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Today is my lifeiversary!
Two years ago today I had the pulmonary embolism that should have taken my life in an instant if it weren't for the intervention of some fabulous EMTs and emergency staff once I got to the hospital. Seven cardiac arrests is what I now understand to be true from what I've been told. One here at home, five in the ambulance,…
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After the APR...
Hi everyone, it has been a while for me since I visited this forum. You folks are great though! I appreciated the feedback and support as I was here before the surgery...writing and worrying and asking questions. i lost track of my password and everything, and I just sorta faded out of existence. That is just how it is for…
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another cea question
so i have had stage 4 cancer for 3 1/2 years and it dont want to go away or in remission been throught all the fun stuff but my cea always is around 0.4 thats in the normal range i keep growing tumors in my groin so somthing is going on...im on my 3rd chemo and i know im spelling this wrong but its erbatux and it gives you…
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Stage II chemo decision - MSI-H and ONCOTYPE-DX
Hi, I recently posted about my dad being in stage II grey zone where its not clear chemo would be helpful. After reading a bit I found that there are two tests that can help make a better decision in this situation. One test is the MSI-H (microasatellite instability H) and the other is ONCOTYPE-DX. Has anyone had these…
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How to deal with Rectal seepage 18 years after completion of Chemo-Radiation-Surgery
Developed rectal seepage - Most of the time it is slight - However it becomes painful chapping - Need tricks on how to handle it - Neither my Gastro Doc or Surgery Doc know how to handle it - Told it is caused by scar tissue from radiation and that this develops at 15 to 20 years post treatment - I am 18 years since…
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13 years NED and a new mass ..... Feeling angry - UPDATED since surgery
Hi all, it's been awhile since I have visited this board and now I'm back and just as frightened as I was back in 2003..... I really hate even posting this for the ones just beginning this journey. I've never stopped being worried for the last 13 years and now I'm dealing with this crap again. It all started in August when…
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Heartburn meds and Xeloda/capecitabine
you might want to run this by your onc/regular doc: www.medicalxpress.com/print401108457.html
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CEA
Please anyone. I just had a bunch of blood work done I am 59 years old. I have lost 40 lbs over the last 8 to 10 months. My Liver, Kidney,Panceas,tyroid all within normal limits. I do not have hepatisis or Non Hopkins lymomia. I have a ct scan with contrast results nothig. I am wiaitng for authorization for my coloscopy…
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To chemo or not to chemo ?
Hello, My dad has undergone a colon resection surgery to remove a baseball sized tumor from his sigmoid colon. They removed 14" of his colon and removed 16 lymph nodes. The good news is that there was no sign of cancer anywhere else. And all 16 lymph nodes were clear. The oncologist says we are in a grey area. Normally…
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I need to sign a consent for Vectibix
I went to dr on friday.. no KRAS so she is starting me on Vectibix along with my Folfiri on tuesday.. Is Vectibix as scary as it sounds.. I am not going to say I am beautiful but my skin has been my best feature for the last 48 soon to be 49 years. is it really going to change.. I know that may sound vain but lets face I…
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anyone been treated with Vectibix
Has anyone been treated with Vectibix. My mother is starting this on Monday and just curious.
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**HELP** Folfox Chemo - What to expect?
Hi everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I come from the breast cancer group (dx at 32). I have a strong family history of cancers, and recently, an uncle was dx with colon cancer (with mets to the liver). He will be getting Folfox (and Erbitux?) for the chemo regimen. I've been told the infusion is for 48 hours, every…
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hi everyone
been gone a while. yesterday finally got my port out, had it since apr 2014. it's good, just wish my wife was here to celebrate it with me. she passed last dec of cancer. hope everyone has a good xmas
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Mucinous adenocarcinoma with signet ring cell
hello I've recently been dx with the above. Surgeon has said it's confined to pelvic area, originating in my rectum. I've got crohns disease and have had a recto-vaginal fistula for years. I'm expecting to undergo ileostomy, hysterectomy and possible vaginectomy very soon. Anybody out there had/have this and can share…
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Blood found in stool. Have to get colonscopy. Scared
Hi everyone, I am trying to search for answers. I went to doctor for routine pap and he checked stool and said it was positive for blood. Told me I need to get a colonoscopy. I have been constipated lately and having lower back pain. I am so scared..... What kind of symptoms were you having when you were diagnosed? Thanks,…
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8 Years Ago
Hi Friends: Can't believe it was 8 years ago Thanksgiving that my colonoscopy revealed that my once thought hemorrhoid was a rectal tumor. I'm doing well except for the bathroom issues which after 8 years don't think will ever get better. I'm still going up to 15 times a day but I'm living my life according to my normal.…
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Immune Therapy Article
Interesting article, sorry I don't know how to post to just click on it... http://www.philly.com/philly/health/cancer/In-a-first-immune-therapy-tames-mutation-in-colon-and-pancreatic-cancers.html
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L-Lysine
Has anyone used L-Lysine to prevent mouth sores ? I was given a bottle by a co-worker who has just finished chemo for lung cancer. I have not had mouth sores yet and not very interested in getting them. Any advise would be helpfull. John
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Beachinmom hasn't checked in after surgery
Still praying all went well and hope to hear from you soon! Beachinmom had gall bladder surgery on Wednesday.
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Scared 'pooless'
I had a major diverticulitis attack 3 years ago and was hospitalized for 5 days. Since then , I had to require treatment for flare ups every four-6 months. Most of the time I was able allow my body to fend it off. Now, much to my lack of fortitude I've been avoiding colonoscopies, which isn't obviously cool. So then , 3…
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Hello
Hi everyone: I've been away for some time since my brother died last year from cancer at age 52 and then husband had cancer at the same time with kidney cancer. My husband is doing very well, but during my brother's battle and after my brother died I tried to get some support and never got it so I just kind of gave up on…
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medical pot
well 3 diffrent chemos and radiation and 7 surgys now on to medical pot going to try the oil under my tounge starting in 30 days let ya know what results i get
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Seeking Opinions on UCLA & USC surgeons for Colorectal LAR Surgery
Hello Everyone, I'm preparing for Lower Anterior Resection surgery in the Los Angeles area. I'm interested to know if anyone has opinions about surgeons. I hear the the colorectal surgeons at UCLA and USC are quite good. If you have any personal experience with UCLA or USC surgeons, especially if you've had surgery…
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Survivor
Just wanted to let all the newbies who are out there.. I am a stage 4 colon cancer survivor completely NED for 6 years 9 mths!!!!!! There is hope!!!! Hugs to all!!!! Lisa _R
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Attention Admin
Yolllmbs has not been able to log on. Can you help, please. TRU
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Trubrit and Danker meeting
Last night I recieved a wonderful early Christmas gift. Danker turned up on my doorstep. WOW! I was totally shocked and excited. We are spending the day together. I took him up to my favourite healing place, my canyon. What a treat! Happy day!
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Has anyone had Radio Frequency Ablation or Proton beam therapy?
I was diagnosed with colon cancer late February 2016 and they said it was at stage 4. I have been told that I cannot have surgery due to the number and location of liver tumors - I have 20 tumors which are spread through every section of my liver. The only treatment I have had is chemo: 8 rounds of Oxaliplatin, Avastin,…
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Laz Trubrit and Yolllimbs meeting
Finally, after five months, I am able to post the picture of the day I met up with Yolllimbs and Laz. It is wonderful meeying friends from the forum. I am working on meeting up with Danker now.
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peppery heartburn and diarrhea/constipation after chemo
Hello all - The past two wks in between 5th treatment fulfiri + avastin, + 5 days of neupogen shots, I have felt really crappy - 4 days of constipation, then several days of diarrhea - + weird, peppery type burning in esophagus, stomach and throat area - and lots of crampy stomach (told that irinotecan causes cramping and…
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Info help please
Daughter had colonoscopy today for what we thought would be for colitis. instead had 2 medium sized sessile polyps in upper colon she's 32. Dr said they were pre cancer. Don't have path report yet but looking for guidance in chances that it's all ready cancer.. also told her she will need another colonoscopy in one year…