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Tumor blocking all bile ducts
Hi my dad is ver jaundice we thought they would be able to put a stent in but they said the tumor is right in the middle of all the bile ducts. So surgery is out stent is out and most chemo regimens are out. Anyone have something similar and have any light to shed?
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recurrent rectal cancer
Hi! New to this discussion board-just found out have recurrence of rectal cancer in lungs and several lymph nodes- Oncologist wants to re scan in March. Has anyone ever gone to MD Anderson in Texas?
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5 yrs ago today
Hi Everyone, 5 yrs. ago today, **** was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer. My respect for my husband is immeasurable; about 100 chemo treatments, 3 surgeries, numerous side effects and he carries on. He went out and surfed the reef today and has continued to passionately love and care for our family. I also want to…
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Approaching colonoscopy...
I've found some comfort and knowledge since finding this family of survivors & caregivers. I would like to ask for some support & prayers as I approach yet another colonoscopy. Jan. 27 is when I will be having my next one. I am anxious, which I'm sure most of you can understand. I try not to be. I have been having…
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Happy birthday to me
Not where I thought I would be, but I am here .
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Answers to CSN survey questions
Please excuse the long post. A number of members have posed questions on the discussion boards or emailed me for more information about the CSN study that has been underway since November 2013. I thought it might be helpful to post the most common questions and my answers. What is the CSN survey? What is its purpose? The…
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Ron50
I have been waiting for news of your new treatment with, Cyclosporine. How are you?
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LIVER RESECTION OR LIVER ABLATIONS
HI! EVERYBODY ITS ME AGAIN!! I JUST FINISHED AN ULTRASOUND OF MY LIVER YESTERDAY. THE RADIOLOGIST SAID ITS BEST TO HAVE ANOTHER ALATION. I HAVE AN 2MM SPOT IN THE POSTERIOR RIGHT LOBE. HOWEVER THE ONE NEAR THE MAIN ARTERY THAT THEY THOUGHT WOULD COME BACK HASN'T. THIS MAKES ME FEEL THAT THE ABLATIONS ARE A POSSIBLE…
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Gizzyluv
Was wondering if anyone has heard from her as to how her husband is doing? She was posting kinda regularly before and I haven't seen anything from her lately.
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is it cancer or not
Here I go again. Four months ago a CT scan showed an area on my liver which was "suspicious". So next day an MRI then an ultra sound. The gaggle of Oncolonist decided I needed a bioospy. So I wait a week with the usual fear knowing that this time if true I'm not going to fight cancer anymore. The cost is too much. Anyway…
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Antioxidants may detract from effectiveness of 5-FU
www.nature.com/cddis/journal/v5/n1/full/cddis2013509a.html (I;ve read only the abstract and discussion part and just saw my onc last Wed;think i'll relay this to her office Mon)
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I need the boards advice for a gallbladder polyp.
Hi all, as some of you know, I'm currently 44 and I just spent two years dealing with rectal cancer. One anal.rectal removal and permanent ostomy later, I'm currently NED. I found out after my surgery and treatment that colon cancer, breast cancer and kidney cancer run in my father's family. My 16 year old son was having…
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The Latest News with direct post from Kathryn_in_MN per her wishes
These are words from Kathryn: Hospice services have been nice. I am so glad to be able to be home. I had an incredible massage & healing energy today. She climbed right into my bed with me for part of it. This is the best I have felt in a month. I am totally bedridden now. My pain is well controlled. Because the cancerous…
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Hey PhillieG ... I saw you sneaking back on here ... :)
Welcome back. Hope you have time to post more. I have missed your voice here. Peace. ~ Cynthia
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cimetidine (Tagamet??)
Saw this discussion on the bottom of another thread. Can we bring that discussion here since it seems pretty important? So, what did the Onc recommend? I found some OLD studies (1998- 2002) which said 'we've known for 20 years...' I have not yet found anything current. Lisa, the numbers were much larger. I saw 85% of Dukes…
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A future weapon to combat mutated KRAS sounds promising
http://cancerdiscovery.aacrjournals.org/content/4/1/42.abstract
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CEA Results
My last three CEA results were under 1 to 1.1 to 3.0. I know that 3 is still normal but the fact that it has risen the last two times is concerning. Last January an MRI detected three liver tumors (two small and one larger). After four treatments of FILFIRI and Erbitux the f/u MRI only detected the larger tumor (which had…
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Happy Thoughts for JBG today
Hi JBG - wishing we were all spending the day in the infusion room with you today to boost your spirits. Hope it goes well and you are feeling okay. Prayers and positive thoughts for you.
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alexinlv
How is your son doing? and husband? How are you doing? I've been thinking about you and your family. I hope things are looking better. Lin
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Zach's wife asked me to post this...
This is the slide show that they will be showing at the service tomorrow. I hope I can do this so it works!…
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Snow Friends check in here
I'll start ... snowing lovely fluffy flakes all day to add to the 6-8" already on the ground. Snow will continue over the next few days and Tuesday our high temperature is expected to be 0 degrees, is that even possible? One thing I do have on hand is a good deal of firewood, food, bottled water, and batteries for…
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Maglets
How are you doing? I survived!
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Thoracic lung surgeon
I had been contemplating surgery on the 3 tumors in lung this is the only mets I've had in three years. Today I found out my surgeon, who I had so much confidence in has been diagnosed with MS. Very sad for him and his fam. Does anyone know of top surgeon in Australia or USA ??
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CEA = 0.7 YEAH!!
I will be 2 years NED on 1/31/14. CEA is 0.7, all scans clear. 2 year colonoscopy on 1/17. I was 3b with signet cell. My best to everyone. Thanks for your continued encouragement
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Here's to a good clean colon (pici of me with Doc)
I just got back from my first post treatment colonoscopy. All is well. He said everything looked great. I was awake for the whole procedure, asking questions and watching the screen. I wanted to see the staples they had used so he showed me, then took pictures for me to bring home. Evil looking thngs they are too. Here is…
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Looks like they pulled the survey post
Just fyi for the mods, I took it and I'm pretty sure it was legit. I checked out the research company doing it before I took part. It appeared to be a survey being run for a company making a chemo that causes a nasty rash and risk of heart attack, based on the nature of the questions.
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What special thing do you do for YOURSELF on chemo day? Patient or Caregivers
I dress up and think of ways to seem as if I'm meeting old friends for the day (chemo nurses, and hello to chemo). I find these are my best humor days, always finding something humorous to talk about or laugh about. This picture was taken today 1/7/2013, yes we are basking in warmth here in Santa Cruz, trying to send a…
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Asparagus to fight cancer?
I got an email from a friend which had attachments regarding the benifit of asparagus for cancer patients. Apparently, taking cooked or canned asparagus, pureeing it in the blender and then taking 4 tablespoons twice daily has some anicdotal evidence in helping cancer patients. I say helping, not curing. Of course, you can…
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Colon Cancer/ Chemo/ Increased Anxiety
I had a diagnosis of stage 3 colon cancer last year.I had chemo,2 major surgeries,one was to remove some of my bowel and to reconnect the bowel. Now I'm cancer free,but I think I still have chemo brain,hardly any energy.I'm fatigued all the time.I have generalized anxiety disorder and I know the stress from all of this…
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Need oncology recommendations
A friend lives in Philadelphia. Does anyone have any recommendations? Her mother has mets with primary location in the uterus.