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Surgery
Been off the boards for a while. Recovery has been slow and harder than I had imagined. Surgeon said that the surgery had gone well and that there had been a second tumor on the liver that they removed (they also removed the Gall Bladder). Do not know about more chemo yet but expect 6 to 8 more rounds of FOLFOX when…
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New to the Boards-looking for virtual support
I am a 52 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. I was diagnosed June 28th 2012 and had my surgery on July 6th . I am currently undergoing chemo. I go to the cancer center and get hooked up for about 4-6 hours then I leave with a pump attached for an additional 46 hours. If all goes well I…
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Your experience with side effects Spironolactone (Aldactone) - water pill
Hi All, I keep posting because you are all such a wealth of information. Hope I don't wear out my welcome. The Doc started me on this med last Friday because I have fluid building up in my abdominal cavity due to peritoneal mets. I searched the internet and see that fatigue is a side effect. I have been really tired these…
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New Member - Father was diagnosed with cancer
Hi All, Recently it was confirmed through an abdomen CT scan and colonoscopy that my father had a tumor in the Cecum, along with lymph node enlargement and possible metastasis at the lungs. We've just done a biopsy on Tuesday and we're currently awaiting the pathology report. We will be speaking with the oncologist on this…
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MAy have to skip third infusion...any advice?
Anyone have any advice...my best friend, colon cancer, mets to the liver....surgery 12/2011 for stage ii colon...resection done...June cea up to 49 (cea up to 4.2 in March, 'doctor' suggested waiting three months as level was 'probably' due to inflammation...it wasn't)...anyway, chemo started 7/31, second one…
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Cea's
Had fortnightly bloods yest. My ceas have been very erratic. When first dx ceas normal. Once started chemo rose to 5. 6. Then 4.8.10. One month ago , after changing from xeloda to irrinotecan rose to 50!! Yesterday went down to 25. Who,knows maybe from having my infrared sauna each day helped get rid off crapy toxins.…
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2nd year anniversary- cancer free but lost my BFF
Helllo! I have been reading a lot of posts here daily but this is my 4th or 5th time to write my thoughts. I was diagnosed last Aug 2010 and was operated last nov 2010, finished my chemo last may 2011. I had my 2nd scan last July 2012 and all are negative. My CEA is also normal, there is rally life after cancer. I'm…
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5 FU w/ leucovoran or Xeloda - Differences?
Hi everyone, First I hope everyone here is doing great and staying postitive. (I'm trying to) Secondly, I am new here and my husband has colon cancer, stsge 2a The oncologist is suggesting Folfox 6. Well I have become an anti-oxilaplatin person from reading on the internet the last 5 weeks. So... What experiences does…
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Scan Results - Oh Bloody Hell
Have had one round of chemo. Today's chemo cancelled due to low platelets. Petscan shows new spot in pelvis and adrenal gland. Still have lung nodules of course since I just started chemo but pelvis and adrenal gland new. Anyone have this? Any words of wisdom? You know you have hit an all time low when you are actually…
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Nueropathy
Can anyone tell me what you have experienced with Nueropathy? I finished chemo back in March and ever since then I have noticed that my fingers are very numb and tingly, along with my heals and toes. My toes actually do not have much feeling in them, as I have stubbed them and bent back a couple of toe nails without much…
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When were you diagnosed and what stage were you?
Also, how have things been since your diagnoses? Has is generally gotten easier or harder (or stayed the same?). Please tell me anything about your journeys so far because my family is about to start our journey with colorectal cancer. Thanks so much!
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My Mom
On the 4th of July my sister put her hands on my Mom's thigh and asked her, what the heck is this Mom? A lump. Recently, we were going through the process of getting it checked when she started feeling dizzy and had an irregular heart beat, this landed her in ER. Last night the family went in to talk with the doctor about…
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An "editorial" on Oxi seems its more effective for Stage III than Stage II.....
If you go to the main page for publications from ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncologists):http://jco.ascopubs.org on the left go to "Early Release Articles" and for Aug 2o,4th item down is:"Oxaliplatin As Part of Adjuvant Theraphy for Colon Cancer:More Complicated Than Once Thought" and an abstract on fish oil…
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Great Scan Results
Hello All, I know its been a while since I have posted, I do lurk from time to time. I had my scans done a week ago last friday, and I got the ALL CLEAR once again. Thank you GOD! In November it will be 4 years in remission. History: DX in May 2007 Stage 3, had surgery, did chemo and rads, all clear in June 2008, came back…
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would like erbitux info
on monday i will have erbitux added. i am doing folfiri plus avastin. have had 2tx. i am kras neg. just wondering what i have to look forward to!!! thanks judy
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Lets talk good
Dear all: Tired of worrying and googling on symptoms, medicines, options, Side effects etc... To energize all, Can we hear about some Outright miracle turnaround stories from the condition you/your loved ones were in during this fight for cancer.. I am Sure Hearing this turnaround stories will give a Mental Boost than any…
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My partner was diagnosed stage 3 , t3 n1 how many have beaten this long term without it coming back
Hello my partner was diagnosed with colon cancer , t3 , n1 ..... Stage 3 , no futher spread to other organs ...... How many have beaten this without reccurances and have any of you gone past the 5yr "cure" period , I've read online that it is beatable in stage 1-3 . Thanks in advance for anyone who replys
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Life & treatment surging ahead - lots going on
The generosity of family, friends, and in particular others in the CRC community have just blown me away! I am so blessed to have you all in my life. My new bed has been ordered. I laid on one like it while the paperwork was done last night. After a day of laying for two separate planning scans (and setting up two separate…
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Lower abdomen pain
I had surgery 8 weeks ago, rectal tumor, gallbladder, and liver tumor out. I was in the hospital 6 days. Recovery was rough, but every day got better. Now I'm having stabbing pain below the belly button, 1st right side now both sides. I have done 3 rounds of Folfox and the last one was Monday. Every time I move it hurts. I…
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Post Surgical Swelling
Hello to all on the board. I found the site by coincidence this morning. Had surgery for left hemicolectomy, gallbladder removal and endometriosis surgery all done on June 14. Having swelling in abdominal area everytime I eat something and feel swollen and just plain miserable. Feeling the constipation that I read that…
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BENIGN TUMOR IN SECUM
JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE EVER HEARD OF IT.. IT DOES HAVE TO COME OUT AND WONDERING IF IT IS A LONG RECOVERY OR A SIMPLE SURGERY THANK YOU
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MISS YOU ALWAYS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX6m1xNwmgY One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET A HYPERLINK IN THIS BOARD.. HOWEVER A FRIEND ON FACEBOOK JUST POSTED THIS SONG.. AND IMMEDIATELY I THOUGHT OF CHERYL AND JENNIE OUR FRIENDS WE RECENTLY LOST.. SEE YOU BOTH SOME DAY.. LOVE YOU BOTH AND WILL MISS…
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What do you do to keep yourself sane while going through treatment?
I would love to hear what everyone is doing to help keep themselves sane while going through cancer treatments. I have heard that some people start yoga or painting. What else is out there? I have looked for local resources...so far I have found nothing really close to me. One of the local hospitals near me (about 40 mins…
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Dying from Cancer...
My in-laws were in very good shape health-wise. They ate a good diet, not overweight at all. Few health issues even for their ages (Bill - 91 & Joyce - 88) They walked every day. This past Saturday, they were involved in a very tragic car accident. Joyce suffered severe trauma and went into a coma. She died Sunday morning…
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not being the typical patient
My mom's oncologist has told us a number of times that she is "not the typical patient." I have mixed feelings about hearing this. I know it's supposed to be a good thing, the fact that she's been fighting stage 4 stomach cancer for close to 3 years now, when statistics said 12-16 months. However, my mom feels so tired…
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Iliostomy care
One of our members wrote a great blog post about stoma care but now i can't find it! Im not having any issues, just want to be prepared. Does someone remember the blog I'm thinking about. Thanks all - Robin
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Bum is raw
Hubby is on xeloda and it is making his bum raw; he has tried desitin but wants me to ask you guys what worked for you. Any advice? Thanks Brenda
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The Sundance Channel: “The Garage Talks”
Well, it was down to just the three of us…me, my nephew, and my new niece… We thought we might turn in ‘early’ for a change – it was about midnight, but I caught my second wind and we ended up staying outside in the garage and talking some more. I had the windows and side door open and also opened the big garage door to…
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Update
Hi all, Follow up from CT scan and elevated Liver enzymes: Had liver biopsy which led to diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. Pelvic CT was abnormal followed by abnormal pelvic ultrasound. Tomorrow D&C to see if I have endometrial cancer. There is evidently a connection between Lynch syndrome and endometrial cancer. I don't…
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anyone else having wheatgrass daily ?
as i look out my bedroom window into the sunroom, i see a field of green. not rolling hills but of wheatgrass. its cold here and the wheatgrass grows best about 18 degrees celcius. the sunroom is the warmest room in the house. so i got the wheatgrass juicing going really well, so how easy is it to add a good handful of…