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Does everyone have times of anger and bad memory ?
My dad was dianosged in march and ever since has had alot of anger even more when he gets a blood tests or CT scan . He tells the nurses he has no support and tells us we just boss him around and today had a ct scan . Same thing happened and my step mom says something is wrong . Then once he yells at us we get mad then I…
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Enjoy Reading
I really enjoy reading the coments on here, It is very comforting to see the care and compassion that everyone here has for one another. We all have our own battles and we all have each other. I pray for all of you.
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Sometimes its just hard to put on a brave face
My dad had surgery for rectal cancer stage 3 in december and they been watching if they missed any sense. Biopsy just came back and he still has some of the tumor left which is shocking to me and my family . Cause my dad has been doing really good he has gained 50 pounds and is still getting around great . Now they want to…
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fatique
l'm one year out from having stage 1 colon cancer. Had my ascending colon removed. Took 22 lymph nodes which proved to be all negative. Just had my 1 yr follow-up colonoscopy.....it was all clear. I get CT scanned in 3 wks and blood work. MY question..........l battle fatique since the surgery. Doesn't seem to be getting…
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Happy Birthday Kim (Annabelle41415)
You are a treasure, here on the forum, and we are all so grateful for your continued sharing. You have touched so many lives. Have a wonderful day, and may you have many, many more to celebrate with those you love - and us. Tru
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colostomy supplies
I got a colostomy about 3 weeks ago. Only been able to get the supplies the hospital gave me when I left. anytime you go to doctor for check up he takes off bag. Then thats anther set gone. I have a home care nurse who order for me and all I got was 3 barrier rings. This is so scary. I'm on medicare. any advise.
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Good News on Liver CT...But Hold On a Second
I posted my good news that my liver 'maybe mets' were gone for now. I was very happy. But wouldn't you know - my asthma doctor ordered a chest X-ray because of something he saw on that very same scan. And even though my liver looks fine, the radiologist said that my lung X-ray was "concerning for malignancy". I was sent to…
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Not worried, BUT...
I get scan results Tuesday. I feel like the results will be stable or good. But that makes me worry because the last time I wasn't that worried about a scan, I had my recurrence. I feel like it is not possible to have a scan and not worry at this point.
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Hello, new to here but not new?
Hi everyone. My husband was first diagnosed in March 2014 at 41 yo, stage 4 when the found it. He's gone through radiation, all the chemo-Xeloda, 5FU, Folfox, Folfox-avastin, and some others I dont remember. He's had 4 major surgeries, ablation, resection, you name it. He's had it removed from his colon, liver, lungs,…
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NewHere
Anyone heard from NewHere? It doesn't look like he's been on for awhile and I'm concerned.
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Chemo break and colon resection
Hey guys, Hope wherever you are that you are doing well! My dad is now home from the liver surgery. It heals nicely but hell it was terrible even though the mets are out the liver surgery was not easy at all. Starting at 0 again and the recovery needs a while.... but we are positive I am writing because my dads last chemo…
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Uncertainty
Finally had my annual scan and bloodwork that was postponed from March due to COVID-19. Was really hoping to report year 4 NED but, alas, that was not to be. They found a very small (3mm) nodule on my right lung and unfortunately I had an increase in my CEA to a 5.8. While my surgeon would not have been concerned with just…
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Hi New Guy
HI, Brand new to the board, and cancer. Found out Friday that I have a mass in my sigmoid colon. Good news is CT scan confirmed that the cancer hasn't metastasized. Had a consult with a surgeon yesterday who apparently is one of the best in the city. She wants to do an MRI to confirm exact location. Surgery expected 2-5…
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Problems post treatment
It's been a long time since I've been here. I'm at my wits end with doctors. In 2019 I was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer. I first underwent a chemo/radiation combo where I took Xeloda twice a day during the week while getting radiation treatments Monday through Friday. This was followed by surgery that did not…
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Is chemo really necessary?
It is still difficult to talk about, but this seems like the only place for now where I can do so. Last month, my husband was diagnosed with early stage III colon cancer at age 29. It was a massive shock and the scariest time of our lives. Thankfully, by now we are almost out of the woods. My husband had a PET scan done…
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It is Danker's Birthday week
This week, our very own Danker, the most senior member of our forum, celebrates his Birthday. Let me start the party, with a HUGE wish for a very special week, and a womderful year ahead. Happy Birthday my wonderful friend.