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Documentary 'I am Dying'
Not too sure if its a good idea to have watched it or not. A documentary of a young woman in the last few weeks of her struggle with Breast Cancer. It is heart-wrenching, of course, but sometimes I think it is important to be aware of what might happen. We very rarely address death here, until one of our own passes. But I…
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New to this and scared
Hello, My 34yr old boyfriend of 8 yrs was just diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer that has spread to his peritoneal wall. He also has severe Crohns disease that he has been dealing with for about 16yrs, for which he never required surgery and which is the main suspect of having caused the cancer. The oncologist…
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Scan Results
The oncoloist called yesterday and said the lung nodules are stable, no growth, but the liver tumor will need an MRI. CT scans, for some reason, don't show the whole picture. She thinks it either grew or there are more tumors on the liver, but won't know for sure until the MRI is done. If the tumors grew or there are…
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Glad to find you
Im glad to find this forum.Im a stage 4 newbie and only posted a few times.I have friends and family that I can talk to whenever about whatever I want. But it's so comforting to come here and read what others are going through.And to get questions answered by people who have walked in my shoes.Ive not been able to answer…
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Does this count?
I just got the results of my first CT scan post liver resection that happened 5 weeks ago. Sigmoid colon resection was in January. No evidence of disease and my CEA is 1.1. I started crying when I read it. But I have 7 more chemo rounds to go (folfoxiri) to get to 12 rounds. Is it too soon to be hopeful? NED is such a…
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Anyone ever had this cancer cocktail?
I had colon re-section on May 13 and biopsy of lymph node on right side of my neck. The results are adenocarcinoma in colon and lymph node in neck.Ct scan also shows numerous bb size nodules in both lungs.dr says it probably is also cancer. I start treatment in about 2 weeks.It will be Oxaliplatin,5-fu,Avastin and leu…
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newbie here
just haad a colonoscopy today and found a large mass in the sigmoid friable. ct scan and additional blood work scheduled for tomorrow. doesn't sound good but I am always up for a good fight. what should I expect. Kinda scared for my wife , kids and grandkids
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No taste buds
I have been off oxaliplatin for 4 weeks now and still have not had my ability to taste come back. Also still have numbness in fingers and feet. Does anyone know how long this takes to return? Or doesn't it?
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My pets are so smart ..
I am sure other pet owners out there can relate to this .. I am sure my pets knew my cancer was back before I or the scans did! I thought my cat was going through something strange .. she kept sleeping on my chest with her face practically in mine for months .. my dog won't let me out of her sight and insists on following…
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Quick Update from Me...life and death and breast cancer
Just a quick update.... Things have been crazy here lately. After a 5 year battle with cancer, my mother-in-law Jean (my husband's step-mom) passed away early Sunday morning. She fought so hard - she endured several different chemo treatments that had such horrible side effects on her body. Yesterday afternoon, my Uncle…
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Scans Today - UPDATE W/ RESULTS
Scans today. Please think good thoughts. ETA: Scans came back clean, as did the labs for the most part. Thank you all for your prayers, support, and kind thoughts! *happy dances*
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PET with contrast vs PET with water?
Hi, does anyone used water instead of the white fluid that is taken before the other IV fluid is given? We are currently five PETs, most recent one is with water before IV fluid, the first ones were a white drink before IV fluid any differences in SUV, reliability?
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Colonoscopy, GI series and a leap of faith
Hi all, I had a colonoscopy and GI series of tests today. I am pleased to report everything was clear and clean, no sign of anything unusual or of cancer. The Dr. told me that unless my oncologist advises to have these tests more often, he see's no reason why I would need to do this again for 5 years. I have a strong…
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sick of cancer
hi everyone been awhile i'm 6 months ned now the bad news my wife was diagnosed with stage 2-b pancreatic cancer i just can't take it she was my rock last year, i know i have too but it's hard.
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Can't stop crying
Chemo showed a kind of stable response after 3 rounds and cea was dropping!. Largest liver met is 8.2cm. However in the past 1.5 weeks my dad's bilirubin has been increasing a lot . Im so scared - this mean end stage of cancer plus he's very weak and appetite loss .
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Help with copays - a couple of resources
I don't know if anyone else went into shock when they discovered how much the co-pay for chemo treatment would be, like I did. We have Medicare with a supplmental policy, with an annual deductible of just over $6700.00. When they told us the copay for each treatment would run $700-$900 dollars I had no idea how we were…
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%$#&^# Cancer - My Mother In Law just Passed Away
In addition to my issue, my wife's Mom has had a different form of cancer. She just passed away. Trying to figure out arrangements and how I can be there with my schedule. Will have to kick the next chemo session down the road and try to rest as much as possible. This just sucks.
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CT scan today!
Today my brother has another CT scan scheduled to check on the liver and lung tumors. Keeping my fingers crossed since he's only on 1 chemo med, Irinotecan. Hoping that they are shrinking. Anyway, Dad and my brother are moved into their new apartment. They really seem to like it there. They said it's much quieter because…
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Video Blog? And general ramblings
Hi everyone reading this :-) I am new to this site and this is my second post. I have search this site along with many others looking for as much information about our conditions. Additionally I have received a lot of support from many members here and it has helped me adjust. I have also found videos on YouTube about all…
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Oh Yay, Scanxiety Again!
Blergh. Not sleeping, not eating, self-medicating, and am a nervous wreck. Must be scan time again. CT and bloodwork Wednesday. Results Thursday morning in an effort to circumvent a complete nervous breakdown in the time in between. Effectiveness of this plan...questionable. Needless to say, I don't handle scanxiety very…
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Tribute
I understand some folks feel offended or put off by tattoos in general. However, I felt to post this with a small story behind it. My youngest son (who is in the Army) has a very close and special relationship with his Mom (my wife) who is a CRC survivor. He was devistated by her diagnosis 3 years ago as was the rest of…
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Confused.....Rectal cancer stage 2 when found in lung was told stage 4
Hello im new to this group so really don't know yet how to navigate through but here is my story. In Sept.2012 I was diagnossed with stage 3c rectal cancer I did radation and pill form chemo for a month and half waited 3 months then had surgery to remove the tumor 3/1/13. I was then told since no lympnode were involved I…
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Tumour attached to tailbone/tailbone removal
Hi guys, I was recommended to come here, and ask this question, as another forum user said LAZZ had experience with this and may be able to give me info. I'm wondering if anyone on here as been in this situation? Surgeon suspects my tumour may be attached to the tailbone, rather than just the fatty tissue around it. Got…
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Is this my new normal?
I had my first chemo infusion last week: four and a half or five hours of Oxaliplatin, Avastin & Fusilev in the infusion center, followed by 46 hours of 5FU via an ambulatory pump at home. I have 10 days off and get the second infusion on Monday. While I was on the pump and for a couple of days afterwards I looked pretty…
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What A Great Day With The NED News - Another Banner To Celebrate This All
I am sitting smiling from the news from Helen and Winter Marie. I just love reading this news. One day the promised one will be made, but a new V1
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WHEWWWWWWWWWWWWW
This is {NED}. This is your face on NED . Any questions? The pain I've been having is a prolapse because when they took out the muscle, there simply wasn't enough support, I can deal with that (physical therapy and/or minor surgery to give support. TBD which.) I feel 1000 lbs lighter than I did an hour ago.
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Had colonoscopy yesterday, still finding the news hard to believe
I finally had my colonoscopy yesterday scheduled 2 1/2 months ago. My oncologist wanted me to have it because the tumor was causing intense pain. After I started on Irenotecan and Erbitux the very next week the pain went away and in two weeks my CEA went from 224 to 90 and last time it was done, it was 78. I told my…
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Weird Font - Sorry for any confusion
i don't copy & paste here but I do switch the fonts around. I figured if ACS forum offers several fonts, then they should work. I guess some don't. Sorry fof the confusion, and sorry for side tracking tmd's thread. I thought at first I was being reprimanded for my lack of communication skills I am typing this as I sit…
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My nana's cancer story
I don't think I've shared this on here before but it gives me encouragement to fight the battle and I hope it will for all of you as well. My nana was diagnosed with colon cancer in the 1950s when she was in her fifties. She had surgery to remove it and received a colonoscopy. I don't know if she would have had chemo as it…
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Cure
My wife pass away jan 2008 from colon cancer. r we any closer of a cure? she fought for 6 years!