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Lurking, finally decided to post
Hi All, I am new to the board have been lurking but never posted before. I was diagnosed in December of 2011 with colon cancer stage 1 but then found out it had spread to lung and liver so went to stage IV. I have had 5 surgeries and 13 chemo treatments in the last 15 months. My last surgery was Feb 4th of this year on…
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Feeling a bit calmer today
Not sure why but after reading my husbands radiology report I really doubt there is much of a chance it isn't back. For some reason that knowledge freed me a bit, I was able to focus on what would come next. Also reading things on this board and seeing so many with stage 4 that are ok helped. Our oncologist made stage 4…
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How To Proceed
First of all, thank you all for answering my questions and giving support. I feel much better when I come to this site My husband is sceduled for his colonscopy on Friday morning. The GI doctor said biopsy results should be back on Tuesday. The CT scan showed thickening of the rectum with liver mets. When should I contact…
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Saying hello, checking in and a little humor
Hello all, I'm recovering from my surgery very slowly and have adjusted for the most part to my ostomy. I've been sent back to work (I ran out of time) even though things are not quite okay yet but I'm managing. It still hurts to sit and it hurts to get up when sitting too long. My last scan was clean. I have another scan…
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Confused....choosing to believe the "good news"
Hi everyone. I went to get approval from my gastroenterologist for the surgery today. Talk about a surprise!!! He said he sees no reason the other Drs want to have a look at my liver during this (hysterectomy surgery) because it is obvious to him that I just have fatty liver and the January CT scan showed no signs of…
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Chemo failed. Revisiting prior one
Irrotecan failed. Lung and liver nodules have grown. Doc putting me on oxiplaytin. This is a hard chemo. I'm scared
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Home from Hallwang
Well, I am home from Hallwang and will report all that happened and will be happening below: First off, I will start with my pre-treatment bloodwork. Everything was pretty normal, even with my liver which has the biliary stent with bilirubin at 0.5 (normal is 0.1-1.2), Alk Phos enzymes a little high, other enzymes normal…
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Liver mapped yesterday
Hi everyone - I haven't posted in awhile. Returned to work full -time a month ago after neutroponic fevers. Awaited insurance approval for Sirspheres liver treatment which will occur next Thurs. Ct said all is stable but folfiri didn't help my liver. They will do each side 4 weeks apart. Folfiri sure worked on my hair!…
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I rang the bell
I had my last high dose chemo yesterday, hooked up to my 5FU until tomorrow. I had my CT scan and measurments today at the Radiation Oncologist and will start radiation/chem on June 3rd. All I want to see is the end of all of these treatments. I worked it out that I have had 21 side effects with the Oxaliplaton Can't wait…
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fighting colon cancer metastise to ovary then to the uterus and bladder
Hi, I had stage IIII colon cancer metastised to my left ovary in May 2009, had a surgery, had a 7 months of chemotherapy. All were good until November 2012. The cancer was back invading my uterus, and a part of my bladder. Went through the surgery, uterus was removed as well as a part of my bladder. Still the result of…
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Need some advice
Ihaven't visited for a while, my husband became very ill and was on life support for a few weeks. Thankfully he is recovering. I have had to postpone my hyperbaric oxygen treatments and my re-section surgery. What I wpold like to ask, has anyone ever had a rectel bleeding problem while having a colostomy pouch? I bleed a…
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For LindaK.
I have started this as a new thread to make sure you see it, since it refers to something you posted in another thread. You mention that your husband is in treatment ( I assume chemo) and that his moods are volital and erratic. It is possible he is getting a steroid with his chemo. This may be a part of his control issues.…
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New trying not to panic
My husband was diagnosed in march of 2010 with stage 3 Colon cancer. He had quite a few lymph nodes involved but I don't remember how many. He did not do the chemo and radiation, it was his desicion, poor one in my opinion but his to make. He has been going faithfully for routine check ups, his last colonoscopy in march of…
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CEA change
Before I had to switch to Erbitux my CEA had jumped from 22 to 83. After only 3 cycles of Erbitux the CEA was down to 42...Encouraging. After my last 4 wkly cycles now it's up to 66.....Hmmmm. Not too bad, not too good. A consistent trend will give more info. I'm still optimistic, but remain accepting of what ever comes in…
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I'm Just Dropping In
To let all you wonderful friends know that my little family & I are doing okay. JBG & hubby made it home safely. That's one worry off my mind. It's a darn long drive. Robert & I have been keeping busy getting a bunch of stuff ready for yard sales. My wonderful hubby had at least five of every tool known to man. My…
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Feeling depressed
I just joined this forum a few days ago. My 59 year old husband has probable stage 4 colorectal cancer with liver mets. He is seeing the gastroenterologist tomorrow for the purpose of having a sigosopymoidoscopy/colonoscopy/endoscopy in order to obtain a biopsy. I spoke with our internist today and he did not sound…
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Steve - Test Results
Went to Montreal today to get the results of a ct scan (AB, pelvis, chest) done last Wed. Steve's issue right now is the liver. The purpose of the scan was to determine if the cancer was stable. If stable or if shrinkage was indicated, the plan would be surgery. A two stage liver resection. If there was growth, then TACE…
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New member
Hi there- I was diagnosed about a year ago with stage 4 colorectal cancer that had metastasised to my liver. I was 39 when I was diagnosed. It has been a difficult year. I am hopeful and very scared. My wife is my primary caregiver and it is already wearing thin on her. I try not to ask for anything, but I can tell she is…
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update on my aunt & cousin
in January 2011 my cousin told his parents that he had esophageal cancer. In February 2011 my aunt was told she has stage 4 colon cancer. On May 17, 2011 my uncle passed away suddenly. On 4/19/13 my cousin died. My aunt is now on paliative care but is always extremely sad (expected since her son just passed away). That's…
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disappearing posts
no clue why my posts aren't showing up :(
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Idopathic Hypersomnia caused by chemo treatment?
I was diagnosed with Stage 3b colon cancer in June 2009. I completed my chemo treatment January 2010, although half way through they removed the Oxaliplatin, due to an anaphylaxis reaction. Of course after treatment I was seriously fatigued, which I thought was common side affect that would eventually get better. Well,…
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To those new to this discussion board
It brings tears to my eyes each time a new person posts here, whether they be patient or caregiver. I am glad that you have found this place of information, comfort and friendship among those who are also in the fight. No question is silly or dumb. Even if you think that it has probably been asked before, create a new…
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Newly diagnosed
I've just been told I have a cancerous tumor or mass found during a colonoscopy. I've been waiting to hear about the biopsies. Longest four days of my life. I'm 57 and lost about 80 pounds this past 18 months. I'm scared and need support. Thanks
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need your widsom
Pardon me for talking poo but...for the last nine days I have had a problem with not being able to use the bathroom. An issue I have not had 5 times in my entire 54 years. I've been having pain in left hip area as well. During my last chemo treatment in '11, I asked my oncologist what signs I needed to look for if it were…
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New to this forum unfortunaely
I was a member of the uterine cancer forum four years ago when my mom was diagnosed with inoperable uterine cancer. She lost her battle after a year. I also lost my dad to colon cancer six years ago. Just a few days ago my husband had an abdominal ultrsound and CT scan which shows probaable rectal cancer as the primary…
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Immunotherapy conference - any questions for these experts ?
I am looking forward to this conference, many of the worlds best immunotherpists and one NED patient that I know of. Anyone else interested in flying over for the week, its spring and germany is beautiful. I will report any interesting findings re colorectal cancer. Remember immunotherapy first, chemo second. And do it as…
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Hi, I am newby here...
Hi, at all I am newby here, despite I am caregiver and colorectal cancer researcher since more than 2 years, my father is stage IV patient, and I was working in other cancer forums. However, I noticed it more interesting nowadays. My native language is spanish, so my english is not great, but I will try to do the best. I…
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Metastatic Colorectal Cancer and Folfiri
My mother has been diagnosed with Metastatic Colrectal Cancer which has spread to her right hip and of more concern a huge tumor near her throat. Her oncologist has set her up with Folfiri and using Zometa to strengthen her bones. This is her 2nd bought with Cancer in only a few months. At 71 years of age she has severe…
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Happy mother's day
Happy mother's day to all the mothers on this website, going either through their own cancer struggle, or bearing the grief of watching the struggle of their child or husband. Happy mother's day to all of the children on this site who bear vigil by their mother's side as she fights the monster trying to take over her body,…
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Here we go...
I have been "lurking" around here for a bit. Some really great information and most of all people. Wow. Just wow is all I can say. My wife (45 yrs old) was diagnosed with Stage IIIA CRC. She had 6 lymph nodes that tested positive. Well, getting ahead of myself here. She was diagnosed early Dec. 2012. She had been the…