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another anniversary
Another year has passed. Dxed stage 3c into 6 nodes . My tumour was removed on the 22nd of Jan 1998. So ends year 19 of survival start year 20 still cancer free. Good luctk and best wishes to all for a healthy future . Ron.
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First scan after liver resection
I have my first scan tomorrow after a successful liver resection. My last 3 scans weren't good so that's why I had the surgery. I'm just nervous and have some anxiety. I know this a part of my life for the foreseeable future. i know you guys know what I'm going thorough so thanks for letting me vent. Good luck to everyone…
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New to Group. Stage IV looking for support
Good morning. I have been searching for over a week to find a group where there were other Stage IV colon cancer patients. I was diagnosed at age 34 with Stage 2B in my colon. Had that lovely surgery we all hated followed by FOLFOX for 12 treatments. The likilihood of it coming back was less than 15%. Well back in July…
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My first appt with the Onc
I had my first appt with my Onc today to discuss my chemo treatment plan, and I'd like some feedback on the plan since this is so new to me. He wants me to be 8 weeks out from surgery (only 4 1/2 weeks out right now) because one of the meds could stop my surgery healing. I have googled all the meds he told me about, and…
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Stivarga
My husband has been battling colon cancer since Jan 2004. Had surgery and 6 months of chemo. All was well until Jan 2011 when spots in pleural lining showed up plus mediastinal lymph node involvement. Biopsy confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma. Has been on weekly treatments since Jan 2011 advancing from one to the next as…
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5 Years NED - January 31, 2017
The day is here! I cannot believe I am 5 years NED. I was Dx'ed with stage 3B signet cell colon cancer. I had the colon surgery and 6 months oxi and 5FU. I feel like I am walking off of the ground! Thank you to all forum group for all your posts, info, help and just listening. My hope is that I can inspire others now. I am…
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newly diagnosed rectal cancer
Just got diagnosed, 55, never been sick in my life, active, no familly hx, anyway to cut story short, had colonoscopy, rectal mass, abot 5cm(I am your north neighbourh) or 2.2 inches, did some blood work. All this happen in last 10 days. CT was donne and showed no spread, awaiting for MRI. Was told and did some research,…
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PLEASE READ - Jeff's mom's post -
Please let me welcome Jeff's Mom to the forum and please share your survivor stories and help for her. Thank you!
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Husband just dx with Stage IV with liver mestases
Hi, On May 22 my husband had a CT for what his doc thought was diverticulitis. Long story short - perforated colon with spots on liver. He was admitted to hospital, biopsied and was told he has Stage IV colon cancer with over 11 spots on his liver scattered throughout. We are devastated. He hadn't even missed more than a…
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More chemo or surgery for Stage IV colon cancer???
My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in May 2014 and underwent surgery to remove the baseball size mass and 6 inches of colon on both sides of the tumor. They also removed 11 lymph nodes and got negative readings which meant the cancer was gone. We dod CT scans every 6 months for follow up and on the last one they…
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New diagnosis. Support / advice needed
Hello, I "was" a 60 year old healthy woman until I was diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer 12/28/2106. Saw the oncologist on 1/4/17 and had my first chemo on 1/11/17. I sat in that chemo chair feeling like I was just hit by a mack truck, my life has been turned upside down and inside out. The chemo went fine with no…
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Strange New Allergies?
I went and had my bloodwork done today because my results appointment from ny CT scan is on Tuesday. I made a comment about not having a rash today and the nurse asked me what I was allergic to. I said I had no idea, I just get odd allergic reactions from time to time that seem to last a few weeks and then go away. She…
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What would you do if you wanted to move to another area?
My husband and I are thinking about moving. I've brought this up before but now I'm wondering how a person would go about finding out how the care and financial coverage is in other areas. I think we have to stay in Canada because of the helath care coverage but there are differences between provinces for things like…
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Mother just diagnosed Stage 3 rectal cancer
My Mom was jsut diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. I am so new to this, we are getting ready to start treatments of 6 weeks of Chemo and radiaiton, then surgery to remove the tumor. I am really don't know what to expect with treatment and what questions to ask about dosage and drug type. We have an MRI scheduled with…
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5FU oral vs intravenous?
Hello! I was diagnosed in October with Stage 3B colon cancer. My surgery and November and the ensuing recovery went very well. I'm now in my Folfox chemo treatment and have had two rounds so far. Third round is scheduled for next week. I've had a problem with terrible nauseau and reflux/heartburn (lasts 3 days with no…
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Cold all the time?
This has been an issue for me for quite some time. I'm cold almost all the time. But I can't take any real heat, either. I don't know if it started after my cancer treatments because I was still in the mop up chemo when winter came and then was in the hospital for the blood clot the rest of the winter. While on the mop up…
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My new sticker!
I posted previously about putting a sticker in the back window of my car that says 'f**k cancer'. My daughter has a friend that makes stickers and he made it the other night and gave it to her when she went to the truck club meeting she goes to every week. The other members loved it and a bunch of people want one, too. So…
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Iriinocetan
Hey everyone. About to start iriinocetan treatments in two weeks. Just wondering what everyone experienced with the side effects. Do the anti nausea and diarrhea meds help and can I drive my self from the treatments.
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CEA up after liver resection
I had a liver resection 10/27/16. My CEA was 12 right before surgery and a month after it was 6.4. In December it went up to 69. I had not started chemo yet because we were giving me enough time to heal. I just has a pet scan a week ago and i get the results on Monday. I'm going absolutely crazy. Has anyone had a similar…
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He's moved on...
I hate to come here with bad news, so it's taken me three weeks to do it... Did scans the week before Thanksgiving, things were growing, but not like fire so it was chemo time again. He asked how long the doc thought he had left and the answer he got was 1-3 years, it was hard to tell... I wish he wouldn't have asked but…
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Signet Ring Cell colon cancer survivors?
Hi, I was diagnosed with SRC colon cancer last Wednesday (3/29). T3N1M0 Stage 3. I am scheduled for surgery on Friday. I was wondering if there are any long term survivors out there. Five years or more. thanks, Paul
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Xeloda and Campostar
I am about to start chemo again. This time after having liver mets totally removed.I'm going to do Xeloda and Campostar. Anyone have any experience with these?
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Just needed to touch Base, all happening so fast
I dont know if anyone can relate to this but I started have epigastric pain, across my upper abd below the rib cage, and then came the thin yellowish discharge that burned from my rectum. UGH! So I went to see my Doctor about 6 months ago stating my symptoms and concerns. he kept thinking that it was GERD. Prescribed some…
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Stage Four Colon Cancer Survivor
Hi everybody. I just recently joined CSN and still learning to use the site. I joined because my daughter's suggestion. I wrote my story about a year ago. It's entitled "How I Beat Stage Four Colon Cancer." I posted it about four days ago and have gotten seventy reads so far. I'm totally blown away by this. I had no idea…
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Worried
Going in for annual colonoscopy this morning....Does the worrying ever subside?
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How to bring up members' blogs
Hello all - Would someone please explain how to access a specific member's blog. Not sure what site to go into. Thank you.
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CEA BLOOD TEST
Hi Everyone, I would really appreciate if ANYONE can answer this post. This is my first time posting. I am 59 and have lost 40 lobs in 10 months. I now weigh 95 lbs. My thyroid, kidney, bladder, liver, (cant remember them all) blood tests within normal range with the exception of the CEA which is 14. My neighbor had a CEA…
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A rememberance of our own members who passed in 2016
I must admit that this is a shorter list than last year, and I am thankful for that. Of course, with the nature of our forum, there are sadly many members who post, and when they pass, we do not get notified. We will remember those as well. 2016 ReadyorNot2016’s Dad - March Lilacbrroller - Spring Jen2012’s husband - April…
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To those supplement experts...
Have any of you heard of or do you use... I've been told these are impressive, all-natural, products helping with cancer prevention. The following of which have shown to literally ‘choke’ the blood supply to solid tumors without damaging healthy cells. Ave'ULTRA (powder added to water; supposedly tastes like Tang with…
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Stage IV - 5 Years NED
I have not been active on the board for quite sometime, but return to offer hope to those individuals who are knee-deep in this battle. I am now 5-years out NED since the end of treatments. I was diagnosed December 2010 as Stage IV at 46 years old with rectal cancer, with metastases to my lungs (3 tiny spots less than I…