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PET scan
PET/CT coming up on Thursday morning and a severe case of scanxiety here. With CEA rising, there is a strong concern that something is going on. I alternate between angry, numb and face the honest news and deal with it ASAP. I will not get results next next week so the weekend promises to be one long wait. I try to make it…
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how many people have had HIPEC?
How many have had the HIPEC surgery and was it successful?? Where is a good place to have the technique? I live in Ca and have read that UCSD does the surgery, however, I don't know how long they have been doing it or how successful they have been. Since I do have ascities in the peritineal area I thought this might be a…
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cancer thoughts
My oldest sister, age 53, was dx'd with stage 2 breast cancer last week. She had a port put in last week, will start chemo this week. Feels like we have moved from a family with sporadic cancer to one infected with cancer. My brother had pre-cancer colon polyps removed last winter, my colon cancer and now my sister's…
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help mom passed out after chemo
My mom was on her second day of chemo. She had her chemo at he docots office yesterday and was on the first day of 2 with the pack at home. She passed out. Have any of you had this to occur? Does anyone know anything about this? thanks
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bloating stomach
HI, My stomach is distended and I don't feel well. I had a Ct and a colonoscopy and both came back pretty good. no blockage but the colon looked a little swollen or irritated. The CT didn't show any new growth to speak of. That is all good but why is my stomach so distended? I've also been having problem breathing. I am…
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Believe in Destiny?
Do you believe in Destiny? For example: a) Have always been physically active and considered myself in good to excellent shape. b) Lived in Northern Va suburbs for 20+ yrs with no major physical medical elements. c) Met my husband and got married in Northern Virginia d) Raised our son in Northern Virginia. e) Son went to…
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scan results and question
Scan came back clear. The did however see that my bile duct is a little swollen. Liver function is elevated but that never really has gone all the way down since liver resection. It gradually goes down each time. The enlarged bile duct has me concerned more than the radiologist, oncologist and nurses. The specific liver…
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1st scan since trials
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a little about my experiences with drug trials at UCSF. I am on 2 approved drugs (avastin and the old chemo drug Cyclophosphamide and a new test drug Gleevec. I saw the Dr. at UCSF today and they consider my situation as "stable". I still have small nogles on both lungs, but no new ones!…
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Pity Party Temper Tantrum Over
Gosh the last time I had a temper tantrum I think I was four. Oh well. I'm back. Okay so I went to my Oncologist appointment, he made me feel like I will survive this. So my mood has changed once again. My CEA count went from 38 last month to 17 this month. He forgot to take my case for surgery to the Tumor board, but told…
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Peter (peterhw)
I hadn't heard from Peter in awhile so I sent a PM to check up on him. He was so helpful to so many on here including Pam and I when we were looking at clinical trials. I received this response: "Hi Al, My husband left for heaven on July 5. Please don't get discouraged by this. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts. We…
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leave of absence from the board
I have been advised by my wife (she is a scary old woman) and my insurance company medical advisor to take a leave of absence from the board. For the last week I have been popping percocet just so I could get some sleep. It’s just pure nerves. The percocet is nothing but “dry booze” for me. The medical advisor said they…
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From Louann's family
"Diane Louann's memorial service has been set for 10 am on Wednesday at Woodlake Assembly in Tulsa, Ok. Wanted to let you know in case someone wanted to send flowers . Dave is doing well as to be expected I stay in touch with him for louann she would wanted it no other way she would have done the same for me. Mack Powell…
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Bowel training slowing me down
I have been reading everyones notes and replies and they are very good. I was T3,N1,M0 in 2009. I took ChemoRadiation, Radicle surgery and Ileostomy reversal last month. The pain of the bowel movements are very intense. I cry alot. I have followed the instructions from the poopy nurse at MDA. Still I have 2 or 3 bad days…
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Newbie
Hello All, My name is Shane and I am 35 years old and was diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer on 5/28/10. I just finished 5 weeks of preop chemoradiation and am now just waiting for surgery. My surgeon recommened this site for support and I have been lurking around, reading as much as I can for about a month now. With…
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Carl and update with natural methods
Been awhile but thought I should come back and say thanks to everyone that posted support and helpful information. My husband in case you are new or to refresh your memory was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 9 weeks ago. Went in for his coloscopy and sent immediately for surgery. Had a couple bouts of back in the hospital…
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It's my wedding anniversary!
Today my husband + I celebrate 24 years of marriage. We are planning to go out to a local restaurant for dinner.
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Friday Riddle Answer
CONGRATS TO abrub !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: What does GEICO stand for? ANSWER: Government Employee Insurance Company
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Hi Friends
I'm really sorry I have neglected checking in with all of you for so long. Jim has been making progress and I guess I've been just going along as though everything is normal again trying not to think about anything. Kind of hiding from it for awhile. Jim has recovered from his surgery and infection and has put on about 10…
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More good news
Today, which would have been my father's 99th birthday, his great-grandson was born to my brother's daughter and her husband. We're celebrating Dad's birthday in style! Mazel Tov and welcome to Nathan!
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Sloan in Manhattan
Hi I am going to try to get an appointment for my dad with Dr. Kemeny if I can not get in to see her does anyone else have doctors they would recommend?
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new here questions re:pain relief
hello I am new here my husband dx'd 4 yrs ago with colon cancer(sacral tumor) has had chemo,radiation,cyberknife radiation with some success but now as things progress (sacral tumor growing)chemo not helping was referred to Roswell in Buffalo where a clinical trial might be an option but then was admitted three days later…
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ERBITUX - HELP anyone ? new on this board
Hello everyone, im new here MY wife had hyperpharingial squamus cc and was operated twice + others(see profile)(which is ). She has a condition called Fanconi Anemia, which predisposes her to malignanat tumors (head and Neck- usually where all this starts) F.A. patients have hypersensitivity to Chemo Therapy , which can be…
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Real Good Stuff
A new drug treatment to close the window on colon cancer July 20, 2010 by admin Tel Aviv University researchers block stress responses in cancer surgery patients to save lives Cancer surgery wreaks havoc on a body’s immune system and stress hormones exacerbate the problem. As a result, about half of those who undergo…
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CT vs Colonoscopy
Hi All, Chris had a CT in June that they said look good other than a mass like thickening in his abdomn.. But for the last 2 weeks, there is SOOO much blood in his stool everytime. I dont see how it could have retuned that fast but would a colonoscopy show anything diff than the CT? We hate to over test but this is really…
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Grandson pics posted
Just posted a few pics of my little guy on his visit to Texas on my expression page... Thanks Beth
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How did you feel a month after chemo?
Did you still feel the effects of chemo 2 weeks to a month after chemo? What did you feell physicaly?
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Mouth Sores
I hope there is someone who can help me out there. I have only had one treatment so far with eleven more to go. I have experienced several different side effects but I thought I had escaped the mouth soreness. Well I was wrong. Seems like no matter what I put in my mouth it hurts. I have been sticking to soft foods the…
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Shingles Pain
It seems like its always something, now hubby has a nasty case of the shingles, they are finally after 3 weeks healing but the pain is unbelievable and its wearing him down. He is on Gabapentin, Vitamin C and Oxycodone. Any thoughts any non-drug relief. He hates being drugged up on pain meds. Any thoughts would be…
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Hope this brings a smile:
Us colostamates are a select group; Whereas others talk of diamonds, We discuss poop. Looking for a restroom, paper in hand? We never worry, We can go as we stand. To get to this state, the pain we endured, The chemo, radiation, the surgery and more. Awakening in pain in a hospital bed, Your new friend, the stoma, Looking…
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"GE Launches Study to Improve Dx of Early Stage Colon Cancer", with MSK
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195579.php won't help most of us already here but in time, it may prove fruitful to future semis......steve