with my daughter ( 16), my sister and mom. Headed to Saint John, NB and Halifax , NS. It was wonderful to get away and forget my worries. Also a nice special time to spend with my daughter, who will be heading off to college in a year. Canada was…
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Sloan Kettering
Hi- has anyone had any experience with Sloan Kettering hospital? I hear it's the best? I know that it's horribly expensive but if my boyfriend doesn't get good results in next scan, we're seriously considering it. (he has mets to his liver). I don't care if I've to sell the house and move back in with my parents if it…
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waist "chemo bag" questions
Today my father had his first "chemo" treatment. Not exactly sure yet which chemo but I think FOLFOX + avastin. He had a 3 1/2 hour infusion and then had to go home and wait for a nurse to come and hook up his chemo bag. She will come every 2 weeks to change it. Does anyone have any experience with this bag which I think…
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Ovary metastasis risk
Hi all, Well I'm posting about my ovaries again...I have had radiation which may or may not have fried my ovaries, putting me possibly into early menopause at age 34. I had an appt with rectal surgeon last week. I was asking whether there is any benefit to getting a hysterectomy at the same time of rectal surgery to reduce…
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early menopause and fertility
I am 34 and have rectal CA. I finished six weeks of chemo/radiation about one month ago. I will be having surgery in September followed by six months of Folfox 6. I am having hot flashes and sweat while sleeping. my rad onco says there is no way of knowing yet whether it is truly menopause or whether my ovaries will have…
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2 more days of Radiation...
Greetings all... This Tuesday will be my final dose of radiation, 25 out of 25. I can hardly wait. Last week's double dose of Chemo/Radiation is quite literally the most painful process I have yet to endure during my illness. Besides the usual, diarrhea and cramps, I'm also elimanating some type of yellowish acid which…
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Hello to all
Hi everyone, I am back from a well rested 2 week vacation at Cape Cod. It was great to spend 2 weeks away that I actually felt good. The weather and cold drinks, did I say BEER were awesome. My husband bought a boat last year, after his heart attack and we had a great time. The ocean air was good for all of us. Our kids,…
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doc. can't answer
doctor said he can't say he got it all should I be scared?
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I am doomed!
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than…
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Shaving/ update on Pa
Well, i hope everyone is having a good day, When i talk to my pa too see how he is feeling (dx stage 2 rectal cancer) he does have complaints, however, I am more concerned over them then he is. He tells me if he didn't feel like (excuse my french) ****, he would be very worried. At least he knows his meds are working. So i…
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ned or ned?
Got my pet scan results..well I got two results..first time i called my dr. office the new office lady told me there was New evidence of disease..i almost choked.. an hour later after composing myself and calling back to make an appointment to discuss what was going on with me.. my doc got on the phone and apologized up…
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Juicing question
Hi again group :o ) ,,,,,,,, I have been reading back posts and I see some of you here juice. Like some of you when I was diagnosed I was terrified at the thought of no chemo so I did the chemo approach. I also bought myself a juicer I bought the greenstar one I used it a couple of times and then started chemo. While I was…
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emergency brain surgery
It was so nice go get on these boards and to see how well everyone is doing - keep up the great work! Well my dad is doing fine and his 6 month post treatment followup is due at the end of this month so I'm already getting sick about that of course. This past week on top of everything my dear hubby had emergency brain…
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Still worried about Andreae
I hope she is enjoying her summer vacation, has anyone heard any more news. She is my SHERO-smile.
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Exercize, pre- and post-op for hemicolectomy
I'm not yet diagnosed, so I'm something of an interloper here, but you folks are the only people I can find who can tell the world about the real effects of the various medical options for colorectal surgery. In my case, the trend is not good. My aunt had colon cancer, and my father (78) has had pre-cancerous polyps…
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Jaw pain
Has anyone experienced jaw pain with the first few bites of food when on folfox 6, 5fu oxaliplatin and leuc. ? goes away after a few bites. thanks all Tim
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Juicing Question
Hello Everyone...i'm considering having my mother try juicing....can someone tell me or provide me with some recipes that will help her to fight her stage IV cancer...how often should she drink it? should she take drink before or after her chemo treatment?...any thing that will help me will be greatly appreciate it Luis
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Worried about Pa. please help!!
Well this is my Pa 7th day on chemo-radiation with weekends off. I spoke with him via phone and he sounds very weak. He said he is staying home to be near the bathroom and he is very tired and wants to sleep. He did eat breakfast and is now gonna have tea for his upset stomach. Any ideas on what he can do to eliminate…
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Lump on back ...false alarm!
My father went to the doctor in a panic and doc says it's most likely a "lipoma." Doc had already made note of it in his charts but they never mentioned it to him. Thanks for your responses. After all the bad news we have been hearing this sent us all in another panic.....what else could go wrong?! Sue