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Will I ever be the same I was before all of this?
Hi guys, Maybe I’m just having a off day or something. But I’ve been doing a lot of wondering lately about how things will be in the future. As most of you know already, I’m a stage 3 dx April 2009. Had radiation/chemo (5FU) for 7 weeks then surgery August 13th to remove the tumor and put in a iliostomy. Now I go every…
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Hatshepsut?
How did your husband's surgery go? It was scheduled for early this week, I think. Please check in when you can and let us know how he's doing... Tashina
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Rogue Fever without other symptoms
Hello! My stage iv mom (liver mets dx 6/09) has been undergoing chemo for the past 5 months or so and the past few days has had a fever on and off that seems to respond to Tylenol. She has no other symptoms. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with this? I read a little bit about "tumor fevers", which can happen…
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Elizabethgd
She had surgery in August and was in for a very long recovery. I have emailed a few times through the months but haven't heard anything back. That is the only contact I have for her. I can't remember who had her phone number but if you read this can you tell me how she is doing? Thank you, Christine
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Seeking urgent information on small bowel cancer
As with everyone else who posts on this great forum, I did not wish to ever have the need to come here. My mother (45) was diagnosed with small bowel adenocarcinoma a year ago and underwent resection of a segment of the small intestine, removal of uterus and ovaries. She then went on chemotherapy for a year in hopes of…
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folfox??
my husband just recieved treatment number 5 of folfox... Does it get worse each time? number 4 was horrible but 5 was ok.. I just worry what his strength will be by the time we get to 12.. Melanie
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Help! Is there hope out there?
My husband is 44 years old. He went to the emergency room last week with a severe leg pain. They found a bone tumor and within this past week he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. I have 2 young children and I am scared to death. He had no other symptoms. He has always been athletic and eats well. He is beginning…
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colorectal spread to liver
My mom (75) was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer that has spread to her liver (extensive). The doctor has recommended folfox through port to attempt to slow spread and maybe reverse. If this works the next stop would be chemo directly pumped to liver. 75% plus of her liver has mets. She has lost weight (20 lbs in last 2…
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good news
I just received some promising news from the cancer center I receive treatment at.I was considering stopping treatment because when my long term disability at my job runs out I will be terminated If I can't return to work I lose my insurance. But the cancer center will pick up my cobra payments untill medicare kicks in.…
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stage 3c colon cancer
My husband is 39 and was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer. He had surgery to remove his tumor july 27 and had to have a colostomy bag. A week later his bowel ruptured and was back in emergency surgery where he almost died. During this surgery he had to have an illiostomy. He spent 20 days in the hospital only to return…
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CYBERKNIFE AT MD ANDERSON?
I was wondering if any of you know if MD Anderson does cyberknife? And, if they don't do cyberknife why not? Do they not believe in the procedure or think another procedure is more effective (other than liver resection or chemo)?
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CT or PET Scan
I'm kind of confused. On the internet I read the PET Scan shows cancer cells all over your body (blood, lymph nodes, etc.) But my doctor says the CT Scans show the tumors better. I've only had one PET scan in the 11 months they first found my tumor and that was with a CT Scan. I'm confused as always, Debbie
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KRAS question
Hi all, A quick question - apologies for my ignorance. I've been reading about some patients having KRAS mutations which makes types certain types of chemo ineffective. I'm trying to do some research but can't find anything that explains this to me in laymens terms. My husband is Stage 2A. We've not met with his oncologist…
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Scanning industrial equipment
I have a question, one of our great guys was talking about a business they have that somehow scans or x-rays or something...to analyze equipment. I can't find the post and wanted to show it to my son. Does anyone remember who it was and how I could find the post. I was trying to explain it but couldn't remember enought.…
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Off Topic - New Improved with SunDog images! Sunset photos I took on Nov 16th
Please take a peek at these. I created an animation so the images change every 5 seconds. There are 8 images in all. The sunset was incredible that day. To start my ride home, I saw a very cool sundog then the sunset about an hour later Sunset Photos I added the sundogs into the slideshow
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What to expect now????
Just got the results of my PET scan...I have 4 spots on my liver....I would like to know what to expect now...I have been researching it but I want first hand info....I go on the 4th to find out what stage I am in and what the treatment plan will be..Very upsetting since I have been NED for 7 months..JULIE
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Anyone have financial advice?
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed last week with colon cancer. I am scheduled to have colon re-section 12/22 and was told I will be out of work about 6-8 weeks. I have great insurance that is going to cover medical bills, but I only have 2 weeks of vacation time to help pay other bills. I don't want to end up homeless after…
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going for scan today
going to have a followup on scan today due to cea levels. please pray. Patti
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Friday Riddle*
I hope everyone had a Very Happy Thanksgiving. We all do have a lot to be thankful for even if at times we may not feel that way. Nudgie is out of town and asked if I would post a riddle today. After much thought, I've decided to ask an age old question instead. It can also be seen as a riddle too I think. No Google or…
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? about recovery from colorectal surgery
my dad recently had surgery (2 weeks ago). He had part of his colon removed and also part of the rectum. This was his 2nd colon surgery to remove tumors. the 1st was in 2005. my question is this...everytime he urinates- he also poops some. the dr said this was normal but i've just never heard of this happening before and…
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Hey Sundance
Dear Craig As I recall you had a met to your lung and had a thoracotomy or RFA or something recently I've lost track of your recent story and wonder how you are doing. What treatment if any will you be on now? I am in the same position as you are and would like to compare notes Prayers for complete NED........ Serrana
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Two interesting over the counter drugs
Look into these links. You may find these information very interesting and can find many other, regarding these two drugs. I am specially interested in Cimetidine because I have elevated stomach acid myself. Why not to try? Here are the links: http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/jul2002_cover_cimetidine_01.html…
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
Just wanted to wish everybody a great Thanksgiving!! I love you all (even Phill...LOL) Live is funny sometimes Brooks
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Lynch Sydrome
Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there has Lynch Syndrome (and you're a woman) did you opt for a hysterectomy? I'd like to hear anyone's thoughts on it. Thank you, Christine
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Going to therapy
Went to a therapist that my Onc. recommended yesterday for the first time. It went well, 80% of her patients have cancer of some kind, so it was nice to know that she helps a lot of my people. I had never tried any kind of therapy before but I felt very comfortable talking to her, she told me most of the people she sees…
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The 30 minute turkey bash.............
Here's the deal, you get to your favorite haunt to enjoy a delicious turkey dinner. All the trim mings are there, corn pudding, giblet gravy, dressing, corn, cranberry sauce, Tom turkey and all the rest of the desserts. We sit down after cooking all day, say a blessing, and then all heck breaks loose...its pass that and…
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Mom's port out today- 1 year and 2 days since original surgery
What a year it has been! 1 year and 5 days since diagnosis and 1 year and 2 days since colon resection. It was a good 'closure' with the port being removed today. I don't know that anyone ever feels total closure- but it is one more step away from the big C. We have so much to be thankful for this year- that her battle for…
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Good News
Hi everyone. Just sharing good news, oncologist appt. today went well. CEA staying stable, 3.6 which is normal for me. Going to go to a CT scan every 6 months and Colonoscopy every other year, both of which are due next month. The liver lesion seems to have resolved. Mammogram, lump in breast, does not look to be anything…
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SO,here's my mug shot!!
I finally figured out how to post picture. starting new chemo on monday.If I go bald,I'll post a BALD ONE!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING :-) GOD BLESS KATE
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HIPEC and insurance
Hi everyone, Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I'm currently speaking with Dr. Martin Goodman at Tufts Medcial Center regarding possibly having the HIPEC procedure. He seems to think I'm a good candidate. I was wondering if those of you that have had this procedure had issues with your insurance providers? Thanks! Love, Elizabeth