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Post Surgery and Colostomy
My hubby had his resection done on Wednesday and he ended up with the permanent colostomy since the cancer was so low and they took the entire rectum. A disappointment since we were told it could go either way. I know many of you have done this and have made it through so I appreciate all of your encouraging words to…
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another angel...
I wanted to share with you that my husband quietly passed away Friday night. I have not posted regularly for a long time, but this Board has been my comfort and strength for many years and I feel like I am letting a good friend know that I have lost my best friend. Our past 5 years has been John's cancer journey and now I…
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cure/ maintenance
Hi Everyone, Now that **** has a met (1 lymph node) he will be on a different chemo. Our goal is for him to become cured or NED. I'm trying to figure out when or why the docs start using the words maintenance chemo. Do they come right out and say it? For those of you who went from Stage 3 to Stage 4 do you still go at it…
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Kimby
Hey Kimby- Haven't heard from you in awhile. I've been thinking of you and hoping everything is going ok. Check in with us if you get a chance. Smiles, Dawn
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no gas yet and surgery was tues, now sat?
Hi everyone, wondering if I should be getting concerned, Had my reversal on tues and now it is sat,I have had a few very small bowel movements, no gas. I do have bowel sounds. I am mainly on clears because I vomitted the last 2 times I ate, I did just try some crackers, so I guess time will tell if I keep it down.. Thanks…
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Port pain - update 10-08-09
I am concerned about my husband. He has a port in since 9/4/09. He is his first round of chemo on 9/15 with no problems. However, every once in a while he has pain in the area of the port. Is this normal? Is he doing something wrong like working it too much or lifting too much? Should we be making a special call or trip to…
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mets to spleen
I was wondering if anyone has had mets to the spleen. My husband was dx'd with stage 4 in June of 2005. In the beginning, there were only spots on the liver. He has been treated with all the combos of drugs including one that was used many years ago before for all the new treatments were available. Currently, he continues…
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Stage 3 now 4 officially
Hi everyone, well I guess now it's official, I had the biopsy and i definitely have mets to my lungs. I felt so discouraged, I don't know why, I knew I had it but maybe being official like that made me feel worst. I give all of you so much credit with the bravery and grace that you have shown us all on the board. I was…
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hiccups - update
Hi all, Thanks to all who posted regarding my "hiccups" question. I talked witht hubby's doctor about the problem since I had him on the phone for other issues. He recommended that hubby take the his nausea medication once every six hours. Thankfully, the hiccups slowed and has stopped for now. It is a relief to my. I can…
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The Reading Room - Nutrition and fighting cancer
Here's a great article and interview with a research doctor regarding diet - in particular vegetarianism - as a way to fight, even cure, cancer: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathy-freston/a-cure-for-cancer-eating_b_298282.html
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follow up colonoscopy question
ok - so, last year the tumor and resection. then the chemo. then the follow up colonoscopy. so, that showed 5 polyps, and as I said before, one was a bad one. the doc thinks he got it all, but tattooed the spot and I go back in 6 months to check it again (gosh I hate gatorade). here's the question - shouldn't the chemo…
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Rectal bleeding after surgery??
I had surgery three weeks ago. Doc removed 10" of colon, and 50% of my rectum. BM's haven't been great. VERY frequent and small. This morning there was blood in the bowl, and on the toilet tissue. The blood was light. Has anyone ever experienced this? If it wasn't Saturday, I'd ring the surgeon's office. Thanks.
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MIRACLE
My mom had her liver ressection Wed the 17th. The doctor said before hand there was a spot on her stomach.I saw the scan it was a very bright starlike pebble.He said it was more than likely cancer.He was going in to look at it before they started the liver ressection because the would not be able to do it if that spot had…
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Pooh goes under the knife, Liver Surgery Wednesday
Well theres no avoiding it, I will have the liver surgery Wednesday At Emory in Atlanta, Not really looking forward to it, I have great reserves about it, any encourageing words would be great, Thanks <:( Hugs and Prayers to all Winney
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Kathleen and one positive node
**** has one positive node after being off of chemo for a month- not in the same place as before, so it is considered a met. And he is going back on chemo. Right so far? Have they talked about surgery to take out the node? Just had a friend with almost identical situation-only they knew after the resection he still had a…
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Finally, the attack plan is set!
We still don't have all the answers, but have gone ahead with the attack plan. The colon cancer nurse navigator came down from the other office to be at my appointment with me. She is a real gem – a great source of information specific to colon cancer and treatments, and she knows her way around the lab, insurance…
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Another newbie...
Hey all...after weeks of lurking, I figured it's time for me to finally register, say hello and introduce my/ourselves, and give a great big "thank you" for all the great information we've found here so far. I'm the husband of Staci, a 32-year-old who certainly doesn't look like there's anything the matter with her…
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Insurance Angst
I just got off the phone yet again with Anthem/Blue Cross. There is no limit to the height, length, width and circumference of the hoops they want my husband to jump through to effect coverage under his plan. (We are, by the way, part of a very large insurance group through The California Public Employees Retirement System…
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The Reading Room: An Article on Avastin
I just read this article which kind of scared me, because I'm on Avastin: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33026327/ns/health-cancer/ What do you think ? will Avastin be stopped all together? should it be? I'm kind of nervous of heart failure now. Hugsss! ~Donna
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new and looking for oncologist recommendation in southern california/orange county
hello, i have been reading this board for a few days and really appreciate all the great info and support. i was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. i was told that i will need chemo and radiation. can anyone recommend an oncologist in southen california/orange county?
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Lung met questions
Hey everyone, Haven't been posting because life has been packed. Working lots of hours and getting my younger son off to college. For a little background, dx'd in Oct 2007 w/Stage IV cc, mets to my ovaries. 2 surgeries, 6 mos of FOLFOX w/Avastin and NED since just after treatment began. My last PET in July showed a small…
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An Impromptu Update - SUNDANCE is Doin’ the DaVinci Surgery System
Hey, Gang :) It’s been another wonderful week on the board hasn’t it? So many people going NED! I got an impromptu call from my thoracic surgeon and he told me some interesting news…want to hear? Ok – I’m going out on the “cutting edge of technology” and my surgery is going to be done by the DaVinci surgery system –…
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In the land of NED
Hi semi-colons, Just thought I would share my good news story. Had my 6 month check up and still NED after 2 years. Gonna be doing the naked happy dance all weekend. For new ones on board, I was stage 3 2 node involvement, went through the chemo for six months and even though it was difficult at times, I am glad I did.…
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Lavaquin Antibiotic
Has anyone had problems with this antibiotic? I've been reading up on it and asked my ocologist about it and he just stated that all medication has side affects. http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/12773/Madison-country-levaquin-lawsuits.html?ref=newsletter_bca_Madison-country-levaquin-lawsuits Thanks
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Just Found This SIte: It's Great
Hello! I just found this site and it is just what I need. I was dx in April with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. What a shock! Had no symptoms and had my colonoscopy 4 yrs ago when I turned 50. They say the cancer has been there at least 3 yrs. Have been getting FOLFOX6 and have 2 more to go. Plan is to put me on some sort of…
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Friday Riddle
Since Nudgie isn't here I thought I'd try to have a little fun with the Friday Riddle* segment. Let's see what we can come up with. Q: Why DID the chicken cross the road? *this is in no way associated with Nudgie's Friday Riddle. Nudgie does not endorse this Friday Riddle. Any resemblance to Nudgie's Friday Riddle is…
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Master cleanser
I've been raw for almost three weeks now. Off and on (about every three days after the first week), my body has detoxed. Headache with fever, and then diarrhea/constipation. It took me a while to figure out what was going on; i thought my stricture was acting up, but now i know it was toxins coming to the surface. I figure…
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Rogue fevers?
Richard has been having random fevers, with increasing frequency over the last couple of months on chemo. They come on suddenly and have gone as high as 102.8. He takes ibuprofen and then it goes away just as quickly as it came on. This happens every few days now. They have done blood cultures and a chest x-ray and have…
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First few days after reversal.
Hi Everyone, just wondering how you guys felt the first few days after a reversal. I felt great yesterday, today I feel misserable. Just wondering if what I am feeling is somewhat the same as what you experienced.. Thanks Petrina
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emily - alkaline water?
Hi Emily and everyone, Since 1 lymph node popped positive after 4 weeks after chemo, **** will start treatment again.(chemo) In addition he is going with the Anticancer and Alkaline food and water choices. We are going to beat cancer and grow old together. The alkaline water systems are so expensive that we want to buy the…