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Upcoming LAR & Syndrome Concerns
Hi all - I am a 51 year old male dx with rectal cancer last October (2016). I have a T2N0M0 clinically staged tumer 6 cm from the anal verge. Completed chemo/rad end of January (28 treatments with 24x7 5FU chemo). Tumor is gone with only scar tissue remaining. I have an LAR scheduled 4/25 and have been assessing many…
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Here's a new twist: can't receive chemo while an inpatient
So my ex was admitted as an inpatient on Wednesday with a partial blockage of his colon due to his peritoneal tumors. He was supposed to start chemo today to (hopefully) shrink those tumors. However, he was told at the hospital yesterday that they would not discharge him until he could keep liquids down, and that he could…
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Signet ring cell stage IV colon cancer
Hi...new to group. Recently diagnosed and started chemo pills and have had 2 infusion treatments. Had a severe reaction and doctors are unsure if it is Shingles or a reaction to the medications? Very painful, but is now starting to clear up. Stopped all medications but am due to start chemo pills again today (holding off…
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Stage 4 - Cancer is back one month after clean scan
My ex started having pain just a few weeks after a "clean" scan on December 28. After being told it was probably constipation, etc., and that it was unlikely the cancer since he just had a clean scan, we pushed for another scan. Sure enough, multiple mets in the peritoneum. (This was not completely unexpected, as we knew…
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PET scan and feeling better in chemo
Hi all the oncologist wanted a new ct scan prior to starting chemo (one month later from initial scan) and a nodule not mentioned in scan #1 had tripled in size to 9mm. He sent me to a specialist who is sending me for a PET scan. I am happy to be getting this as it is very rare in Canada - but that makes me worried at the…
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Is anybody out there?
Hi. My husband (62 years old) has recently been diagnosed with cancer (20th of January 2022). His tumour is big - 8.5cm x 6.5cm. It’s growing on the outside of the caecum and has grown through the colon wall only recently they think which is why it wasn’t diagnosed earlier. He’s also got cirrhosis of the liver just to…
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Welcome + targeted therapies + motivating the patient
Welcome, and wishes of all the best to everybody on this forum. My beloved Dad (79 y) was recently operated for colorectal cancer. He is now scheduled for a chemotherapy consultation. Where to find more information about targeted therapies available? Unfortunately, medical care in our area often forces family of the…
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depression
Hey, first time on here, a year ago i was diagnosed with 4 dominant genetic mutations which guarantee that i will have 4 types of cancer. since then, because of the MUTYH associated polyopsis, i had 5 colonoscopies, the removed in total 212 cancerous polyps, leaving hundreds more, but then they noticed a4cm tumor on the…
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10 Years NED on Jan 31, 2022
This Jan 21, 2022, I am 10 years NED from stage 3 signet cell colon cancer. I have been under continued surveillance all these years - but that is very ok! Long journey but very glad to be on it!
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colon cancer to ovary?
I am new here. I had stageII colon cancer two years ago w/ surgery but no other treatment. now they have found a questionable mass on my ovary and they want to take it out. has anyone had their colon CA spread to the ovary? I am worried.
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Tired of hearing about Vitamin D yet?
Vitamin D for patients admitted to hospital could cut Covid deaths by 60 per cent (yahoo.com) Vitamin D: Could the ‘sunshine supplement’ cut Covid’s death rate? (yahoo.com) Vitamin D For Preventing COVID-19: Hype or Hope? : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Stage IIA (T3,N0, M0) Sigmoid Resection - Should I do adjuvant chemotherapy?
I guess I have 2 risk factors for recurrence: 1) MMR Proficient. It may mean the tumor is more aggressive 2 ) Obstruction - Controversial on the definition: Two oncologists considered obstruction since regular size probe cannot go through in colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. But another two oncologists did not think so since I…
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Stage IV CRC with Mets to Liver and Lungs
Hi All, First, I’d like to thank you all for sharing your stories. I have been reading and learning from your experiences over the past 4 months. I’ve hesitated in sharing because it’s really not my story to share, but after getting permission from my husband to do so, here is our current reality. And I say “our” because…
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Well, this looks different.
It will take a bit of getting used to for this old girl - change comes slow at my age. What do you think of the new layout for the forum? Tru
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Came on to check in, new setup is terrible. Holy canoli
But hello and I hope you are all hanging in there to the best of your abilities at the moment. Just coming on to remind everyone that there is hope and a lot of people do survive this or make it really long term. Keep you heads up and keep trying whatever you can to get through to the other side of health. Love all the old…
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Hunger-like pains 5 months post resection, worried about recurrence
Hello, everyone. My ex was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in August, spread to lymph nodes and some tumor seeding in abdominal cavity. He had a colon resection, plus removal of a tumor beneath his navel, followed by 5 rounds of Folfox which he finished in November. His CT scan in late December was clean. They’re doing…
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mCRC complete response to second line treatment -- what to do next?
Hi all, First time poster here. It's great to see such a lively community here! I wish I found this earlier! Our family is a little lost on what we should do. Here's the history: ============ My father was diagnosed with Stage 3b colon cancer (in the sigmoid) a few years ago. He had surgery, 12 rounds of adjuvant chemo…
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Ch-Ch-Changes
Its been too long since Ive checked in. I feel really guilty for not logging on sooner but; I had a baby which has changed everything in the most wonderful way. Also the new format is ugly and not user friendly so thats a less than inviting change. I see that Tueffels Dad is gone. So heartbreaking. I think she mentioned…
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What may be my final update
Hello , So I just wanted to update everyone on my dad's situation which had gotten very bad at one point . After resisting for a week it finally got to the point were my dad was just continuing to go downhill and we brought in hospice . Like alot of people I was very fearful of this thinking hospice would just drug him up…
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Stage IV sigmoid colon ca metastasis to the Liver
Good afternoon all. I was told this is the best forum to post on. I am a 45 year old mother of 3 beautiful children. I was incidentally diagnosed on December 26, 2021 with an 8cm mass to the sigmoid colon right by the top of the rectum. On CT scan they also see multiple masses on the Liver the largest measuring 5cm. Biopsy…
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Clinical Trials for Colon Cancer
I have Stage 4 colon cancer, inoperable, with metastases to the lungs and liver (also inoperable). Diagnosed about 18 months ago. The lungs/liver are relatively stable. No new metastases since diagnosis. The tumor in my colon/pelvis is growing so I am changing drugs. Today, my oncologist called and told me that the drug…
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Bone metastasis
Hi everyone. My mom has stage IV bowel cancer. Spread to liver and now been found in bones. Unsure the extent of it. Any experience or NED?
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Laz Checking in
Hi Everybody, it has been a while since I checked in with you and I hope everyone is doing as good as it gets nowadays. I had a rough year, thank god everything seems to be ok. I became very ill last August, caugh, couldn't breath and had a funny backache. I was convinced my cancer spread in my spine or returned. I just…
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THC Oil? Anyone else read the studies? Kills Leukemia
A friend of mine told me that thc 'cures' cancer. I said yeah right but went home and started doing research. I found studies by nobel prize winners, top of the field microbiologists, physiologists, (I can't spell today), botanists, etc... Reading through the studies is quite a feat but I tried. There is some really strong…
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New here - What to expect with Folfox, Oxilaplatin, and Xeloda.
My mom who was just diagnosed with stage 2A colorectal cancer met with the oncologist yesterday and he suggested Folfox, Oxilaplatin, and Xeloda for her treatment. She is getting a 2nd opinion in a few days but I wanted to see if anyone could tell me their experience with these drugs? Is there anything I can do to make…
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Anyone from San Diego?
I like to know a good medical center for treating this cancer. Thanks.
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Folfox starts Thursday and CEA
So I start 6 rounds of Folfox on Thursday. PICC insertion Tuesday and bloodwork/consult Wednesday and chemo round 1 starts on Thursday. Haven’t had the “side effect” discussion yet but I have seen some discussions here. Any advice? Dr says my hair will get thinner but I won’t lose it - is that your experience? CEA is 65.2…
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Hi, new here
I've recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer and begin radiation/oral chemo on Monday. Here to get educated and feedback and learn as much as I can from others. It appears I am still going to ultimately need surgery and an ostomy bag. Thanks for any feedback.
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I am a survivor
I survived stage 3 colon cancer. It has been almost 5 years. I know that the answer is probably no but are there any programs in place to help cancer patients/survivors find affordable housing? I am currently renting a room. I am struggling because I have to pay for a storage unit since I do not have enough room for all of…
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Small Cell
Diagnosed mid August 2021 Finished phase 2 Chemo a week ago. Check Ur : Not Dead Yet My Colon Cancer Story Part 1 : Very Special Indeed 10/6/2021 Tonight I noticed my scalp hurts, so I looked it up online and yes, it’s a thing. It typically coincides with hair falling-out during chemotherapy, so I took a small amount of…