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Strange ... our forum posts appearing on this site ...
Does anyone know what in the world this website is: http://www.healthboards.org/Forum-colon-and-rectal.html Our forum posts are being mirrored there. Very weird. Peace. ~ Cynthia
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Wishing you a quick recovery on your surgery today Craig
just want you to know we are all thinking of you as you have your spleen surgery today. Sending love and wishes for a speedy recovery, Winter Marie
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HIPEC?
Can they do radiation on your lungs? My new spots are on my lungs and want to ask my ONC about putting chemo directly to the tumors, I believe it's called HiPec?? I did did ask before about chemo directly to my liver but ONC stated he wanted to do the maintenance chemo to mop up all areas and if it didn't work then go and…
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Good News!!!
CEA level in October was below normal limits with CT Scan all clear. Now, as of 1/28/14, CEA level .4 lower than in October and CT scan still ALL CLEAR!!!!! My Oncologist has stopped Chemo. Keeping my fingers crossed that this is the end of my roller coaster ride.
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First long time coming. Need some encouragement
I was diagnose with stage III in March of 2012. I had surgery to remove 1 foot of colon. I recovered very well. My new colon shape took some getting used to but it worked out eventually. I started chemo right after and finished in the fall. The scan showed NSD. The three month scan was all clear, 6 month clear, 9 month…
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statistical question
My brother asked me if the 5 year survival rate is from when he was originally diagnosed with rectal cancer or when he was diagnosed a year later at stage 4? I told him statistics don't mean very much because he is young and most of the statistics are based on older patients (I think). Anyway, does anyone know? Lin
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Kathryn_in_MN
Per Facebook she has passed away. I know she will be missed by her friends & family. <CSN administrator edited post title to remove personal identifier.>
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Doesnt sound right.
I was still waiting for my colin polyp biopsy and gave the nurse a call. She said I should be recieving it in the mail but would tell me the results on the phone. She said that they removed a 40 cm polyp and it was shown to be benign. Benign is a wonderful word but I said do you mean 40 mm and not 40 cm? She said no it was…
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Sir Spheres- ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE!
We are running out of options for my husband's treatment. His doctor has recommended Sir Spheres or radio embolization for his liver tumors. I have only heard from one person who has had good results with this treatment. It is scary that it doesn't seem to be used very much and I don't have a good feeling about it. He has…
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Mom must feel better because.......(real funny)
At age 70 she wants to go to a Macklemore and Lewis concert! She is living it and really more hip than I am.
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2 Years NED Today Jan 31,2014
Wow - officially 2 years NED today. For a stage 3b / signet cell - that's not too shabby. Go me!!!!!!! I think I will celebrate a little tonight! My best to all!
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Any news on Kathryn_in_MN?
I've been thinking and praying for her allot, and wondered if anyone has heard how she is doing.
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Biopsy
Well, my scan on the 21st showed additional growth in my already enlarged lymph nodes and an additional "multiple new enlarged lymph nodes...So .. now it is time for a biopsy. It also talked about " increasing stranding and haziness slong the mesentery and retroperitoneum where increase in adenopathy is present"...…
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Thinking of Craig
Just been thinking about you Craig. Not the same around here without you! Would love to see a quick hi if you are feeling up to it.
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BLOOD WORKS NOT GOOD
Hello Friends, I was scheduled to start my 3rd Cycle of Chemo on last Thursday & I went for my pre chemo blood test on last Tuesday. Wednesday morning my Onc called me & said that my counts are slightly low & he will differ the Chemo by 1 week & do another blood test on this Wednesday. If my blood count has improved he…
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Is this a bad time to discuss how to handle treatment sessions in inclement weather?
I just thought I would bring this out to our attention! My mom would stay in a hotel near the place where she would get her treatments. love ktz aka frozen in atlanta
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10 Year Mark - Stage 4
I haven't been on for awhile, but do lurk occasionally. January 29, 2004 I found out I was Stage 4 with 9 of 25 nodes positive and a couple tumors on the liver found during the colon resection. This site and the wonderful people helped me understand and cope with the new reality. I was NED for seven years until January…
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Phil64 Update
Yesterday was my 50th birthday... The onc calls with results from my recent CT and MRI. I wasn't expecting to hear results until Thursday during our scheduled appointment so he caught me off guard. Bad News and Good News: The bad news is that I have a spot on the liver. The good news is that it is very close to the surface…
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Rectal Bleeding during Chemo
Dear Friends, It’s one week since I had my 3rd Chemo administered. That’s after an additional week of rest due to low WBC & Platelet. Last 2 nights I noticed heavy bleeding when I was trying to pass motion. Though I am constipated, blood passed through without any pain. But seing blood when passing motion makes me nerves…
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New and Old Friends: Have you completed or updated your CSN Space About Me page?
If you haven't already done so ... why not take a few minutes to complete or update this part of the CSN site with information about your diagnosis, treatments, progress, and thoughts? This aspect of the site is restricted to members and does not appear on internet searches as do messages threads. Please consider taking…
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Happy 50th Birthday to Phil64
Team, Today is Phil64 50th-Birthday. Let's get that Birthday string going. All our love - please have a great day. marbleotis
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Taking A Break
Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to take a break from the board. Just want to spend some time with family and not think about this but I'll always be here. I'll be checking in once in awhile and wishing the best for all that is going through things now. Hugs to you all. Kim
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Thank you....
Thank you for everyone who sent their condolences regarding my sweet Zach. I believe he joined sometime last year and you all really were family to him. I would like to keep his memory alive by keeping in touch with you all as well as encouraging anyone who is struggling. I hope my voice is valuable as a caregiver and…
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Today's My Birthday
Well I certainly feel more like celebrating this year than the last 2. My 2 year NED is also coming up on Jan 31, so Jan is turning around to be a great month again. My best to all.
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Nasal passages, etc. never the same after 5FU?
Since I finished chemo over 4 years ago I've had lots of sinus type problems. I'm blame it on the 5FU in the FOLFOX. My nose was like raw meat for the 6 months of chemo and for a few months afterwards. The slightest thing causes swelling and my nose to look red/ raw. Now I have a swollen nasal turbinate which is a nuisance…
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Immunotherapy: Hope for the Future
This message refers to another thread discussing Science Journal awarding cancer immunotherapy as the 2013 ‘Breakthrough of the Year’. This is such incredibly promising news. Science is a good peer-reviewed journal focusing on original scientific research and research reviews. For those who don’t want to have to register…
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Tumor or polyp
I have been going thru and reading a lot of the members profiles. In many it said when they were first diagnosed there was a tumor found in there colon. Is a tumor a polyp that has turned cancerous and grew or are they two differant things?
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another anniversary
End year fifteen , commence year sixteen. No signs of ca . Colonoscopy with one small polyp in nov last year. New issues ,irregular heart beat. Kidney disease has enterred nephrotic syndrome ,started on 100 mg daily of cyclosporin now up to 200 mg daily. Still living alone , still working five to six days a week. Only…