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hospice
HI! I was wondering if someone is put on hospice, is there any chance that they are ever taken off it? I was put on hospice two weeks ago and I have gained strength and just curious.
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Rash on scalp
My husband, Steve, just finished his fourth treatment of Folfiri with Avastin. After the third treatment, red pumps developed on his scalp. They look like scabby pimples. They don't bother him. Not itchy. At chemo last Wed the nurse paged the onc. Steve's onc did not see the bumps but based on the nurses description she…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY , any interesting plan for the weekend ?
Just nothing, probably family lunch on Sunday ! What about you mates?
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Cancer again invades my life...but it is not me this time
In October my sister had surgery for uterine cancer. They initally set it as Stage 3, but with a chest CT scan this week it has now been classed as Stage 4 with multiple small mets to both lungs. She starts chemo next Friday. As for any Stage 4 cancer, it is to buy her more time not a cure. So now I take on the role of…
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colon cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in july of 2012 and had surgery for a tumor that was removed along with 13 lymph nodes and then had a pet scan in september and found out that there was cancer in 6 spots on the liver,2 surrounding lymph nodes and a spot up on the top of the lungs and the oncologist recommended…
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As the winter rain sweeps in and falls CEA count rises
Our big rain storm is due this morning, the darkened clouds, the raindrops reminding me of tears from the heavens as the Gods weep in sorrow for us and our sometime misfortunes. Unfortunately I arose at 4:00 AM this morning to find an email waiting for me (I inquire each time via email of my CEA count)while 3 weeks ago the…
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After treatment how long to take to get back to feeling "normal"
I was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 2 in August of 2010. It tested high risk for reoccurrence and I had resection and 12 chemo treatments. I handled the chemo as well as can be expected. My last treatment was in 05/2011. I am fortunate as I do not have any signs of reoccurrence. I worked all the way through treatment.…
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International mailings.....for our international friends....
With the mailing list going out, just a reminder that postage is different outside of the country you live in: From the U.S. International Mail First-Class Mail International Postcards & Letters - 1 ounce Canada $ .85 All Other Countries $ 1.05 Hugs, Kathi
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My wife was diagnosed 5 weeks ago
with colon cancer that has spread. The dr. told us monday that there is no cure, that the best they can do is try to maintain it. They never mentioned what stage it is, most likely stage 4 or pretty much anything else. She is on two different chemo treatments, one that makes her sensitive to cold as well as 5/fu pump she…
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Thanks for the prayers and support, some good news to report from the black forest
maybe magic happens in the black forest, maybe magic happens when we have faith, pray, get good medicine and experience unparalleled care and support. The road to good health has many turns and twists, nethertheless good news is worth sharing. especially what i hope is significant tumour reduction without hardcore chemo. I…
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Not so good news.
My husband went to have his results today, and we were feeling quite possitive. He is having Avastin and capsitapin, and the moment. The scan showed mild progression, with liver lung and peritoneum, no chance of surgery. He is going to have the chemo Irinotecan, as well as avastin and capcitaping first roung 3rd of Jan.…
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Does the numbness in feet ever totally go away?
It's been 3 years now since I've had oxiliplatin and my feet feel almost normal. I still get a bit of tingling but most of the time feel pretty normal. I just wondered if it ever totally goes away. I've learned that "it goes away in 6 months" is pure ****, so wondered if it ever totally goes away. In case you are…
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Fingers crossed
I tell you after my last treatment that sent me to two weeks in the hospital I was really dreading getting a treatment today. My ong said he tweaked the treatment. It's the third one with the new chemo Zaltrap. Pray I come through this treatment in one piece! Jeff
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FUDA cancer center in china, anyone heard or had experience with it
Hey guys had anyone of you have heard of the Fuda cancer center in China. They saud that they work wonders there but I'm not sure about it. It has been featured in TV as the last hope for end stage cancers, but I'm not sure about it. Please post any comments or experiences if you had any. Thanks
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FYI - Fakers on the internet - faking cancer
Yes, even on this site. A group of us here were sucked in by someone in the Chat Room several years ago - ostensibly an 18 year old, single mom with Leukemia. We eventually found significant holes in her story, and outed her. Everything is as described in the article I reference below. It's long, but worth the read. My son…
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Great Quote that is....oh, so true
Great quote... "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". John Lennon So true with cancer, huh? Deena
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I'm Back Home
Wow it's been a long week but I'm back home. Glad to say that this surgery is behind me and I'm really sore and really tired, but I'm glad to be back in my own bed. Can't drive for a couple weeks, and certainly no cleaning/lifting (lol that's where hubby comes in). Hubby gets to make Thanksgiving dinner this year, but…
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Latest Scan Results
I often don't post about my scans anymore. They've basically have been the same or go in cycles. My latest one is no different but since it's been a while I thought I'd get "up to date". It's also a time for reflection and to give thanks. I give thanks to my Oncologist, the surgeons who work with her, her staff, and…
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Well......Looks like port is coming out *****UPDATE******
one way or another. Robert developed an infection with his port last week, so he was put on antibiotic, and the doc looks at it tomorrow. The skin is eroding away even as we speak. There is just a small strip of skin left across the top half, so it looks like it will have to be taken out, like it or not. I'd bet my last…
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Sundanceh... Thank you!
Hi, my friend... don't go into hiding because I need you. I'm not always posting these days because I have been a bit down but I do visit the board a lot. You are always so positive and such a fighter - a true inspiration! I just wanted to thank you for sticking around and giving such valuable insight. I tell many about…
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It Has Been Way Too Long :(
A GREAT BIG HUG AND HELLO TO ALL OLD TIMERS AND NEWBIES !!!!!!!!! It has been way too long since I have posted; but I do check-in periodically. I started a new job with Whole Foods Market in May 2012; working 65 hrs a week as well as taking care of all other Mother and Wife chores; whew................... time is flying…
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I'm trying out a new pair of shoes with a couple miles to go...
I really don't post much anymore since being out of any treatment for awhile now. I still lurk and try to catch up but it's usually just too mentally time consuming. I find after reading a bad news post then contemplating a reply, I would think about it for hours afterward and it just stays with me. I really don't know how…
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Donnare and Judieanne how are your husbands going?
My husband is still on the regorifineb, gets very tired. Has scan mid December and CEA tests this Friday. Fingers crossed. Hope you are all ok. Keep fighting and try to stay positive. Hugs Rubyrose
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Autumn leaves, clinging on, it's how I feel!
In the black forest Germany, the leaves are a stunning range of greens, yellows and Gold and orange. The snow and winds have not come yet, they still cling to the trees. It's so beautiful. Then by the main river at Frankfurt, different trees, most are bare now. A few of these leaves on these equally beautiful trees hangon…
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5 years
Hi, Everyone. I wanted to share that last Friday was my 5 year mark. NED!! Thanksgiving always brings thoughts of what happened and what could have happened, but this milestone was wonderful to reach. We had a lovely Thanksgiving with our daughter, her husband, and our 3 grandchildren. What a blessing! On Friday we took a…
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Ascites with peritoneal canciroma secondary to colon cancer.
My boyfriend was diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to peritoneal activity. Can anyone share their story. I'm really worried about my boyfriend He's only 30 and i want him to live a long healthy life.
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Easing back from my "vacation"
It's been a pretty rough weekend here. Because of my hospital stay last weekend, my treatment was delayed by a day, getting it on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. That put my disconnect from the pump on Friday, but since I have a PICC, I was able to do that myself. Friday was my mom's birthday and my dad hosted a lovely…
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Christmas Cards
Hi everyone, I have not been on for awhile. Just too hard some days.After thinking about the Christmas card list, this is what I have decided. In lieu of sending cards , I will be making a donation to the cancer fund. I have to find out where to send specifically for colorectal cancer. It shouldn't be too hard. I have lost…
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confused about new doctor
Hey everyone I hope the Holidays were great for all of you. I have a question and am hoping some of you can help me out. My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with a met to the sacrum and suspicious spots in the liver and lung in June of this year. The original oncologist had a plan which was utilize radiation to…
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This is harder than I thought
If anyone remembers, I am the 18 year old son of my 55 year old mother with colon cancer. She was diagnosed in late July this year and by the looks of it, it seems to be pretty advanced. She's currently receiving chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital in NYC. I'm pretty sure her chemo regimen is folxox,…