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on the fence about chemo post colectomy
Hello, I am a 44 year old male who had a segmental resection on June 21 and about to start chemo but still not sure I want to. I would like opinions on how effective chemo is and anybody who is suffering long term effects from it. Let me give you a short history of what happened. There is no history of colon cancer or any…
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which way to go
new liver mets hi, new here but my story began last Oct. when my surgeon found a tumor while trying to give a colonoscopy. The op was successful, got clean margins, 14 nodes were tested and found cancer free. But there was perineural invasion present and one liver lesion she tried to find laproscopically but could not find…
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Ostomy Reversal- Do You Regret It?
The subject has come up again about having it reversed and there have been a number of people mentioning the issues they've had after such as rectal incontinence, long tern use of Depends, going to the bathroom 50 times a day, that type of thing. My question for those who have done it, do you regret it? If you could would…
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Staging (John?) Others Am I Stage IV?
Really does not make a difference with the stats and the rest. But I know there was discussion about whether stages change or how it is called. I recall John having some information, that it is your initial stage with Mets to elsewhere. So in other words, I was diagnosed as IIIC with spots too small to know for sure in the…
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feeling emotional months after surgery
I had a colectomy done almost 10 weeks ago and although I am feeling better I've started to have this weird emotional feelings. I am a male in my early 40's and in fairly good shape most of my life yet this happened. I was not scared or afraid during the whole process, before and after, my feeling are not of fear of dying…
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Interested in your thoughts
Hi all! Some of you may remember me - I have posted about my husband Robert before, but it's been a while. I am looking for feedback on a couple of developments but be nice please :) (Yes you John ) So here goes: Robert finished his second round of chemo and his first of radiation way back in December. In January his CEA…
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Pura Vida
Well all, it is just about time to take off for our "I made it through cancer one more time" adventure. 3 weeks in Costa Rica followed by a week in Panama. I will be alive for another birthday and celebrating turning 61 on September 4th in one of my favorite places on earth. As we get ready to leave, just 4 months after my…
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MODS: Got notice of email but cannot get to it on contact form
Received a notice that someone sent (replied) to a message. But not seeing it when looking
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Viagra Cancer threat...
Viagra Cancer threat... Like having a 4 hour boinger isn't bad enough? http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/viagra-cancer-threat-erectile-drug-sildenafil-may-stimulate-skin-cancer-growth-1548888 It seems like it's a never ending battle just staying alive. The Western Pharmaceutical industry manages to release their magic medicinal…
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Partial Blockage- a little graphic, any thoughts?
So I've been dealing with another partial blockage for the past few days. Which is terrible timing as we have company coming from out of town tomorrow and my husband's retirement party is on Sunday. And I had to miss two days of work. Anyway, this is something like the sixth one. I think I'm finally starting to figure some…
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CAPTCHA & Edit - Mods alert - UPDATE Aug 28th
I had to fill in a CAPTCHA/Word verification before replying to Newhere's post. And then when I went to edit, it would not allow. Is something amiss? TRU
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Long term depression
Hi all, 'This is my first post so please bear with me. Im a 10 year colon cancer survivor with a colostomy. While I have had my challenges over the years I have manage to live a rather normal Life. As you all know the thought of the cancer returning is always in the back of my mind. However, lately I have been very…
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Diagnosed With Rectal cancer
I am 43, M. Diagnosed with Rectal cancer 2 weeks ago ang surgery was done around 10 days ago. I am with Ileostomy bag now. Will be doing PET Scan on monday. After that , I will be refered to an Oncologist for Chemo and Radio... I am depressed and down. Are there any Rectal cancer stage 3 or 4 survivors here. What is your…
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Probably No Longer NED, But Still Overall Good Though Surgery Pending
Got PET results back. Between all the factors, including increase in size and this bad boy lighting up a bit, looks like it is time for wedge on the lungs. They are working on getting appointment with thoracic surgeon for me in the next week or so. But overall very positive, in a location that is hopefully easy to work on…
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Terrified for my uncle
This past Saturday my uncles stopped by (which was weird since they each live over an hour away and haven't been to my family's place since my '09 HS graduation) and my sisters and I over heard my one uncle telling my dad that he was diagnosed through an MRI with colon cancer which they believe has spread to the liver.…
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WHEELCHAIR DONATION
Hello, My name is Julia from NYC. My father was dx with Stage IV Colon Cancer in January of 2013. This forum was a godsend for all my questions then. Unfortunately My Dad recently passed in April and I find myself here to try and do good by him. I purchased a wheelchair to help get him to appointments and around the house,…
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Any Help would be great! - Just diagnosed with Isolated Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases
Hi! Can I first say how grateful I have been to have found this site and the hope it has given me. It has felt like hope has been in short supply! 2 part question Part 1: I was diagnosed a week ago with stage IV colorectal cancer with unresectable liver metastases. I am having a colonscopy on Monday to confirm source and…
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Transanal excision
Hi everyone. I'm new to the cancer scene, having been diagnosed with rectal cancer in October. After various tests, none of which showed any cancer, I'm scheduled for a transanal excision January 2nd. Is anyone able to tell me what I have to look forward to after surgery? The surgeon explained the procedure and said that…
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Bronchospasms
Has anyone experienced painful bronchrospasms. They usually will start as a dull pain in my chest and arms seems to get heavy. Then they are a sharp pain that tends to get worse with every heartbeat. i have experienced the pain also in the middle of my back when it happens. They said it was a side effect of the…
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Colon cancer spread to ovaries and lungs
Hi , I am 48 years old in may of this year I had 2 large tumors and a few lymphnodes removed they thought was Ovarian cancer. After masses were tested it cam back as colon cancer and sure enough i went for colonoscpy and have a tumor in my colon. I was then sent for a ct scan that revealed nodules in my lungs and one in my…
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Back to wristband colors
Allright...I've read all the posts from a few days ago about the wristband colors. You guys are NUTS!!! Racing stripes??? UUggghhhh! Sponger...what's the deal with lumping the Texans and Californians???? I know I'm not a real semi-colon, but I do live with one, and I have no idea what that has to do with…
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post chemo itching
so today I am about 15 months out of xeloda and oxy...went for a really vigorous walk and suddenly thought...wow! I am not itching!!! for about 12 months after that chemo if I got warm I would have intense itching on arms and trunk....well not even itching as much as burning stinging...yeh it would be itching did anyone…
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Time to Live Life Once Again
Hi all, I had my 3 month post surgery blood work and CT scans a couple weeks ago. I am happy to report my CEA count was the lowest it has been since this all began nearly 5 years ago. My CT scan was clear. I am very grateful my Dr. got back to me with my results in a couple days. I don't have to tell you all how hard the…
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Ileostomy
I'm looking for some experiences wit ileostomy, and specially recovering time My mum had his colon removed in 2014 but not the rectum. After a year a half they discovered thar the "joint" between ileum and rectum is wrong and causing infections. There is a big fistula too. Everything is wrong. Only solution to remove…
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CEA Level
It has been awhile since I have been on. They stopped my Chemo side effects were to great. Since then I have been going for my blood work every three months. This is my question my first CEA Level was .08 my most recent one was 1.1 doctor seemed concerned alittle so they are redoing the labs in three weeks. It has only…
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My brother- Always smiling...
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Urgh - It May Be Back
PET Scan time, one of those blips in the lungs does not look like it is behaving properly. I suggested giving it a "time out," but Oncologist said that doesn't work usually. On the good news side, the other biopsy for the new cancer is probably going to be postponed if this is something and the Oncologist said if this one…
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Non-stop diarrhea
Hi, I am pretty new here. I am a woman of 69. Last December was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 4 which was mostly in my large intestine but also with mets to my liver. Had surgery in Dec., (they removed a chunk of my large intestine) and started chemo end of Jan. 2016. They gave me 4 different chemos plus I signed up…
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Problems with Ileostomy reversal
I had my ileostomy reversed in December after 7 months. I am having problems with pain/burning/urgency to go/leakage. Having more bad days than good. Maybe it is too soon but nothing seems to be helping. I have tried numerous creams. nothing is stopping the burning. I do sitz baths which help but I have to do several a…
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Neulasta and Insurance Issues
I've been trying to stay positive throughout this whole journey with my mom (Stage 4 Colon Cancer, mets to liver and lungs) and she's been doing well, but when we went to her 10th round of treatment this week, we found out her Neulasta was not covered by the insurance anymore. Her Oncologist and the second opinion…