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I rang the bell
I had my last high dose chemo yesterday, hooked up to my 5FU until tomorrow. I had my CT scan and measurments today at the Radiation Oncologist and will start radiation/chem on June 3rd. All I want to see is the end of all of these treatments. I worked it out that I have had 21 side effects with the Oxaliplaton Can't wait…
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CD47 antibody
This looks very promising. Set to start human trials next year. you can also read about it on the Stanford University website where the CD47 was discovered and the antibody is being developed. I have read a lot about it over the past month and I am very encouraged except for the slow clinical trial process.…
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Interleukin-12 and liver mets,brief abstract containing link with additional info
www.dovepress.com/interleukin-12-prevents-colorectal-liver-metastases-in-mice-peer-reviewed-article-OTT Can't get link to work;article from research in China on IL-12 "in preventing the colorectal cancer liver mets in a micemodel. At different doses,we found that IL-12 treatment decreased the formation of liver mets sites…
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FOLFOX side effects??? I dont know...can you tell me?
Howdy All! :-) I just started Folfox last week and I thought it was going ok....but all these "new" things are coming up and I don't know if they are related? ....side effects??? are really what to think...and of course who better to tell me than those that have lived it!!! God...I'm blessed!! I have refused to not eat…
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Avastin?
Hello, I'm getting my port tomorrow. Folfox6 is the regimin but I'm reading about Avastin. Should I insist on it? Don't know if its on my plan but is it helpful? I'm new to this and a little freaked out. I trust my oncologist but don't know how much to advocate for myself, please help : )
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colonoscopy Monday. Scared
I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Monday. I am absolutely terrified of what they will find. I have IBS, and have been bleeding on and off for years, which I attributed to hems, since I have several that cause me considerable pain at times. The other day I went to the bathroom after three bouts of diarrhea out of nowhere…
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Scared for tomorrow
I am wondering if anyone had a extremly low like 3 Vit D level, blood in stool, poop maybe 2 - 3 times a week b12 comes back low and didn't have colon cancer? I have a scope tomorrow and scared to death.
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low serum Vitamin D correlates with cancer - get tested
This is very significant and I urge you to get tested. Research points to a clear relationship between Vitamin D and cancer, including recurrance and survival. You should make sure your level is clearly above 30 ng/ml, at a minimum. Consensus among researchers suggest being 40 to 60 ng/l one scientific presentation here:…
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For LindaK.
I have started this as a new thread to make sure you see it, since it refers to something you posted in another thread. You mention that your husband is in treatment ( I assume chemo) and that his moods are volital and erratic. It is possible he is getting a steroid with his chemo. This may be a part of his control issues.…
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New member
Hi there- I was diagnosed about a year ago with stage 4 colorectal cancer that had metastasised to my liver. I was 39 when I was diagnosed. It has been a difficult year. I am hopeful and very scared. My wife is my primary caregiver and it is already wearing thin on her. I try not to ask for anything, but I can tell she is…
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Curious about my 'other' home? GREAT video of The Netherlands (Amsterdam..).....
All of these things are so familiar now....a bit homesick! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hqEh0iFWlgs Hugs, Kathi
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Need some advice
Ihaven't visited for a while, my husband became very ill and was on life support for a few weeks. Thankfully he is recovering. I have had to postpone my hyperbaric oxygen treatments and my re-section surgery. What I wpold like to ask, has anyone ever had a rectel bleeding problem while having a colostomy pouch? I bleed a…
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New trying not to panic
My husband was diagnosed in march of 2010 with stage 3 Colon cancer. He had quite a few lymph nodes involved but I don't remember how many. He did not do the chemo and radiation, it was his desicion, poor one in my opinion but his to make. He has been going faithfully for routine check ups, his last colonoscopy in march of…
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Some stuff you may not yet be aware of
http://ecancer.org/news/4080-emcto-2013--initial-results-from-the-largest-prospective-study-of-pulmonary-metastasectomy-in-patients-with-colorectal-cancer.php www.onclive.com/peer-exchange/colorectal-cancer/Determining-Optimal-Treatments-in-CRC…
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Immunotherapy conference - any questions for these experts ?
I am looking forward to this conference, many of the worlds best immunotherpists and one NED patient that I know of. Anyone else interested in flying over for the week, its spring and germany is beautiful. I will report any interesting findings re colorectal cancer. Remember immunotherapy first, chemo second. And do it as…
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How To Proceed
First of all, thank you all for answering my questions and giving support. I feel much better when I come to this site My husband is sceduled for his colonscopy on Friday morning. The GI doctor said biopsy results should be back on Tuesday. The CT scan showed thickening of the rectum with liver mets. When should I contact…
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Liver mapped yesterday
Hi everyone - I haven't posted in awhile. Returned to work full -time a month ago after neutroponic fevers. Awaited insurance approval for Sirspheres liver treatment which will occur next Thurs. Ct said all is stable but folfiri didn't help my liver. They will do each side 4 weeks apart. Folfiri sure worked on my hair!…
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Feeling a bit calmer today
Not sure why but after reading my husbands radiology report I really doubt there is much of a chance it isn't back. For some reason that knowledge freed me a bit, I was able to focus on what would come next. Also reading things on this board and seeing so many with stage 4 that are ok helped. Our oncologist made stage 4…
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Lurking, finally decided to post
Hi All, I am new to the board have been lurking but never posted before. I was diagnosed in December of 2011 with colon cancer stage 1 but then found out it had spread to lung and liver so went to stage IV. I have had 5 surgeries and 13 chemo treatments in the last 15 months. My last surgery was Feb 4th of this year on…
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Confused....choosing to believe the "good news"
Hi everyone. I went to get approval from my gastroenterologist for the surgery today. Talk about a surprise!!! He said he sees no reason the other Drs want to have a look at my liver during this (hysterectomy surgery) because it is obvious to him that I just have fatty liver and the January CT scan showed no signs of…
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Insensitive comments
Two comments were made to me this weekend that just about floored me. My folks and I went to my sisters house for dinner on Thanksgiving and this bone headed 18 year old kid she rents a room to told me, as we were leaving to "try not to die too soon." The first earful he got was from me and pretty much the rest of the…
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Saying hello, checking in and a little humor
Hello all, I'm recovering from my surgery very slowly and have adjusted for the most part to my ostomy. I've been sent back to work (I ran out of time) even though things are not quite okay yet but I'm managing. It still hurts to sit and it hurts to get up when sitting too long. My last scan was clean. I have another scan…
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Buzz has died
Diane got a link to the Facebook announcement earlier today. Here's what it said: Clift Powers passed away this morning after fighting cancer for several years. Please pray for Jodi Younce Powers and their family during this tough time. Rest in Peace my dear friend. See you in heaven! Patch
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New Here
I am soooo happy to have to found you all. I was diagnosed on 3/27 with colon cancer and had surgery on 4/23. It was stage 3a with 1 out of 9 lymph nodes invaded. Next week I will have a port put in (eeeek!!). Then on May 21 I begin 8 rounds of oxaliplatin which I will have infused once every three weeks. Then I will take…
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Good News!!!!
Some of you know that a month ago I learned that my colon cancer with mets to the liver, had spread to the left hip and left pelvic area. there has been pain in my RIGHT femur and RIGHT hip. I had the "Oh Sh#t" feeling for a week. they did x-rays today, and also had me do some flexibiltiy tests... X-rays came back…
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fighting colon cancer metastise to ovary then to the uterus and bladder
Hi, I had stage IIII colon cancer metastised to my left ovary in May 2009, had a surgery, had a 7 months of chemotherapy. All were good until November 2012. The cancer was back invading my uterus, and a part of my bladder. Went through the surgery, uterus was removed as well as a part of my bladder. Still the result of…
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Feeling depressed
I just joined this forum a few days ago. My 59 year old husband has probable stage 4 colorectal cancer with liver mets. He is seeing the gastroenterologist tomorrow for the purpose of having a sigosopymoidoscopy/colonoscopy/endoscopy in order to obtain a biopsy. I spoke with our internist today and he did not sound…
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CEA change
Before I had to switch to Erbitux my CEA had jumped from 22 to 83. After only 3 cycles of Erbitux the CEA was down to 42...Encouraging. After my last 4 wkly cycles now it's up to 66.....Hmmmm. Not too bad, not too good. A consistent trend will give more info. I'm still optimistic, but remain accepting of what ever comes in…
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I'm Just Dropping In
To let all you wonderful friends know that my little family & I are doing okay. JBG & hubby made it home safely. That's one worry off my mind. It's a darn long drive. Robert & I have been keeping busy getting a bunch of stuff ready for yard sales. My wonderful hubby had at least five of every tool known to man. My…
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Steve - Test Results
Went to Montreal today to get the results of a ct scan (AB, pelvis, chest) done last Wed. Steve's issue right now is the liver. The purpose of the scan was to determine if the cancer was stable. If stable or if shrinkage was indicated, the plan would be surgery. A two stage liver resection. If there was growth, then TACE…