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Chemo costs
We meet with the oncologist tomorrow but I'm just curious what chemo and raditon cost. We do have insurance through my work. I know everyone's costs are different, but a ball park. Also, we are going to have to switch to the affordable health care insurance inAugust. Does anyone have insurance through them ? Is it good ?…
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Looking on lung mets options-need help!
i have stage 4 colon cancer that eventually wend into lungs. Dozens of small mets on both lobs. Doing chemo , the second line, there is a very minor growth on 4 of them let s say increase is about 1 mm. Vats surgery, SBRT is not an option because they need a much smaller number. Contacted Dr.Drews in Coswig hospital in…
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My angel at the cancer support meeting
I went to our local cancer support group meeting tonight and we always try to have an agenda. This time it was talking about 'green sleeves'. I don't know if this is a Canadian thing, an Alberta thing, a general medical thing, or what. It involves a plastic envelope with green borders that holds a bunch of our medical…
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Long term stage 4 survivor
I went to our local cancer support group this evening and we have a couple of new members. The eoamn I sat next to is a breat cancer survivor and when I told her the cancer I have she told me that she has a friend who is a 27 years stage four colon cancer survivor! He had some nasty chemo early that they don't use anymore…
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Introduction
Hi All After being here a little while I thought I’d share my experiences so far I apologize for the long post that Im about to write but hope it may help someone else as the experiences I have read from others has helped me. I had been experiencing various stomach issues for a few months that I thought were related to my…
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signet ring cell cancer in colon
I am new to this site. My 30 yr old son was diagnosed with colon cancer in Jan. The tumor he had was an unusual one in that this type of tumor generally appears in stomach or liver, not in colon. Does anyone have any information on signet ring cell cancer? Thank you
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Medical MJ
Is anyone on It ? I am and it has been extremely helpful for me. I’m curious if I’m the only one and if there are people using it I’d be interested in knowing if it is helping you through side effects. It has been a god send for me personally. Anyway if it’s legal in your area I would encourage you to check it out, at…
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Remembering our forum friends, who have passed
This Memorial Day, I would like to remember BRHmichigan - Beth, who lost her life to this dreadful disease on November 30th. I read many of her posts, yesterday, and remember her for her strenght and fight. Her friendlness. Her desire to live. As always, there are forum members who pass away and we are not notified by…
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Liver Resection-Twinges and Tightness..
After having both the colon resection and liver resection done at the same time, I think I have been recovering exceptionally well. The surgery was in February and I am just a couple of months out. I was wondering if the tightness and twinges will eventually fade or is it something you learn to live with for the rest of…
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27 Rounds of Chemo!!
Hi, In January 2018, my husband was diagnosed with advanced stage 4 colon cancer. He had surgery and completed 13 rounds of chemo with oxaliplatin and a few rounds of irinotecan, 5fu, avastain, steroids......I feel like he's had it ALL. He tried xeloda in the fall but could not handle the side effects so he went back to…
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(Mostly) off-topic: Bucket List
I apologize for the long post. For those who are busy, here is a summary. Last week I hiked Grand Canyon from rim-to-rim-to-rim and I am proud of myself. You can skip the rest. When I was in my late 50's, I would visit the Grand Canyon, stand on the rim, and say to myself. “I wish I had hiked down to the river when I was…
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Feeling like a crazy hypochondriac.
Hi all. Just looking for some unbiased opinions. I had an APR about 18 months ago. Followup CT scans show a ? fluid collection near my anastamosis site. It has been increasing in size. Also my CEA Which dropped slightly after surgery, has been increasing every 3 months and now is higher than before my treatment. I asked my…
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My new mantra
I woke up with this repeating in my head as I was reflecting about the wisdom being shared here especially by the long term members. There IS life with cancer... and where there is life, there is HOPE. You all have taught me that. Thank you SK
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Husband just diagnosed update****
Update : We saw the oncologist. My husband is at stage 3. They are starting chemo and radiation for 6 weeks. Hell rest for 4 , have an MRI and if it looks good surgery will follow. And then another round of chemo for 4 to 6months. The dr. Said she could write a letter to get him on disability bc his job is very strenuous.…
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New treatment round one
It has been two days since my treatrement for Stage 4 Rectal Cancer (met liver). It consistent of Irinotocan, Oxaliplatin and Luccovarin? + Avastin and a take home 5FU. I mainly feel the extreme fatigue and have seen substansial hair loss. The PICC install was painless, and doesnt bother me at all. I had a reaction from…
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Vitamin D & Omega 3 in CRC
Here is a very small study that found Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acid (such as found in fish) supplementation can be helpful for those with colorectal cancer (abstract only): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31106659 [P]atients who received combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids supplements compared with omega-3,…
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Dreams you'd given up because of cancer?
I'm feeling down today and focusing on this and I'm wondering if you all have the same feelings, too, sometimes. I'm not living my best life and giving up my dreams has been so hard. I'd hoped we'd live in the country again and I'd have my horse with us. But now I can't work and that will never happen due to money issues.…
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Folfox7 2 down 10 to go
So far I have been blessed I guess. I get tired at the clinic during my treatment and a little tired for the 2days with my bag buddy. Other than that the only side effect I get is the prickly feeling on fingertips and throth. Blood counts remain good. All in all I feel pretty good. I am attacking this all with a very…
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Update on scans
On my way to appointment but yesterday got the news that both of my scans are clear! :) The MRI of abdomen as well as cat scan on chest. I tried to post earlier and had issues so if this a repeat please forgive me. God Bless science! Floating on a cloud at the moment. May provide more details later Thank you for the…
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Really scared I might have something..
25 year old male here. I'm going to get checked I think, but I wanna share my story and get opinions of others here. Around Christmas I started having loose or mushy stools every morning. It started after a few months of really bad eating, late work night and stress. I was working my normal job 10-7 finishing up a big…
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Smart Mosquitoes..lol
Hello to all of you beautiful souls. Hoping life is catching you all with gentl hands. I had to share this. I worked in my flower beds and yards all day today. This evening, my neighbor walked over and we were chatting. I didn't even pay attention to her swatting and hitting her arms and legs until it finally got the best…
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Glutamine And Neuropathy Caused By Chemotherapy
Starting chemo in 2 weeks my onc told me about the likelihood of peripheral neuropathy and suggetsed that I buy Glutamine has any one tried this suppliment? Did it help? just trying to get prepaired for up coming treatments. As always Thank You for the info.
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Folfox, why do so many people get it?
I'm so sick of hearing how people are put on this chemo. It's the worst for side effects and is just a miserable chemo to be on. Yet it sounds like almost every onc has it as their main go to chemo. Some people mention that their onc says they'll be on it for months. Months! I was ready to cut my wrists after a month and a…
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Hello, and Thanks To You All For the Information
I had my 10 year (OK, 12) colonoscopy, and when I woke up, the Dr. peeked around the curtain and said "Well Mr. Capox Dude, sometimes we have to deliver bad news..." So anyway, after surgery (large tumor in cecum removed in lap colectomy) they came back with III B and three lymph nodes positive. I had a good surgeon, and…
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Ulcers, Fever and Bleeding....OH MY
So Jims ulcers are still bothering him. He is not eating much and has lost several pounds. He will be meeting with my GI to do another EDG to see what can be done. Now this evening he has spiked a fever of 102. He flat out said he will not go to the ER tonight, that he has to go into his office in the morning! (That stupid…
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Immunotherapy side effects
I signed a paper yesterday to get tested to see if I am a fit for a clinical trial that has a chemo drug and an immunotherapy drug. There is that possiblility with immunotherapy, very rare, but still there, of it causing your immune system to attack your organs. For those of you who have taken immunotherapy, how do you…
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New to this forum advice needed
I have stage 3c colon cancer. I had large tumor removed (colectomy) and gallbladder removed on the 24th of April I will be starting chemo in 2 weeks FOLFOX for 6 months not sure of radiaton yet meeting with radiologist in 1 week 12 of 38 lymphnodes were positive for Cancer cells. Getting nervous port will be put in next…
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Dandelions (More Than A Weed)
I have always been a supporter of natural supplements and nutrition..even more so now. All of us are different and at different stages of dealing with our cancer diagnosis. For me, my liver was the first place the cancer traveled. Dandelion leaves and tea are part of my diet. A simple weed that you can consume from flower…
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Introductions are in order...
Hello Everyone, My name is Anne and I'm 53, female and I was diagnosed in January 2018 with stage 3B rectal cancer. It began by not being able to have a bowel movement. Lots of straining, and some blood. I thought it was from a hemorrhoid that suddenly popped up, so I did the "ah, it's nothing, let's wait and see if it…
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Fatigue
Okay, I'm having a bad day and I'm so sick of the fatigue. Most days I push through it but today it's so hard although I'm still trying. I'm low on megnesium again so that doesn't help. I take 4 tablets a day but it doesn't absorb well so that affects my energy level. The food that have it in are mostly things I'm unable…