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Help me please
I am posting this message looking for help decifering my Father's path report. He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, moderately differerianted haggit level 4. What does this mean?
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great article !
It really tells what we go through...and it's also encouraging... http://health.msn.com/centers/breastcancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100158911
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Nashville Party!!
Alright guys....we're now within the 6 month window of COLON PALOOZA 5!!! HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR ROOM YET?!?!?!?!??????????? I know I sound like a broken record, but I don't want anyone to miss out on this opportunity to be part of the biggest bash of the year!! Our annual PALOOZA PARTY is set for SEPTEMBER 12 to 18, 2007.…
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worried...but not for me
Hiya all. We are being tested all over again. In a way revisiting the first time we were told I might have cancer.My 27 year old daughter collapsed at work yesterday and was found having a siezure. She was transported to hospital by ambulance. She was unconscious for 20 minutes. Her symptoms as dx'd showed the possible…
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Avastin/5 Flu Treatment/cea level
My dad is currently on avastin/5 flu. He has been on treatment since november for recurrence in his liver. His cea went from 189 to 180 to 100 to 65 to 57. Now, it is 59. The doctor does not seem concerned. He says that we will continue with this treatment. He has another cea test in April. As of right now, he will stay on…
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Really Nervous about upcoming appointment
I go to the Gastroenterologist on Wednesday, which I'm sure will lead to a colonoscopy. I have no other symptoms besides the bleeding and urgency, but the bleeding is pretty bad. It first started a few months ago and I had it for about 2 weeks. Then again about 2.5 weeks ago for about 10-14 days. Every BM I would have red…
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Incision healing question???
Hi all, It's been exactly 8 weeks since surgery. I have done 2 chemo treatments (FOLFOX). Before surgery I went through 28 radiation sessions. My behind area is completely healed up. However, my front incision is having some issues. It is completely healed up except for a very small area in my abdominal fold (gut if you…
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Baby...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that I had a baby girl on March 14. Her name is Gabriella Noel. She was 6 lbs, 7 oz. We have been so blessed. She is very sweet and barely cries, except when she is hungry or wants to be held. Things are very hectic right now (especially since my 17 month old wants more…
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Quick Question
I am curious about when you were diagnosed what size your polyp was and what stage you were diagnosed with. I am wondering if there is a relationship between the size of the polyp and the stage of diagnosis as with other types of cancer. I am asking because we are in the process of waiting for a path report to come back on…
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Post-Op Infection
Just wondering if anyone has also had a post-op infection and what your doctor/surgeon recommended for healing. My infection is located within the incision area. A small opening that has a yellowish/brownish drainage. I have been on an antibotic since 9 March and are currently using a warm compress and saline flush twice…
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To KateFM
Haven't seen a post in a while from you. Hoping Jim had his cryosurgery and it went well.
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Erbitux and stomach pain
I have had colorectal cancer(Lynch Syndrome). I have had three operations and different chemo's. I started on Erbitux along with the Avastin that I was getting and now have stomach pain. The only thing that helps is when I take tylenol. Does anyone else have this problem?
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Questions about my father's CT scan report
My father has been off chemo for Stage 3 colon cancer for 1 year. All his CT scans have been normal. His last CT scan done on 3/13/07. Even the oncologist's nurse called and said this CT scan was "fine." But when he received a copy of the CT scan report it revealed the following impression from radiologist (got me a little…
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Hello again!
Hi to all, it's been awhile since I posted but like most, I read the postings almost daily. Well, I managed to get in with the best onc around, which was questionable at one time. I just got out of the hospital a few hours ago. He likes to hospitalize the first go around to watch an reactions. While there I didn't have…
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Please need advice..
Hello to you all, I am back with chemo for 3 weeks now and treatment everyweek with 5FU, leucovorin, and avastin. My problem is that I felt so sick and the nausea is so bad, the meds is not helping, I can't sleep, I vomit all the time. I often thinks of Quitting the chemo. I don't know what to do, I don't wanna give up on…
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Just got some of the worse news
I was recently diagnosised with FAP, it started in2004 with rectal cancer and there are no support groups in my area. I'm from a small town in North Carolina. Please help. I went for a EGD and the polyps have move to my small intestine, the doctors around here in North Carolina are not good at the kind of surgery that I…
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Insurance Coverage for Avastin
Has anyone faced a problem getting their insurance to cover Avastin? My husband has been receiving it for four months and now our insurance company has notified us they don't think it was "medically necessary." My husband's first pet scan after surgery showed no cancer spread. His second petscan showed additional lymph…
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Naked Happy dance for all!!!!
Hello! Well, after 3 months of feeling sorry for myself, and STILL no cause of death on my daughter, I am pulling my head out, God willing! mccolon and Lisa Rose.... YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE for both of you!!!!! I, myself, am almost at 2 years NED on the rectal, 1 year on the breast.....and NO…
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Just Finished Chemo
Hi all It's been a long 7 months but I just finished chemo today!!! I had surgery in August for a tumor in my colon and started chemo in October. Just finished my 12th treatment and I am relieved, but still a little apprehensive about stopping (did I do enough?) I was at Stage IV and can't believe I've come this far. The…
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iodine allergy
Those of you who are allergic to iodine. Did anyone else have any itching problems after surgery? I had no red dots, but terrible itching after surgery, and wondering if it could have been the Betadine. If anyone else has had a problem with this, let me know. I will definely keep this in mind, when or if I ever have…
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radiation/chemo finished
I just got back from my last chemo and radiation treatments. I remain tired and sick to my stomach but that will change soon. I lost weight, but I had it to lose. I will have my CT scan on April 17 to make sure this is all gone. I am counting on it. Thanks for your prayers. Mark
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paranoia setting in
Hi folks well just went yesterday to the oncologist I haven't been for 4 months and I knew he was going to hit me with scans scans scans.... Ugghhh I dread this. My last scan was in September 06. As much as I want to know I don't want to know I'm sure you all know what I mean. Bloodwork first then I have to schedule the CT…
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Friday Giggles - Battle fo the sexes
Hi Guys, Some giggles and sizzles for your Friday! Have a great weekend, and Ladies, buy a dog. Read on :-) Cheers, Ying ==================== Advice for Women If you want someone who will bring you the paper without first tearing it apart to remove the sports section buy a dog. If you want someone willing to make a fool of…
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bad dog news
As if going through CAT scans and surgeries with my hubby wasn't bad enough, we found out today that our beloved jack russell most likely has cancer. We are scheduling biopsies and ultrasounds. Somehow this does not see very fair.
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Remission
I haven't posted for a while because I have been so terrified by the whole experience of having my husband diagnosed with colon cancer. By way of background, my husband had surgery in May of 2006 for diverticulitis and a large colon cancer tumor was found. His initial post-op pet scans showed no cancer and he was treated…
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mets to lungs
My wife started with colon cancer in 05/02 stage 3 In 03/04 spread to liver and had a liver resection. In 02/05 found mets in both lungs. ( 2 spots ) She has been on avastin and chemo most of the time. Has anybody had mets in the lungs that long or longer? The treatments seem to be less affected as time goes on.
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Lisa Rose
Darn...missed your celebration posts. From Jen and I we congratulate you for your 5th year and know that you will have many more. Our sincere thanks to you for your support and friendship over the past 3 years. I am sorry I was not here earlier to reply, but hey, betta late than never. Huggs to you from oz...Ross n Jen
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Musiclover/Mark - how are you doing
Hi - Rodney and I were wondering about Musiclover (Katherine) and Mark. Has anyone heard? If you are still out there, Musiclover, we are thinking of you. Take care, Betsy
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Superstitious Anyone?
So today I made appointments for PET and CT scans on 4/11. Then I called to make an oncologist appt two days later - happened to be 4/13 as in "Friday the 13th". OK, said I, no problem just do it. I called to make the appointment and the receptionist told me doc was out that day. I joked "Well, who wants to see an…
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Chemo getting on my nerves day....
Hi everyone, I am mainly just writing to vent. Had my second of eight FOLFOX chemo today and generally feel like crap. I have been crying for the past 3 hours....why????? I have absolutely no idea.... I think this chemo is messing with my head. Anyway, I am upset.....my WBC blood counts are way down from last time. They…