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What is a PET scan?
I haven't had one but it sounds like it's one of the better tests for detecting cancer? My neighbour has battled breast cancer twice and felt that something was up a third time and her doctor was poo-pooing her and she insisted on having a PET scan and they did find more cancer, luckily in time. I'm just wondering what it…
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Just did the 22nd weekly chemo
I had no idea on 22nd infusion. Had a scare three weeks ago, after going to Mexico and getting sick (got antibiotics and inhaler today) the next week back my CEA had risen from 20 (started out at 80) to CEA 66, which caused me great worry and sleepless nights wondering if this chemo was my last hope of surviving and now…
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It's been a while
Hi Everyone, It's been some time since I signed in--probably a couple of years. Lately I've been feeling like I abandoned people when I stopped coming to the forum. So I'm back. Long story short: Dx stage 2b colon cancer in Aug. 2006; surgery/chemo etc. Followup showed NED but then in July 2007 was dx'd with uterine…
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This is not cancer related, it's a mostly ostomy/after cancer/people just don't think post.
For all those doing chemo today or on their umpteenth surgery reading this, I'm sorry to whine about this, believe me with what you're going through today, it is not worth your time to read this post=) I seriously appreciate that what you're going through is bigger than any of this. As I mentioned last post, I went on the…
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cancer bout number 4 coming up
Well I had my 6 month CT/Scan yestrday. Bad news came back after over three years. A node blow my gall bladder lit up very close to my small intestine. Also although a area of my liver did not lite up it did show increased vascular activity whcih has convinced my doctor along with my tumer maker tests and CEA that it is…
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Unexpected Visit W/Oncologist (update 11/26/14)
Been having odd symptoms. Called the Oncologist's nurse and had to make a trip in to see the Oncologist today. Been having abdominal discomfort, bloating, unexplained rapid weight gain, (over 10 lbs in three weeks) and uncommon upper spine, neck and chest pains with deep breaths. I tried to hold out for the scheduled…
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Just diagnosed Stage IV
Hi! My 52-yr old sweetheart just got the diagnosis. Is anyone out there in the same boat? I'm looking for suggestions, hope, helpful, info.
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BRAF mutation triple drug treatment possibility (and other articles):
www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-11/eeco-tdm111914.php An anti-malaria drug is being looked at to help with CRC prior to tumor-removal surgery;its called Artesunate and this http://ecancer.org/news/6646-immunotherapy-set-to=revolutionise-cancer-treatment.php Here's another item i just came across on BRAF (tho i haven't…
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Interesting article
http://www.carcinoid.org/content/role-surgery-and-chemoembolization-management-carcinoid Touches on liver resection, chememobilzation and other treatments. The art lit itself on canver mestasis is informative.
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Brother has Cancer
I posted this following post on lymphoma board because thought it might be that. I'm devastated because tonight found out it was cancer. Please keep him in your prayers and if anyone has any insite into this cancer, please post. Hello: I'm usually posting on colorectal cancer board, but got a call from my brother this…
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Rectal bleeding and scared
So my surgery was on June 12 of this year. I've had some discharge from the rectum occasionally, just mucous which is to be expected. I had discomfort there for months after the surgery but that's been gone for a while. In the past week I've twice now had some fresh blood. Not constant bleeding, just blood instead of the…
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Abdominal pain with Capox
I'd like to know how long it lasts for you? for mum this is the second cycle and was given one and half days ago, she has pain and gases, the first cycle had less abdominal pain, she suspects it's the Capecitabine pills but in the first cycle had more Oxali colateral effects (cold issues) due to the drug Oxali being a…
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Ostomy supplies and health plan/medicare
Last month, i received two boxes of bags,not the three i had ordered but thought nothing of it as long as i was billed for two.......Just got off the phone with bag supplier pertaining to my november order-which i haven't received yet- and was told i had exceeded amount allowed (again, i asked for three boxes of bags,one…
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cancer is new to our family - not sure what to expect - Drs not giving much info?
My dad, who is in his late 50s, was diagnosed with colon cancer last week. They installed his stint, or whatever it is to do his chemo yesterday after he waited all day for the doctor to get there, then today he starts chemo. They did a body scan last week and today told him its stage 4 and he has a 2 cm mass in his lungs,…
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Update, my next steps
I saw Dr. Moeslien at the Univeristy of Maryland medical school last week. He was very impressive and optimistic about my case. He is going to do cryoablation on my liver tumor and chest wall tumor on my back. The date is already set for 12/8. I just finished my last round of chemo for now to get my blood counts up before…
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My wife
My wife thinks I am nuts for continuing to come to these forums. Every time I do (every month or two) I see and occasionally tell her, who has passed and it makes me morn to see people I have come to know die from this disease. She says it is because all of the people who are cancer free move on and the ones that…
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Finally have come to the forum...
Hi all, 52 yr old dude from California, married with 2 children 25 and 19 and 1 grandchild age 4. jan 2013 had emergency surgery after waking up to intense pain. After emergency colon resection found 1 tumor, Determined stage II. Immediately underwent radiation and 2 rounds chemo, the second being FullFox. Finished 9/13. 1…
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Just Sayin' Hi-Been Gone A While
I just wanted to say hi to everyone and wish you all good health. I've been gone for a while getting over surgery number 12..but my CTscans are looking good. Nothing new. Getting my strength back and thankful to be home this holiday season with the kids, not drinking my turkey for the first time in two and a half…
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abdominoperineal resection
Hi there, I'm looking for anyone willing to share their personal journey through APR. I'm especially interested in any complications that were encountered. I'm also looking for additional resources about the procedure. My father had the procedure done on October 6 and has experienced (in my opinion) several complications…
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Ice on mouth (avoiding sores, etc) while Avastin, before Oxaliplatin?
Hi, my mother is now receiving CAPOX (Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin) plus Avastin: first she receives Avastin, then Oxaliplatin Before this treatment she used other drugs, and with the first treatment for her the best way to avoid mouth sores and mucositis is the ice while the intravenous treatment (she tried mouthwashes…
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Cancer Vent
I'm getting really cranky about some things lately. I sincerely hope this doesn't offend anyone, these are just my views and I'm frustrated and can't tell people I know because they're too close to the situation. It will feel good to get some things out of my system. Here goes in no particular order. The focus on breast…
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New member; mother diagnosed with stage IIIB
Hi all, What a rough past couple of weeks it has been for me. My single mother of 2 was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. CEA levels were normal, CT and MRI were negative, and there was no evidence of distant metastases. She had a colectomy on her ascending colon about 10 days ago and is currently recovering from the…
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Gerson Institute
November 2008, Diagnosed Stage 4. Thanksgiving 2008 in hospital. Mestasis to liver. Had liver resection Apr 2009. Thanksgiving 2014, I will be at the Northern Baja Health Center - Gerson Therapy In Mexico. I will be heading there for the Gerson treatment for 3 weeks. I'm excited but also know that the next two years won't…
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Chemo and fatigue
I know it's part of chemo but is there anything at all that can improve it? I have my fourth chemo on Monday and four more after that and I'm already lying in bed half the day and having naps or just lying there like I'm in a coma. I'm not sleeping, I'm aware of everything but I don't care and haven't got the enrgy to even…
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Update
hooked up to treatment six of six (Folfixiri) yesterday. Avastin was withheld from this final treatment. Nausea is the first hurdle to overcome. Dexadran (spelling) has me up at this hour... Diarreah will be the next challenge in the next few days. We have tested CEA prior to each treatment. 18, 11, 12, 12, 9, 8. CEA and…
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Share the love. Share the joy.
At this very moment, I am sat on my living room couch, listening to two Great-horned Owls calling outside in the desert snow. It is a wonderful sound. I confess, I ran right out there, in my robe, to see if I could locate them. For me, birds and bird watching bring me immense joy. I would love it if you would share what…
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Irinotecan
My brother has been off chemo for 6 weeks because of a low ejection fraction rate (25%). His cardiologist felt that his body needed a rest. He put him on digoxin to see if it helps to strengthen the heart muscle. Thee will restart chemo in another week. They are going to give him irinotecan. For now, they will start at a…
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Working out!
I've been doing it to the best of my ability. It feels REALLY good. Just thought I'd share this and encourage anyone who can. I can make it up 5 flights of stairs now although I'm severely winded and then I walk the floors all the way back down (I'm at work, our floors go in a full octagonal "circle" which makes for a…
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Not ready for people yet.....but this has potential
www.stockhouse.com/news/newswire/2014/11/12/theralase-v-tlt-further-demonstrates-phenomenal-cancer-immunity-response-testing and then there's this www.news-medical.net/news/20141111/High-absorption-BCM-95-Curcumin-can-reduce-spread-of-cancer-cells.aspx
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Good piece from NYT on restoring appetite during chemo
http://bittman.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/12/pickling-and-chemotherapy/ This letter suggests using pickled vegetables and/or vinegar in food can counter loss of appetite resulting from chemotherapy. Does anyone have specific experience who can attest to the effectiveness of the technique (or not?) I'd like to try it for my…