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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…
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Drug Trial Did Not Work, Back To FOLFOX (any tips on Neuropathy?) and Maybe Stivarga
Trial drugs did not work, so out of the study. Not many options for me right now. We are considering circling back to FOLFOX since I have been off it over 6 years and it may slow things down for a bit, though not sure how long I can be on it. I had neuropathy the first time so could not have 12 sessions with the Oxil part.…
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New here-my mother diagnosed with stage 4 Colon cancer
Hi all, I am new to this network and seeking advise on next steps of therapy for my mother(60 years old) who was diagnosed with colon cancer back in September 2021. Unfortunately it has spread to the liver and since there are 8 liver mets and because of the locations the doctors think they are inoperable at this point.…
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Reversal Surgery
Good Morning, My husband will be getting his reversal surgery sometime in October. In general, what is the recovery time? He is worried about taking time off again from work. Would you say he would need a week? a month? Just looking for a general time frame as I know everyone is different. He has rectal cancer and had his…
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Stage 4 Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma GI related
Hi everyone, New to the site. My wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 Signet ring cell adenocarcinoma recently. She did not have any mass inside her colon but the GI doctor who did her colonoscopy found a lesion near the area where the appendix is attached. They also found the same cancer cells in some fluid of the peritoneum.…
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Things continue downhill is there any hope for natural anti cancer supplements ?
Hello , So my dad is continuing to struggle with confusion mood swings and memory problems as well as weakness . Sometimes he can hardly stand and sometimes he doesn't even seem to know who we are . Other times he seems to be able to walk better and seems to have less confusion the night time seems to be far worse . So dad…
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Just diagnosed in Toronto
I had a colonoscopy Friday and the Dr says there is a “large” ulcerated mass nearly blocking the stigmoid colon. Supposedly going to request an urgent CT scan but it took 3 months for a colonoscopy after a positive FIT test so I have very little faith in that really happening quickly. i had uterine cancer in 2010 - I have…
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Waiting times
Hi alll. I live in the UK. my mom was first diagnosed on nov 24th with innumerable liver nets and a 3cm mass in ascending colon. Everything I read from people in the us, seems that people newly diagnosed gets treatment quite fast compared to the uk. My worry is can they cancer spread further in a month? we are still…
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Happy Birthday, Yetti
I hope you are having yourself a good birthday, and looking forward to the New Year.
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Elevated CEA with clean scans
Elevated CEA with clean scans I came to this forum because I am perplexed with my CEA results. My cancer history and CEA results are shown below. My CEA has always been normal for the last four years. Suddenly last week, it was measured at 15.6 and today (after 5 days) at 17.3 ! It seems to be going up by multiple points…