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Colon to Bone
Has anyone here had their colon cancer metastisize to bone? I am a formerly stage 3 colon cancer patient who has previously had reaccurances in my liver and lung each followed by surgery and chemo. I've had clean CT scans for a year but recently my CEA has gone up from 3.4 to 7.3. My CT scan last week was clear. I have…
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Just diaganosed with rectal cancer
Hello, I just received a rectal cancer diaganosis. Just a little freaked out. CT and MRI scheduled for friday. Trying to remain calm.
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Diagnosed with colon tumor one month ago - what to expect next
Hi everyone, I'm new to this list - never thought I would be joining it. I'm 51 and the mother of two active boys, aged 8 and 4.5. Just learning now how thankful I should be for having been healthy all my life. One month ago, I went for a routine colonoscopy and was diagnosed with Stage IIIC sigmoid cancer. Two weeks…
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CRC Stats
I didn't read this yet, but thought it might be interesting to some on this forum. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21395/full
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Rectal tumor surgery coming up, and colostomy bag.
Mar 6 will be 2 yrs since my diagnosis of Stage 4 metastatic cancer, with mets to liver and one lung. Yesterday it was decided that I will be having the rectal tumor removed, due to a new pelvic mass, attached to my ovary, that is also attached to the rectal tumor. Surgery will be 1 day after my 2 yr cancerversary. In…
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Just an inclusion, which is a fancy word for surgery scar tissue with fluid build up aka a cyst.
So doc says it's just an inclusion which is scar tissue with fluid behind it, a very fancy word for cyst. I have a lot of scar tissue from the surgery. I requested to biopsy for peace of mind anyway since the lump is hard but she said she can't justify when I just had a clean scan and she doesn't see the need for it, she's…
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This sounds promising for early detection
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/new_blood_test_could_help_detect_and_locate_cancer_early_on
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Dry mouth from chemo
My mouth during the night is so dry, (I'm talking no saliva at all) , that it actually wakes me up 5 or 6 times. I have water at the bedside and I drink that when I wake up. I tried some of the biogene products out there but hated them. I rinse my mouth with salt and baking soda during the day. Anyone have any suggestions?…
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Clear CT Scan Results
Hi everyone. On Saturday I had my 6 month CT scans. I heard from my oncologist today. Everything was clear. No signs of anything unusual. I am feeling very blessed tonight. I am now 1 year passed the scans that found my 3rd round of colon cancer. It has been a long 5 1/2 years. I know you all understand the ups and downs…
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Nost Bleeds and Bloody Phlegm - Avastin?
Hi all - The last three treatments (folfiri - irinotecan plus other chemos + avastin) I have been having nose bleeds and scabbing inside my nose. My doctor said he could cut the Avastin (not sure if he means totally or just reduce). I really don't want to change my treatment, as I am able to stop the bleeding quite…
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For Trubrit
ive been trying in vain to respond to your comment about my surgery. But every time I write a post it doesn't let me post it. So anyway... thought I'd try it in a brand-new topic Hopefully my surgery will go as well as yours and I have as good results. My surgery is scheduled for March 31. Certainly I welcome all prayers,…
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Transportation Assistance Program
Just an FYI. During my orientation/info session at my 1st Chemo treatment. I was given a form to fill to get a gas card from the ACS to help defray the added expenses of going to my treatments. Has anybody else gotten a fuel card or used this service? I kind of feel guilty thinking about using it, but I travel a minimum of…
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stoma bleeding where it is attached to the skin
surgery 3 weeks ago and the stoma is bleeding where it is attached to the skin. ostomy nurse said the opening in the pouch may have caused this but not to worry. It bleeds maybe 3 or 4 ounces or more. Suregon not concerned. Should I use stoma powder to help heal...could a stich have come loose?
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11 down one to go
Can't believe the end is in sight. I just finished my 11th round of folifox/oxy treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer and looking forward to only one more treatment. For me, I feel lucky that while my plateletts have been just above 70,000 I have been able to continue with treatments. I have to say while the treatments…
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2/25
Today is one year since my last Erbitux treatment. I went in for scans and CEA test on Thursday. CEA is less than 1.0 and scans are all clear. NED continues! Techically I have been in remission for two years now, since 12/5/2014. That is the date of my last surgery. I received monthly Erbitux treatments from February 2015…
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cbd oil update
so i recived my oil on monday 12/19/16 and i have to take 5 millagrams twice a day then up it to 10 miilgrams twice a day it is now wed and i had 4 treatments the oil has 1% thc so there is no getting high on this oil the only thing that i have noticed is having more engery and i am able to do more then sit around the…
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Anyone had Vectibix/Panitumumab?
Got my CT scan results today. It was quite the reality check. Apparently I've been living in a fool's paradise and it was time to hear the truth. I was convinced the spots in the lung that had the blood clot were scars. One has decided to start growing quickly and has doubled in size in three months. Also, my CEA has gone…
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New awaiting appointment with colorectal surgeon
Hello, this is my first post. I just received my colonoscopy results and am being referred to a colorectal surgeon to ensure all the "bad" cells have been removed. The concern is a polyp located at the dentate line: High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL)/Moderate squamous dysplasia (AIN2). Measuring 0.3 x 0.2 x…
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campstar
Has any one else had Campstar for colon cancer metastised to the liver? My husband is now in his 4th year of being diagnosed and treated for stage 4 cancer.He is now being treated with Erbutix and Campstar. Every 3rd week he gets Campstar and it takes him about 5 days to get over the 3rd week.I mean by that he has no…
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8 years NED (Stage IV)
On February 20th I celebrated my 8th Anniversary of remission. In 2009 I had 12 inches of my colon removed along with half of my liver (5 liver mets spread across the liver). I had an HAI pump implanted and continued chemo treatments until November 2009. I have had no treatments since then and my quarterly scans slowed…
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Well Thursday night and the anxiety kicked in
That is all. I forgot how bad this felt. Appointment Tuesday.
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Able to feel Mets when exercising?
I am starting up yoga after 3 months of sleeping anytime I wasn't at work. So my body is in bad shape. But I am starting off kinda easy with Yoga. I did it last night but I was suprised how much I could tell the Met was there on my side. It got angry at me. Anyone have this same thing or should I call my Onco?
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newly diagnosed stage 2 on capecitabane/Xeloda
hi, my mum was diagnosed on 7/27/03 and had hemicolectomy done on 8/1/03. the tumour has invaded the paracolic fat but nodes are negative. would like to know if there is anyone with similar condition on Xeloda as i understand the 'standard' chemotherapy, if given, is still 5-FU + leucovorin. Would appreciate any info if…
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Warning about Toothpaste
Hey everyone. Some of you know me. I'm a Stage IV cancer survivor. Currently NED. Anyway, I ran across some very disturbing news regarding chemicals in Toothpaste and I wanted to share a couple links with you... Check them out.…
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"Miracle" berry pill for metallic taste after chemo
Hi all, I just finished reading this on CNN and thought the "berry pill" might help out a few folks out here who are having metallic taste issues after chemo (my Rick for one). The entire article can be found at: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/11/28/miracle-pill-takes-the-bitter-with-the-sweet/ ,if you're interested. Take…
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stage 4 cancer - cancer cells resistant to chemo, need opinions
Hi guys, My name is Sam and I'm new to this network. My mom who is 52 yrs old was diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 4 back in July. The cancer has spread to her lung, liver and lymph nodes. She has been taking Folfox and has done radiation treatment twice and she has been doing this every two weeks. After her first…
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new to forum
just joined. Thank you all for allowing me to participate and learn from you. Looks like a great and supportive group. I have not been diagnosed with CA and hope I won't but a lot of anxiety around upcoming colonoscopy. Thanks again!
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SIde Effects of Folfox
Hello,I am new here and am posting a question for my mom. I read your posts everyday and think you all are a wonder bunch of people and I pray for all of you to get better. My mom was just diagnosed with a GI cancer (not sure of origin). We are visitng Mayo Clinic and they want to start her on Folfox. Have any of you tried…
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Still Ned for colon.....on to kidney cyst now.
Latest ct scan still Ned. So happy! Now to carry on with kidney cyst. It has grown just a bit since last September. They think it's a carcinoma but not sure. it has been a year on the 22nd of this month that I was diagnosed with colon cancer. It's been quite a ride and yes we are stronger than we think. Sandy
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Guidance and Advice
I am 41 and was just dia with stage 4 Colon cancer (liver and lungs). I was diagnosed two days into the new year and I feel like I've been thrown into something I have to fight my wa out of. I'm 41, I have so much to look for and live for. I'm lucky to be a patient at MD Anderson in Houston. They have been wonderful. I…