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can infection cause disorientation?
my dad has been through it since they found a met to his c2..had c1 to c3 fused and had radiation to tumor..all good but 2 weeks later pain increased...then redness...then yellow drainage...funny thing is that every dr. said dont think its an infection...mmmm...k fst forward to today...easter sunday delerious out of…
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my sister
I am back and i need some advice. i buried my 58 yr. old niece a month ago. Today i get the call about my sister. She is 60 yrs old and fighting brain cancer. Now it is all through her. They are sending her home. She is in PA and i am in Florida. I read how brave everyone here is and I pray when my time comes I will be…
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stage 3c for 3 years and 4 months...recent CT scan shows spots on my liver...
It hurts to eat...side is somewhat painful, but do not need meds...can anyone tell me what to watch out for? I read a lot of things, but a lot of it I do not have and some things I do....do not know what to think...doctor is watching it...instead of going every 6 months...I go back to the doctor in 2 months...what are…
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Port flushed but wont draw-next step
Has anyone had this occur? When I recently had surgery the nurses tried to draw from my port and couldn't. They used alspaste (sp?) to try and get it unclogged. Will the next step be a replacement? It is the Dignity model? Any help or experiences shared appreciated. Barb
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Phase I Clinical Trial ... Scared ... looking for info, opinions, etc.
After lots of ups and downs, 3 years on weekly chemo while working full time, a successful colon resection, an unsuccesful liver resection, 3 blood clots, a bowel obstruction, and a nasty blood infection, my husband has been told that the cancer has moved to a lymph node outside the liver. A liver resection, SIR Spheres,…
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Blah, Blah and Blah
I have been feeling pretty much blah, blah and blah lately. Alot of discomfort with my colon still. Got 2 c my surgeron on Monday and hopefully will go back into surgery to have the "bag" back. I am tired of sitting in my "office". The last three days has been rough going to the bathroom. It is hard to explain. My oldest…
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7 yr Metastic Colon Cancer veteran recently hears he's Cancer Free again:)
Greetings, To make a long story short, I’ve been battling CRC for almost 7 year, Dec. 14th will be the start of my 7th year. On Dec. 14, 2004 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, (1) tumor in my liver the size of a pea and (3) spots on my liver. Immediately following the dx, I was put on folfox and had very good…
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Accelerated death benefit on life insurance policy
Hi everyone, My husband was diagnosed stage 4 rectal cancer last June. He has been working but has gotten to the point that he may have to go on LTD. Since this will create a financial hardship we wondered if we could get some of his life insurance money now. Has anyone does this? When I read the policy is just says that…
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Max Gerson Therapy - The Beautiful Truth - Full Length
For those interested, this is an hour and half long, but it's interesting information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuESsEZ2kH0&feature=youtu.be These are also on NETFLEX The Burzynsky Trial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWciKGxihs
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY here ,any interesting plan for the weekend?
Going to TITANIC exhibition at the naval museum, then family lunch ,dinner and so. What about you?
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Traveling Following FOLFOX
I need an opinion from those of you who have been on FOLFOX(Leucovorin, 5FU, and oxyplatin). My husband is going to start with this regimen on May 1 and I want to schedule a family vacation which requires flying on May 5th. He has to take the bag home for 48 hours following the drip? Is it doable? What do you think? Blow…
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Flutters in liver
Hi all, I have been having several flutters in the liver area... No pain but it is very annoying now. Has anyone out there experienced this? i have my 6 month ct scans next week, hoping they are all good.... Tessa
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College Relay for Life
I was honored to participate in Relay for Life at the University of North Dakota last weekend. My son is president of his hall and started a team. They asked me to be their honorary survivor. I was able to speak at the Luminary ceremony. I was glad for the chance to let these young people know that cancer doesn't…
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Lynch Syndrome
I'm a breast cancer survivor but need support for my friend who had colon cancer at 35 and now was diagnosed again in his late 40s. He sees his oncologist tomorrow. They told him he has lynch syndrome and is really frightened by what he has read on the Internet. Anyone on the board have this? If so, how is it treated?…
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Just for you Pepe
Hi Pepe, I know how much you like to hear good news on the board, so here goes. We got Mom's pet scan results yesterday and all is still clear. :) Next month will be two years since we were told about the cancer. And here she is, still plugging along, doing great. She is even going to go to my brothers in Orlando for the…
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CEA levels. New to chat room.
Has anyones CEA risen without taking Chemo or radiation? I'm a year out being diagnosed and surgery and my CEA's have never elevated until this time. Should I be concerned?
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Entire body is revolting
I don't feel like one part of my body wants to work with the other parts this morning! My fingers feel like they are on hinges, my feet feel like they aren't there, every muscle and joint hurts..I swear I wake up every morning feeling like I've been in a fight and lost! :) Dare I ask will this ever go away? It is beginning…
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Drummond ( Blake,s brother) do you have any news from your brother?
Hi Drummond , how is Blake lately , hope he is going better as you know all of us are keeping him in our prayers, if you don't mind we will appreciate any information about his condition, I know it must be hard time for you and the whole family, so do it at your own convenience. Have a big hug and thank you for your time.
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time again for ct and results. 20 mths on.
Here again, and very worried and nervous of what the scan results will reveal. Scan on the 18th and results 26th of April. Colon cancer primary Dx Aug 2010, July 2011 Dx with mets to liver lung and peritoneum. Grand child due any time, we are so much hoping for good news all round. Wishing you all out there lots of luck…
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capecitabine or folfox
I just found out that I have a choice of chemo to choose from and hoping anyone can offer some suggestions / insights. Stage 2 colon cancer and I get to choose between; Capecitabine or Folfox....?????
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Blood numbers rising - ugh! CAT scan today - update
Hi Friends, I haven't been on much lately, trying to live a bit without cancer always at the front of our minds. **** had a NED scan in January but stayed on reduced chemo. He has had increased pain in his back (he does have L4 - L5 bad disks) and his CEA which has never been above 2.8 is at 3.2. Also his liver numbers are…
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rough weekend
Okay I never had such bad pains on sat and Sunday. I think it was hemroids because of where the pain was coming from. I don't know if they can cause really bad pain. Has anyone ever experienced bad hemroids. I think part of the problem was the weather pressure from the storms in the Midwest. I feel a little better today…
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hello
Hey guys just wanted to say hello and wanted you guys to know I'm always thinking about you's.hug love you all Tina
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a little humor...
I was heading into the hospital for chemo last Wednesday, and in this part of the hospital the elevator only goes down a floor, or up to the 2nd floor, where there the cancer center is. So, I hop on the elevator with all the excitement of a kid with a plate full of cooked spinach in front of him. There were 3 people on the…
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Searching for blogs by colon cancer survivors
Hi all! I'm looking for information and communities from colorectal cancer survivors about post-treatment health care. Could some folks please let me know some blogs I could read? Thanks!
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Worked with the TV show 'The Doctors'
This week, my beau and I worked with the team from 'The Doctors' show to provide old medical instruments for their segment 'old 2 new'. It was great fun...it was filmed on the Paramount lot, and we got to sit in the audience during the taping...it will air May 23. While working with the associate producer, he mentioned…
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numb hands and feet
I have a question, I have been off chemo since end of november. It's been almost 5 months and my hands and feet are numb all the time. Is this normal? Other than that I feel fine, but it just won't seem to go away. I've learned to live with it because I know things could be a lot worse. Oncology doctor said things should…
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What the h@ll Blake
I'm sick and tired of all the tears I've been crying over loved ones on this board lately. ET TU Blake? Ffffing cancer!! Still holding out hope and prayers buddy!!! Winter Marie
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to all the caregivers who have lost or will at some time lose
their husband/wife, child, friend,grandparent, niece/nephew So many who we only know through you- I think of Brant's Melissa, Pam's Al, Carl's Renee, - please add more and forgive my brain for losing touch with names. When I was under the cancer beast- I remember thinking how will my family do after I am gone? Would they…
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Stage 4, 38 years old, wondering?
I am very new to the discussion boards, as I was diagnosed on February 14 of this year with stage 4 colon cancer. My initial CT scan revealed a spot on my liver, however a later PET scan showed seven micro-spots. On February 29 I had ten inches of my sigmoid colon removed, along with a host of nodes. On March 20 - the…