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Good News, not so good news
Well i had my first CT scan last week to make sure that all the meds are working for me. the good news is that he could see a good amount of shrinkage in my colon from the main mass! so that is good news! they also couldnt find the spots in my lungs so they have disappeared as well! The not so good news is that there are…
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been gone awhile
hey everone i know i have been gone for a bit i decided to come let you all know what is now going on with my situataion. ok here goes. when last i was here i was on folfiri (i think spelling is wrong) anyway it stopped working and we tried to do the folfox and after a month even it stopped working. i have one shot left…
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been gone awhile
hey everone i know i have been gone for a bit i decided to come let you all know what is now going on with my situataion. ok here goes. when last i was here i was on folfiri (i think spelling is wrong) anyway it stopped working and we tried to do the folfox and after a month even it stopped working. i hage one shot left…
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12 days and arm pits don't need shaved
Well, it's happening, no need to shave arm pit hairs in shower this morning, I had them yesterday but gone today. And the nether region is next on the agenda it appears. Ha! Don't have to pay money for a Brazilian wax! May have to have a hair today gone tomorrow party next weekend at this rate. second Irinotecan infusion…
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Could allergy symptoms be a chemo side effect?
My husband, Steve, goes for #6 Folfiri with Avastin tomorrow. Lately he's been experiencing watery eyes, sneezing and a puffy face. He is an allergy sufferer but the only time has had allergies this time of year was last year, when he was on Folfiri with Avastin. A pattern is emerging. I will inquire about this at the…
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Hello from a newbie
Hello all! I joined this forum today, January 1st, and already feel inspired and uplifted. I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer on November 13th last year. A colonoscopy discovered that I had a complete blockage of the rectum and I underwent a bowel resection November 23rd. On December 17th I had a port inserted.…
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Happy New Year to All
Happy New Year to all with Peace and Blessings for the new year. Sincerely, Karen
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Happy New Year!
Thinking about us and wishing you and me a healthy 2013, and many more! That is all we need. Hugs to all... I should find out my scan results next week.
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biological agents and maintenance chemo, bedtime reading to cure insomnia
http://theoncologist.alphamedpress.org/content/17/1/15.full?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter@The Oncologist.com&utm_content=December+Newsletter+In+Production DISCUSSION New chemotherapeutic and biologic agents, which prolong survival in patients with mCRC, present physicians with new challenges.…
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8 Join us Walking, Swimming, Cycling, Weights, Paddling, Jogging, Hurling, Yoga, Sauna 4 SURVIVAL BO
8 Join us Walking, Swimming, Cycling, Weights, Paddling, Jogging, Hurling, Yoga, Sauna 4 SURVIVAL BOOST Yes its back for 2013, Happy New Year all colorectals who made resolutions to exercise, feel free to post away. *** GET MEDICAL OK AND ONGOING SUPPORT BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, I did *** *** DO YOUR STRETCHES…
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22years-old ,Fear of colon cancer
recently I realized I have to strain hard when I'm having bowel movement. Like something blocked my rectum.and I'd alway had bowel movement once every 2 days Until last month I found myself using bathroom once or twice a day. I dont know if its a form of change of bowel habits or not. My stools became narrow than usual but…
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Happy New Year!!!
That's all folks, I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Healthier New Year!!! Whoop Whoop saw another year!!!! Woot Woot!!! Winter Marie
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IV VITAMIN C WITH CHEMOTHERAPY
is anyone else out there doing or has done iv vitamin c with chemotherapy? my daughter is doing both , just started it with her first 2 treatments. interested in hearing if anyone else is or has,