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breast lesion is a met
I posted recently about finding a lump in my breast. Had a biopsy on Thursday and got the results today. It is a met, not a primary breast cancer. I guess that is a good thing (well, benign would have been better! but...). Unusual, I gather: has anyone else heard of rectal spreading to breast? Mind you, I seem to…
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In need of some experience
I am Stage IV, dx'd in July of 2009. I was Ned for about 9 short months and it came back in my ovary and also my abdomen. I had the HIPEC surgery in January of this year and the initial reaction is that it was looking good. However, here I am about 4 months later and I have a tumor on my left kidney and disease back in my…
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60 Minutes: Is sugar toxic?
Did anyone happen to watch Is sugar toxic? on 60 Minutes last night? I think most of us know the answer to that question whether we wish to acknowledge it or not. I'm sure there will be some who will not see a connection so ignore it or take it with a grain of salt (just ONE grain because too much sodium isn't good for us…
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Sundanceh - Craig Tornado check
Praying that you, Kim and all you hold dear have survived the tornado outbreak in your area. Please let us know how you all are doing. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
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Fofiri advice
My husband is scheduled to start Folfiri this week. He has already had 6 cycles of Folfox which he handled quite well with very little side effects. I am wondering what to expect with the folfiri. Is it about the same or worse? He just had liver resection 4 months ago and the cancer is already back in his liver. He was…
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Bad news
Hi everyone! My husband just finished chemo/rads for stage 4 rectal cancer. He had his liver resection in November of 2011. His rectal surgery was going to be next week. Unfortunately, the Pet scan that he had last week shows 5 new lessions in his liver and his cea is up to 10. We are so disappointed, thought he was going…
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Hemipelvectomy information
Have used this board intermittently over last 8 years of battling with cancer. Am 39 now with a pelvic recurrence of rectal cancer I had removed at age 31. HAve had various chemos and re-irradiation since the recurrence and was hoping to get to the point of having surgery again but they have said due to the tumours…
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"The Chemo Wars" - What's the Real Story? *Updated*
I did some “old school” arithmetic and by my account, by the time I finish with this treatment schedule, I will have completed (51) rounds of chemo in my journey, not including Avastin. That number shocked even me - guess I had just lost account as the years have passed… I liken chemo to NAPALM and am often reminded during…
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Food... Chemo.... Food ? ? ?
Just curious.... what's your favorite food while getting chemo treatments. I seem to like PBJ sandwiches (cut diagonally of course). and, baked patatoes always seem to hit the spot. how about you?
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I just need to whine for a few minutes
My story starts just over 5 yrs ago & is rather long so I won't try to write it. Every time I think I have jumped the last hurdle there just seems to be another one with the bar set higher. I know I'm whining, isn't that what this place is for? Me & my husband were unemployed when the cancer came back so I was on state…
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NED
I know this probably a stupid question and if I didn't have chemo brain at the moment I would figure it out but what does NED mean? Cancer free? Remember I'm new so no throwing things at the new girl! :) .
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head in the sand
I just wanted to post to say that all is well with Dennis and say that I do pop in and read most of the posts daily. I think I have subconsiously decided to put my head in the sand and pretend that we don't have cancer latley. The news of Carl passing really hit me because just a couple months ago we seemed to be on the…
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Carl is at Peace
I come with a heavy heart today to let you know at 5:06 p.m. last night I watched my husband take his final breaths. With Inger sitting right next to him and me across the room by the window. I know time heals, I know he is no longer in pain from this awful disease, but that alone doesn't take away the great pain I feel.…
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vit c iv???
Anyone doing or have done any vit c iv treatment with chemo? thanks..flyguide
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ostomy smell
What do you do about the smell of the ostomy bag. My husbands smells so bad when he is emptying it and it goes throughout the house. I don't say anything to him because I don't want to hurt his feelings, he's already having a hard time with it (mentally) now. I didn't know if there was something that can be done or how you…
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Hi mates it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Nothing special here, may be some dinner with wife and friends and some family lunch! What about you?
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The Pain...is a Pain
I've had an interesting time the last couple of days. My stomach pain ramped up to new, scary level. Last night was a lesson in how to get through the night because you hate going to the ER so much. I literally moaned myself to sleep. Saw my doctor this morning. I have fought low potassium for several years now, and that…
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Colon tumor not responsive but liver & lymph mets are
Anyone other Stage IV had this experience? My wife's PET/CT scan, just before her 8th chemo (of 12 planned), indicated that the tumors in her liver have shrunk significantly and were metabolically quieter than at pre-treatment. lymph nodes resolved as well. no other mets anywhere. but the tumor in her ascending colon is…
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Pete I think you'll find this clinical trial of interest
HomeAbout this siteCancer View CanadaFrançaisA-A+ Feasibility Clinical Study of Targeted and Genome-Wide Sequencing SummaryTrial DetailsEligibilityCentres / ContactsOfficial Title Feasibility Clinical Study of Targeted and Genome-Wide Sequencing Summary: This research is being done to find out what types of gene mutations…
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gemzar/gemcitabine/GOLF
Interested to hear from anyone who is on gemzar (gemcitabine). I remember our dear Lisa (Lisa42) was on this for a while -- but can't recall if others are. Would love to hear experiences in terms of side effects, etc. I am currently on FOLFOXFIRI -- but learned today it is no longer working (boo hoo) so my oncologist wants…
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Faces of Blue
FACES OF BLUE 30MAR2012 I'm honored to be part of the Faces of Blue - today is my day on the March Calendar. Click the line at the top of this post to see the story. If you read the stories, you'll see a sad trend of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed under age 50. Please help me spread the word about signs of colorectal…
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NOVA | Cracking Your Genetic Code
This was pretty interesting and rather frightening at the same time. There are states that already allow genetic testing to be used to deny companies from hiring or insuring people based on genetics. The GOOD side is that they can customize treatments for people with rare diseases and also with various cancers. It's still…
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Results of study in Australia of SIR-Spheres for those with inoperable tumors
can be found (i hope)at: prnewswire.com once on main page ,look at upper right for search box,type in SIR-spheres,check the "News Release" button and you should get "Largest Comparative Study of Radioembolisation Shows.....",dated march 23 Again,might be worth the trouble to access.......
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Two year celebration
Its been two years since my resection. Tuesday CEA 1.1. Chemo ended 11/10 and I still have neuropathy, but worth it if I never see the ugly head of the colon cancer demon again. Thanks for listening
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New to site
I am new to this site (as of yesterday) I found myself up until midnite reading posts and garnering sooooo much great information! I felt all of your strength and determination. I read about the loss of Carl and Lisa they were wonderful souls. I wish I had found this site June of last year! So much wealth of knowledge. I…
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Avastin - should my daughter refuse it?
Hello all. My daughter resumes her chemo tomorrow after LAR on Feb. 23. The onc wants to change it over to Folfiri with Avastin. She was on Folfox without Avastin because she had blood clots and is on Lovenox. So he wants her to stay on the Lovenox and take the Avastin. He said the Folfox had "plateaued." (?) We are…
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Some fantastic news to share!
Some fantastic news to share! I am overjoyed by the result of yesterday's brain, chest, abdo, pelvis ct with contrast. "No evidence of metastatic disease" YES BRAIN, you know they don't scan brain everyday, and for good reason, anyway mine was done, as they continue try to and find the cause of the rising CIA sorry thats a…
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Call Congress
PLEASE take a few minutes of your day to call in. This is one of the issues I went to Call On Congress for. Both the Digestive Disease National Coalition and Fight Colorectal Cancer had this on the agenda. This is a bi-partisan issue. It is not something that is at debate, but was an oversight in the original legislation…
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Bad news Good News
Last week I had ct scans and pet scans done. Had bad pains down below and my wife and I were hoping to make a big trip in May to the orient. I told my onc that I needed to know if anything new was going on before we bought the tickets and made all the arrangements. He agreed and ordered the scans. The good news is the…
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The pros and cons of genetic testing?
I'm considering requesting getting tested for Lynch syndrome and I'm wondering what people think about that. It is possible I meet the criteria for HNPCC and I think I should get tested as well as my kids. My oncologist never brought it up nor has any other doctors involved in my care, but that is common from what I hear.…