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Taking a Break from Board
Dear Friends: It's usually this time of year that I'm taking a break from the board and feel this is the time. So much going on with my brother and his recent diagnosis with lung cancer (he is my baby brother) and I'm heartbroken that he has been in and out of the hospital about 5 times since Thanksgiving. Just can't…
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another tumor removed question
had groin tumor remove four months ago now have a 10mm above the other one that was removed doc says wait 3 months and then will think about chemo again had follow up with surgin for the first one and told him to take out the new one wich he did and was cancer again (groin lymp node) going to see cancer doc on monday the…
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ACS Road to Recovery
I love this board and found great comfort and advice from it when I was first diagnosed. However, I no longer feel comfortable discussing my own experiences with newly-diagnosed patients since treatment has changed so much in the past five years - and that's a good thing. As a survivor I wanted to give back in some way but…
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Pictures to share
At my last appointment I thought I would get my picture taken with myDr's. The smile on my face says it all. NED. Dr. Singh is my Oncologist and Dr. Kos is my Radiation Oncologist. Highly recommended by me. A friend told me that it was odd to ask for a picture with your Doctor. I guess I'm odd . No real surprise there.…
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Question about Mistletoe
I was just reading about Mistletoe to fight cancer. Doesn't sound like it's available in the US. Does anyone know anything about it?
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Colonoscopy tomorrow
Not really worried about my colon as my cancer was rectal and I think that total removal took care of things locally. I'm very relaxed. My next scan is going to be when the anxiety hits. It'll be the two year mark which will put me in the clear and in a great position. That means I have until July to just be. It feels nice…
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New Member with Colon Cancer
I was recently diagnosed with stage IIIB colorectal cancer. My surgery went well. My folfox6 treatments are to begin in a couple of weeks: 12 two day infusions over six months. Right now, I am trying to find some supplemental insurance as I only have Medicare at the time being, but I'm 49 so it looks like I'm out of luck.
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3 Years NED Today
I am thrilled to be able to say that I am 3 years NED today, 1/31/15. As a stage 3b/signet cell survivor - I am super-especially thrilled. My best to you all - always.
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blood pressure
Has anyone experienced high blood pressure through these chemo treatments? I have been on blood pressure meds for years and its always been controlled but now its over the roof. My oncologist doesn't seem concerened but its not his body . I'm worried. This morning 161/101 I think for being on 75 mg of atenolol for pressure…
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FOLFOX6
I am starting my first chemo session on dec 17 for stage 3 colon cancer. Does anyone who has gone through this treatment have any advice on what to expect? It would really help to settle my nerves. Thank you.
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The logic and brains of a toddler
My husband is feeling really bad for not being the same dad for the three year old that he was for the two teens, he was talking to him today and saying how he's sorry that he won't be able to run and play ball with him like the other dads do. little guy hugs him and says, it's okay dad..you just throw the ball and I will…
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Let's have a "card party" for Craig
I thought it might give Craig a boost if he were to get lots of feel better cards. If you don't have his address, email me here at CSN. Sharing it via email will keep it from being searchable. I have his wife's permission to share it with those I know. She asked that they be sent to their home, so they don't have to worry…
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Cea rising
Damn. its not a surprise, but isn't it funny how we trick our minds to think, hey maybe everything will be okay. Two days after getting the good news of a clean pet scan earlier this month, we find out cea went up to 2.5. but he had a stomach bug so hey maybe it's just that. Three weeks later it's 8. It appears to be an…
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Traveling to New Orleans
leaving tomorrow and the home next Wednesday. Any one in the area up for coffee?
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Art/Fatbob?
How are you doing? I feel like I haven't seen anything from you for a while, and was just wondering how things were going...
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anyone on Vectibix?
Folfox, Avastin and Erbitux have not worked so my onc is starting me on Vectibix on Friday. Has anyone tried Vectibix? Thanks, Ida
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colorectal cancer: major depression after successful surgery
My sister is in deep depression after successful rectal cancer surgery. She will not go to a support group and her psyc keeps changing her antidepression medication. She is not religious and will not speak to me or her daughters over the phone. my sister is now cancer free but in deep depression, I do not know why and she…
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nsichler thanks
Thanks for the positive advice. I try to be positive but it really is hard. I'm thankful I found this group and hope to get helpful information and guidance here.
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Happy Birthday Phil (Phil64)
I hope you are having a wonderful day, filled with lots of love and treats. May you be blessed with many a birthday to come. Sue - Trubrit
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Member spotlight
Hey all, just to let you know admin has picked me to represent our group on the homepage for the next few months. From what I understand I'll be a spotlighted member for new people who come to visit the website. My wife has had a field day with calling me the new 'face of colon cancer,' lol feel free to joke about it, I…
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congrats ron 50
ron congrats on 17 years ned. all the best my aussie friend. never.ever give up !!! -bruce-
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Birthday greetings for our lovely Marbleotis
And may you have a wonderful and healthy 2015.
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Questions
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to tell my boys that their dad has Stage IV colon cancer. He was diagnosed in November of 2013 and after chemo, radiation and a colostomy they belived they had gotten it all. Today he was diagnosed with stage IV. I am not really sure how to tell my boys or really what…
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positive scan results
I saw the IR (interventional radiologist) today at UMMC. He was very pleased with the scan one month post ablation. He said the liver ablation looked great. He said I timed it perfectly after the y90 I had done in July. The chestwall ablation wasnt as clear. There might be a very thin line of tumor left next to my spine.…
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confused
This all started for me 6mos ago. I was perfectly fine even drove for 3hrs to grandson then boom,diarrhea,vomiting,bloody stools,pain in left lower abdomen. I DIDNT go to Dr or ER for 6mos. I'm only 49,but my brother passed due to colon ca. I had scope due to blockage/size of "tumors" 3mm+ . Came bk benign but tomorrow I…
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Follow-up Test Results (mostly) In
January is follow-up testing month for me, and this is my first set of annual follow-up tests. The results are mostly in, so I thought I'd share my experience. The first step was a CEA test done after my port was flushed on New Year's Eve. It came in at 0.5 (down from 0.9 on the date of my diagnosis last year), so that's…
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Newly diagnosed with rectal cancer
Hello all, I have been reading many of your posts and realize there are very special people here. I wondered if someone could tell me what my diagnosis means: Rectal adenocarcinoma (HCC) - Primary. I knew I had rectal cancer but the HCC scares me to death. That is in relation to liver cancer. So does this mean it has…
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Your Opinion Please
My brother just found on around Thanksgiving that he has lung cancer which has spread to liver/nodes. He went hunting two days after he found out and then Wednesday before Thanksgiving he started laying on the couch. He hadn't had chemo yet, but he quit eating (saying he was full all the time) and has layed in bed since.…
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You qualify for oxygen, says the Doc
Saw the lung specialist today, and sitting my oxygen is 97 saturation and even though I complained about breathing for some time. the 100 to 97% saturation level they all admired would make me think it must just be chemo. Then lower left lobe showed collasped on January CT scan. When the lung doctor took me for a walk with…
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Blizzard
To all of my Northeastern friends, please stay safe and warm during this blizzard. It looks like we're in for quite the storm tonight! I have my fingers and toes crossed that our power won't be out for too long. My area is forecast to have up to 3ft of snow - I haven't seen that since the Blizzard of '78 - and that was a…