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Dr. Habr-Gama protocol?
Any one here has experience with watch and wait protocol? Thx!
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Scared 'pooless'
I had a major diverticulitis attack 3 years ago and was hospitalized for 5 days. Since then , I had to require treatment for flare ups every four-6 months. Most of the time I was able allow my body to fend it off. Now, much to my lack of fortitude I've been avoiding colonoscopies, which isn't obviously cool. So then , 3…
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Newbie- Husband Stage 4 at age 35
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself and hopefully get some support here. We got back from the hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 29th. Its almost been three weeks since we found out about the cancer. My husband is a 35 year old professional musician who is one of those "never been sick a day in his life" kinda guys. He…
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Stage II chemo decision - MSI-H and ONCOTYPE-DX
Hi, I recently posted about my dad being in stage II grey zone where its not clear chemo would be helpful. After reading a bit I found that there are two tests that can help make a better decision in this situation. One test is the MSI-H (microasatellite instability H) and the other is ONCOTYPE-DX. Has anyone had these…
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**HELP** Folfox Chemo - What to expect?
Hi everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I come from the breast cancer group (dx at 32). I have a strong family history of cancers, and recently, an uncle was dx with colon cancer (with mets to the liver). He will be getting Folfox (and Erbitux?) for the chemo regimen. I've been told the infusion is for 48 hours, every…
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Seeking Opinions on UCLA & USC surgeons for Colorectal LAR Surgery
Hello Everyone, I'm preparing for Lower Anterior Resection surgery in the Los Angeles area. I'm interested to know if anyone has opinions about surgeons. I hear the the colorectal surgeons at UCLA and USC are quite good. If you have any personal experience with UCLA or USC surgeons, especially if you've had surgery…
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To Surgeons, Oncologists, Nurses Who Have Not Had Cancer - Part I: The Waiting
Thank you for all your help and time. But there are many things you can do to make our lives better and relieve some of the stress that comes with this. While some patients will react in different ways to being told initially that they have cancer, the "shock" of such diagnosis, especially the second time or more, starts…
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Blood found in stool. Have to get colonscopy. Scared
Hi everyone, I am trying to search for answers. I went to doctor for routine pap and he checked stool and said it was positive for blood. Told me I need to get a colonoscopy. I have been constipated lately and having lower back pain. I am so scared..... What kind of symptoms were you having when you were diagnosed? Thanks,…
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Has anyone had Radio Frequency Ablation or Proton beam therapy?
I was diagnosed with colon cancer late February 2016 and they said it was at stage 4. I have been told that I cannot have surgery due to the number and location of liver tumors - I have 20 tumors which are spread through every section of my liver. The only treatment I have had is chemo: 8 rounds of Oxaliplatin, Avastin,…
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8 Years Ago
Hi Friends: Can't believe it was 8 years ago Thanksgiving that my colonoscopy revealed that my once thought hemorrhoid was a rectal tumor. I'm doing well except for the bathroom issues which after 8 years don't think will ever get better. I'm still going up to 15 times a day but I'm living my life according to my normal.…