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I'm back...WHEW!
So, just got back from Holland last night...with a raging case of stomach flu (NOT a good thing to have on a 10-hour plus, nonstop flight...lol!). The house in Holland is now secure, and ready for us to put our 6 months here/6 months there plan into place...don't know if or when, I still have my mother here, and she is not…
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Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer
I really don't like this new idea due to the following reasons: a) You miss one day of work to have the virtual X-Ray performed. b) If something is found an needs to be removed, than you miss another day of work and additional prep to remove polyps c) Too many flaws right now and now guarantees it works d) Colonoscopies…
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one year mark for my dad
so the one year mark has quickly passed us by! i originally posted last winter, with clearly no idea what to expect with my dad's cancer. i had mentioned him and my mother living in hong kong, with us kids here in canada. it's a little easier to cope with when you're not there experiencing it all with him. but distance…
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NED
Hi folks, Quick recap: Rectal cancer diagnosed in 2005 treated with chemoradiation and local excision, recurrance in 2006 treated with resection with permanent colostomy and more chemo. Just got my CT scan results which shows no sign of cancer and CEA remains stable at 1.3. Had been nervous as I was having some left hip…
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new at this ! ! !
Hi, I was diagnosed in March of this year with stage 3 rectal cancer.I had 7 weeks of Chemo & Rad together.My body healed LOL and I went for surgery on July 14....and now I am on my second treatment of Chemo I take the infusion pump home for 46 hrs. After a three hour infusion session at the office.This happens everyother…
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ANY STAGE 4 METS TO LIVER KIDNEY AND STOMACH WITH A TUMOR IN COLON
iS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WITH CANCER LIKE MY HUSBANDS ?
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Weird (girl stuff) side effect
I just finished my first round of FOLFIRI a few days ago and I guess all is well. Certainly different than FOLFOX. Mouth sores, fatigue, sore throat, rash...and a sore bottom? Not just my very bottom but all the way up my 'happy place'. Started 3 days ago and is finally getting slightly better. Anybody else? Any…
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My husband's surgery
Hi everyone, As most of you know, my husband had his colon tumor removal surgery on Monday and I just wanted to give you all an update. As of today (Wednesday) he is out of bed and walking the halls of the hospital. Still not eating or drinking as they said his stomach is not making enough noise yet. He is in pain, but he…
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New Merck osteoporosis drug boosts bone density
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080916/48cf2f40_3421_13345200809162080900920
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Question for Stage III Survivors
Hello, I posted a few weeks back regarding venous invasion. I didn't get too many replies, so I thought I'd try again. I was just wondering if there are any of you out there who were diagnosed as stage III with venous invasion and are currently NED. This issue has become a prickly pear for me as I'm trying to stay positive…
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There is COLON PALOOZA....
...and then there is Moo-la-palooza!!! This is a hoot, or should I say, MOO, and features a couple of cute kids who can really throw down a bovine groove...it will hopefully put a smile on your face :) Check it out: http://www.cousinssubs.com/moo/ For more information on COLON PALOOZA, see: http://colonpalooza.com/ and…
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SURGERY, 5FU & LEUCOVORIN A YEAR OUT
Hey gang, I hope everyone is feeling well and staying positive. It has been over a year since my last chemo treatment of 5FU and Leucovorin. I had this over a six month stretch. I was given an injection of each every day for 5 days and then had three weeks off. By the end of the last treatment I was pretty well exhausted…
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FDA Approves Anti-Nausea Patch
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080915/48cdddc0_3ca6_1552620080915-890808162
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Any acai juice or other supplements during chemo?
Hi, I'm wondering what some of you do, or have been told by your oncologists, regarding taking supplements during chemotherapy. I've been given Mona Vie (acai berry juice) to take as a supplement. First time during chemotherapy a year ago, I heeded my onc's advice to avoid antioxidants during chemo. His idea was that some…
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Curious...Erbitux experiences
I know that I have posted my experiences with Erbitux and it's side effects. So, now, I am wondering what experiences other have had with it. Most have mentioned the rash, but has anyone else had this inflammation around finger and toenails? It has taken three months for my toe to be almost normal again and my thumb is…
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Good News, Bad News
Hi Everyone, I have become so lazy about posting and answering, but I do read and sympathize. I guess it's my turn to kvetch again. Besides the bone pain I am left with after chemo (plus neuropathy etc), I now have a torn meniscus which needs surgery. I was SOOOOOO tempted to say the heck with it and limp the rest of my…
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Friday Riddle - ANSWER
This week's winner is krystiesq. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) RIDDLE: How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25? ANSWER: Once, because after you subtract it's not 25 anymore.
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Xeloda/Erbitux
Hi gang: Has anyone had any experience with Xeloda/Erbitux as a chemo combination? Monica
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tomorrow is the day
Well I decided to handle it this way...I found out my mom's cea is rising before her scheduled appt. I usually call ahead to get results so I know what to expect. I was struggling with do it tell her or let her onc tell her. Well, I was with her most of yesterday and today and I didn't specifically tell her, however I said…
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What can I expect from a PET scan?
Hi All - From those of you who have had one? Just wondering how it goes - Can I drive myself? Should I expect to feel yucky afterwards?? I get sick (from the association of the contrast drink) so just wondering about the PET ? Thanks -
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Wigged Out
Would like to hear from others how they are coping with hair loss. I started chemo in April before surgery and now have to have chemo again until early Dec. What has grown back will be lost again. Am so self conscious about wearing my wig but I look the best in it. Feel some people are staring at me; some people probably…
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Medical bills
I am a 2 year survivor of colon cancer. I have many outstanding medical bills due to having cancer and I know I cannot be the only one. I worry about my bills all the time and I just wonder how other cancer survivors deal with this problem.
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Questions about chemoradiation
i posted this as well on another forum so if it looks familiar... Hi, I am just wondering when you start chemoradiation with continuous 5 FU do they give you a much lower dose than what you get with the Fulfox treatments? I had my second Fulfox this past tuesday, and it did not go much better than the first. I feel very…
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Bone metastasis
Saw the orthopedist today, and i got a double edged diagnosis. Thank God, there is NO BONE METASTASIS!! That was wonderful to hear, but unfortunately, i have a broken sacrum. :( I know i should be very happy, and i am relieved. I just wish it had been even better news. As it stands, this fracture will heal in a few months,…
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Ultrasound & Xray
Hello everyone, Just thinking about the effectiveness of Ultrasound and Xray as a diagnostic tool. Had an xray to the chest and ultrasound to the abdomen. Everything showed up fine, bloodwork good. The only questionable thing was an area on my liver that is thought to be fat. The size of the area has not changed in a year…
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Prayers please
I was just informed this morning that a co-worker (contractor/vendor) where I work that has been fighting cancer for about 2 years is not doing well. It has spread throughout his body and is now in his brain and the family will be calling Hospice, so all PRAYERS are really needed at this time to help this family except…
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Friday Riddle
RIDDLE: How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?
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Back on Chemo yesterday and lost a friend
After finishing FOLFOX in March, a colostomy takedown and clean scan in May I now have mets to the liver and lung. I started FOLFIRI yesterday and we'll add Erbitux next cycle. Of course the goal is to shink/eliminate enough in the liver to make it resectable. On FOLFOX the 5FU was a tiny dose - it fit in a small…
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anorectal abscess following excision of anorectal canal?
Anyone else had problems with long-term, continuosly draining anorectal abscess(6 months). Need to know if this is typical.
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cea rising
Rough day today. I got results earlier than mom. Recap..Mom DX 07 cc, stage IV. Colon resection, omentectomy, ovaries removed, tumors debulked. I am her caretaker. 12 rounds folfox + avastin...currently 5fu + avastin. last four CEA tests 8.9, 10.1, 11.5, now 14.5. I always call ahead to get results. Mom doesn't know yet…