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Liver surgery with multiple lesions
I was wondering if anyone has surgery on liver with multiple lesions. My husband has 6 lesions on the liver and was told that he is not a candidate for RFA due to amount of lesions and that some of the lesions were near the blood vessels. We meet with a surgeon two weeks ago and she was willing to resection but she only…
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Life after Ileostomy
Hi. I was wondering if there are *any* success stories of life being somewhat "normal" after having an ileostomy? I haven't read much on any kind of happiness, just all scary stories of how miserable people are. I'm a 37 yr old female, diagnosed with Rectal Cancer in May 2010. Chemo 4 months, Radiation in February 11,…
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Can you message someone directly on here?
Hi everyone - it has been a few weeks since my last visit to the site ... I had to take a break from submerging myself in all sorts of information - it was starting to drown me. Anyway, there are a few of you on here who have had similar treatment trajectories as my mom, and I would very much love to pick your brains about…
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One more thing for today..
Has anyhone ever experienced their cea numbers not showing anything and then being dx stage iv? the onc said this is not too unusual. tony's blood work never showed anything out of the ordinary in 18 months before recurrance.
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The Guilt associated with the pass away of my mother
My mother passed away on 23 Sep/2011 due to colon cancer. I would like to share my experiences with you and also made some recommendations. My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer in May/2011. The doctors in Richmond, Canada advised us that she is in the final stage and there is nothing they can do and therefore we put…
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hardly a routine colonoscopy....
My younger sister, age 52, Elizabeth after my CC cancer dx 3.5 years ago finally after so long in drilling into her the importance of early detection? had a colonoscopy on Friday little county hospital a few hours from Mayo in Rochester. Highly suspect it was just a regular doctor (although it may have been a GI guy, not…
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Breaker Breaker 1-9 !!! Phil, You Got Your Ears On, Son?
Hey Buddy Got back in from CP9 - I've got a couple of good stories to tell you about when you're feeling better:) I remembered you saying you were doing RFA #4 today, I believe. I guess, it's over with by now and I can only hope that all went splendidly. Hope they aired the tires and cleaned the windshields while you were…
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CP-9 Chicago was a BLAST! Shout out to Suzann and Greta and others who helped.
Hello you wonderful Semi-Colons!! Having just last night returned from my very first Colonpalooza, I can attest to the fact that attending this extravaganza was worth every minute and every penny. Meeting CSN members face to face is moving, humbling, exciting, precious, and priceless. The fun and laughs and bonding that…
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Husband has stage 4
Hi, My husband has stage 4 colon cancer. With mets in his liver. He was dx on Aug 27th 2011. He has just completed his 3rd chemo treatment. He is holding up pretty well. I pray he continues to do good with his treatments. I know we have a long road ahead. Our family and friends have been just wonderful. I'm glad I found…
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Pepe
Hello Pepe, I thought you might get a kick out of this. The other day I told my husband how "I like Pepe, from Barcelona, Friday posts about any interesting plans for the weekend." Well, the next day he told my son that "Pepe, from FC Barca, posts on the cancer board!" (We are huge Barca fans, but I think a little bit of…
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hello everyone
just stopped by to check in. i am very happy to see alot of old faces still around and sadder to see all the new faces. Not because i dont like you, but that you have to deal with this monster. i want to thank you all for helping me thruogh my journey. 3 years NED and still fighting. CT scan and blood work next week wish…
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Psalm91......
I open this new thread for you , NED= No evidence of disease . RFA= Radio frequency ablation . Hope it helped! Hugs! BtW like your Nick !
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reality has hit and i am numb
hello cyber family.its been 5 weeks since my liver resection.my energy is coming back but my side hurts under my rib,i expect that will be sore for a while.meanwhile i had a cat scan on sept.29 and met with the chemo onc to discuss further treatments.for the 3 nodules on my right lung.as we were discussing things he said…
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Colonoscopy tomorrow. Anyone else having one tomorrow too?
Colonoscopy tomorrow for me. Anyone else having one tomorrow too?
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Pepe
How are yo doing?
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The Cleveland Clinic in Florida ??
Hi All, I have been following your posts for awhile now. You all have such great advice and support for each other, I am hoping that you can give me a little help. I have a relative who will be have rectal surgery at the cleveland clinic in florida very soon. I was hoping you might know of this place and the success rate.…
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Probelms with the right Kidney and the urter(sp)
Has anyone experienced having probelms with their kidneys from radiation. I have been. At one time both kidney were infected. I have a stent in my right urter(sp) that I have been going every 3 to 4 months to get it exchange. Meanwhile I still have UTIs and get antibodtics to help it Barbara
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dog just died of cancer - augh!!
Miserable few days - my sweet dumb dog took ill, off to the vet, ran some tests, started to get a bad feeling, more tests. Turns out the darned dog had cancer -- Augh. I tried my best to stay -- how shall I say it -- neutral and appropriately detached. But, darn it -- very hard when they are 'talking technical' and I know…
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Vitamins and supplements before or during chemo starts
Has anyone used natural products to help body adjust to chemo infusion?
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Probelms with the right Kidney and the urter(sp)
Has anyone experienced having probelms with their kidneys from radiation. I have been. At one time both kidney were infected. I have a stent in my right urter(sp) that I have been going every 3 to 4 months to get it exchange. Meanwhile I still have UTIs and get antibodtics to help it Barbara
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Which surgery did you have first, liver or colon?
This stage 4 cancer is such a nightmare. My husband was diagnosed this June and it has been a whirlwind of medical appointments. You all know the story. Now we have met with 2 cancer surgeons each at a different major Cancer center in NC. Each surgeon has a totally different approach. The first one wants to do the liver…
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hey guys
hey guys i just wanted to tell you guys a little about whats been going on with Jorge will we got told that Jorge had 2new tumors so that would make 3 tumors and after having a MRI it show it was 2tumors not 3 so now Jorge is going for surgery on Nov8th and this is the big news i have 4weeks ago Jorge's CEA was at 7 ok are…
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I am so sick of this cancer sh***!
I am a 4-year kidney cancer survivor. My mother is fighting colon cancer now. This cancer crap is taking over my life. I'm depressed, scared, and pissed off all at the same time. Everyday I am hearing someone being dx with some kind of cancer. WHEN IS IT GONNA STOP? People wake up and lets fight this together. Some of you…
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Colonpalooza crew
I hope everyone is having a great time at CPT! I wish I could be there with you all, but I have very good reason not to be. While I didn't qualify for SBRT (due to positioning of one measly node out of the 4), the radiology oncologist felt very strongly that I should have radiation to try and knock out these stubborn…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: NINE OF US My brothers, sisters, and I make nine, try to guess what we are, go ahead, it's fine, but don't say I didn't warn you when your brain turns to mush. if you don't care, then prepare for the rush! I am so large that I have 4 parts, one's laid in sidewalks, another is art, a third is quite general, the last…
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No I am feeling blah
This morning I got up feeling pretty good. And wanted to do somemore house cleaning etc. But that is not how I feel this evening. My colon is giving probelms again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Social Security Disability
Does anyone know how social security benefits work in conjunction with long term disability with your employer ie. do you loose your SS benefits if you are eligible to receive disability from your employer. My husband's company will pay him 60% of his salary when he goes on LT disability and I was trying to find out if…
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Mucositis ab pain?
Hi all, New to site, quick question. Mouth sores are common on chemo and docs say sores are usually throughout gi tract. My mouth sores are a problem and they are lowering doses but im now having acute lower left abdominal pain that happened as mouth sores rocking. No fevers and moving bowels fine. I think its ulcer.…
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side effects, etc
Hi, Well I havent been on here for awhile. I was medically retired from the US Army. And myself and my lil children bought a house. I still have been in and out of the hospital for UTIs due to having stents placed in urteres(sp) so my urine can drain. My right kidney is enlarged. I have been trying to take cranberry pills…
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NCR, okay my Canadian friends and neighbors Need help
I'm trying to right an all important essay that is required in my Comparative Government Class. I would like to write about Harper, HOWEVER, difficulty finding articles (non-newspaper) on him. Can you point me in the right direction?? Many thanks, Winter Marie