-
What are the side effects for Folfiri and Erbitux???
Well, the Tumor Board reviewed my case and liver resection surgery is not an option at this time. There are two larger tumors in my liver (3cm and 1.8cm) that are clearly visible on the MRI. Unfortunately there are also three other likely smaller tumors visible on the MRI as well. And the five tumors are located in…
-
Hi mates this is FRIDAY , any interesting plan for the weekend?
Here nothing special we go to the cinemas ,probably LINCOLN ! Did any of you have seen the movie?. What about you MATES?
-
Interesting? Test to predict 6 possible reactions to folfox,including neuropathy/plus new article on
www.marketwatch.com/story /inform-genomics-presents-results-for-onparttm-showing-high-degree-of-accuracy-predicting-six-common-side-effects-of-folfox-chemotherapy -for-colon-cancer I can't get link to work but if you're about to do FOLFOX, you might want to read more as test can indicate if you'll experience studied side…
-
CEA up a little... concern???
Greetings I had a blood test on Monday, and received the report today. my CEA level over the past year went from 65 down to 8, then down to 2, then down to 1.6 which was about six weeks ago. (after 24 weeks of Folfox6 & Erbitux) this week is week 12 of the Xeloda/Avastin... and my CEA level today is up a little bit. it…
-
PhillieG How Be U?
Haven't seen your smiling face or any of your great pics you use for avitars lately. Hope you are doing so well, that your days are full of fun and laughter. Marie who loves kitties
-
Brain Mets: Stereotactic Radiation?
I hope this doesn't double post. I am not understanding the trimmed versus the full version in the preview of this email I am writing. If it does, apologies. If anyone has any experience with stereotactic radiation for brain mets I kindly request they post or send me a pm. My husband has recently been diagnosed with two…
-
Wills and paperwork - running out of time?
I met with a lawyer on Mon. (referral from a friend) and he was 40 minutes late and asked me how long the doctor gave me....that didn't sit well with me. I told him no doctors really know that and he shared he knew someone who outlived their timeliness by 12 years. Grrrrrrr... He is lucky my steroid had worn off some…
-
2nd Line Treatment Option ?s for Stage IV Colon Cancer
My 67 year old father (Stage IV Colon Cancer mets to liver & peritoneum) has finished 1 year on a clinical trial with 5FU + metmab or placebo. he only did 6 months of Oxiliplatin) after he had colon resection 11/2011. We've learned that his CEA is rising (I know some docs don't care about CEA) and that some of the lesions…
-
Hipec if cancer other places
Does anyone know if they can do HIPEC if there is cancer other places? I have three spots in pelvis but have spots other places too. I just figure if they can get as much out as possible it helps my odds.
-
folfox with 21 day cycle and xeloda
my dad just started ( 4 days back ) on folfox 6 with 180 mg oxaliplatin infusion followed by 2X2 oral xeloda (500mg) tablets for 14 days and then a 7 day break. making it a 21 day cycle.... has anyone had this protocol ? please share your thoughts/experiences.
-
rgcc molecular cancer stem cell profiling
http://petertrayhurn.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/ordering-rgcc-molecular-ctc-test-kit.html I ordered this a few days ago, going direct using email orders. bypassing the previous distributor of the test reduced the price by $2000. now thats exploiting cancer patients. i have my old dec2011 rgcc results already published on my…
-
Fever and low white blood cell count from chemo?
www.benzinga.com/news/10/01/3276805/amgen-phase-3-trial-of-neulasta-in-patients-with-colorectal-cancer-met-primary-en Link doesn't seem to work but results thus far are favorable if on FOLFOX or FOLFIRI,with Avastin as per PAVES (Pegfilgrastim and Anti-VEGF Evaluation Study) , the phase 3 trial - goal is to mitigate low…
-
Went to a dutch swap meet today....
... in the southern part of The Netherlands...went through FAST! So, instead of driving right back...we decided, instead, to have lunch in Germany! We had pork roulade, red cabbage, and potatoes with a lovely brown gravy! Gotta LOVE the geography of Western Europe!!!! (We filled up on gas...20 Euro cents per liter cheaper…
-
Anyone have any experience with TACE
Hi everybody, Steve and I met with the Chief of Surgery at a hospital in Montreal. This is where he had his HIPEC surgery last Spring. In fact, this surgeon participated in Steve's surgery. This doctor was happy with the tumors (liver) response to the systemic chemo. Recommended to do 15 sessions of chemo (goes for #8 next…
-
ATTENTION: wisdom/suggestions for crc patients
I know there is a ton of knowledge on this netwrok! And I hope that others will try to distill some knowledge that just might help other crc patients with there battle against cancer! In my case I have learned a couple important things that I'd like to share with others -- and I hope that these couple things might actually…
-
Doc Hawk - Ray
How are you doing? Haven't seen a post from you in awhile, getting concerned. Hope you are feeling better. Sandy :)
-
Being an activist, starting with a media release! what do you think ?
I got no real idea what I am doing, but it was fun on the radio tonight. Not knowing what I am doing has never stopped me before. I don't think this will go anywhere, but at least I have had a go. I emailed it to a few large sydney newspapers, and spoke on radio tonight. off to sleep. As a co-incidence i got the full…
-
Ramucirumab:"Novel Drug Shows Promise in Gastric Cancer"
www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/MGICS/37022 and there's something with no name from Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co that targets cancer stem cells and is in trial somewhere in US (have no more info on this one;just citing it as an example of research being done all over even if not ready yesterday)
-
catscan results
I had a catscan Monday. Still no evidence of cancer in the colon, but the colon cancer tumors in my liver are shrinking. ONe of the appeared to be gone! It has been two months from yesterday that the rectal abcess got me into the hospital. I am very thankful, because the catscan for that was what showed the mets in my…
-
Adjuvant chemotherapy vs. waiting for recurrence?
Looking for some advise on this one...has anyone been advised not to have adjuvant therapy after surgery? I have been told to wait for a recurrence and that there is an extremely high risk it will happen. I have had several opinions on this and getting the same answer. But also in the next statement I hear that if I want…
-
"Ganglioside-monosialic acid (GM1)prevents oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity in patients
www.wjso.com/content/11/1/19/abstract Too late for me; those on oxi might want to investigate further;just saw this (you can access full study at bottom of abstract,if so inclined)
-
Received results today... Another bump in the road
Hello friends. I previously posted that I went in for various tests prompted by rising CEA levels. My oncologist ordered a colonoscopy, PET Scan, and MRI of the liver. The original CT Scan showed all clear (clear lungs, liver, etc.). The PET scan showed all clear with some uptake near rectum. The colonoscopy showed all…
-
My Rectal Cancer Story
I usually do not post but I know when I was first diagnosed I always searched for good news stories. My son asked me to do a run with him and since I had not been that active I decided to have a physical before starting to train. On 7/15/2011 I was diagnosed with stage IIIb rectal cancer after a routine colonoscopy. In…
-
Just finished chemo... Now need a liver MRI
Hi everyone, I just finished 12 rounds of Folfox 2 weeks ago. I thought everything was good...the dr said my ct scan was fine ... I did have 2 lesions on my liver and one on a kidney...but he said he wasn't concerned about them. Today I got a call from the drs office ... Apparently he rereviewed the scan and is concerned…
-
CSN update
I apologize to everyone for not having communicated sooner. You have been more than patient under the circumstances. At this point, all of the content that was missing following the upgrade has been restored with the exception of private messages. There has been an ongoing investigation for several weeks that has yielded…
-
Key to long term survival for Stage 4
The more I read, and based on info from this site, the key to long term survival for stage 4 colon cancer seems to be surgical removal of tumors. Many people who get surgery also take chemo (before, after, or both), but those who aren't candidates for surgery seem to have a much worse prognosis. Unfortunately, I do not…
-
Medicare and Cancer? Need reply ASAP
Hello All, I am in the process of finding a Medicare Part D that will cover most of the prescription drugs at a reasonable cost for Colon Cancer. Anyone who can chime in on this? It is sooooooo confusing! -Julia
-
sad
my boyfriend was diagnosed with colon cancer which has spread to peritoneal activity. today they told him that he has only 6 months to live. Im so scared and sad. He is depressed most of the time i dont know what to do or say to make him feel better
-
New "Official" role for Avastin,as per FDA
www.marketwatch.com/story/fda-approves-new-use-of-avastin-plus-chemotherapy-for-people-with-metastatic-colorectal-cancer-2013-01-23 there are some statistics cited so be forewarned; info provided by manufacturer,which is plentiful
-
Ron50
Ron, just wondering if you had any good news from the Specialist? love Virginia.