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leg pains
My daughter has been suffering from severe leg pains (sometimes one leg, sometimes both, in the thigh area and not constantly). She is on Irinotecan currently, which she has taken for some time, well before these pains showed up. She has previously also been on Avastin and Erbitux, but these have been discontinued for…
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Ultrasond today
I hope you all are doing and feeling good It's been almost a year since his surgery Last Aug he had a orange size tumor with some lumpnodes involved . He only did Chemo and radition for about 2 months due to side effects Today my husband is going for an Ultrasound because at his last Oncologist appointment they said his…
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Folfox6 Side Effects?
Hi Gang. Knowing that a number of you have 'been there and done that', I am hoping you can answer a couple of post chemo questions for me. I just completed my third round of Folfox6 with Erbitux this past Monday, with my 5-FU pump removed Wednesday. I am feeling pretty well today with the exception of two concerns. I have…
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Sleepy
Hi everyone, I really appreciate this forum. I am very happy for all the good news and prayerful for the bad. I wondered if anyone had any ideas on how to sleep better, I have not slept over 4 hours per night in a month, my emotions are suffering. I have ambien but it only helps me go to sleep, after 4 hours I am wide…
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Sis update: all that's left is boost rads...
Yea! My sister has finished her last chemo, and has only 5 more rads to go... She is currently driving everyone nuts in the hospital, tho...white cell count and red cell count are both in the basement...she received some donor blood... I assured her that this is not uncommon, and that her team is just making sure she gets…
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even more good news!
At the suggestion of my oncologist, I had my port out day before yesterday. I have energy. I feel great. My appetite is improved...wait! That's NOT good news! Oh, well. Things are great here. Did I mention that I really feel good? Kathleen
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Good news here too!!
I had a cat scan last week and it showed that the tumor that was remaining on my liver has shrunk from 8cm to 2cm!!! My surgeon wants to do RFA on it. I was planning on going way for 4 days to cancun mid sept, but it looks like I will have to postpone.... Anyway I just wanted to share my news!! Thanks, Christele (Stage IV…
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Research from Arlington TX, UTA
Check okc@star-telegram.com August 2 addition. I saw this article in the newspaper. "It's a simplification, but the Awashthi/Singhal research boils down to this: A protein called RLIP76 is a multidrug transporter that shows up in cancerous cells, a sort of molecular cell train. Its presence, kicks off a toxic network of…
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Good news...for now
I got the results of my CT scan today and it showed NO Evidence of Progression (I'm calling it NEP as I will never be NED :) The last scan and chemo was two months ago. Liver function and CEA count all hanging in there! The SIR-Spheres is a no go because of all the tumors in my liver, but he is referring me to MD Anderson…
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Update on Mom
Hello Everyone, Last week we went to see my mom's onc. She decided that we needed to address the tumor in my mom's neck and the one under her arm. They have grown very big. Both are about the size of a large plum, and the onc felt like my mom was in immediate danger to her throat and of losing feeling in her arm. We…
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MORE BAD NEWS
I recently finished my radiation to the skull. Quick review. ca/colon 2003 Stage 4, 8/20 lymphnodes positive. Left with illeostomy. Rest of colon removed in March 2007 as it could not be re-connected due to diffuse colitis. So I decided to live with the illeostomy for what ever time I have left. It is not bad at all. The…
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Just flew in from Europe....
and, boy, are my arms tired!!! LOL! Had a great time....first time for a summer trip since I was diagnosed 3 years ago.... I ate all of my favs, saw all of my favs, and even visited Prague in the Czech Republic...and the weather was gorgeous! Hugs, Kathi
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neuropathy after chemo...
Hi all, Have a question for those of you on FOLFOX and/or Avastin. I did very well during treatment 8 cycles. I only had a small amount of neuropathy in my hands, absolutely none in my feet. About 3-4 weeks ago my feet started tingling mildly and it has gotten worse. My feet tingle and burn to the point I have become…
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update
Thanks Ron: sorry I have not been on this site for so long but living with my husband having stage 4 and 2 teens in the house... when I finally sit down at night I honestly have not had the energy to come to this site,,maybe I have been hoping for out of sight..out of mind? Peter is remaining stable..since my last post he…
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Chemo side effect
Hello all, I'm having another side effect and wanted to know if anyone has had this. I am on Camptosar/Irinotecan (IV) and the 5FU/LV pump. My tongue feels like it's swollen all the time and sore. Like when you bite your tongue or burn it. I've been on this treatment now for 3 treatments. I know that Xelode can cause…
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Need reassurance - again!
Hi All, Just need a little reassurance again. Quick history: Dx w/ colon cancer (Stage I) 08/2006, surgery & chemo followed; done in 02/2007. Dx with endometrial cancer Stage IA) 06/2007, surgery 07/18; am at home recuperating now. Anyway, in 3 days I have my 1-year colonoscopy and my denial system is cracking. I have to…
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Happy Birthday alta29
Hi Everyone, It's birthday time again, so let's all join together and wish alta29 a very Happy Birthday and god willing 25 plus more birthdays. Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday, dear alta ..... Happy Birthday to you ! And wishing you many more .... Cheers, Lisa Rose PS You should really try and…
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Crazy Sexy Cancer
Crazy Sexy Cancer will be airing on The Learning Channel (TLC) this August 29th at 9 pm! Check out the URL below and watch the trailer version - very interesting. http://www.crazysexycancer.com/ Crazy Sexy Cancer is an irreverent and uplifting documentary about a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life. In…
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Mixed emotions...
Well, first of all I just got back from Mexico today..I did not have the tequila, but did drink a LOT of water !....today is also my birthday, and even though I give thanks to God for it ( I didn't think I would make it this far ) I always think if this one will be my last one...you all know that I always try to stay…
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Symptoms?
Hello all, I have been looking for symptoms of colon/rectal cancer online and was led to this great site. I am wondering what type of symptoms you all had prior to diagnosis? I appreciate any input, the websites are mostly a laundry list of lots of symptoms. Did anyone have abdominal cramping? mucous? thick, dark jelly…
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My surgery is tomorrow 8/14
Thanks so much for the support I've already found here. My surgery is tomorrow - sometime in the afternoon. I have to check in tomorrow morning. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks again.
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Some Info Please.....
I am going to be starting chemotherapy again soon, this time I will be on Irinotecan and 5FU, and the onc also sent me home with information about Erbitux. Can anyone share their experiences with Irinotecan? I already know that Erbitux can cause a rash. I am just trying to guage what I'm in for....I realize that chemo is…
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Diet Coke??
Just wondering... I drank at least 2 diet cokes a day for the last 12+ years... Now I am stage 4, 46 years old... I seem to remember there was a safety question about the sweets/chems when it first hit the market. Anybody else drink a lot of cokes before getting the DX?
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Thoughts
Dear friends, Lately, I've been having these thoughts where I'm about to buy something and suddenly I feel like maybe I should not make the purchase because i'm wondering how long I have left on this earth and how long I would be using/enjoying it. It just happened last week as i was about to buy a new rug for our master…
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My best friend
My husband, Reggie passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon. I am so heartbroken for I have lost my best friend. I am so overjoyed he is no longer in pain. Reggie fought for 2 years and he was so strong! God has taken him home to be with him and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever! Please know how much your…
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Chemo Cough?
My husband recently finished a round of chemotherapy--Avastin and Camptosar. In the last few days he has developed a dry cough. Is this a side effect of these drugs? Thank you in advance for any information. Hatshepsut P.S. I posted a follow-up note on a much earlier post about our nightmare experience with Blue…
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It's a Date!!!!!
****, Also known as Vinny3, our amazing doctor friend. I accept your offer of a date 20 years from my recent 53rd birthday on August 10th. That means we have a date on August 10th 2027!!!!!!!! It's on my calendar. I fully expect you to bring your wife and hopefully none of us will be using walkers!!!! I don't know why but…
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Debra's Obituary
Debra Rae Burds, 47, of San Antonio, Texas, died Thursday, August 9, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Burds was born January 4, 1960 in North Hollywood, California to Ronald Duane and Nancy Louise (Miller) Warner. She graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque in 1978. She had been very active with the Key Wives Club at…
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Colon Cancer? Please help me - this is new
I had a colonoscopy last week and the results came in this week. A semisessile poly 14mm with severe displasmia (sp?). I am scheduled for surgery Tues. My dr. told me he thought I would be clear - that chances are they already got it all in the colonoscopy. But then I read all the "stuff" on the internet and I'm SCARED TO…
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Stage IV - Anterior Resection of Colon - Spread to Liver and Omentum
Hi, New to this board as my Dad was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer (June 1-07) which has spread to his liver as well as his omentum. He had resection surgery on June 20th to remove the large tumour in his colon. The surgery was successful at removing the cancer from the colon but he still is facing the…