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Injectable Irinotecan? Coming soon.....
tho no mention if any difference in side effects vs current form: marketwatch.com/story/prodigy-generics-and-evenus-announce-the-launch-of-oncology-injectable-irinotecan-2012-05-22 very little info provided,as of now..... site is: market watch as one word.......then .com (etc)
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Reflecting while recovering from surgery
So, here I am at home, recovering from resection surgery... I thought I'd google and find some inspirational quotes to reflect on... And then I thought I would share them for all who may be interested... Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant - Robert Louis Stevenson. I have found that if…
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Surprise Visits
Reading the posts on this discussion board I know that I am not alone in this experience. I know there are many others, older & younger, who are experiencing the same thing I am. I realize that there are those who have been dealing with this disease for many years and those who are new to it. And this is an outlet for me…
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Beach Glass
The Pacific Ocean. There is no other place quite like it. When I was in treatment, I spent as many days as I could at the coast, absorbing the tangy salt smell, the cries of the gulls, the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. It filled me with a sense of peaceful energy, enough to give me the strength to return to…
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My mental state is deteriorating and I can't make the crazy stop
Hi, I just joined so I don't have a picture yet. I'm losing my mind, literally. I haven't slept in days. I haven't eaten much in days. The world is going on around me. I'm expected to get up in the morning, go to work, not call in so I can keep my job. I'm stage one and the doctor said this is very curable. He also said…
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Robin Gibb Has Passed Away
Deep sigh. Now I am sad, scared and depressed... Again.
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Anybody else dealing with this?
My partner has stage 4 colon cancer with metastasis to the bone (sacrum). We just got some scan results which show a partially collapsed lung, enlarged prostate and arterio-sclerosis. Aside from that, we're doing great - Just wondering if anyone else has been through the same thing. Wondering if any of this could have been…
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"Phase I study of temsirolimus,capecitabine proves safe;positive survival trend seen"
Too soon to be too optimistic,very little info in article (first I've seen on this involving Xeloda): medicalxpress.com/print256406984.html
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Surgery video
I am having my liver surgery at a teaching/research hospital. I was asked if I would agree to having a video done of my surgery and medical students allowed to observe. I was fine with this, but my husband feels uncomfortable about it. Any thoughts from any of you about this? thanks for any responses...
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Good vs Sad.
While at the grocery store the other day my friend (who doesn't know shy), struck up a conversation with a lady in the checkout line. Turns out the lady is a 7 year colorectal cancer survivor.......she had 18" of bowel removed, rad and chemo and has been NED ever since. She has two adopted children that she is raising and…
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A friend of mine has
A friend of mine has a thyroid disorder and rectal cancer. Okay it's me. Anyway, I just read that I should not be drinking almond milk or eating brocolli sprouts because it will cause my thyroid to swell. Better call my endocronologist and I'm making the nutritionist a sooner than later appointment. So for four days I've…
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How to avoid blockages? suggestions
I want to eat more plants, but concerned about blockages. How do others handle this concern? thanks for info.
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New member
Hi. I am newly diagnosed. Found out in surgery on April 12. Long story (aren't they all, though). Following a black stool, had clear colonoscopy Dec. 2010 followed by camera study of small bowel (also clear). Then, after a year of problems (which they assumed was IBS) I presented in the ER with a hemoglobin of 5 this…
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custody
Well I am a single Mom of 2 children still at home ages 12 (daughter) and 10 (son). Still having a rough time of things with my bowel movements and urterer(sp) probelms. Going to see an attorney tomorrow to change/update my will. I have a daugther who is 26 and marrired and they have 2 boys 3 and almost 2. Also have a son…
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Liver Biopsy
Last week, I had an MRI of my liver to address elevated LFTs and CEA. MRI revealed a small spot and now onc and GI want a liver biopsy. Could someone tell me what that is like? I am in the "thinking about it" mode and know I must move forward. I am stage II, almost 3 years out. There is nothing like info from people who…
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Has anyone gone to the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in Illinois?
Do you feel you were helped there? All replies are very welcome!
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Missing Our Buzzard
Hi All, Sure missing our buddy Buzz and hoping he is well. Maybe he's just trying to get on with his new life. If you're around, Clift, just know I'm thinking of you. Luv, Wolfen
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Feeling angry with family
Well I don't quite know what to do with myself. My niece that I have wirtten about earlier posts has been told she won't make her 30th birthday in 7 weeks time. I live in the States but am over here in England/Spain for five weeks and am available to the family for any help they might need, but mainly my neice. What is…
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Mom CT scan results
Yesterday we got the results after three rounds of Folfiri + Erbitux. The Onc said the disease is stable and that the difference found were insignificant. The inform said that of the two largest mets of the lung, one has gone from 23 to 21 mmm and the other from 23 mm to 26 mm and of the two largest mets of the liver, one…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Here just resting trying to control my diarrhea ,LOL. Then I will see. What about you?
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Good News CT/PET scan
After a few sleepness nights and worries the news was very good today. CT and PET scan totally clean, with a few minor problems. Diverticulitis and Thyroid problems I take gladly over a clean scan. So relieved, one year NED next month a colonoscopy. One hurdle at a time. i wish all of you clean scans, I celebrated with a…
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Dad newly diagnosed-lots of questions- and I tend to get long-winded
Hello all. I hope it is ok for me to post as I am not a cancer survivor. My dad went into the hospital about 4 weeks ago for bleeding. During a colonoscopy, they found a mass said it was probably not cancerous. Then the Dr. tells us it was cancer, but that he got it all. At his follow-up appointment with the surgeon, the…
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Been up since 1:30 am
Been absent from here since Oct when Robert seemed to be NED. Just had to get away from the cancer world. We've had a wonderful 7 months of everyday worries, joys, and good times. Robert just had twice a month treatments with Erbitux and camptosar, and scans q 3 mos. CEA was staying in the 1-2 range. Life was good. Until…
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Sisters didnt make it
Well, my sisters didn't make it for a visit. Mary fell several times in the hospital. (there for tests.) She was in extreme pain but they sent her home. She was back in hospital next day via ambulance. More tests. the dr. came in and told her est. 6mths. She was so shocked she had to be sedated. Her husband had told her it…
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Rob in Van
Hey, gang, I haven't been on here in quite some time and most of you probably don't know me or Rob, but I'm wondering if anyone has heard from him. He hasn't updated his blog since March and when I tried to email him it bounced back. His wife's email says she's away from the office until 5/23. I have their phone number but…
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Let the countdown begin
Well, this is my last weekend with my bag. Monday morning I go in for my takedown surgery. It may sound crazy to some but I think I will miss having this illeostomy. I really enjoy the freedom this system has provided me these last eight months. I eat whatever I want (85% healthy) like spicy salsa, nuts, veggies without a…
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low platelet count - tips?
I flunked my blood test again today. Chemo postponed for one week. Platelet count too low. This is the second time. Any tips on how to boost my platelet count? My onc is recommending plenty of red meat, daily tofu, a Chinese-medicine peanut skin soup I drink anyway for my general immume system -- and plenty of rest. I'm…
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LOUSWIFT
I'm just wondering if anyone has heard from him. I'm remembering a post where he said that would be the last post and then him posting after that but haven't seen him on here for a long time. If anyone's got info on him or know how he's doing please let the board know. Thanks! Kim
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KRAS mutation please help
I will continue on Folfox Xeloda Oxalyplatinin and Luek. (Sp.) Since I've had surgeries. Is this mutation tested when first line treatments do not work? In my case this would be mop up chemo after lung and liver mets.... Any help appreciated.
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How long were you on FOLFIRI?
Hi everyone! I haven't been on much lately but think of you all often and what true warriors you all are. Fighting cancer is truly a battle and reading your posts about what you all have been through and how you keep fighting is very inspiring! So thank you for that. My husband was dx with Stage 4 in June 2011. He had 5…