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Is aspirin the standard maintenance medicine for rectal cancer?
My mom underwent surgery,radiation and chemotherapy for 3rd stage rectal cancer. Her last cycle is going to be over in another week. Our onc said after looking at the scans, he will decide if low dosage of aspirin will be given to her as a maintenance medicine. Is aspirin generally given to everyone after chemo treatments…
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Ileus and small bowel obstruction...
Have any of you experienced an ileus and what are some of the things your dr. tell you to do about it? did any of you have it develop into an actual obstruction and if so, what did your dr do about it? My mom had a really bad week last week, having to go to the er twice. They put her on a clear liquid diet but I am…
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what do we ask the liver surgeon today?
Good morning, After 10 days in the hospital with no official dx, Tony was released yesterday. He shows thickening in the small intestine, but onc. did not think it is cancer as it did not show up on previous pet scan. They could not pinpoint if it or what type of infection it may have been. Well, anyway, in a few hours he…
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Avastin/Ox for Dummies...........
We just went through the worst year of our life, fighting and winning against colorectal cancer. Don only had one more week of chemo, beginning today. After this we were ready to move on with our “new normal”, live our lives out the way we should. All the doctors were optimistic that he had won the war because he opted to…
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Sister Sledge
I am so happy to see you back. I think it will be good for the newbies to know your story, too. Wasn't it back around April or May that things seemed a little gloomy (you called your doc, Dr. Doom). Then, around August or September you said you were going to have liver surgery. That was an amazing turn-a-round. That's what…
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One Step Closer to Surgery
My husband and I met with the onc. today. He is in agreement with surgeon that HIPEC is next best treatment option. Concern is with getting the spot on the liver at the same time but he said it would be a game day decision. I asked about possible colostomy and he called surgeon and reported back that surgeon believes tumor…
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Still NED (AND crazy!) after all these years (singing)
Next week, November 25 to be exact, I will celebrate (?) 7 years since I heard those 3 words. At that point, I was told to 'get my affairs in order' and that 'with all the stats, it looks like similar patients have lived about 6 months'. At 6 months, not only had I come through chemo/rads, J-pouch procedure surgery, but I…
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I'm new to this
Hi everyone, my husband had rectal cancer, had radiation/Xeloda first then Anterior/Posterior repair with Colostomy (that was the most aweful thing I've ever been through - luckily he doesn't remember a lot of it) unfortunately he had a liver lesion found at surgery making treatment different. He is 3 months out from…
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Side effects from Xeloda and Avastin
Anyone had these problems while on Xeloda and Avastin? The onc. told my husband Avastin causing proteinuria: protein in the urine, so he is doing more tests on that and wants to hold off on the Avastin. The Xeloda causing scleroderma: tighten of the skin especially in the hands and it can also affect other organs but so…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: Five young girls are all friends and are all big Disney fans. They have named their pets after cartoon characters from their favorite Disney movies. Each girl owns a pair of pets of the same species. Each pair consists of two differently colored creatures of the same age. Can you figure out which girl owns which…
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My Dad just diagnosed Stage IV Colon Cancer, also tumor on Liver and malignant polyps in stomach...
Now my Mom and Dad are waiting in distress to discuss the treatment plan. The Onc. will see him Wed. Morning. They gave no other news over the phone. He is 66 years old, they only found the cancer because he fell off tractor and broke 6 ribs 2 weeks ago. Since then had 4 blood transfusions because of how low his blood…
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Essiac
Has anyone used the herbal Essiac while on chemo treatment. I was told it greatly helps the side effects. I have chemo forthcoming and very curious in someone has taken this path.
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"Chemo vision" I can't see $%@#!
Since I have been undergoing chemo it seems like my vision declines weekly. It is now to the point that even glasses do not help much because my vision is so blurry. I am making many mistakes trying to read numbers and read and write -- all the time. Someone told me not to bother going for an eye exam or new eyeglasses…
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My Dennis
We were finally able to get him to a urologists today... he has had catheter since surgery (a month and a day). It was removed several times for an hour or two and he just couldn't go any of the times so it was put back in each time. He was starting to fill a little anxious about the whole thing and I guess I was too. I…
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Tony in hospital Small intestine question
Good morning, my husband Tony, stage iv, has now been in hospital for 7 days going on 8. doctors have yet to determine what is going on. Fever has been gone for several days. But the diarrhea is persistent and along with abdominal pain. they have done tests, scans, ultrasounds, blood work, stool,samples, etc. Nothing is…
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New Drug to Follow
Referred to as KG5, and developed at UC San Diego: New Drug at UCSD From a personal perspective, if/when they start trials, UCSD is relatively local to me. Still, it is at least five years out from being generally available, and it may turn out to be like many of the promising drugs before it...
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Anyone have experience or knowledge of Protocel treatment?
Anyone have experience or know of anyone who has been on the Protocel treatment? I am pretty much on my last chemo option and haven't qualified for any clinical trials, so I am always on the lookout for alternative treatments. I would have to pay cash, as insurance doesn't cover alternative things like this. Please don't…
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Rectal pain now???
Hoping someone can help me out. My husband is almost 9 months pist surgical. Tonight he is having pretty bad recal pain has anyone else experienced this? Stephanie
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My decision
No more chemo for me! I say that confidently, but I also feel a bit of fear in saying it out loud, too. But I've decided, when I'm fully recovered from this pneumonia and my oncologist says it's safe to start up chemo again, I'm not going to. I've already "used up"/shown disease progression al all the usual FDA approved…
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A Funny Story
A friend of Jake's told him this story. It is supposed to be true. The friend was at the Mayo Clinic a few years ago and his doctor had had one of our former presidents for a patient. The President told the doctor to play along with him because he wanted to tease the nurse when she came in. When the nurse came into the…
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melatonin, milk thistle, flak seed, seeme seed, sunflower seed NO ITS NOT 4 the BIRDS and tumeric
Not advocating this for anyone, I am finished clinical treatment and starting intense lifestyle treatment. I am moving away from store purchased supplements towards macrobiotic vegan diet and juicing....... just sharing, thought i put in the prices here to show how cheap these supplements are here. be interested what it…
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Michael left a hole in my heart, and went to be with Jesus tonight
Tonight at 7:42 PM, Michael lost a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his Family and Friends. I am amazed at how many lives Michael touched in his 43 years and one day on earth. I can't begin to imagine what he can accomplish in heaven while he is watching over all the people who loved…
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Asking For Good Vibes
Everyone, please send out good vibes and warm thoughts for Johnnybegood. I spoke to her and she is having a down day. In addition to our worry of the upcoming liver surgery, her dad(my ex) is facing open heart surgery in the near future. My thoughts and love go out to both of them. Luv, Wolfen
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Guinness World Record for Most Surgeries?
Nah, probably not...this is only my 5th in two years, and I bet there are folks on this forum who can beat my record! I am thinking that maybe some kind of punch card would be nice, kind of like they do at my coffee shop. Buy 5 surgeries, get 1 free...that sort of thing. But really, I'm grateful that I can continue to get…
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hi mates this is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Just buying books!
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Drug expense question
Just have a quick question. It seemed that I remember reading that the company that makes Avastin only charges a certain amount per person per year--something like $50,000. Is that true and does the same apply for Erbitux?
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latest CT results not good . . . where do do I go from here???
Hello Fellow Colon Cancer Survivors, I haven't been around the board for a while . . . . wanted to spend time not thinking and worrying about cancer. Apparently not thinking about it doesn't make it go away!! Since my diagnosis of stage IV CC in July of 2010 I have been on FOLFIRI every two weeks with a couple of very…
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100% and then you have a chance!
only read this if you want a little inspiration!!!!!!!!! who said this to me ? 95% will not get you there. 100% percent and you may have a chance. on the dvd cover its written to peter, ellie, melanie and keith. "never stop believing" stephen bock 61st australian everest summitteer. i listened to his speech a few nights…
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Irinotecan side effects and infusion duration?
Hi please help. I am looking for more info on side effects of the Irinotecan and the duration of the infusion. I am also trying to contact someone on this site - her username is monicamelia. The reason is her case is similar to mine and i want to contact her personally to ask a few questions. Thank you.
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Guess who just called me..... BUZZARD!!!!!!!
Yep.... he FINALLY called me back! He said he has been and still is...sicker than a dog. He said that Folfiri is kicking his butt...BIG TIME! He said he is sick for 14 days..non stop....then has to go back and do it again. He is so sick to his stomach and tired that he just has to rest. He has had no strength to even get…