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wife stage 3B Colon cancer
Dear all, I am new here and am glad i found this forum. my wife was dx colon 3b in January. she had her surgery on 28th jan and 15 cm of large intestine was removed. she had her first chemo on the 24th feb and she did ok with 5FU+ Oxiliplatin....she was supposed to have her 2nd chemo yesterday but it was postponed as the…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend?
will Try to go to the house of my sister on the beach with wife brother and mum! What about you?
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Month to month
I now live month to month, but I pushed this month out a couple weeks. Labs and brain MRI this week, and I see the oncologist tomorrow. No anxiety - I just don't get it anymore and haven't for a long time. I kind of look forward to labs and scans to give me the information I need to make decisions going forward. But I kind…
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Joemetz...want to know how your scans came out today
Hey Joemetz, Sending you prayers and well wishes for positive results on your scans today. I went to your caring bridge site and read your story. You seem like a great guy with alot of positive family and friends beside you! Blessings to you from Minnesota~ "Minnie"
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Carl_Renee
Renee, I don't know if you check the boards anymore but want you to know that you are not forgotten. I am sure these are difficult days adjusting to Carl's death and dealing with your grief as well as the children's. You are often in my thoughts and prayers. Cathleen Mary
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Salads, Veggies and the Colostomy Bag - need some help here!
when i got my colostomy bag in December 2011, i hated it. but honestly, with all the diarea it makes life VERY easy. I am able to fly and travel as well as attend all my kids events. the problem and questions that i have, relate to the foods that i was told to avoid. obviously nuts, corn were told to remove from my diet,…
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teeth dentists.....don't hesitate
okay....sorry a bit off topic here but I know lots of people have have dental issues after chemo cancer surgery. So I go to my dentist and he comes near me and his hands are shakin like mad.....long story short.....his wife has left him and he is taking drugs and I get weeks of hell and a crown that looks like a walrus…
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Curcumin clinical trial???
I wish I know how to post a link!! Phase I Study of Surface-Controlled Water Soluble Curcumin (THERACURMIN CR-011L) This study is currently recruiting participants. Verified April 2012 by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center First Received on September 9, 2010. Last Updated on April 19, 2012 History of Changes Sponsor: M.D.…
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Doctor Appointment yesterday
Yesterday was my annual checkup and pap smear. My doctor told me that as of next year I'll no longer be able to get that but only once every three years. That really stunned me and when I'd commented did this have something to do with Obamacare both the nurse and him in unison said "yup Obamacare". He also told me that…
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Newly diagnosed Stage 3 rectal cancer
I am home 1 week after colectomy.. Just found out the cancer has spread to 3 nodes out of 20 removed.The doctors found 2 nodes in my right lung 2mm and 4mm.. they say they probably nothing but will rescan in 1 year..I am concerned..I have an apot with my Oncologist in 1 week..Should I express my concern ...Please help…
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Blake
Praying for you.
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Regorafenib
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has been treated with Regorafenib or knows any medical center that is doing a clinical trial with it. My mom has stage IV colon cancer and she is no longer a candidate for surgery or traditional chemo. They said that FDA approval for Regorafenib may be at least the end of May and that might be…
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Hi, haven't been on for awhile
Hi everyone, i haven't been on for awhile, but my husband is doing well. Recently, he found out that his CEA number has been going up. Mind you it is only at 2, but he has been at -5 for over a year. The onc decided to send him for a PET scan to see what is going on. We had to change our health insurance to Cigna this year…
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colonoscopy thru ostomy
I am having a colonoscopy thru my stoma. Has anyone had this done. Just would like to know what to expect. Just started the prep, i dont know what to expect from that either. Any suggestions.
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my sister
I am back and i need some advice. i buried my 58 yr. old niece a month ago. Today i get the call about my sister. She is 60 yrs old and fighting brain cancer. Now it is all through her. They are sending her home. She is in PA and i am in Florida. I read how brave everyone here is and I pray when my time comes I will be…
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KathiM how are you?
Hop you post back soon. Hugs my dear dutchie!
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CT scans tommorow
Hi Friends, My first ct scan since diagnosis is tommorow. It has been a tough year! I am so scared!! PLEASE help me through this... Tessa
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stage 3c for 3 years and 4 months...recent CT scan shows spots on my liver...
It hurts to eat...side is somewhat painful, but do not need meds...can anyone tell me what to watch out for? I read a lot of things, but a lot of it I do not have and some things I do....do not know what to think...doctor is watching it...instead of going every 6 months...I go back to the doctor in 2 months...what are…
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Erbitux Therapy
Just wondering if any one is familiar with this treatment. The oncologist mentioned to us today that this will be Pat's next course of treatment. The doctor is waiting till Pat finishes his 40 day course of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (for radiation cystitis)before he starts treatment. He has 9 Hyperbaric treatments to go.…
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Update on me. (Had cat scan and Mri)
Well got through the winter, My 5 year old daughter had her tonsils removed and ended up in the ER 10 days later throwing up blood she had a post op bleed. Very scary hearing the doctor say you could of lost her. Thank god now she is doing good. Son (15 years old) had a Thyroid cyst removed it went well. During all this my…
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Hey Guys
I have been popping on to see how everything is going here and there but I just don't seem to be worth a squat these days. I am tired, lonely and fighting depression daily. I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you all often and pray for us all. I hope you all are doing well. Brenda
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Druidshadow...how are you doing?
Hi Druidshadow, I have been praying for you and thinking about you as well. I was just wondering how you are doing? Beautiful day in Minnesota today ~ out in the garden pulling weeds. Let us know if you are o.k. "Minnie"
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constant pain in rectum
It hasn't been a good week for me with my last treatment and trying to over it and constant pain in the rectum. I usually feel better by Monday when I get my treatment. This time I had nothing no energy appetite strength just laid in bed. I had a Dr appte Monday afternoon but called and canceled then called my wife to tell…
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Okay baggers, I’m ready to join the club!
First of all I want to say hello to everyone at CSN. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted but I have been here lurking and checking in on everybody from time to time. My post today is to kind of give everyone a update on how things have been going, tell you guys what I think, and to hear responses on what you think. Most of…
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Hello Friends & Family
It has been a while since my last post and just wanted to update you guys on how I was doing and for all the newbies to our family, welcome !!!!! HISTORY: DX w/Stage II colon cancer in 2006. Chemo completed in 2006; last surgery in 2007. UPDATE: Latest CT Scan (April 2012) came back with NED; very happy, but for some…
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Any cures for cramping?? **UPDATE** :-)
Hi all, Would anyone happend have a remedy for cramping? Rick is having a really rough time after being disconnected from the pump on Wednesday (Folfiri/Avastin). He was barely able to get any sleep at all last night and is currently curled up in his chair. The doctor gave him a new anti-nausea med, Zofran, which I'm…
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New to all of this - Mom diagnosed Stage 4 last summer.
Hi everyone, To start - I have been incredibly inspired by this online colorectal community on ACS. Thank you for your wise and experienced posts regarding Stage 4 - the thoughts have given me a wealth of information. I wanted to finally register as a member, and did so today. I'm 27, have a mom in her early 60's who was…
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New to all of this - Mom diagnosed Stage 4 last summer.
Hi everyone, To start - I have been incredibly inspired by this online colorectal community on ACS. Thank you for your wise and experienced posts regarding Stage 4 - the thoughts have given me a wealth of information. I wanted to finally register as a member, and did so today. I'm 27, have a mom in her early 60's who was…
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Did you ever tried ULTRAM. or ComZIP for pain? ( Tramadol)
would like to know if it has any especial effect as is opium based! Hugs!
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Colonoscopy ?
it's been 3 years since been operated my last colonoscopy was one yet after the surgery ,didn't have any other since, so now it's 2 year since ,doctor don't want to do any other for the moment due to the stomach issues I'm having this time with chemo.Since I had about 10 pets/ct and other 10 scans or more since then he…