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Feeling alone
I am feeling very alone in this whole careing for my husband. He has had stage 4 colon cancer for 6 years now. He has had every chemo for his illness and all worked, and then he would become toxic to them or they would stop working. We are now seeking out clinical trials trying to prolong his life. Although i have many…
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Happy Birthday Ron! (Ron50)
Woo Hoo! Another birthday. Dear Ron, I hope you had a wonderful birthday. I hope you got to do something special. Are you really 64? Is your birthday today, or yesterday? I know there is a BIG time difference between the states and Australia, so a date would be great. We're all thinking of you (even if we've missed the…
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Neuropathy
My wife requested I ask a question for her... She like many of folks on her went through adjuvent chemo (FolFox). Tolerated it pretty well. The doc did stop the oxy the last two treatments due to her neuropathy getting bad. Well, after the treatment the neuropathy really kicked in, especially on her feet and hands. She is…
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not the end...
dear all, my dad passed away on 4th april early morning. i am not sad for him as i belive he left his sick body behind ,is now free of agony and in a happy place.......i am sad for myself , my mom , sister and gradma who have to get used to living in his in his absence. i am greatful for the chance we had to tell him how…
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ct chest scan
Last week my oncologist informed me i had about a 3 mm spot on my lungs. He didnt say that much about it and i didnt ask the questions i should have. Do anyone have any comments or insight on this situation? Thanks to all!
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New to site looking for support
Hi my name is Jeremy. Im 39 and was diagnose with stage three rectal cancer on March 3,2014. I dont have any suppoet groups in the area that i live so i will find one somewhere. Ive been in radation and chemo treatment now for two week and i feel pretty weak. I just that normal. Nobody in my family has any cancer. I was…
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PET Scan Results after Chemo - Next Steps
Hi All, Dad had his follow up appointment this morning. All nodules on the liver and lungs are gone - there is no evidence that they were even there (yay). This is the same result he got last time, so for now they are gone. Cancer is still in his colon, but much smaller. 2 tumors that are less than 5cm. Next step is…
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MRI??
A former member from here has new insurance and they won't approve her every 6 month PET scan after a liver met and surgery 2 years ago. Blue Cross is okaying an MRI and a CT without contrast. She had a serious reaction to the iodine a few years ago even with two days of pre medication. I've never had an MRI and all she…
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Lung surgery done!
Finally had operation. Doctor,happy to have got the three tumors out had to take top and middle lobe and wedge the bottom hopefully no more as haven't anymore in the three years since the bowel with these mets to lung ,prob lose 20% lung cap. I'm going to,be more strict on diet as am aware their could be floatit's around.…
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Pat is under hospice care
Two weeks ago, Pat started hospice care. After 3 trips to the ER within 2 weeks for severe pain, the ER doc recommended that I talk to a hospice social worker. One of the hardest decisions that Pat and I have discussed in the last 3 years of his cancer fight. He is home, on a morphine pump, hospice nurse comes in everyday,…
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Books that have helped you during your Cancer, Chemo, Radiation and beyond.
I have collected a few books to help me along my journey. All of them I am very happy with, which made me wonder what (if any) books you have purchased or read, that have helped you along your or your loved ones journey with Cancer. I have an excellent cookbook, 'Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer' by Richard Beliveau,…
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Chemo making the skin sensitive
How many of you have experienced sensitive skin after (and for me, long after) treatments? I was reading in another thread that Laz has experienced it. I have too, but have not come across any threads related to it, here on the forum. I couldn't stand to wear underwear, and wanted my other clothing to be lose. I didn't…
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New Vitamin D study...looks we all should probably be getting more
Just read this about two new studies that came out yesterday...basically looks like vitamin D is probably an important source of protection against disease. May not help us when we are actively fighting cancer, but who knows? Maybe ensuring a higher level in our blood streams will help to protect us against other crap that…
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New Member
Hello Everyone, My name is Judy, and I live in Canberra Australia. I am an Australian/American who is 58. I was diagnosed with colon cancer at the end of 2011, and had surgery in December followed by 6mos of chemo (Stage 3). I finished chemo about 20 months ago (August 2012). I've joined and am posting because I can see…
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Johnnybegood - Prayers & Positive Thoughts - UPDATE
My Family, Please send prayers & positive thoughts to my Johnnybegood for tomorrow's surgery. She is having some breathing troubles, but the surgeon said she is "good to go" for now. I will update as soon as I have news. Luv, Wolfen I wanted to let everyone know that JBG came through the surgery okay. I don't know many…
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Desperate for any advice
Hi Everyone I'm hoping that reaching out on the board may bring to light an option we haven't tried or heard of. My dad was diagnosed 5 years ago next month with stage 4 colon cancer he underwent surgery removing most of the colon, infected lymphnodes and part of the intestine. They performed hipec and 3 months later he…
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TEM
I had an appointment with the Tumor Board today for two issues. A recent PET scan indicated a new tumor in my rectum and two additional liver mets. The surgeon indicated that the rectal tumor can be removed via Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM). I have been told this is a day surgery. Just curious if anyone has had…
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Liver resection surgery tomorrow - 2nd surgery for recurrent met
Hi, am having the second liver resection surgery tomorrow - rather in 10 hours from now - can't sleep. the first surgery was pretty bad and it took me atleast a month and a half to be 50 % normal and over 3 months to be 80%. i was hoping for a microwave ablation for the recurrent single met - but the surgeon says there is…
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good news
Hurray, just came back from husbands Onc... all fine, blood perfect, CEA 0.9... next check (blood + ultrasound) in July, next CT in September... and next vacation starting SATURDAY :-). Then we will be leaving for 4 weeks in Southern India :-). Now he is 2 years and 5 months after stage 4 diagnosis and still NED. Hugs to…
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Resection or microwave ablation
Waiting. For a decision as to what is to be done - micro wave ablation or resection to the recurrent metastases in the liver - met 2cm x 2.5 cm as per current MRI result (yesterday) - in segment 4a am worried if they go for a resection as the recovery would b painful as it was last time docs are going to give me a choice…
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2 surgeries in a week - update at bottom
Hi, I believe I wrote that **** had surgery last Monday to get specimens to be sent to a biotech company. I will keep you updated on any progress from the company. It will take 2 to 3 months. That surgery went well even though he has been in pretty bad shape the past month or so. The lymphedema has been very bad and one of…
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I'm a caregiver
Hi! My name is Jennifer and my brother Aaron has been fighting stage 3 colon cancer. I am new to this website and discussion boards. I am finding alot of help from this website. It is packed with great information. I am looking for support, encouragement and friendship with others who understand what I am going through. I…
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To holiday (vacation) or not to holiday.
Because of my unpredictable bowels, I've held off on any trips until last week, when I hopped a plane and headed to my friend in Oregon. I wanted to go to England (home), but I don't think 12 hours on a plane would have been a good idea. To rub salt in my homesick wounds, my Oncologist flew to England on Saturday. It…