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Folfiri tips
I'm starting Folfiri with Avastin on Wednesday to treat my remaining lung mets and the three minuscule bone mets that just showed up on my last PET. Any tips? I'm going to try to keep working? Is that a possibility with this treatment? Thanks for giving me some idea of what to expect. Rebecca
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Question
You know, after all of the destruction of the "Gerson" post, I was thinking like others previously, that this isn't the place for me anymore. I'm sorry to say that because of the kindness and support I have recieved here from so many, and at times when there just wasn't any other place or person I could talk to, cry,…
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New here and scared too
Hi. I was just diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I didn't have a clue that I was ill - it is apparently growing fast. Doctor is starting me on chemo after the holidays. Trying to stay brave for my 19 year old son. I'm not sure what my journey will be like but trying to stay positive. Does anyone ever go into the chat…
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seeing onc tomorrow and surgeon next day
Its probably an important visit to say the least. yes its the second cea rise in a few weeks, so i will see whats said. so my my cea rose to 7.4 from 6 18 days earlier. still clear pet and ct a few weeks ago. doing lots of interesting research as always on samE, melatonnin and immunotherapy. when i take specific treatments…
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Two years
After more than two years of being unemployed (going through cancer, treatment and my life's savings) I finally got a job! Spotty (infrequent and unreliable) jobs consulting just never got the bills paid.
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How much of Colon does an Abdominal CT scan pick up?
How much of the Colon does an Abdominal CT scan pick up? I read something about a virtual Colonoscopy and was wondering if that is derived from an Abdominal CT?
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Cardiac Toxicity after treatment with 5FU
I've just had my first cycle of 5FU for stage 2B colon cancer. ( Tumour broke through the bowel wall but the lymph nodes are clear). I developed symptoms similar to an attack of Angina with the arteries going into spasm.I have Lynch Syndrome. Has anyone else had this rare side effect? After how many treatments? Was the…
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Sad time...
I had a plan to meet with my sister that I haven't haven't spent any time with in years last night and was so excited. My husband got the news on Monday that his friend lost his battle with lung cancer and wouldn't you know it his funeral was the night that I was driving to meet my sister (my sister understood completely).…
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surgery in 4 hours
4th lung resection coming up...lying in bed and just weird knowing what is coming up but not being able to really do anything. It is just a sucky roller coaster that you want off but the train has left the station... Chip
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Brant Walton Memorial Fund
Last year, a few friends created The Brant Walton Memorial Fund/Dream Hope Believe Foundation in honor of my husband. For those who are newer here, my husband died almost two years ago at the age of 34 from colorectal cancer. The fund is now accepting grant applications to provide funds for children who have lost a parent…
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Latest News on George:
We had a visit with the onc this week and the news is fairly good. George feels good, all side effects seem to be well under control, he has gained 7 pounds (patting myself on the back on that one) and his CEA is now 15, the lowest it has been since diagnosed in 3/09. It appears the cancer is under control and somewhat…
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Follow up after PET Scan
Had a Pet scan on Tuesday, and did a follow up with the oncologist yesterday. I have 6 tumors on the liver. We are starting 5-FU and Oxaliplatin for two months, then another Pet scan, and then potentially surgery on the liver. They have talked about installing a port in the chest on Tuesday, starting chemo on Thursday.…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY ,any interesting plan for the weekend?
Nothing here just still recovering, will do some christmas shopping . Hugs!
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post-colectomy experience
It's been almost a year since they took 14 cm of my colon. I have had a few adjustments to make since then, the first being I occassionally end up with what feels like "kinks" in my colon. The best way for me to describe this is that I imagine it's like when a garden hose gets pinched, and then the water doesn't come out…
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Second opinion
How many of you have gotten second opinions? My husband keeps getting people telling him he should get a second opinion for the surgery. The surgeon he has right now is supposed to be very good. Should he get a second opinion and if so what does he need. Just his records? Will they do more tests on him? Does insurance…
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Celebrex-adhesions
Adhesions - bands of scar tissue that bind together two internal body surfaces - develop in 55 percent to more than 90 percent of patients undergoing surgery, depending on the type of operation. They are part of normal healing, but when surfaces fuse together that shouldn't, serious pain and complications can result.…
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Scared about Scan
Hey guys, need some advice... mum has her first scan after 5 out of 8 chemo sessions. They are doing a PET scan i think it is.. pretty much whole area We dont get results back until christmas eve and the scan is next week prayers needed is this normal procedure? thanks for your support
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Need your help Mates!
Does any of you ever had severe hemorrhages in your stomach while in chemo or after that?. Does any of you ever had portal hypertension due to liver surgery?. Varicose veins due to hight portal pressure?. Would like discus about it with you, solutions , preventing hemorrhages ,necessary to stop chemo forever? etc! Thanks…
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Has anyone ever had a false positive on a pet scan?
My husband will be six years from stage 3 rectal cancer diagnosis in Jan. He has always had hot spots in the rectal area on his pet due to inflamation biopsies have always been negative. Last week his pet scan was all clear except this area again but less uptake but also a small area next to the rectum showing a lymph node…
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Colonoscopy
Hello, I am getting ready to have my first colonoscopy since completing my treatment. I was diagnosed February, 2010 with stage III colorectal cancer with mets to one lymph node. I had a sigmoid colon resection in May 2010. I went through 12 rounds of chemotherapy, which I received biweekly. I completed my chemotherapy on…
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How many days were you in the hospital?
Question: If you or your loved one had a liver resection, how many days was your hospital stay? dec 16 is the tentative day for my husband's resection surgery. doctors say 5-7 days hospital stay they are usually off because Tony always has complications. to top it off, my youngest daughter's birthday is the 16th and my…
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I could use some help /diet/colostomy
sorry to trouble you.....my best friend is in dire straits with uterine and cervical cancers. she has a fresh tumor that has completely shut down the very low part of her colon by pressing from the outside of the colon. Eventually there will be massive surgery to remove everything including bladder but right now she is so…
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IP - 6
I was wondering if anyone has any experience or info on this herbal drug - it has been highly recommended by some friends - it comes from Japan and is processed rice husks
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Survivors Please Help! 29 yo Rectal Cancer Patient
Hi, I am 29. It started with IBS like symptoms in Dec 2010. Lot of stress before that. Lost my mother to HCV and Liver Cancer in April 2010, was married for 6 months (Jan - Jun 2010) and got separated in July 2010 and divorced in April 2011. Lot of emotional turmoil + diagnosis of cancer. Cancer was low in rectum, and was…
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♥ Have a great recipe to share ?
In the spirit of sharing and gratitude, a website has been set up where recipes can be entered, viewed or downloaded by members. The recipes don’t have to be holiday oriented and can be anything you enjoy and would like to share. Thanks for contributing! Clickable Link: ♥ Recipe Sharing Project…
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We're home from my little girls appointment with good news
I'm home! And with good news. The oncologist at the Childrens Hospital seemed to be very thourough. When we first arrived they repeated labs and did a chest xray (to look for suspicious lymphs?). He went over her labs, xrays, and CT. Asked questions about recent health issues and illness. Explained how a lymphoma develops…
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Ever hear of Dietmor Wittman MD
I read some articles about this doc and his organization openabdomen.org. My husband has mcrc with an open wound, hernia, and fistula. Was wondering if anyone knows anything about this guy. We are desperate to get this closed. Thanks all.
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christmas list
Ok i have my cards, my pen and i am ready. Now where is the list? I am pleading, sr. moment chemo brain. It is a new disease. Please help : ( Judy
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Need advice on symptoms
Hello everyone and hope you all are having a good week! My husband had his liver resection on Wednesday and recovery has been hard. We are still in the hospital and he is still having lots of pain. The pain is so bad now he can not walk or eat. He has been up to walk seceral times a day but has worse pain today. They won't…
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WOOHOOO!
#36 of 36 radiation treatments finished! I am done! I get a 6 week break from all treatments until we scan again. I haven't been on the boards much during radiation. I just haven't had time. It has been easier than chemo for me, but way more time consuming. Having to get ready and travel to radiation each day since the…