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Craig
I'm a little worried. Anyone have an update on Craig? Erik have you talked to him lately?
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Clinical Trials?
I was just told my PET scan shows 3 new mets. I have a mutated KRAS and have had Folfox 4, Xeloda, and Irinotecan. These and the 2 surgeries have not kept it from coming back. So my Dr.has set up an appointment mon. for me to meet Dr.A Patnaik at the Start center in San Antonio regarding treating me on study. I think that…
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A TOAST to all of you
I'm going to the Oceanside pier today with my wife and her family. OMG it will be nice to get out of the house and NOT go to a doctor appointment!! When I'm having my fish and chips I'm going to have a cold beer. I'm going to say a few words and send a toast to all of you. You guys are all wonderful people and I'm so lucky…
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Guess What!!!!!!!! *"added some pics to!""
I'm so excited!!! I think some of you know my background in theater, I do love it, and do community theater in my area, but haven't done a play since my dx in January, just been real scared of being undependable, since you never know if I end up in a hospital or not, or just too tired, and afraid of having them try and…
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Swine flu Picture
I guess everyone is afraid of the swine flu, I had to post this picture on my expression page Jan
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Who's done Folfuri w/ Erbitux?
I'm Stage IV Colon CA, mets to liver. Did surgery, radiospheres & 6 months Folfox. New tumors appeared in liver, so now going to do another radiosphere tx & then 6 months Folfuri. Has anyone done Folfuri (w/ or w/o Erbitux)? If so, did you have different side effects? :)
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Mediport 1st treatment timing
I'm having my mediport implanted next Tuesday. Onc says I can start chemo the next day. The sooner the better in my opinion. Does anyone have any experiences to share?
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I'm going to Tennessee to see Dr. Cantrell 1st wk of Dec
Hi Everyone, Well, I went ahead and called Neoplas Innovations, which is Dr. Stephen Cantrell's clinic in Nashville, TN. I asked more questions and ended up actually setting up an initial consultation with him. I set it up for Dec. 4-5 since I am getting my next scan that prior week and so I'll have all the latest updates…
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Is my chemotherapy still effective with all the interruptions?
I’m currently receiving Fluorouracil (5-FU) and Leucovorin, in four treatment cycles. In each cycle I will receive the chemo once a week for six weeks and then I will have two weeks off. Then the cycle is repeated three more times. After nearly three months I’m still on the first cycle. After three treatments the doctor…
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First round of chemo - update
I've been having a much harder time than I ever anticipated. But at least I've discovered a little more of why I am having such a tough time. Chemo + Severe thrush = HELL! If you want to read more, here is the link, but it is very long. Otherwise the short of it is, I have a bad thrush infection mouth, espophagus, and…
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new member
I am a new member here. diagnosed with rectal cancer about 2 months ago. I've been through the range of emotions, went through a lovely state of denial (which didn't prevent me of taking care of business, though), and am currently feeling low again. I am currently sick with the flu (or something like it), and am due to…
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First Chemo txt today
I had my first chemo treatment today. They gave me antinausea IV meds, decadron, and mag/calcium. Then came Folfox plus the pump of more 5FU for 46 hours. I am tired and achy but doing great. I know I could get smacked as the days progress, but for now I am just thankful to have made it through the first one. I want to…
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Mom's follow up tests on Friday *UPDATE*
I haven't been on here for a while but thought I would update. Well- it is hard to believe that it has been almost 1 year since my Mom was diagnosed with CC and this jouney began. She has had a breast lump scare with lots of testing along the way ---which turned out ok. She will have her first follow up colonoscopy this…
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Laying it on the Line..........
Guys and Gals, I felt the urge to simply let everyone in here know that everything you did for me while I was going through my journey was and forever will be appreciated. I hope that my journey with this is over forever. I hope that for all of us here, and everywhere that someday this disease will be a distant memory. I…
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clear scans!!!!!
Hi all, I just got a call from my surgeon's nurse at 9pm. My bloodwork was good, and both CT and MRI's were clear, She said, "we will do surgery and then go from there!!!!!" thank you all who kept me in your thoughts and prayers. blessings, Amy
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Angelsbaby
Hey Michelle, Just checking in with you to see how you are making out...Are you doing ok???? How are you doing with the new meds we were talking about last time??? How is your family holding up???? Ok enough with all the questions...Hope all is well
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Recovering from anal cancer treatments - things are looking up!
Hi all...have not been on here since the end of August. Just an update...I finished chemo and radiation on 9/17. It was hell, but for any newbies, it does eventually get better! I was diagnosed on 7/7/2009. My tumor was over 5cm and at stage II/III. I had 30 radiation treatments and chemo once a week for 7 weeks. I had an…
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Frustrated, Awaiting CT and MRI results
Well, I called my surgeon's office once yesterday and twice today...still no word on my CT and MRI results. I am sooo frustrated!!!! I just want to know the results. I felt the same way on the biopsy after my colonoscopy, I had to wait a week for that. I can't seem to do anything that requires any amount of concentration,…
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Oncology recommendations in/near Baltimore, MD
Hi All! I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the kind and encouraging words I've received since I (unfortunately!) joined this board a few weeks ago. My husband's surgery is scheduled for Nov. 9th. Both his surgeon and gastrointerologist said that chemo is a possibility. CT scans indicate…
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CT Scan on Friday
Hello everyone, just asking all of you to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm having at CT scan on 10/30 to see the results of 12 rounds of Folfox. I see the oncologist on Monday for the results and plans for further treatment. I'm thinking positive thoughts, but could use some from all of you!! Pat
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Stage 4 appendix ca tired of chemo looking for alternatives
Has anyone had any success with alternative medicine/nutrition/juicing/ etc?
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Surgery tomorrow
They day has come. I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow. For background I was Dx IIa and did 5 weeks radiation and chemo (Xeloda). As soon as I can I will post back here to let you all know the outcome. I have gotten and will continue getting alot of helpful information from all of you. I do not post very often but I read…
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Discussion with Onc and results of Pet/CT scan
Finished chemo in April. Recently had both a Pet and Ct done and was quite worried as i have had alot of back and abdominal pain and twitching, and even alot of muscle cramping and charlie horse like pain in my side and back muscles. All my liver enzymes are back to normal, my white blood cells are still slightly low as is…
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1st scan since surgery thursday
Well tomorrow I will have my first scan since my surgery and I have to admit I am scared to death. I was told by my onc that if the cancer has not spread that she would give me a break from chemo. I have decided that even if she says I can take a break I'm not going to. The way I see it is like this. Its kinda like when…
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Has anyone chosen NOT to have surgery for rectal and vaginal cancers?
I have completed radiation and chemo pill Xeloda for rectal and vaginal cancers. Surgery is pending. I understand it is my choice as to whether I want to have surgery or not. I'm 75 years old, live alone, have osteoarthritis and other aged-related issues. Truthfully, I'm scared of having surgery. I know I will have…
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DAD IS HAVING SURGERY
HI EVERYONE, JUST AN UPDATE, WE MET WITH THE SURGENT AND MY DAD WILL BE HAVING HIS OPERATION IN A FEW WEEKS. THEY WENT OVER EVERYTHING WITH US AND THE DOCTOR FEELS THIS WILL BE A GOOD THING. MY DAD IS GONNA BE 84 AND HAS RECTUM CANCER. HE DID CHEMO AND RAD LAST YEAR AND THE TUMOR SHRUNK, AND HAS HAD CLEAN TEST RESULTS FOR…
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For All Mothers
Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on, Chewed on.Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I…
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Yummy in tummy raw choco pie!!
This pie is soooo good! And so simple! For the crust: Blend 1/2 cup walnuts in a food processor, set aside. Blend 1/2 cup organic pitted dates in a food processor. Use just a tiny amount of water to blend it up. Put the date mixture and nuts in a bowl and mix well. On the bottom of the pie pan, sprinkle some crumbled up…
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Stage 1 recurrence?
Has anyone every had or known someone who had Stage 1, and have the cancer come back? Did it come back in colon or somewhere else?
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Port Removal Thursday
I am so thankful that my oncologist has agreed to take my port out. Initially she said a year, but I said it protrudes so much and hurts when I hug or lay a certain way and she said she agreed and wanted to see how the scan came back. Well the scan was clear, as I posted before, and I called her office two weeks ago and…