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Extramural Venous Invasion
Hello everyone. I had my first colonoscopy since turning 50 and the doctor found what he suspected was a very early cancer (he did not remove it at the time but a biopsy confirmed cancer cells). I recently had surgery to remove my sigmoid colon. The pathology report came back as Stage 1. Seventeen lymph nodes were all…
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Sandiabuddy -car?
Did you get a new car?! Youve mentioned wanting but then holding off. If you did, it’s a beauty!
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FoundationOne
Has anyone had this test? I just recently signed a release for my 2 yr old lab specimens to be tested. I didn’t know I had lab specimens available. My regular onc is out of the office for a while. The new one suggested I get the test since I’ve been on different treatments and nothing seems to be slowing down the growth in…
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Immediate neuropathy
Hi all. I'm new and desparately looking for info on how others have handled their neuropathy. Background info: colonoscopy in January because stool sample showed blood. Dr. who did colonoscopy said there was a tumor but the pathology came back showing nothing. Dr. wanted a new colonoscopy done right away to get more…
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Long term bladder issues
Richard had his APR back in March. He had issues with his bladder waking up and was on a cath for two after surgery. We saw urologist 1 Who didn’t bother doing a bladder scan, but prescribed oxibutoN( unsure of spelling). during a recent follower up At MDA we saw the urologist he did the bladder scan and said that he…
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Passing of a wonderful forum friend
I am so sad to have to share the news of the death of our dear friend, Lizzard44 - Grace. I was blessed to have Grace as a Facebook friend, and I can tell you, she was one strong woman. She fought long and hard and always with great spirit. She touched my life, and while I am saddened that she has left this earthly home, I…
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3 months chemo vs. 6 months
I' ve been reading a lot about 3 months vs, 6 months Oxaliplatin either FOLFOX or CAPOX. Please let me know if you have information or websites to get information. Thanks Bret
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stage 4 to terminal
What a whirlwind my life has become was diagnosed with colon cancer in March of this year had surgery in April to remove gallbladder and apendix colectomy to remove a large tumor and 36 lymph nodes 16 of which were positive for cancer so they said stage 2 then about to start chemo had port placed in May CEA at that time…
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Chemo Brain Help Suggestion
Maybe just a bit of help. I had a crappy memory for faces and names before I had cancer but now I have an excuse. Anyway, what bothred me the most was not getting my words. I'd struggle for the right word that I knew very well. I found it embarassing and uncomfortable. It got to the point where people would just start…
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6.5 earthquake in California
My son is down there, and is OK Hope all of the members in that area are doing well. You are in my prayers. Tru
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Let Me Off Of This Ride
I am usually full of gratitude for the smallest things in life and most days I reach for everything positive. Today is not one of those days. I hate cancer. I hate what is has taken from me. I hate that I have to be super aware of most things like a guard on watch duty who never gets to just close their eyes and sleep.…
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Happy Birthday Inspired2013
Dear Inspired, I hope you had a wonderful Birthday and that you get to celebrate life every single day. for yesterday. Tru
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Meditations and hllasunations
Sorry, can t spell the second word...... I have never been heavily into meditations but needs to admit I tried it years ago for a while. I know many people practice it on this board. I know my post can come as a very strange one. Years ago when I did it I found it hard because I could get some nice peasful image but then…
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Hi… here for hope, positivity, and tips
2 weeks ago, at 43 years old, my husband went in for a colonoscopy because he was bleeding, and feeling discomfort. Numerous scans and a lung biopsy later, he's been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer which has spread to his lungs. Now I'm on an emotional rollercoaster jumping between ugly crying, fighty optimism, anger…
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Post-Op Scan Results
Like most, I hate the waiting and guessing game involved with scans. Even tho' I am Stage IV and chose to do no more chemo, I do want to monitor what happens from here on to a point. I met with the oncolongist today and I kinda feel like I am still holding my breath. Neither my surgeon at MUSC or my oncologist in SC did a…
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Best vehicle for people like us?
I think I'm going to have to sell my Camaro as much as I don't want to. Our financial situation has changed a bit so we don't really have to sell it but I'm fiding that the days when I'm not doing so well or am weak it's difficult to be in. First, it's a two door and the doors are so wide and heavy it can be a real…
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Port area turned red
Last time I was given chemo it licked out toward the end of my 46 hour infusion. Spots in a t shirt in the morning and some redness on my chest. I was told to wash the area on my skin well. No brainer. I was also applying an antibiotic ointment that I successfully obtained after performing on myself an ingrown nail…