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Stevarga
Hi, haven't been on here in a while. Just wondering if anyone has been on Stevarga? My husband has exhausted all chemo options and this is his last choice, side effects are bad - just wondering if anyone has any tricks or solutions for the side effects. Sandi
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Abscesses?
Just wondering if anyone has developed abcesses on their body while on Folfiri + Avastin? Pat had to be admitted to the hospital, on iv antibiotics, and have 2 of the worse abcesses surgically removed today. I asked the surgeon why so many abcesses developed at one time. He told me that was the million dollar question.…
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Stopping Chemo updated
Thank everyone for your kind words and support. They truly mean so much to me. I came to tHe doc to explain my plan. He said that we can lower the dosage but that he thinks we can get to remissission. If i stop chemo i have six months to live. My husband wants me to keep fightening for him our daughter. I said fine because…
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In the hospital AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!
(Needing to vent...) So as of Monday when I started FUDR. It has been absolute helllllll! I'm so angry because they told me I would have very "MINIMAL" side effects. Soooooo not the case. I guess its's because everyone is different, but I've had severe, severe, severe nausea, vomiting, excrutiating bone and joint pain, and…
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Second opinion
I seen my oncologist today.She looked over test results from gastroligist.She said he did not get deep for Biopsey.I am still having lot of pain and other symptoms.She is sending me to specialist to see what they think.I feel better about that.It is also scarey.I know something is wrong.She agreed that the mass they seen…
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Hubby Out Of ICU
Progressing slowly. The infection source was never found and appears to be gone due to the broad spectrum antibiotics. His WBC was 3.2 yesterday. He's still getting Saline, antibiotics, Neupogen. Still chokes on water & not getting much through his feeding tube. I need to check on that. Can't stand alone & still very weak.…
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Stable is a good word
At the end of the 12th cycle of the trial drug TRC 105 with avastin, the CT showed no growth in the large liver tumor and a .2cm shrinkage in the smaller one. Other "multiple" hepatic lesions continue to show signs of central necrosis (DIE, you %#!@#), and CEA is down to 2.1. No new metastisis appreciated. Happy dance!…
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2nd Cycle with Avastin
Hi everyone. I have been praying for everyone here in this board, I hope we all hanging in there. My mom just celebrated her 67th birthday and we threw her a party. She got emotional when she blew her cake. I got carried away but I tried to hold my tears as I did not want to stir emotions from her well wishers. Just an…
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Good news, bad news
The good news is that the result of the test is back and I am a candidate for Temozolomide (= Temodar = TMZ). That doesn't mean it's going to "work" -- but the test identifies those for whom it will NOT work. As some of you know, I actually had one cycle already, while I was waiting for the results. I didn't want to be on…
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Blurry Vision
I wear contacts and have noticed that I having been experiencing blurry vision lately and am wondering if it's a result of the chemo (oxaliplatin and 5-FU). Have treatment number 3 today, so will ask when I'm there. But, was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks!
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Clinical trial
My husbands oncologist has decided to stop his chemo due to progression of mets to liver, lung and peritumium. We were put forward for a clinical trial at Christies in Manchester. Keeping our fingers crossed. Love to all take care.
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Test are back
Thanks everyone for the replys.Biopsies showed no Cancer.Thank God.Their is a large mass in wall of Colon though.He still says this will not cause pain.He told me to come back in two years unless I had pain constipation or swelling.I said well I am having all that now.And that is why I been going back to him for several…
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New type bowel cancer discovered
For your information: http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/04/new-type-bowel-cancer-discovered
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Prayers needed please
Hi everyone.I so need your Prayers today.I am scared out of my mind.I get results today from the biopsies thet did with colonoscopy test.I know they found large mass.Dr. Dint thinks it wasn,t Cancer.I Pray he was right.They told me that about Breast Cancer to.And it was.I am trying not to think that way.But it's hard not…
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Fistulas
I would like to hear from anyone that has a fistula and how they deal with it..I went septic ,had operation to remove all dead tissue but left with fistula on butt..really tough to deal with..thanks
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Ileostomy fears
I've been posting on this forum for my mom, who is 57 years old and has stage IV cancer and was diagnosed in February. She just got amazing news from the oncologist this week after her cat-scan - her liver tumors have shrunk dramatically, and are now controllable, while her lung tumors are completely gone. Due to high…
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help please
Had rectal/liver resction a year ago followed by 12 xelox and 6 avastin and xelox. Had few small lung nodules since diagnoses that grew some after oxali was stopped. They were still less then 1 cm. Had 2 thoracotomies recently and all nodules were taken out (they found more tiny ones 1-2 mm) Now question is what chemo to…
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May we all send our thoughts and prayers to those in Boston tonight.
so tragic.
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Last Chemo treatment for a while!
Woo Hooo I had my last infussion yesterday. I have the pump untill tomorrow, then no more Chemo for a few months. Yeah! I have a PET for the 20th and results the 23rd. Then I will find out how the chemo has done and be ready for a surgery. On a side note. My neighbors are 82 and 79. They needed a ride to Phoenix, about 90…
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Devotion10- my apologies!
you may not know this but most of the people on the post from 2009 have passed on. It is usually painful for people to see their posts. That is why it is best to start discussion with a new date. You will probably get the same good information.
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Update On Hubby
It has been decided that hubby has Sepsis, possibly from chemo port, but not sure so he's receiving broad range antibiotics. He is feeling a little better and coherent. 2 litres of fluid was drained from his abdomen today. He was allowed tiny sips of water, but chokes, so mostly mouth swabs. Because his mouth is dry, he…
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Second Opinion
Big appointment at Johns Hopkins tomorrow for a second opinion on CRC "lung spots ". Wish me luck.
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please stop digging up old post
For those of us that have been around for several years, dealing with the pain of cancer, or the pain of taking care of loved ones with cancer, We have come to know people here and their struggles very well, We have come to care about everyone. When a person passes away it can be very hard, and i have stop coming to this…
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SBRT radiation and rising CEA........
Has anyone experienced this? Finished SBRT radiation last week and this week my CEA is elevated. Just looking for amy reasons, experiences, comments, or questions. Any feedback is appreciated....starting to worry. Thanks ~ Ann
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Diagnosed One Year Ago Today 4/11/2012
Hi everyone - It has been 1 year since I had my colonoscopy and dreadful rectal cancer diagnosis. It seems like just yesterday. A lot has changed in this past year - I was working full time, now I'm not - I looked at life a lot different - death was not on my mind at all, now I look at each day like it could be my last. I…
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Stopping chemo
Told my husband I don't want to do chemo anymore. I'm canceling my Monday appointment. I just think outs time. My cancer is too wide spread and there is no chance at remission. I think it's time me and my family move on.
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Hi mates , it is FRIDAY , any interesting plan for the weekend?
Well it seems springtime has really arrived yesterday , so if my stomach allows , will go to cinema on Saturday and Sunday lunch in my Sister house on the Beach , (paella). What about you mates?
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New to Forum (and Cancer)....stage 4 colon cancer....help
Hi Everyone! I was diagnosed on Feb 21, 2013 with Stage 4 Colon Cancer (colon, lymph nodes, stomach, liver) I am a 46 year old female. I've started chemo with my 2nd cycle beginning on this coming Wednesday (4/17). I've been told that I will be on chemo "until I ask" to be taken off. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there…
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Jx594 clinical trial
my husband started this triahey yesterday. He will continue it for who're weeks then he will get scanned in 8weeks. We will let you know how it works out. The side effects were rough for about 10 hours. I have typed this five time on the iPad and each time I correct something it all erases and I have to reconnect hop it's…
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Update on slow progress
Am six months post hemipelvectomy and pelvic clearance for my recurrence of rectal cancer and so thought I would update progress. I have my first prosthetic following a stay in a specialist unit in London and am finding it less cumbersome and clumsy than I thought. It is still slower than crutches and I still use sticks on…