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Well POOOP
February CEA was 30+...had Liver surgery in mid February and CEA only dropped to 19+. Propsed chemo is Leucovorin, 5FU and Avastin starting next week for six months. But platelets are under 75, so that may not last long. At the last appointment Onc did not talk about any of the current test results or comment on the CT…
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Surgery yesterday
they operated yesterday that went well but they did biopsy on liver lesion that thay spotted and its metastcid from colon and i know i did not spell right
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New Vitamin D study...looks we all should probably be getting more
Just read this about two new studies that came out yesterday...basically looks like vitamin D is probably an important source of protection against disease. May not help us when we are actively fighting cancer, but who knows? Maybe ensuring a higher level in our blood streams will help to protect us against other crap that…
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pet scan results
my onc just called and said it was just the lymph node no place else still have to have chemo but it's a relief knowing
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Happy Birthday Ron! (Ron50)
Woo Hoo! Another birthday. Dear Ron, I hope you had a wonderful birthday. I hope you got to do something special. Are you really 64? Is your birthday today, or yesterday? I know there is a BIG time difference between the states and Australia, so a date would be great. We're all thinking of you (even if we've missed the…
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Johnnybegood - Prayers & Positive Thoughts - UPDATE
My Family, Please send prayers & positive thoughts to my Johnnybegood for tomorrow's surgery. She is having some breathing troubles, but the surgeon said she is "good to go" for now. I will update as soon as I have news. Luv, Wolfen I wanted to let everyone know that JBG came through the surgery okay. I don't know many…
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TEM
I had an appointment with the Tumor Board today for two issues. A recent PET scan indicated a new tumor in my rectum and two additional liver mets. The surgeon indicated that the rectal tumor can be removed via Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM). I have been told this is a day surgery. Just curious if anyone has had…
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Have you heard this? Treatment question
My mother's best friend is an RN at a hospital here in Mobile. She's 63. She told mother that the hospital had a seminar last week that explained, with the new insurance rules, that treatment for seroius illness, like CANCER, will not be offered to Medicare patients who do not have another primary insurance carrier even if…
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PET Scan Results after Chemo - Next Steps
Hi All, Dad had his follow up appointment this morning. All nodules on the liver and lungs are gone - there is no evidence that they were even there (yay). This is the same result he got last time, so for now they are gone. Cancer is still in his colon, but much smaller. 2 tumors that are less than 5cm. Next step is…
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still there
go for pet scan wed have port fri gall bladder scan mon, it's been acting up, they think after resection in 2010 {stage 2b didn't have chemo}, it's still there in 1 node hope no other place, all my bloodwork has been coming back normal. don't understand, start chemo tues, for 6 mths its going to be every two weeks 2 days…
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I'm a caregiver
Hi! My name is Jennifer and my brother Aaron has been fighting stage 3 colon cancer. I am new to this website and discussion boards. I am finding alot of help from this website. It is packed with great information. I am looking for support, encouragement and friendship with others who understand what I am going through. I…
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Neuropathy
My wife requested I ask a question for her... She like many of folks on her went through adjuvent chemo (FolFox). Tolerated it pretty well. The doc did stop the oxy the last two treatments due to her neuropathy getting bad. Well, after the treatment the neuropathy really kicked in, especially on her feet and hands. She is…
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not the end...
dear all, my dad passed away on 4th april early morning. i am not sad for him as i belive he left his sick body behind ,is now free of agony and in a happy place.......i am sad for myself , my mom , sister and gradma who have to get used to living in his in his absence. i am greatful for the chance we had to tell him how…
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Scan Results in
Just got another all clear on the scan results. That never gets old, so I am 2 years and 3 months NED. This continues to be a great feeling and the scan-iety is decreasing. My best to everyone.
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MRI??
A former member from here has new insurance and they won't approve her every 6 month PET scan after a liver met and surgery 2 years ago. Blue Cross is okaying an MRI and a CT without contrast. She had a serious reaction to the iodine a few years ago even with two days of pre medication. I've never had an MRI and all she…
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ct chest scan
Last week my oncologist informed me i had about a 3 mm spot on my lungs. He didnt say that much about it and i didnt ask the questions i should have. Do anyone have any comments or insight on this situation? Thanks to all!
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Dumped by my doc...should I be hurt?
My oncologist emailed me recently to tell me that he thought I should go back to my GP for any further care, as it's been three years since he last saw me (my last actual tx was surgery in 2011, but it has been a long time since I did chemo). Now, tbh, I really don't much like the guy. I'm only here typing away through a…
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good news
Hurray, just came back from husbands Onc... all fine, blood perfect, CEA 0.9... next check (blood + ultrasound) in July, next CT in September... and next vacation starting SATURDAY :-). Then we will be leaving for 4 weeks in Southern India :-). Now he is 2 years and 5 months after stage 4 diagnosis and still NED. Hugs to…
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Japan now first to use oral Lonsurf (Tas-102)for mCRC that has seen standard treatment failures,
made by Taiho and soon to be tested worldwide http://www.taiho.co.jp/english/news/20140324.html and further down the road http://blogs.jeffersonhospital.org/atjeff/2014/03/24/combining-radiation-therapy-colon-cancer-vaccines/ www.newswise.com/articles/view/615426/?sc=dwhn
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2 surgeries in a week - update at bottom
Hi, I believe I wrote that **** had surgery last Monday to get specimens to be sent to a biotech company. I will keep you updated on any progress from the company. It will take 2 to 3 months. That surgery went well even though he has been in pretty bad shape the past month or so. The lymphedema has been very bad and one of…
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Books that have helped you during your Cancer, Chemo, Radiation and beyond.
I have collected a few books to help me along my journey. All of them I am very happy with, which made me wonder what (if any) books you have purchased or read, that have helped you along your or your loved ones journey with Cancer. I have an excellent cookbook, 'Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer' by Richard Beliveau,…
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Im afraid that my brother is going to pass on sooner than I expect
I am pretty new to this site. I am hoping someone can tell me what to expect next. My brother age 42 was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer and liver mets on 26/11/2013. He has gross ascites and needs to have a tap after every 5 days, He has gross ascites which is very uncomfortable and painful. He has always been health…
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aggie0053
dr just called said cancer in nodes in stomach, he said they think it's colon cancer again, going for more test this week. makes me mad i just had a colonoscopy aug 6 last year.
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New member - Jimmontana
Hi Jim, I have taken the liberty to copy your post from another thread here, so that others will see it and reply. As always we are sorry you had need to find us, but glad you are here among patients, and caregivers who know how it really is. -------------------------------------------------------------- Starting the…
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Chemo making the skin sensitive
How many of you have experienced sensitive skin after (and for me, long after) treatments? I was reading in another thread that Laz has experienced it. I have too, but have not come across any threads related to it, here on the forum. I couldn't stand to wear underwear, and wanted my other clothing to be lose. I didn't…
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To holiday (vacation) or not to holiday.
Because of my unpredictable bowels, I've held off on any trips until last week, when I hopped a plane and headed to my friend in Oregon. I wanted to go to England (home), but I don't think 12 hours on a plane would have been a good idea. To rub salt in my homesick wounds, my Oncologist flew to England on Saturday. It…
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New Member
Hello Everyone, My name is Judy, and I live in Canberra Australia. I am an Australian/American who is 58. I was diagnosed with colon cancer at the end of 2011, and had surgery in December followed by 6mos of chemo (Stage 3). I finished chemo about 20 months ago (August 2012). I've joined and am posting because I can see…
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Desperate for any advice
Hi Everyone I'm hoping that reaching out on the board may bring to light an option we haven't tried or heard of. My dad was diagnosed 5 years ago next month with stage 4 colon cancer he underwent surgery removing most of the colon, infected lymphnodes and part of the intestine. They performed hipec and 3 months later he…
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Resection or microwave ablation
Waiting. For a decision as to what is to be done - micro wave ablation or resection to the recurrent metastases in the liver - met 2cm x 2.5 cm as per current MRI result (yesterday) - in segment 4a am worried if they go for a resection as the recovery would b painful as it was last time docs are going to give me a choice…
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5 Year Mark
April 5th will be my 5 year mark since diagnosis and surgery still NED.... Big Happy Dance this week.