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How long can one do chemo for
My dad, who is almost 78, has been doing IV chemo every other week for his colorectal cancer which spread to his liver for about 3 months. He has had about 7 treatments of IV 5-FU, Irinotecan, Avastin, & Leuucovorin so far. His last Petscan in February showed previous liver lesions and periaortic lesions to be no longer…
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Hi everyone!
I've been on and off the boards because I've been down in Florida awaiting the birth of my grandson. My poor daughter is 10 days late now and we are hoping she either goes into labor soon or that the induction Sunday night brings her and our grandson a safe ride through this journey. In other news, while I was down here…
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Intereting article
Hi dear friends: My son sent me this article about medicine + integrative medicine that I think is quite interesting, it focuses on breast cancer but I think it serves us all. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/841801?src=medscapeapp-android&ref=carouselarticle?src=sttwit Best, Pilar
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Craig's surgery
I believe it is at 12:30 CT today. We should all be keeping him in our thoughts and prayers for the next few hours for a successful surgery and uneventful speedy recovery and that he retains his new refound appetite.
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Hello
I have been reading these posts for some time and decided maybe I could find some help. I was diagnosed Stage IV colon cancer with mets to my liver in December 2014. My port was put in 12/24, a gift. I am 51. I am doctoring at Mayo. I had 3 rounds of folfox. A liver surgeon at Mayo has studied my images and has now started…
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CEA slowly ticking up but no evidence of disease
Good Morning, I am seeking advice if anyone has anything. I was diagnosed with Rectal cancer in June 2013. I had radiation/chemo/sugery/more chemo and then a small recurrence in my liver. I had surgery to remove that and now I am on maintenance chemo. My CEA continues to tick up although I am on avastin every 3 weeks and…
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Praying for a friend.
My oncologist introduced me to a 32 year old man who had the same rectal cancer as I and ended up with colostomy. He was after the surgery and we became close friends. I gave him advise about the colostomy bag and started preparing him for the chemo. However he wasn't getting better. Consent blockages and pain. They took a…
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Surgery #19 - "Here at Last!"
Ok, we made it the surgeon consult..... I've got an unusual tale on what has transpired in the last 48 hours, so please be seated and let's talk about this one...as the Beatkes said, it was a magical mystery tour:) First, I was too ill to barely get from the bathroom and back into with gripping pain, so I said we will see…
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NED was fun while it lasted
A PET scan late July of last year showed no evidence of disease (from stage IV treated with FOLFOX and Avastin). By October I quit chemo, but stayed on Avastin so I'd have more energy and feel better through the holiday season. I finally had another scan last week which shows 4 active tumors in my liver. After my oncology…
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Newbie
Hi, Well my Mom had cancer at age of 26 and has been cancer free after receiving radiation tubes inserted in her thus her cervical cancer was cured she is today 85 living well. I was just diagnosed with Colon Cancer and am scheduled for surgery in a week. I am hoping like Mom after surgery and treatment I will be cured for…
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Finished my chemo 1 year ago today.
Don't know when NED starts. For me when I finished my treatment a year ago which lasted for 10 months. Lot of things happened since last April. I went back to wor full time really enjoying being productive again. Although my colostomy gives me a lot of grief, I feel pretty healthy most of the time. I think about the cancer…
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Alergic reaction Oxaliplatin help (for the moment only in 6º cycle)
Hi, mom took 6 doses CAPOX Avastin (Oxaliplatin at 100mg/kg), and today, the day of the 6º cycle, (unlike the other five times) had what chemocare site describes as: "Allergic reaction: a rare side effect, however, call for help immediately if you suddenly have difficulty breathing, your throat feels like it is closing, or…
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Want to know more about who Sundanceh is?
Sundanceh – the man For those of you who have not had the opportunity of a long association with “our” Craig, I thought maybe a summary would help you understand how he became so important to so many of us. What I share here, he has already shared in his posts and his profile page, so I don’t tell you anything he hasn’t…
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Started Chemo Today and My First NED From PET Scan Last Week
So far doing well, about 5 hours after hook up :) (Oxaliplatin not in mix until 2nd session) Pump looks like a giant Tylenol capsule, not battery or noise. Works on body heat and vaccum as internal balloon collapses. Also results of PET scan came back with no evidence of cancer elsewhere. There are a couple of real small…
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Alternative Medicine Colon Cancer
I was wondering if anyone along with there regulary treatment chemo etc found alternative medicine that also seem to help my wife has colon cancer stage 4 liver mets so i am looking at some other options to also help her treatment thanks for any help
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To Remove Port or Keep it?
Hi Everyone, I have a question. A month ago, when I saw my oncologist, she told me that if my next scans were clear and my CEA was stable, she would recommend I remove my port. She feels that keeping it in just in case I have a recurrence makes it harder to move forward after treatment. I have spoken to my counselor about…
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moving article
This one had me in tears for hours... http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/03/12/before-i-go-a-stanford-neurosurgeons-parting-wisdom-about-life-and-time/?tid=sm_fb But thank you to all who help treat us. Chip
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What does it feel like to die?
is this wha I'm feeling? Are these my last days? cant even watch tv now barely listen....can't est just water. we changed from morphine making me very sick... Now I've dilaudid drip at high dose and just can't cut the pain. anywsy love you all no matter.....don't think I can get to surgeon consult...they may have waited…
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nausea not sure what causeing it
Can someone tell me what causing my wife severe nausea ? she has colon cancer stage with 4 liver mets she had colon surgery but has not started chemo yet. For pain she take morphine 15mg oxy 5mg Also saffron and adavain. I don’t know what make her have severe nausea. she thinks maybe pain meds I dont know? any help would…
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My 65 year old male neighbor has a positive "cologuard"
My 65 year old neighbor said he has had colonscopy every five years since age 50. On a website he read his insurance will pay for a cologuard test, but he doesn't know anyone who has had it done. A cousin who is a physician ordered it for him, and he sent away for a kit with has a tub abd brush and liquid and he sent his…
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avastin vs. cyramza
Hello dear friends: Does anyone now the difference between avastin and cyramza ?? I saw an ocologist yesterday for a 3rd. opinion and he said that he would use cyramza instead of avastin, He said that cyramza is like avastin but far more superior. Enjoy the weekend! Pilar Daly
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Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon passes after battle with colon cancer
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2986891/Simpsons-creator-Sam-Simon-gave-away-100million-fortune-animal-charities-dies-colon-cancer-aged-59.html
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Myelocyte Values
I had my every three months blood work and doc visit today. While I continue to have some of the typical challenges to recovery, I was told my labs looked pretty good and there was nothing of concern. I can never quite tell if this makes me paranoid or actively involed in my care, but I always look at my lab reports after…
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Anyone taken TAS-102
My wife has been prescribed TAS-102 since the Folfox and Folfiri stopped working and the tumors on her lungs keep getting a little larger. I have read some things on the internet and the info the Dr's at Mayo gave her but wondering if anyone here ever did any of the clinical trials. It is close to FDA approval. Just…
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Today's Test Results
I had all my scans on Monday. I don't have my oncologist appointment until March 23rd. I was pretty stressed as you can imagine and worried sick about waiting 2 full weeks for results. I asked my counselor for advice and she suggested I email my Dr and let her know my stress level over waiting 2 weeks. I did. I got a call…
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NED NED.... or not so NED Today
Its certainly a roller coaster ride. Yesterday, we wer celebrating NED (no evidence of disease). I receive a call from my surgeion this morning who is referring me to the oncology surgeon. The mass is the size of a grapefruit. It was not there last year when they did the ct scan. The biopsy came back benign but my…
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Help With Medical Expenses
I'm not sure if information of this type is allowed on the site. My apologies to the mods if it is not appropriate. Earlier today, a couple friends came by to brighten my day with some tea and conversation. They inquired about my health and how I was doing and what they could do to help with. They also noticed the pile of…
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Oxaliplatin vs Irinotecan myelosuppression?
I'd like to know which is harder on blood, that is, which has more myelosuppression, between Oxaliplatin and Irinotecan, thanks in advance
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Oxaliplatin: for how long can be taken?
Which is the longest period of time (and/or how many cycles) you have taken of Oxaliplatin? I ask this because mom here can need several cycles, due to liver metastasis, before the secondary effects make it think on other options? I ask either about personal experiences, or what you read/hear anywhere, thanks
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Duke N.C anyone been treated for colon cancer?
I was looking for anyone that was treated @ Duke Colon Cancer Center and what did you thing of the care? we are going to start chemo there soon