Colorectal Cancer
Discussion List
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HIPEC Questions
Hi, I’m looking for more information on HIPEC surgery. My mother was diagnosed in 2020 with appendix cancer we found out because her appendix had ruptured. The mucin from the appendix got to her colon. So now they are calling it colorectal/small bowel cancer. She was cancer free after they removed her appendix in 2020 but…
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First Post Stage IV
After reading stories for two years and and talking with people who are in the fight, I was encouraged to share my story. I can only hope it helps someone. After 3 months of testing; blood, stool, urine. Dr.'s were convinced I had IBS and stress induced constipation. A colonoscopy was finally ordered. I was diagnosed…
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Third cancer found during surgery for metastasis of second
I swear, I am starting to wonder if my body is some kind of cancer generating anomaly. I had breast cancer in 2010. Then colorectal cancer in 2021. This year after tracking a growing lung nodule for months, a biopsy confirmed that I had a met of the colorectal cancer in my left lung. So, off to see the surgeon I went to…
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Platelets
Again my platelets are below 70 and delaying for the 3rd time. My doc wanted to do 12 treatments I’ve done 7. I’m not sure what will happen from here?
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My Mothers Diagnosis
Hello everyone, I am new here and I am fortunate to have found this website. My post is regarding my mother. A little backstory on how she got her diagnosis in 2020 right before the pandemic she started getting really bad stomach pains. Know if anyone knows my mother, she does not complain about pain one bit. She has never…
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1 Year Update
Good morning everyone, I wanted to post a status update as I hit my 1-year post diagnosis for stage IV rectal cancer. I just finished my 23rd treatment with Folfiri and Cetuximab. A couple weeks ago I had a PET scan and consults for liver resection and even liver transplant. Unfortunately, the pet shows some spots still in…
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9 Years NED Today
Hi all, I've been away and/or occupied most of this summer, so I haven't been by to check on the blog, for what has been the longest period I can recall. Finding out we've lost Abita, and reading some of the new stuff, reacquainting myself with the ongoing heartache and need in this place, is still quite emotional, which…
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Sodium Ascorbate IV - Intravenous (vitamin c + sodium bicarbonate)
I have seen many posts in which forum members ask where they can purchase various necessary treatments, so I decided to ask you too... Can someone guide me where I could purchase Sodium Ascorbate IV needed for the treatment of my uncle diagnosed with cancer? We are open to alternative therapies, but it is difficult to…