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scans
how many of you have had decent scans then the next one shows progrssion? i came back from LA after twice a month treatments (total 12) relatively stable and started the partial remission? routine of 5fu and erbitux but after three treatments local doc told me she was giving me a 3 session break without the pump just…
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Great News
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my good news! When I started reading posts on this forum back in March 2017 I was desperately seeking hope! My mother had been diagnosed with bowel cancer and we were frightened. It had metastasised, she underwent a large operation, lost a lot of weight and was very weak, her CEA level…
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Vomiting and nauseating after colorectal resection.
My Father went for colon surgery and removed a part of his colon, approx. 11 days ago, came back around 6 days ago. Vomited after the surgery a couple of times but got better after. But started vomiting at least 3 times and feeling nauseous just yesterday. Vomit was yellowish in colour. Today he vomited again twice,…
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Update - CRC spread to skull bone
Hello all - Just an update - Had biopsy recently for a skull bone tumour diagnosed due to feeling off balance. It was very invasive and still healing. I had terrible symptoms before biopsy - off balance, lots of head and ear pressure, jaw pain, hearing loss, earache and headache, head feels like a heavy weight. I believe…
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It was twenty years ago today
That I was on the operating table and had an aggressive stage 3 c tumour removed from my transverse and descending colon. It was only moderate in size but it had invaded 6 nodes. My surgeon described it as frightfully aggresive and was very blunt with his prognosis. Three years at the most. I had 48 sessions of chemo , an…
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Looking for Answers
well let’s see, I feel kind of stupid being here when I haven’t been diagnosed yet.but I just need to get this out. I’m 42. Colonoscopy scheduled in 3 weeks and I’m terrified. Symptoms started around Christmas. Abdominal pain in 2 sections of abdominal area, bloating,tummy noises, gassy, more straining to get stool out,…
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Reaction
On my 6th and 7th Chemo I had bad reactions. Has anyone else have this happen?
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Question re Cancer Becoming Immune to Chemo
I should have asked my onc yesterday but I forgot. I know some people's cancer becomes immune to the chemo that's been working for them but I don't know the numbers. Does that usually happen, commonly? Is it sometimes? Rarely? I'm not good at looking up information for some reason but I know some of you on here are great…
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HIPEC cancelled...now what?
My 30 year old daughter was diagnosed in November 2014 with stage IV colon cancer with mets to her left ovary. This was removed and she went through chemo only to have it show up again in her right ovary in October 2015. Another surgery followed with chemo. Then her CEA doubled every six months and her Pet scan showed a…
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Being grateful for what we have available
When I was at the dentist a few months ago, I started reading a National Geographic article about Cancer patients in thrid world countries. It made me heartsick and grateful for what we have available to us, even at a price. Here is another article that will make you grateful for living in a country where, even though the…
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Possible new blood test for Cancer detection
A step in the right direction http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42736764
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Starting Folfiri January 19th after 5 month chemo break
I've been off chemo since August 2017 due to an inflamed gallbladder and subsequent failed attempt to remove it. I had a biliary tube through my abdominal wall until the day before Thanksgiving, and was recovering from surgery through the first week of December. After that I started feeling better and flew to MD Anderson…
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Dad’s Fork in the Road…
Let me start by saying that I’ve been reading your posts for the last couple of weeks and you are all amazing. In spite of everything that you’re going through, you are kind, sympathetic and are there to offer help and support. As you will see below, my Dad has come to a fork in the road and has chosen to take the road…
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Set the date for my liver resection
I knew this was happening, knew it was after 4 infusions, know it has to be done, my oncologist was happy with my scans because the lesions shrunk and the uptake was reduced, BUT, somehow the reality of seeing the sketch of what is being removed and setting the date somehow made me start crying and I cried all the way…
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Seeing Onc Tomorrow and Nervous
Ugh. Haven't seen her since September when I had to stop the chemo because of getting septic shock due to (probably) the chemo irritating my colon and it allowing 4 different colon bacterias into my bloodstream. I had a ct scan in October that showed that the chemo did shrink the mets a bit except for the biggest one but I…
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A bit nervous
Hello all. My mum recently passed away with lung cancer. Back in 2012 I had some rectal bleeding would not take no for an answer and had a colon oscopy. At the age of 29 Lucky all clear I was diagnosed with internal hemmaroids. Over the past 5 years on and off blood has been on my stool and tolit paper. Sometimes I look at…
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Delayed healing R/T Chemo?
Hi All! New to the group and have a question. I had laparoscopic APR in October 2017. My perineal incision had almost quit draining until my 3rd round of chemo (Folfox6). Now I have daily bloody drainage and increased pain. My Oncologist doesn’t think it’s due to the chemo, but I’m not convinced. Anyone else have this…
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Braf mutated CRC:
Array BioPharma has a phase iii trial-BEACON- using three drug combo of Encorafenib.Binimetinib and Cetuximab,to be soon presented at an ASCO GI conference,as per markets.business insider.com
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Is there any difference between xeloda and 5-FU?
which do you think it works best? The doctor is thinking about switching me to xeloda, but i'm not sure if i should. I understand the convenience of not having the pump, but i'm not sure which one will be better.
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Recurrence in Abdominal Wall
Hello all- my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 2016. He was admitted at our local emergency and it was discovered he had the mass the size of an orange in his colon. They attempted to do a colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy to get a better look, but he was almost totally blocked. the y did surgical resection and…
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2nd time around
Hello all! I am a 53y.o. wife and mother of 3. I was diagnosed July 2016 with colon cancer. Had a 6cm mass in transverse colon. Surgery first then 6 months of chemo. Folfox. Side effects not too bad. Was left with some neuropathy in my feet 2 months after chemo ended. But I think it's getting a bit better. On Cymbalta for…
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No more options left, now moving on to investigational drug. Need advice....
Hello, my name is Jane & I’m new to this forum. My father was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer Oct 2013, had colon resection and 12 rounds of 1st line chemo, was cleared by his oncologist telling him he doesn’t need to come back ( Onc didn’t do any surveillance such as checking CEA or scans). On August 2015,…
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Super frustrated! Am I the only one?
Hi all. I find myself to be super frustrated and anxious lately. One reason I know why is because yet again my treatment plan is undecided which is at least half my fault. I was unable to go for my last CT on the 11th due to uncontrolled diarrhea (ugh) so now everything is thrown off. Can't get another one scheduled until…
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Starting LONSURF
Guess mom is starting on LONSURF. After 2 years of various chemo and the last 3 months off chemo on trying to see if there was surgical option, we're finally on to using LONSURF. Didn't really want to use LONSURF to begin with because of the huge side effects from what I've read. Also, LONSURF is considered the "last line"…
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Immunotherapy
Hello, my husband has colon cancer. He was stage 2 and had a resection of the colon did chemo. Had a reoccurance almost a year later. Stage 3 involving a lot of lymp nodes in the pelvis area. He did chemo and it did not work. The tumor has actually grew bigger. Invading the bladder etc in the pelvis area. Radiation is not…
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VATS Wedge Surgery: Colon Cancer Spread to Lungs
I’d like to know if anyone has undergone VATS Wedge Surgery. I am scheduled for one this Thursday for Lung Biopsy And I would like to know about their recovery. Thanks!
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Stage 4 & clean scans
back in the summer DH age 38 was diagnosed with stage 4 14/18 lymph nodes were positive and a small liver met. Had a foot of his colon Removed and a baseball size tumor, then about a month later have the liver ablation. A month after that he started chemo of Folx, avastin and the pump for 46 hours. He just completed cycle…
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Cimetidine?
I have some old research notes on cimetidine. But can't find any new research on it. Is anyone familiar with whether it is still considered useful, or if you are using it, what is your experience? Thanks.
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Anyone had radioembolization or Y90 treatment?
I am scheduled for a consult with a radiologist about having this done. Everything I've read about it makes it sound like a really tough thing to go through. Especially if you get the syndrome afterwards with nausea, vomiting and fevers. I'm not finding a lot of patient testimony about this anywhere. Would love to hear…
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WBUR: As More Survive Cancer, These Doctors Try To Ease The Aftermath Of Treatment
[i]Survival is obviously the main goal for cancer patients. But the fact that so many are surviving years or even decades means providers need to think more about their quality of life after treatment, Partridge says. She's part of a growing medical movement aimed at safely dialing back therapies where possible, and…