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told dx under anesthesia
Just curious who was told they have cancer while coming out of anesthesia? I was and only vaguely remember it. If my family wasn't told also after surgery - I probably would have thought it was a bad dream. Doesn't change anything, just curious - seems weird to tell someone that when they aren't alert
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Good news to share!
My husband's scan came back clear! So NED for now! No thinking about cancer till January! Spreading hope for everyone as he's Going on 3 years total -And stage iv for one year.
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Liver Mets
For people who have have had liver metastasis, I'm wondering how it was diagnosed. Obviously lesions or abnormalities would show up on a ct or pet scan. Do oncologists usually assume it's cancer based on the history or do they do a biopsy before starting chemo? Lesions showed up on my husbands ct. The onc ordered an MRI…
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Great PET results!!
I had a PET scan yesterday and got the results today -- they are great!! I have multiple bone mets. ALL the bone mets have shrunk, several have "disappeared" (no longer metastatic), and no new nasties. Also had an MRI brain and everything looking good - no edema, further shrinkage of the spots. I am thrilled! Even my…
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down under
Welcome kangatoo!! SO glad you came out of hiding and joined us. Now you get to join in the group hugs, the venting sessions, the juicing lectures, the banter, and the support we all need to make it through each day as cancer survivors. The other night I was extremely crabby (the night before I went to Mayo Clinic to have…
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STEVE any news from him?
Praying!
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Regorafenib
This new drug for metastatic CRC was approved by the FDA yesterday. My question is can anyone tell me in plain English what this drug is and how it works. Does it need to be used in combo with existing CRC drugs? I want to ask the onc about it for George but would like some information before I go in there so I know what I…
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Cycle 4 day 1 TRC105
CEA has dropped from 14.4 to 7.6!!! (This is a good marker for Robert) Second scan comes mid October. They are also ordering another MRI of the brain, because Robert is still having dizziness issues that can't be linked to anything., All in all, this has been fairly easy on Robert. Not many side effects, except for…
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Regorafenib for Metastatic CRC approved
http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/research_news/2012/09/fda_approves_regorafenib_for_metastatic_crc-2
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Cynthia anything new to explain?
Praying for good news!
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Bit of a set back
Just as I was starting to feel like I was getting back up to par from the pneumonia (last x-ray showed clear lungs) I went had a bad reaction during chemo yesterday. I started getting sick within half an hour then it subsided for a few hours. Started doing the technicolor yawn again until I got home at almost 6, slept a…
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And the first scan results are in........
Good news fellow posters. First CT Scans post 12 chemo treatments are all clear. Everything looked very good. Onc very pleased. Next scans in 6 months. I am happy, cautious and ready to move forward. Enjoying my Wellness program and working through the neuropathy. Best to everyone. I wish my good luck to everyone. This is…
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Anticipating scan results
Good morning! Sending all survivors, caregivers and families my best. Pray for you all the time! My husband is awaiting scan results this morning. Last one in June came back clear so we actually had 3 months cancer free. I think my stomach is going to jump out of my body from nerves right now. It's amazing how each…
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anyone go to a Don Porter event?
Is this worth attending or is it just more of the stuff we read in all of the curing cancer books and websites?
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Hi. I 'm new
My husband, Steve, and I live in Ontario. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 1999. He was quite sick off and on throughout the years. Despite regular scopes, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal in June 2011. Even though the cancer was in the sigmoid colon, the entire colon was removed because of the UC. He…
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Completely off topic
I just saw a commercial for some anti-aging cream.....it says it targets stem cells, HUH????
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Learning to Live an Uncertain Life
NEDdish? NED-like? NEDesque? I can’t quite decide which word to choose to describe my present state. Think I might go with the last one, as it sounds all fancy and whatnot. Anyway, I’ve had two more scans since my thrilling NED scan in March. June’s PET showed an area of potential concern in the sigmoid colon (I still have…
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First Colonoscopy
Just returned from my first colonoscopy. Overall the experience was nowhere near as bad as I expected. The only thing that has be worried is they found two small polyps. When I woke up the doctor came in and said they found two very small polyps. I asked him if I should worry and he said no. They are testing them and he…
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Questions about later rounds of FolFox Treatment (just completed round 7 of 12)
Hello everyone. I just completed my 7th FolFox treatment. This round my platlettes were low so the doctor did not include the oxaliplatin this treatment. He is also planning to reduce the dossage. It seemed like the neurapathy symptoms were negligible by the time the next treatment rolled around. However, this treatment it…
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sulforaphane may help lower circulating tumour cells
only read this post if you have troule getting to sleep, or you were woken from a deep sleep with nappy problems or a massive coughing fit or both. this articles cures insomnia. so i have been hammering broccoli powder from my local supplier, i got this study from them today. its a bit complex to say the least. i got a…
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Liver scan ... Rising ALP
I thought I was doing well with my treatment. I just had Folfox treatment no 5 today. I have been feeling good. Just before my treatment the nurse told me that the Dr wants me to get an ultrasound of my liver and biliary tree? The reason... Rising alk phos... Alkaline phosphatase. Anyone ever have this? Does this mean…
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Any survivors of signent ring cell colorectal cancer
Hi my name is cheri my husband is 26 was diagnosed with signent ring cell colorectal cancer stage 4 in june 2012. He had surgery then to remove a foot of his colon when he was diagnosed along with several lymphnoids, the margins were clear so he started radiation in july along with chemo pills. One eek after starting that…
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surgery now scheduled
They scheduled my surgery for next week. Now I am getting really nervous! The surgen said the chemo and radiation shrank it more that he thought it would which is great! From the size of a silver dollar to the size of a dime. He still didn't really say if he could get me all reconnected or not. Not really sure how to…
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Nuerontin/Gabapentin- Should I or Shouldn't I?
Post folfox neuropathy- the more I walk or stand on me feet, the worse it gets. Onc prescribed Gabapentin- from my internet research on patient reviews, everyone gained weight and it was a 50/50 relief Anything else to keep the burning pain at bay when I walk ? I commute to work- drive to Train station, but being in the…
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free full text website, for budding researchers or if you were just curious
I found this on the lef website, just thought i would share it here, if any of our budding researchers wanted to try out these sites, i will in due course also. i wish i had found these months ago. but i found them today, here hoping it helps us raise our knowledge of health and gives us a fighting chance. who said a…
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HI MATES ! IT IS FRIDAY ! ANY INTERESTING PLAN FOR THE WEEKEND?
Don't know what to do ,I have the beach house ready to go but weather is terrible here and even worst forecasted! just thinking what to do! What about you mates?
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Anybody tried ursolic acid for CRC?
A friend of mine's dad is a senior researcher at Mayo, and he recommended I look into ursolic acid for my colon cancer. I googled and found several scientific articles where they showed good anti-colon cancer activity in human cancer cells (in vitro) and in animal models for colon cancer. Ursolic acid is found in some…
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Circadian Chemo schedule
"The circadian schedule was far less toxic, allowing almost 50% more drug to be safely given with substantially less toxicity than lower doses given by constant-rate infusion. This regimen was also found to have unexpected activity in renal cell carcinoma, a disease in which no other cytotoxic therapy has proven useful.…
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steved's kids visit
Sunday, Sept.23, "Hi all,think posts likely to slow a little now as not so much to say but know some of you were interested in knowing when the kids would be able to go and see steve.i took them yesterday afternoon and after an initial quiet 30 secs sam just flew at steve and gave him a hug then yabbered continuosly…
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Cynthia any news today ?
Love you both !