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Archives for February 2023

Nerve and throat pain after port surgery
I had my port surgery over a week ago. My throat inside and on my neck is sore. My upper right back is sore with shooting nerve pain down to my elbow. When I raise my hand above my shoulder then I have pain from my elbow to my wrist. Does anyone have a solution for the throat pain or nerve pain? I can't lay on my back for…
Newly diagnosed and looking for support!
Hello everyone, I have been lurking for a few days and have finally decided to post. My name is Kirstin.. I am 47, diagnosed with stage 3b (T3N1M0) CRC on 1/19/23. The week prior, I had been experiencing sudden bloody diarrhea and unusual colicky pain (which was minimized by my PCP and GI for over a week until I insisted…
Medicare and Cancer
I turn 65 this year and I have started making my way through the Medicare maze (for those of you in the US) and I was wondering if anyone has advice about the best way to get coverage for a potential recurrence of cancer? So far, a Medicap G plan seems the best, but with the Part D, most exclude chemo drugs, so is a…
Stage IV 2nd Opinion Question
My husband was recently diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer with some omental implants. The primary tumor was removed but only some of the omental implants were removed for biopsy and 19 of 24 lymph nodes were positive. A followup CT showed one possible irregular nodule in his lung but can't be confirmed as mets --even…
Natural remedy to help
Hi there everyone, I had a 10cm Stage 3 Colon Cancer removed back in September 2021 with 6 months Chemo finishing in March 2022. I’m u der observation up to 5 years. I drink Alkaline water, been on this concoction 3 months now and recently I had blood and scans tests. All clear.. bless you all and try it out: Cancer killer…
Update on husband almost 6 years stage 4
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted. My husband was diagnosed in 2017 at 37 with stage 4. Many surgeries, an ostomy, too many chemos to count and radiation he is still here fighting and enjoying life! In between the 8 reoccurrence we’ve lived and enjoyed so much! Most recently he had 12 liver Mets removed, bile duct…
Chemo for stage III colon cancer with BRAFV006 and MSS
Hi, Like everyone, I sure didn't expect to be here. Had surgery on 22 Dec. 2022, mass removed, 3/22 lymph nodes positive for metastatic. I'm 65, female, in pretty good shape. My fears over FOLFOX are numerous. I'm only just now feeling 'normal' again after having my appendix rupture (blocked by tumor) n the ER, then sent…
12mm flat???
I’m a newbie here. I’m nervously waiting for a path report and hope y’all could help me understand if my nerves are warranted or needless. My mom had transverse colon cancer. I get colonoscopies every 2-5 years and I’m 66. Multiple polyps are always found but never anything malignant or precancerous. My last scoping was…
Robotic assisted Sigmoid Colon Resection about 6 inches
I am new here. I was diagnosed at nov, 2022 in my first colonscopy. No symptoms, Dr. found a polyp has cancer cells in it. But the polyp's deep margin is not clear, so I need a surgery to stage me. I was told it is "Robotic assisted Sigmoid Colon Resection about 6 inches" , I am curious to know how soon can I recover from…
This new format is just horrible. Meanwhile long term neuropathy
Hi all, this is for the long haulers who are now cancer free but have residual problems. I did Xeloda, oxiplatin and radiation. My doctor screwed up my apr surgery on so many levels. My body's a hot mess. I need to help myself figure out what's what. These are the problems I have...anyone else relate and get an…
Anxiety……
Treatment is over, cancer appears to be gone and I’m back to work. I have less to worry about than I have in a long time. But I find my anxiety getting worse every day, it comes on easier, stays longer. Ativan helps but I try not to take it often, thc helps but it’s not perfect. I can’t watch anything suspenseful or…
Old Timer check in...
It's been a long time so I am poking my head in to say stage IV survival is possible. I was diagnosed with colon cancer 15 years ago at the age of 39. I had liver mets and ovary mets and two colon surgeries. With a total of 4 surgeries including HIPEC and a year and half of chemo in a five year time period. My youngest who…

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