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Tribute
I understand some folks feel offended or put off by tattoos in general. However, I felt to post this with a small story behind it. My youngest son (who is in the Army) has a very close and special relationship with his Mom (my wife) who is a CRC survivor. He was devistated by her diagnosis 3 years ago as was the rest of…
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Video Blog? And general ramblings
Hi everyone reading this :-) I am new to this site and this is my second post. I have search this site along with many others looking for as much information about our conditions. Additionally I have received a lot of support from many members here and it has helped me adjust. I have also found videos on YouTube about all…
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Done with round 6
I have just finished round 6 of chemo including oxaliplatin up until the beginning of 6th round due to nueropathy that wouldn't subside. Going for a scan and doc says after scan have to decide if I want to take a break or go on matinance chemo Has anyone had this experience? I am stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and…
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Memorial Day Weekend - A time to remember those who have passed
May 2014 Joemetz - May Smokeyjoe - Leena - May MOOSE74/Eric's Dad - May Katz2402's brother - June Barbebard - Barb - July Karen - scareddaughter24's mum - July Johnnybegood - Debra - Wolfen's daughter and our forum friend - July Sandi's husband - August **** - Kathleen808's husband - August Lisa2012 - August Danker's…
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What A Great Day With The NED News - Another Banner To Celebrate This All
I am sitting smiling from the news from Helen and Winter Marie. I just love reading this news. One day the promised one will be made, but a new V1
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Cure
My wife pass away jan 2008 from colon cancer. r we any closer of a cure? she fought for 6 years!
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Low Platelets - No Chemo.
Once again my platelets are too low for chemo. Has anyone had chemo dragged out to once a month due to platelets? I'm terrified that this once a month chemo is not enough to fight the cancer. I have tried vitamins, juicing, everything and nothing is helping. My onc says he is avoiding giving me a platelet transfusion…
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Weird Font - Sorry for any confusion
i don't copy & paste here but I do switch the fonts around. I figured if ACS forum offers several fonts, then they should work. I guess some don't. Sorry fof the confusion, and sorry for side tracking tmd's thread. I thought at first I was being reprimanded for my lack of communication skills I am typing this as I sit…
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Two year scan tomorrow
No real scanxiety as much as come on, I'm just adjusting let's make this clean. I have bigger problems than scans so it's sad that that's what's putting the anxiety on the back burner. Teenagers are wonderful people (when they behave and mine is not lol). Anyway, NED all around. Starting my chant.
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My nana's cancer story
I don't think I've shared this on here before but it gives me encouragement to fight the battle and I hope it will for all of you as well. My nana was diagnosed with colon cancer in the 1950s when she was in her fifties. She had surgery to remove it and received a colonoscopy. I don't know if she would have had chemo as it…
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Happy Birthday wishes to Helen321 - December 6th
I think this is a good place to celebrate a birthday. Helen, I hope you have a fantastic day. I hope someone gets to spoil you silly, or you get to spoil yourself silly. 45 is so young. May you see another 45. Cyber Birthday hugs. Sue - Trubrit
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Has Anyone Heard from Karin/Lilacbroller?
She is in Bethesda at NCI on an immunotherapy trial involving depleting her immune system and then infusing her with a cocktail of billions of her own t-cells and a tumor marker so that the t-cells can recognize the cancer cells for the invaders that they are and kill them. I know that she has been in the hospital for…
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Fatigue
Hello all, My relative (stage IV colon cancer, dx summer 2004) has gone through many cycles of FOLFOX and, after the cancer finally progressed, is now on 5 FU + Leucovorin + Irinotecan. At his last CT scan, they found that much of his liver has been overtaken by the cancer. My main concern right now is his fatigue. He's…
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Stage III Cancer- How many Folfox treatments??
Have been lurking a while and recently joined this site. Looks like a great place for information and support. In summary I am 47 y/o with 5 precious kiddos ranging from 5 up to 20 years old and a very supportive husband. After following the recommendation of my ob/gyn I had a scope in April where I learned I have T3NbMX…
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Work for a cancer non-profit
Does anyone here work for a cancer-related non-profit group or know someone who does? I ask because I'd like to learn more about what it's like to work for such a non-profit. I'm interested in working at least part-time to use my skills to help others with cancer. I don't have any medical training, so there really isn't…
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How to avoid ascites, or avoid it growing
Any medicines to avoid ascites growing? I read take less water, make liver and kidney tests, anything else? many thanks
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Stage4 trouble postoperative resection
I had 18 inches of colon removed where ascending and transverse colon meet on May 13. I went home 2 1/2 days later. doctor said he has done these for 26 years and I recovered better than anyone he has seen.a little sore but I felt great.i could eat anything with out getting sick. I had solid stools in just a few days.but…
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Did you have IBS before diagnosis?
This has probably been addressed before but I'm terrible at searching. How many of you had IBS before you were diagnosed with colon cancer? I'd read years ago that IBS sufferers have a 65% higher chance of getting colon cancer so I'm curious what the percentage is on here. Also, I was told mine was likely a polyp that went…
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Our Craig...
Dear friends, It is with a very sad and heavy heart that I must inform you that our dear Craig has passed. Kim was so very pleased that so many of his friends were able to post such lovely heartfelt messages to honor her husband. She wanted me to tell you that she read all of the notes to Craig before he passed, and he…
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Update - ct scan and cea
Hi all my dad was due for a ct scan after 3 chemo rounds . However he's ended up in hosp with bowel inflammation . He's on antibiotics and biwelnus rejecting food . It's horrible ! anyway ct scan showed no new mets, few nodules stable but growth in liver mets . The weird thing is cea is going down each cycle but yet the…
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SLOWLY RISING CEA
I feel a little guilty writing because I have done so well and so many have not. I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer 18 months ago...surgery, no chemo; close f/u. At diagnosis, my CEA was 7.5. It returned to normal, 1.5 within 6 weeks.My last 3 levels have been 2.4; 2.8; 3.2. (taken evey 3 months) I agreed to hold…
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Finishing My 6th Session Of Chemo Now And Just Wanted To Thank Everyone Here
Figured since this is the half-way point, good time for the post. I mentioned this before, but everyone here has been great. Reading the stories, the advice and the rest has made things so much easier. It helps me keep the low points to a minimum and has helped me to keep on going out and doing things as much as possible.…
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New to the board please help me
Going to see oncologist tomorrow had colon resection on May the 13 and needl biopsy of lymph node in the neck. Both came back as cancer adeno carcinoma it have multiple nodules on both lungs doctor said it doesn't look typical because it looks like both lungs were shot with bb's plus my liver is completely clear I know I…
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But the oncologist said just eat what you want...
CONCLUSION: Higher sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer recurrence and mortality in stage III colon cancer patients. CONCLUSION: Higher dietary glycemic load and total carbohydrate intake were statistically significant associated with an increased risk of recurrence…
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Clinical Trial: immunotherapy using tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs)
hi, all. This will be my second clinical trial, and second attempt at immunotherapy. I've been accepted into this trial and here is a link to the trial. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01174121?term=Immunotherapy+til&recr=Open&rank=7 This is the one where they harvest white cells (tumor infiltrating…
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Exciting Info for those with a certain mutation of colon cancer cell, they've had success
Around thre drugs drug that kicks in the immune system and attacks the cancer calls is called pembrolizumab, Nivolumab and (didn't see what third one is called) Unfortunately you have to have a certain mutation in order for it to work. Of 13 people that had the mutation, 12 had tumors shrink and some go away, many of these…
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Would love updates from several members....
Some that I've been thinking about, add your own: Mike ...thnxmixer (I know the name is wrong) phil64 Art ...fatbob alexinlv bailee2012 alex..maxiecat, so sad we haven't heard from her in so long. I hope she just didn't need to think about cancer anymore and winter Marie...I know you are posting regularly but haven't seen…
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Normal people problems!
Can anyone else appreciate having a crazy day...filled with just normal people problems? You know the stuff that might bring others down? But not us!! 8 am and it's been a full day...bring on the coffee. i woke at 5 not planning to give anyone rides. by 630 I find out that both teens need a ride ...same school, but half…
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JocelynR
Welcome to our forum JocelynR, please feel welcome here to ask any questions etc., there are many fine and welcoming people here, who can help you out sharing their own experiences. Again I'm glad you found us and that we can help you in some small ways. Winter Marie
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Scumbag!
This post will hopefully be deleted soon from our memorial thread; but really, I itched to comment even though I know that it is either a robtotic post or some scumbag who will never pull up this site again. How dare they hijack our site. How dare they hijack our memorial thread. And really, he lives in Indian? Can't they…