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BAD NEWS
I am so scared at this time. I had an MRI done on Monday. I have this big bump on my head that keeps growing. My oncoligist called me yesterday. There is a mass in the skull. I have to have a needle guided biopsy done.He said he never heard of colon cancer metasizing to the skull. There are several lesionsbut don't appear…
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Free Denver, CO Patient/Caregiver Seminar
Conversations about Colorectal Cancer: Finding HOPE (Healing. Options. Peer Support. Education.) in your Community presented by the Colon Cancer Alliance are free one day seminars intended for colorectal cancer survivors and caregivers. These seminars will offer information about the latest treatment advances and give…
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Insurance Coverage for Avastin
I posted some time ago that our insurer, Blue Cross of California, had (retrospectively) denied coverage for Avastin chemotherapy my husband has had for stage four colon cancer. A number of you were kind enough to post responses that were generally supportive and encouraged me that that everything would work out. Our…
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Scaring myself
Ok... I'm probably going to give way too much info for some, but I'm starting to freak myself out and I can't get in to see my primary care until the end of july and her PA until next monday. In Sept of 2006, I had my annual women wellness exam; everything came back normal. Shortly afterward, when my period should be…
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Reading material
My stepson, stageIV, is finally ready to start some research and read some inspirational material. Of course we have Lance Armstrong and also Pat Quellin. Any other recommendations. (He's 34) He's starting some nutritional changes also. Would appreciate any recommendations.
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How Do I Cope?
Good Morning, My Dad, 62 years old, has been dealing with stage IV for 3 years. He has done exceptionally well until recently when it seemed like everything started to go wrong. Last week he was hospitalized and they drained 20 lbs of fluid from his abdominal area. Apparently there is cancer in the omentum now and it is…
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my father
I have written several time about my father in the past. I guess if for nothing else this will be where I come when I forget the happenings and complications both medically and family wise that has happend. He has been on a very agressive chemo regiment. oxal, FU-5, FC (leucovorin), c225 (cetuximab) and avastin on the long…
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lacking coping strategies, help!
Hi Everyone, I am having a lot of difficulty coping with my situation and the need to make a decision about treatment. I am trying to keep really busy with my kids and friends, but nothing is really helping. My brain just doesn't want to stop. I'm surprised at myself because I usually choose the most aggressive treatment…
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I have nothing to say
So I just wanted to say hi to everyone and wish you well on your journey today. It has been a particurlary uneventful few weeks and for me, that is weird. Hope all is well. I do have one story for you. A Woman is caught stealing and her husband takes her to court so she can go before the judge. Why did you steal the judge…
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close your eyes....
and please send me some prayers....(and of course let's include everyone else that have cancer)... My "big" surgery is tomorrow.....they are going to open my cute belly from top to buttom to take those 2 suckers out.....then....NED right ???? A little bit scared ( not ready for the pain) but looking forward to it... Thanks…
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Port Leak?
My husband is on his 2nd round of chemo, (State 3 Colon Cancer) and is on the portable pump of 5FU for 48hrs along with all the other Folfox meds. After being on the pump for about 24 hrs., he started experiencing SEVERE pain around the port, in his neck, down his arm and chest. After calling doc, goinging to er, and being…
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Scared
I"m waiting for radiation therapy to start for rectal cancer...treatment is 8-10 days out. Need to hear from those how survived treatment and can share with me some secrets of how to endure. josie
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No red meat? What else?
Dear friends, When I was diagnosed I was told to stop eating red meat and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. At first, I stopped eating meat all together and just ate fish. But I got sick of it. Now I eat chicken and fish. I was wondering how you changed your diet. This will really help me! For those that have followed my…
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Father's Day
Hi Everyone, I wanted to wish all fathers a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! I hope you're all celebrating with your children and enjoying your day. Take care, Jamie
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Colorectal Surgeon Song
A Saturday Laugh for you... The "Colorectal Surgeon Song" has been around for a few years now and may be familiar to some of you. It is a hoot! You can view it on my blog at www.rob-pollock.blogspot.com Enjoy... Rob
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What is wrong with me????
Hello everyone, From previous post you will see that over the past few weeks I have an incision wound that still won't heal (want to send me to a wound clinic), bladder issues (seeing a urologist), fractured my foot Memorial Day weekend. All that being said I still have been taking things in stride, until last night. I…
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CSN Guy
Please check out the saved message in my inbox. The subject is treat-cancer.nl and the sender is notify3847. Sound familiar? I know you have deleted several messages on that topic. Anyone else receive this junk mail?
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Two and a half
Hi all, I just had my two-and-a-half year follow-up visit with the oncologist and so far, so good. As a reminder, and also for the new folks, diagnosed 12/04 with stage 2a colon cancer. Had laprascopic right hemicolectomy, no chemo. Then regular follow-up visits with the oncologist first every 4 months, then at the 2 year…
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saw surgeon
Hi Everyone, Thanks to all of you who responded to my last post. I saw the surgeon today and found out that there is more than 1 spot in my lung. He is recommending surgery, the sooner, the better. Of course, the final decision is mine and I will decide next week after talking to the oncologist again though I'm leaning…
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Advice for nutrition & weight gain for MIL
Hi, My mother-in-law has an intestinal tumor and was hospitalized in March for blockage. They were able to unblock some of the intestine and she was subsequently discharged. She has been on a liquid diet ever since. Although the prognosis is not good we are trying to stay hopeful. She is still with us today even though the…
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fainting (on Folfox/Avastin)
This morning as I got out of bed I passed out cold -- 'woke up'' on the floor. Has anyone else had experience with fainting while on chemo (I'm on Folfox/Avastin). I wasn't terribly surprised as recently I've been light-headed several times after getting up quickly from lying down on the couch. Tara
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venting ready to give up!!!
hello all, i am sorry to vent, things have not been good since last month. my health is good thank god. my son is in need of expensive dental care. he has medicare but it doesn't cover dental. we are trying different things, his union,etc. only problem it takes time and he needs this done asap. he is autistic and some…
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My Family letter - opinions PLEASE!
DEAR ONLINE FAMILY, HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU ALL TODAY AND ALWAYS! ALSO, I WAS WONDERING, BELOW I'VE WRITTEN MY FAMILY ANOTHER LETTER ABOUT MY MOM AND WOULD LOVE TO GET ANYONE'S OPINION ON WHAT I SHOULD NOW BE THINKING OF ALL OF THIS SO... THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO RESPONDS! Dear Friends & Family, I hope all is well with…
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My dad's PET Scan results!!! Very sad!!
Well, I just wanted to write and let everyone know that my whole family went to the Dr. on Monday and we got the PET scan results and they were not good. The results shows that my dad's cancer has spread to his liver (which most of you knew already), lungs, pelvic area and the colon where it first started (supposed to be…
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CP 5 Here we come!!!!
Lisa and I booked our tickets today to come to Nashville. It sure will be great to see everyone and be back in the states.When we lived in the states we would go to Nashville quite often but now that we live in Canada we don't get there very often. Stacey we can't wait to see you and the rest of the gang! We all appreciate…
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CT results
I am happy to say that there are NO new tumors and the 2 that I have ( one is mentioned as a posible adenoma)are stable ( even though I haven;t have chemo in a month. Liver, pancreas, lungs are clear !! So I am happy!!!!Surgery is still schedule for next tuesday....Can't wait !! ( can you believe I am saying that ? )…
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Chemo break??
Hi to all, I had an appointment today w/my onc. I'm having real problems with my legs, I'm on 5fu and oxaliplatin. My legs are very weak and I'm having to be very careful not to trip or lose my balance. This week I was to get my 6th cycle but my onc is concerned about my legs. He and I decided that I would hold off 2…
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cancer back, need advice
Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing ok. I had scans yesterday which showed that I have one small spot in my left lung. The onc isn't positive that it's cancer, but given my history he wants to treat it that way. I need some advice. My options are surgery, followed by chemo or chemo to see what happens and possibly surgery…
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"A Cancer Journal"
Greetings from beautiful Vancouver!! Yesterday I started a weblog called "A Cancer Journal" to share some reflections on this journey of life and healing. I'll be posting frequently with survival stories, reflections on healing, prayers, resource links, personal health updates, laments, celebrations, etc. My first post was…
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Colonoscopy was clear !
First one in almost 2 years..I will have the CT results tomorrow and the surgery will be next tuesday...they are taking does %%%$^%$^$ off..!