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Chance of recurrence
I was diagnosed and treated with stage 2 T3 rectal cancer and was wondering what are the chances/percentage of recurrence of the cancer either in the rectum or somewhere else like liver, lungs etc.
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Mother recently diagnosed 2
Sorry in advance for short hand spelling am using my phone to write this. Im sitting here at the cross with my nan (was late getting here) so i never got to see mom before she went... She went in all by herself. Didnt want my nan to go with her. Shes goin in to get radiation started and to get a permanent cvc (i believe…
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Follow up care -Stage II rectal cancer
Hello all, I was diagnosed with stage 2 T3 rectal cancer back in January of this year and since then have undergone chemo and radiation along with 3 surgeries to remove the tumor, ileostomy and then reversal. I wanted to know what is the exact follow up care that anyone with the above staging is receiving every 3, 6 months…
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To the most wonderful people in the world.........
I restarted chemo 3 weeks ago because of tumor regrowth where surgery was performed in 2010 in the upper left lobe...The chemo Folfiri with avastin makes me so sick that i am still sick from infusion a week ago tuesday. I am suppose to start infusion again next tuesday but have had deep talks with the wife about quality of…
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Post-Surgery Questions
Dear All, My father (age 70) was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in April. He did radiation and chemo, then surgery. His surgery was September 14th. Everything went well. He got an ileostomy that can be reversed in a few months. He was home from the hospital in 5 days. Since then, he's had some problems that I am…
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Bruins1971 died today
His sister notified his close friends. RIP Bobby Flaherty
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mother recently diagnosed...
hello to whomever decides to read this... i just needed a place where i could put down my... every thought. I can't really believe that life would throw such a hurdle at us. my step dad passed away of lung cancer in aug 2002. My grandpy passed away of prostate cancer in feb 2007, and my father passed away from gillian bar…
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CEA down but possible new tumor??? (changed title to try and get feedback)
Hi all, So I was able to get the nephrostomy tube removed and they placed a stent in my right ureter. They suspect a tumor was the cause of my blockage. Exactly two weeks later I was back in hospital this time because my left kidney failed. Same problem with same solution. CT scan showed possible new peritoneal mass but…
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Getting Rid of Oncologist
Just curious how many of you got rid of your first oncologist? My mom is at her wits end with hers. She had a set back about a week after her last chemotherapy treatment and had to be hospitalizes with severe clots in her leg. She was in the hospital for a week and a half and is currently at the hospital closer to our home…
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New clinical trial-Ziv-aflibencept
My sister was diagnosed with stage IV. Mets to the liver and lungs in Nov. 2010. They sarted her on the clinical trial ziv-aflibencept. Have any of you been offered this? Farm Girl
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Pattee
What did your oncologist say and have you had a referral to your surgeon yet. Just thinking about you and hope you are doing better. Kim
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To: NJC
Was wondering if you have been on the boards lately.?? If you don't mind, I have a question.....again. Thanks.
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Monday surgery cancelled, new date is Thursday
Well, the PET scan showed more tumors lungs and liver , and after PET and ultrasound they still don't know where the 3.3 cm mass is hiding, apparently outside the colon, not in ovaries, so sitting here waiting on CT Scan. So new surgery date is Thursday, they still will operate. Thank goodness. Winter Marie
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Hi mates IT IS FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend?
Well........seems that our Indian Summer has arrived so guess......Back to the beach tomorrow! So it's nice to be alone with my wife and a few couples of friends there ,in the night some light coats and going to the country to have some typical Catalan or french food home made style while watching Barcelona FC vs Real…
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Juicing
OK, So I started the Detox diet. Juice and exclude Meat for two weeks, minimize Meat for 4 additional weeks, and then add Meat Proteins a little at a time over a year. Mostly Raw foods and nearly vegan for a year. I was given a inexpensive juicer from a neighbor. It was a 300 watt motor. It barely lasted a month. lol I…
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Daughter showed up on my doorstep this Afternoon from Ohio
She came for my Monday surgery, so will be leaving Tuesday, she already had the tickets before my surgery was cancelled and changed for Thursday. How exciting! Winter Marie
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Life Insurance Living Needs/Accelerated Death Benefit: Anyone with any experiences?
I am curious if anyone that is stage four have any experiences with term life insurance through their employment that provides "living needs benefit", sometimes called "accelerated death benefits" ... I know that sounds morbid, but it seems that it is option whereby one can request a certain percentage of their life…
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FAP - Polyposis in the Colon
I was diagnosed with FAP two years ago. I am not cancerous as of yet, but am wondering if there is anyone else out there who has FAP? My FAP is a genetic mutation of the APC gene, no other family history of FAP. I will soon see a colorectal surgeon in regards to getting a total colectomy. I have been researching the…
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Ostomy - what type are we dealing with???
Hey all, quick question, could anyone shed some light on exactly which type of osteomy Rick has now? I thought that they all would have a round red stoma over which we place the bags. But I was rather surprised to find that the higher one closest to his left chest looks like a bullet hole with poo. Nobody told us about…
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HAS ANYONE TRIED POLY MVA
Has anyone tried poly mva?
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Help with dealing with post surgery survivor
My mom survived colorectal cancer surgery. She is 83. She is able to get around with a walker and cane, and she has a bag My Dad lives with her. He is trying do hard to be helpful, but she is rejecting his every effort, and closing him out. He is losing his ability to maintain his compassion. She yells at him and us very…
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HELP...Moving Pain
I need some help desperately. I have been experiencing pain that seems to be rotating around my body affecting hands, knees, ankles and shoulders. Some days i can't write with a pen and many ays it is hard to even type. The Oncologist has seemingly indicated that he has not seen this before. They issued me Hydrocodone…
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Hubby Seems Extra Tired :(
Hi All, My hubby had lap surgery, 14" of the colon out in July. Stage 2b - Not doing chemo. His 1st PET scan a few weeks after surgery showed no cancer. He's eating good and pretty much healed it seems. But I have noticed that he seems more tired. He is working full time, but for example today... he slept 8 hours last…
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Scared about having surgery
I really need to know how this goesv from someone who has been there. I have two kids to live for. operation set for Nov. 12th any advice would be helpful thanks.
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OXYGEN IN BLOOD
IS it true high oxygen levels in blood kills cancer growth?. my daughter got her levels back and they are almost 100% . doe anyone know
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iv vit c good review from lef fyi
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=16266&Section=Vitamins&utm_source=DailyHealthBulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Vitamins&utm_content=Body+ContinueReading&utm_campaign=DHB_121006 a little vit c, when i make it through my current challenges, well i suspect my iv c may have helped. i am at least happy to have…
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MAGLETS ! Do you have any news from Steve?
Hugs dear !
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Steve & Cynthia, need to know about you!
Praying for healing , hugs!
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Matching cancer cells with chemo that works
Hi everyone! For some of the oldies here and anyone else who might know, I'm looking for any info on the company that tested John Nimmons (snomminj) tumor sample and determined that the breast cancer chemo was more effective than the standard colon cancer chemotherapies. It was just starting up when he wrote about it but I…
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REMISSION WITH DIET CHANGE AND SUPPLEMENTS
has anyone gone into remission with diet change and supplements after being diagnosed with cancer. love to hear any stories thanks,