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Surgery is scheduled
Will be having the liver/fallopian tube surgery on Monday. I don't have a time yet, they just called and told me they will be doing it this Monday, and gave me appointment time with surgeon and anesthesiologist for this coming Friday. Had PET/CT scan today, they gave me the disk but no report, apparently we are not allowed…
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Hello alll
hello all it's been some time that i have posted anything here but i do look in on everyone .and just wanted to say hello to you all and let you know that Jorge is doing well last month his CEA was at 1,2 and he has a ct scan coming up on the 25th and I'm feeling a little ok a lot of stress about it .thanks for listening…
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Hair loss on Oxiplatin/5fu
Having chemo oxiplatin/5fu every other week. Anyoen loose there hair, doc said yes after 4 treatments, chemo nurses said after 10 days. I had my first treatment Sept 18th, still have my hair and it was my second treatment today, Oct 2nd. I get he oxiplatin infusion for 2 hours and then i leave with the 5fu for two days and…
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time for a new diet, ketogenic ? anyone else want to join me ?
So I have been gradually been getting into the ketogenic diet, is anyone else doing this diet. I am just curious, thats all. its a bit of a learning curve and to achieve ketosis is hard, i am using the ketostix urine test, looking at a new monitor. something new for when i am at the clinic.…
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Oxaliplatin
Will i loose my hair taking oxaiplatin? Or will it just thin? intervenous 2 times a month? every other week. Please reply asap. cheekse917@comcast.net
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I am on the list yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Dear friends, I am smiling as 33% is better than 0%. who believes numbers anyway, not me. I am still typing and optomistic about the next few months. hipec surgeon said 33% curative odds in my case today. the angio ct showed a couple of small liver tumours, operable and the lung met can be rfa'd and minimal peritoneal…
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European oncology conference in vienna - ESMO
I believe there is a big convention of all European ontological Docs in Vienna , Austria. It is from 28 th sept till 3 rd October. Even my oncologist from India is attending the same . I hope they come up with some new and bold protocols for treatments and to keep recurrence at bay. If anyone had any insights throughntheir…
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Anyone with news about CP10
I haven't seen any post about who is going or is it still happening? Any news would be appreciated. Thanks Steve
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The latest headache - **Updated Again!**
They found a mass in my breast on my mammo last week. I just had follow-up scans and an ultrasound that confirmed the existence of the mass. I'm scheduled for a biopsy on Monday. Not looking forward to possibly adding a new cancer to my resume. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------…
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Zaltrap - has anyone been treated with this yet?
I will start on Oct 16th. Just wondering if anyone else has tried it yet? What major side effects are you experiencing? Thanks for sharing! Ron of ShaRonVegas
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Time for an update
Hi everbody, I thought I should give a short sign of life. Vacation over. We spent 3 wonderful weeks in south France, enjoying perfect weather and having lots of fun. Thanks to one pill with Loperamid daily husband was able to spend a absolutely normal vacation. Also no problems with condition, so we were really active and…
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Steved
Dear Steve, How are you doing? Well I hope. Please let us hear from you when you feel up to it. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
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Peritoneal metastasis - who else has them?
Pete_lost_at_sea posted something that got me thinking. A nurse that he interviewed said in her experience, colon cancer patients with peritoneal mets usually had about a two year survival rate. I searched the net a bit and saw that she is probably right. I'm not caught up in survival rates because I believe everyone is…
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Bicarbonate Increases Tumor pH and Inhibits Spontaneous Metastases
http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/69/6/2260.full.pdf+html Just when I was convinced bicarbonate soda was woo this turns up. Please, any criticism direct it to the authors not me.
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Well differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma.....
Hi, I am very new to this site but I am in a need of a support and maybe some explanation. My mom went for a Cystoscopy last week and the found a polyp in there, they did a biopsy and it is cancer, the pathology report came in with a results of "Well differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma". I really do not understand what…
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Doc-Hawk
Does anyone know how Doc-Hawk is doing?. Is the pneumonia clearing up?
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Had scans...
Had scans this a.m. so the usual nothing to eat 4 hours prior....meant couldn't have any brekky......ended up with dry heaves for 1/2 hour weird never had that before ...went to hosp. for scan...drank the first glass of contrast....then could feel the big D hit...what the heck is going on today, never had either of these…
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Anyone else on Morab 4 phase II clinical trial? End of trial for me
Hi All, Is there anyone else out there who started the Morab 4 phase II clinical trial? Today was our first treatment. Trying to get in touch with anyone who is also on the trial so we can compare notes. Best to all, SharonVegas
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FaceBook Group????
I've read mentions or notes about a Facebook group or specific page that some of you are on who have colon cancer to share more info. can someone share that with me? if its something that needs to come in an email, send it to: joe.metzger@metzgers.com thank you
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HAI THERAPY
I am meeting with Dr. Nancy Kemeny on 10/03/2012 to discuss the pump. I've heard some good things and need some inspiring words to launch into her care. Can anyone be a bright light in my fight against the mets in my liver. I am clean everywhere else and I understand from my onc at the HUP in Phila. that I am a good…
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Rising cea
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in March. Biopsied and found in one lympth node. Had chemo/radiation in May. Had schedule permanent colostomy surgery in august. Cea was 9 before surgery and 4 after surgery. ended up having a temporary illiotomy for all the margins were available to see. Took dime size…
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The drugs don't work: a modern medical scandal
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/sep/21/drugs-industry-scandal-ben-goldacre After reading this and finding out the truth of chemo success rates recently (or lack of them) it's becoming clearer and clearer... The system is flawed, and controlled by money, they are NOT interested in our health.
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Hip hip hooray
Well..I finished my eight weeks of the 24/7 chemo....hooray! It feels so good not having my little bag hanging around. I get next week off from any chemo!! I get scans on Monday then the following Monday see what they are going to do next. Maybe try zaltrap chemo. I pray that everyone has a good weekend. Jeff
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Update on Bill
Wow I haven't been here in weeks and the first post I see is from Steved. I am so happy to hear that your surgery went well and you are back on the boards. Good luck with your recovery. I posted here about my boyfriend Bill who has stage 2 rectal cancer and had successful surgery on Feb 16, 2012. He then had a reversal of…
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Follow up care after completion of surgery, chemo/rad
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage 2 T3 rectal cancer back in January 2012. I have completed Chemo/rad and 3 surgeries and hopefully done with everything. I wanted to find out what kind of follow up care, checkups are needed to catch any reoccurence. Any help would be appreciated.
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checking in
hi guys, just checking in, went for stress test everything ok. dr taking me off pradaxa,, wants to do a nuclear stress test in hospital to see how the heart is working. i think of you all everyday. i am saddened by the loss of our friends. i give my best wishes for all who are here fighting this beast we call cancer.…
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HI MATES IT IS FRIDAY HERE ! ANY INTERESTING PLAN FOR THE WEEKEND?
I think beach season is gone! Off! No more for this year, well...tomorrow wedding of a niece ! Boring and expensive! Specially my wife,s dress! LOL. What about you mates?
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Neurologist for Neuropathy?
Has anyone seen a Neurologist for their neuropathy? Did it help?
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How Can Immune System be Built Up After Surgery?
Hi All, My husband had colon surgery a couple of months ago. He is not doing chemo at Stage 2. What is the best way to build the immune system for someone who hates vegetables aside from peas and broccoli. (he is not able to eat broccoli due to bad gas pains) We might be going to a naturapath Dr. soon..but wondered what…
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I'm back!
Well it is day 11postop and finally strong enough to type a lucid message on the iPad. Things have progressed as well as could be expected. They say the surgery went smoothly and was completed in one long day built they did have to take some sacrum which was less on the planner. Tumour was tethering tissue from the seminal…