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Understanding lab and pathology results better
Hello everyone; My wife had a small orange size mass removed from her colon a month ago, the pathology came back saying the tumor was cancer (20 of the 24 lymph nodes came back cancerous as well). The Oncologist stated she has stage 4 cancer and once she heals from her surgery we would start chemo. His plan was to approach…
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How Accurate is a PET Scan?
I saw my family doctor today. We were discussing my situation and I mentioned that my surgeon had said that the PET scan had showed that the spots in my lung were likely cancer but they weren't certain. My family doctor agreed. I didn't grill him because I had other things to ask him but I'm wondering. Just how accurate or…
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My Scan Results 15 Months Following Surgery
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Anticipation
Hi! So after 2 1/2 weeks of radiation/chemo for very low stage 3 rectal cancer, I had to stop treatment. It turns out that it worked so well that the radiation burned through the wall of the rectum and through the wall of my vagina resulting in a rectovaginal fistula. I will spare you the details of the effects of this....…
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For those with a HER2-positive mCRC
(Tho probably most of us don't get tested for HER2 which is more common in breast cancer-which is why a breast cancer drug is now being suggested: http://medscape.com/viewarticle/862774 Link doesn't seem to work as you need to be a member of site but study cited says Herceptin has proven very effective in mCRC involving…
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Then I cannot do jack all. Nice upgrade.
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Jeff, please check in!
Hey Jeff, you have been quiet. I know you are going through a tough time, but hoping that thin are alright. Laz
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Stage 3 Diagnosis
Greetings. I'm fairly new to online forums and completely new to the world of cancer at 36 years old. I was diagnosed late in March. Had open sigmoid colon resection at the beginning of April and learned it was Stage 3 that spread to my lymph nodes. It has been a whirlwind and I still don't understand 99% of this language…
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How good can come from sad
I followed Stephen Sutton's short life, impressed and motivated by his determination to do good with the hand he was delt at such a young age. Diagnosed with CRC at 15, dead at 19; but wow, what a legacy he left behind. Of course, we are all not able to make such a huge, newsworthy impact, but we are still able to make an…
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The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
Well kind of. Scans done today and waiting. Bloodwork done and I have results, other than CEA which is the one I want to see. Turns out a few CRC types were waiting, including yours truly, for testing today. We spent some time putting some minds at ease for newbies and their family. CRC people rock :)
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Trying again
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Home from the hospital
Hi all. Well the surgery is done and after 5 days in the hospital I finally got home. The good news is the pathology report shows the make up of the tumor is the same as the 1st and 2nd time. My dr is still convinced we are dealing with slow growing leftovers. It was totally localized and other than the one spot none of…
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New to this board
Hello all, I've been reading the board for awhile now to help me understand what I may be facing. I was diagnosed in mid December with Stage II colorectal cancer. I have already gone through 5 1/2 weeks of radiation with chemo (Xeloda). I still have some pain (quite a lot actually) due to the radiation burns, but seems…
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Running out of options
I'm still reading most days, but haven't posted in a while. My liver mets are back in full force 6 months after SIRT. Mostly under one cm but filing most of a lobe. Interventional radiologist says I'm back to systemic care for the rest of my life. I'm currently on Lonsurf which doesn't appear to be working but we'll give…
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Hair.....
I am stage 2b. The oncologist ordered 6 weeks of 24/7 5-Fu chemo (in the pack) Monday-Friday with daily radiation, followed by 4 months of once a week chemo. He said there could be hair thinning and some mild hair loss. I'm curious how it has affected others. Should I expect to lose a noticeable amount of hair?
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Hey Mods Site Issues
I tried to contact you with another site issue. Bascially since the maintainace of last night, there looks to be many issues, formatting, etc. The captcha is back, but I could not submit form because it went to this, sent the email as requested We're sorry for the inconvenience! There seems to be a problem with your…
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Happy Birthday Ron50
Dear Ron. I hope you have something special planned for your birthday. Remember, your friends here are thinking about you, and wishing you the best. You are a constant. We are so grateful for the many years you have been NED, even though they have been anything but easy. We are grateful for your years of support and good…
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Good news from the german branch...
... of our great group. Husband had his latest checkup on tuesday... ultrasound clear... bloodcount perfect. CEA 0,9 and all other values also great. WOW... who would have expected this on Nov 9th 2011 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 CRC with 2 mets to liver and one in his peritoneum. Next step CT in August. So happy.…
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Noon32316 On Port Implant
For some reason I cannot reply to posts since last night changes, but can start a thread The port implant was pretty minor for me. In fact I was not even put totally under, just more in twilight zone. Was even joking with surgeon and told me a couple of points to be quiet :) I have had mine in 15 months or so and hardluy…
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Just Had My First Glass Of Gatorade and Miralax :)
Guess what is in store for tomorrow? So far nothing happening. But need to have another three glasses in the next hour. Cannot wait :) Kidding aside, I have gotten a couple of people to do this and told them no matter how this part is not a barrel of laughs for 1/2 day or so, it is a heck of a lot better than missing…
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Interesting article
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36100805 I found this article very interesting. We are all different in the way we handle this and other issues in our lives. There is no right or wrong way. Sue
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Colonoscopy and results
I had a coloscopy back on April 4 and got a call from the doctor yesterday with results. 2 polyps were removed and one showed pre-cancer while the other showed actual cancer cells on the "tip" of the polyp. My doctor called it intermucosal carcinoma and believes that all was removed successfully. I had blood in my stool…
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New to this board usually on breast cancer board
my Cancer dr. Is suggesting hot Chemo.Can anyone give me input on this if you have had it?Or no anyone that has?thank you
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It's been awhile feeling sad
Hi everyone its been awhile thought I would check in. My mom have colon cancer mets to liver since 10/2013 She had chemo twice folfox oxi avastin folfieri irintocan erbitux. The first one worked stopped progression and she was NED for a very short time like 3 months The second chemo did nothing to stop progression, so her…
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"Experimental drug guadecitabine found safe in patients with colorectal cancer":
http://medicalxpress.com/print379959979.html
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New to the group
Hi All, I'm new to the group and honeslty can't believe it took me three years to join. I'm blonde, so I guess I'm a little slow I was 42 when I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer. I am now 45. It all started in March of 2013 with several months of irregular bowels so I had a colonoscopy. In my mind I was…
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colon cancer with mets to liver and lungs
my dad age 58 has just been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with mets to his liver and lungs. we are all in shock of course but also very confused. he has done 10 treatments of radiation and they say they wont do chemotherpy because his liver is to bad. the confusion is that the radiation was only done on his chest not…
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Fistula during Chemo - Bad luck - Stopping Chemo? keeping antibiotics for long???
Good morning After the second FOLFOX session my mom had her second urine infection. We were told that a intestinal vaginal fistula is probable, almot sure due simptoms- They are considering to stop chemo for surgery or reduce the FOLFOX dose to avoid infections. I don't know if keeping antibiotics for long (6 months could…
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Did something positive today!
I renewed my passport for ten years. I'm copunting on that I'll need it that long. And that some day we'll be able to afford to go somewhere. It makes me feel so good to have done that, it really improved my mood more than I expected it would. Funny how the little things can do that. Yup, I have a passport again. I may not…
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New chemo drug Camptosan
Has anyone had this drug with their treatment? Tim just started it today. Onc. cut Oxiliplatin due to neorothopy and started this drug. Onc. said it is a new drug.