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Feeling of Euphoria
I had a scan yesterday and this morning the weirdest thing happened, total peace. The scan is going to be what it's going to be but I woke up to one of the most beautiful days. 65 degrees, birds chirping, children getting ready for the last day of school, neighbors milling about on their way to work. I declare this peace…
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Apr surgery for mum tomorrow, need advice (cancer of rectum)
My mum is 69 and she's has cancer of the rectum, which tomorrow she will have APR surgery to remove her rectum and have a bag For life. To say we are scared is an understatement, I'm worried about death after the op, infections and not healing quickly due to her age. Could anyone give me some peace of mind who's been…
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My Doctor was a jerk
Hi All. I just feel like venting. It has only been a month since I was diagnosed. I've gone through all cycles of emotions. I'm finally ready to put the mopping aside and get my war-face on. I'm going in for a battery of tests tomorrow, and more on Monday. My first doctor was a real jerk. While I was waiting for her (for…
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Wolfen safe travels and hugs for JBG
Wolfen, I think you should have landed by now, safe driving to your daughter's. Sending my love to you both, my hugs to you both. Let JBG know we are thinking of her and hoping her pain eases soon, I think she'll feel better in your hands almost immediately. Love to you both, Winter Marie
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Need to vent
Hi, as many of you know, my husband has been in and out of the hospital this past month. his last hospitalization was because his coumadin level was very high, the dr sent him to the ER for plasma and vitamin K. well now, it has happened again, and my husband absolutely refuses to go to the hospital - so the dr has…
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Sorry I don't usually rant on the boards but I need to get this out.
I have always been a healthy person overall. In the last few years I put on some extra weight, not exercised the way I used to. I'm the bigger breadwinner in the house and I'm just plain tired from working so much for so many years and being responsible for so many people. I've lost the motivation I used to have. I'm 180…
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You can and you will get through it
good morning dear people. about 7 years ago I was dx with stage 3 colon cancer with lymph node involement. when you're immersed in this ordeal you can't imagine a day where this isn't a HUGE part if your life. Well you can and you will get thorough this...... It won't be easy... But you can and you will. Today was…
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Alex?
Wondering about alexinlv and maxiecat...anyone hear from either Alex?
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Happy Father's Day - to all you Dads
To all you Dads on the forum, Please take time today to enjoy your day and not to make the focus on cancer. All my best! On a side note - my Dad died of a massive heart attack when I was only 8 years old so this day has always been challenging for me. So please enjoy your kids!
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wondering if I will ever wake from this nightmare?
April of 2013, i was diagnosed with Stage3b colorectal cancer. Went through the surgery, port placement, radiation, attempted chemo, but it was platelets too fast (i have ITP, platelet count was watched closely). In July, i was admitted to hospital, for what they thought was internal bleeding, my potassium levels was…
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On My Way, Soon
Hi All, Wanted to let you know that I will be on my way to Kentucky mid June to stay with JBG for a while. Am tying up a few loose financial ends here at home after sadly, but successfuly selling my cabin. JBG continues to be in "screaming" pain as she describes it. Some days she is barely able to walk and cannot sit at…
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So far so good
I havent been on the board in awhile and I just wanted to give some support to the ones that are newly dx. I was 37 at the time of my DX in 2007. The dr told me there were "too many to count" when I asked how mant tumors were there. ST 4 colon cancer it was.... Well 14 months of chemo and 2 surgeries later(one colon and…
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Yollmbs Post Forwarded
This post was in a different post and thought it should be brought forth as a new. Attached is what she wrote. I've been reading the boards but haven't posted before. I'm on cycle 2 day 2 of the Folfox regime. I have stage 3b colon cancer. I had the resection. They removed almost 5 feet of colon because I had two cancerous…
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Scanxiety
I have a CT scan next week. My first since finishing FOLFOX chemotherapy. I find myself pretty anxious and scared. While I'm told this is quite normal, that really doesn't help that much. And I know the outcome will be what it will be regardless of how much worrying I do. But if anyone has any kind words, hope, or…
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Hyperthermia in Germany - Request clinic info. & experiences
I have Stage IV adenocarcinoma of the colon with mets to the peritoneum. My CA19-9 marker is above 40,000 (as of 4/28/2014); No elevation of CEA marker. I have only months to live as my cancer has spread throughout my peritoneum. The affected organs witihin the peritoneum are the OUTSIDE MEMBRANES of my liver, the portal…
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Post liver surgery CT Scan & CEA results - UPDATE Jun 12th 2014
Today I had appointemnts with my liver surgeon and Oncologist. CEA is down to 8 and CT Scan was clear. Surgeon said not to worry about the CEA, Oncologist said he still didn't like my CEA. My Oncologist has decided to NOT put me back on chemo but to watch me closely, so I will have my CEA checked every month, visit with…
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back again
Hi, I posted here many times about 2 1/2 years ago about my dad. sadly he passed away 2 years ago from metastatic colon cancer. I now have a new struggle with my best friend who is 44 who just found out he has 2 primary cancers. first one is adenocarcinoma invasive of the colon and malt lymphoma originating in the colon. i…
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Any feedback appreciated
HI everyone, this is a wonderful network. I've been reading just to learn, but I still have questions. Unfortunately, all I have from my biopsy is pretty 'medical' and I have no clue what to make of it. My GI doctor at first said it was "of benign appearance" but imagine her and my surprise when it came back with "invasive…
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Foreign Objects Found in Our Bodies
Am I the only one? This is upside down (sorry about that) but here is the mysterious metal disc they found and the whole hospital wing was a buzz over my little disc.
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***ANOTHER UPDATE*** My husband is in the hospital - SEE LAST COMMENT!
My husband is in the hospital. I had to rush him to ER last Monday because he was having trouble breathing. They admitted him right away because he was showing signs of having a heart attack. After another examination, he was concluded that he had a large build up of fluid in his pleural space on the left side. They took…
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Treatment update
I am getting a needle biopsy on 6/18 (I know Laz I was really against it but I want to have extensive DNA testing done on a current sample) followed by y90 mapping on 6/19. I will have the actual y90 treatment on 7/3. Then I fly to Seattle to meet with Dr. Lin on 7/15 so he can work with my oncologist on ADAPT (XCEL)…
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CT AND PET RESULTS TOMORROW
I hate the nervousness of waiting to hear results. Need a miracle. CEA is over 400.
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Ron 50 you rock!
I was doing some research today since I'm working on improving my diet and your posts pop up in my google searches for years back. I just want to share that I think that you rock!
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Weekend Adventures?
My son takes the SAT at 7:30 in the morning (what kind of psycho plans a test arrival at 7:30 on a Saturday?) and needs a ride since we couldn't find a local location. Other than that, just me sipping on some almond milk by the garden and enjoying Mr. Sunshine (from under a really big hat!).
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my wife
I have been asked to give an update regarding my wife and myself. To start with the best part,My wife turned 80 back in March. Yessterday, we celebrated our 57th wedding aniversary!!! Unfortunately. she has been in a nursing home for the last 18 months . Currently with late stage alzheimers. Her normal weight was about 120…
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SPAM Attack
Hey all,just wanted to alert you to a saraduke900 who sent me a private message from this site asking for $. I deleted the email but wanted to give ya'll a heads up that someone with no soul is trying to bilk people going through their own serious trials out of their money.
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RLS/WED and Colon Cancer
I've just had my first treatment and had RLS/WED before I began. It is so abd right now that I am considering stopping treatment. This is actually driving me insane. Any uggestions? I take .25 mg of Mirapex right now and the RLS used to be well controlled.
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Experiences with Medicare and Home Hospice?
Good Afternoon Everyone, Mom is being admitted again to the hospital because her CEA is off the chart and she basically was shaking/almost falling for days. She has said to me that she feels like her mind and body are not connected. She also says she feels like "someone" is touching her on her arm. This has made me very…
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Side affect question
Hi Everyone: Sure wish I knew about this site when I was first diagnosed and through my treatment. I was diagnosed with colon cancer 11/2012, surgery the next month, then chemo every other week for 6 mth, ended July 2013. Subsequent check ups have all been good. My question is about a few side effects. First is how long…
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I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful for all the advances in cancer treatment without which I would have missed so much these past 7 years. I have serious hockey fever right now with the Kings so close to winning their 2nd Stanley Cup. I've been a fan for 30 years and without the new treatments, my great doctors, and this board's support,…