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IBS
Hi everyone, I hardly post anymore but I do read everyone's messages daily and pray for all of you. I was just wondering if anyone here has developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I would appreciate any input you may have. I am 3 years 2 months NED (thank God) but still have excessive bowel movements, much gas and terrible…
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Help me understand
My colorectal cancer went from early (stage 0) to stage IIIc. So all my trust and faith in Mercy medical care has been used up. But their overly optimistic feeling oncologist tried to sell me 80% odds of complete recovery and my own research says 44% odds of complete recovery. I also feel like Mercy would say literally…
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TAHEEBO TEA
Doe's anyone know anything about this taheebo tea and it's cancer fighting claims?
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Stage 4 Colon Cancer update
It has been quite some time since I have visited this site, mainly becuae I have been very busy. I found out I had stage IV colon cancer November 6, 2011 at the age of 41 after finding a tumor in my colon. They removed the tumor, gave me a colostomy and tested the tumor. December 2011 I had a power port installed in my…
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Buster's Story
On Dec 14th, at age 42, I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon cancer, it had spread to my liver. Several weeks later, after doing some research and talking with a few doctors, I elected to do chemo (folfox)in hopes that my cancer would shrink. After 3 doses of Folfox the three spots I had on my liver were gone and my primary…
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Stage 4c colon cancer
I’m new to this forum and looking for information regarding my daughter, now 41, who is 22 months into treatment for colon cancer that had metasticized to her ovaries, 8 of 38 lymph nodes, omentum and peritoneum. She had a successful cytoreductive surgery initially with colostomy, followed by 12 chemo treatments of…
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Stable scans but worrisome labs.
Long story short….originally stage iib colon cancer in May 2021. Resection and 4 rounds of Oxaliplatin and NED for 2 years. Now I have mets to liver and lungs. Liver resection, one lung surgery and then 5 rounds of Irenotecan/5FU but disease progressed. Now I'm 12 weeks into a trial drug. Scan at 8 weeks showed "stable"…
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Blood work
So I recently had 2 iron infusions for iron deficiency anemia. I just had my blood work redone and now my red blood cell count is high and it was normal before? Also my MCV, and MCH are lower than before and my RDW is higher than before? Anyone know anything about blood work?
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A TRUE LOVE STORY
People always talk about true love stories, most of them being fiction, but this is mine and it is true. My name is John and I want to talk about my and my wife's battle with cancer, how it affected both of our lives and how our faith was not broken at all. I met Gail at McDonalds in Winston-Salem, NC where we both lived…
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New here
I am 66 year male, diagnosed in April 2024 with Colorectal cancer. After an MRI & CT scan which were done soon after the surgical resection, I was given a Stage 3c and was told by cancer board that no treatment plan was needed for 6 months and a follow up is upcoming in late September. I have changed my diet since April to…
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New Here with severe Iron deficiency
I just found out I am severely iron deficient. I also have anemia. I have had changes in bowel habits, quite a bit of bleeding and bloating and gas. I have a colonoscopy on 9/10 but I’m freaking out in the mean time. My brother has colon cancer. Has anyone else had these symptoms but not had colon cancer?
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It's September again.
I suddenly realized it's that month, in which was my original diagnosis, on my late wife's birthday, [Sep. 25], our Anniversary [Sep. 1], and my last CRC/liver resection [Sep. 5 or 6]. Always a muted observance, but this year is 10 years since the Labor Day Friday, of my last cancer surgery in 2014, and 17 years past the…
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Colonoscopy
Hello all, I had my 1st year post colon cancer. The gastrologist took a biopsy of the surgical site, but said he didn't expect to have any bad results indicating to me it was a routine thing he did. There were no polyps and the resection surgery I had done a year ago healed nicely his words. Is it routine to have a biopsy…
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Anal Cancer
I am currently in recurrence of anal cancer. Originally diagnosed as Stage 2 T3, I underwent chemo and radiation to resolution, with recurrence diagnosed less than 1 year after completion of treatment. Currently, I run a message board for public awareness of HPV and HPV related cancers at www.hpvinfoweb@yahoogroups.com.…
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Enzyme levels are raised
My dad who is in his early 80s recently had his blood tests done and had one abnormal reading - his CA Antigen 19-9 level was just over 50. Normal range is around 27. I've heard that high levels of CA 19-9 tends to be associated with cancer of the pancreas, bowel, gallbladder, bile duct, lung. Is this true? He has had no…
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Has anyone heard from nowhere?
Hi all, probably to more of the oldies on the board, has anyone heard from/spoken to nowhere? I got a message on July 3rd, and see that's when he was last on. He's been a major support for me, so I'm just getting a bit worried, hopefully tho he's just enjoying a beautiful summer ! Thx
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New here, CEA panic
My dad was diagnosed with stage 2b colorectal cancer in 2022. After chemo pills, radiation and me giving him ivermectin, the tumor disappeared. Before cancer his cea was 2.78. In January it was 1.11. We had a follow up in September of 2023 and his CEA was 2.9. Not great but it didn't concern me too much. Dad is almost 82.…
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metallic taste?
anyone ever have this. I haven't had chemo in almost 2 weeks, but the last few days I have this taste that won't go away, kinda like a metallic taste I think.. Thanks Petrina
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Tumor Board reversed decision on surgical treatment
Greetings to all my fellow CRC challengers out there! I am in an odd predicament with my mother's current treatment plan and would really appreciate any insights and suggestions you may have. All thoughts and comments are welcomed! Quick background- My mother was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer at the then end of…
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Stage 4 Rectal Cancer w/Liver Metastasize
I've spent 2 months getting colonoscopy and liver biopsy. Next week I get surgery for colostomy and CIC implant. I'm seeking others who have experience similar based on your experience for good and or poor feedback. Thanks!
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Joint pain
I had stage 3 colorectal cancer last year. I had radiation with oral chemo. Chemotherapy. Ileostomy for 11 months and Mass removal surgery. And now I have such SEVERE joint pain. It’s every single joint. I literally hurt 24/7. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Sister just diagnosed with T4b rectal cancer
My 62 yr old sister was just diagnosed with T4b rectal cancer by Mayo Clinic in MN. We will meet with her team next Wed. to discuss treatment plan, etc. It felt like the life was sucked out of us with the MRI report. We don't know what to expect, what questions to ask, or anything else. We are overwhelmed & in shock right…
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CEA Increase
My CEA went from 3.9 to 4.6 in one month. Should I be worried? I don't smoke and I am not around anyone who smokes.
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CT Tomorrow morning & losing insurance!
CT tomorrow morning at 9am. Will I ever not live in fear???? So tired of this, every little pain to me is cancer. I guess I will see. Life is up in the air for me. My husband lost his job Friday, so my insurance will be ending December 31st. I hope he can find another job. We will have to move, house is going up for sale…
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Scar tissue and anal fissure
I'm 2 years remission , does anyone else have issues when passing a hard stool ,there is some blood, my Dr said that is the scar tissue causing that from a harder stool and I have a fissure , I guess I'm looking for reassurance . My last CT scan was normal , and I see my GI doctor today for my 6 month visit .
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Love, Medicine and Miracles
Hey gang... I am reading this incredibly inspiring book by Dr. Bernie Siegel. I know we had mentioned him earlier in a different topic and a lot of you have probably heard of him before. He has written a number of books... but this particular book I'm reading -- Love, Medicine and Miracles (published in 1986) -- is a must…
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any stage 4 signet ring cell survivors out there
Would love to talk to someone who has this type of cancer, I am pretty scared of what I am reading and what my Dr says about this cancer. Feeling pretty lonely right now Pat
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A long wait
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in March and was supposed to start chemo a couple of weeks later. Wrong. Covid put me in the hospital for 21 days and then to a rehab center to fight a staff infection until 2 weeks ago Wed I came home. I have been ok to start chemo with a nurse, pt and ot coming to visit and…
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How many of you have colostomy due to cancer?
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Colorectal Cancer
My father was dx with colorectal cancer in 2019. He has gone through chemo, lonsurf in March 2024 which did not work. Was told only had weeks to months to live? Im scared!!