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Looking for Top Oncologist Recommendation in Sarasota/Bradenton
Hi All, my Dad was just diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer a week ago and had part of his colon removed. He's moving onto the chemo stage in 6 weeks but the oncologist he was referred to by the medical group that performed the surgery doesn't seem to be proposing more than a basic regimen. I know there are many…
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Question
My dad had two cycles of 5FU and one of oxiplatin and radiation after he was told he was stage 3 but the thing is all threw chemo doc told us the CT scans never showed if the tumor was shrinking and we learned later chemo and radiation did nothing to the tumor but docs kept the treatment going . Doc said no ct scans show…
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Any Stage IV's in Florida?
Maybe we can compare facilities and drugs
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Chemo port question
The skin above my dad's chemo port is white does anyone know what that means ? my dad is worried about it so would be thankful for any help .
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Stats
Does anyone know if there are stats for how successful surgery is at local cancer center's compared to places like U of M ? Reason I am asking my dad just got a clear scan no spread so there ready to do surgery to remove the rest . U of M wants to do it our local cancer center says its better if U of m does it . But my dad…
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One year doctor visit
So, today i had my one year doctor visit. My tests involved colonoscopy, CT scan with contrast, and blood work. My colonoscopy was all clear. CT scan was all clear. My blood work was perfect but my CEA number was not out of the lab yet. Hope to get it Monday. The dr said l'm doing perfect. l will see him in 6 mos. CT scan…
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Sad news out of England
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-53382950 Absolutely appauled that any treatment for Cancer is cancelled, anywhere. There is no excuse. COVID-19 is not an excuse to stop life saving treatment. So very sorry this young woman suffered and died. Tru
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Ablation
Hi All, saw my liver surgeon today and rather than have a full wide open surgeury I am being set up for IR cancer ablation. Has anyone have their own thoughts or advice on this. Thanks, Tom
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Cancer is now causing me severe pain **UPDATED**
**UPDATE** Surgery is now scheduled at Sloan Kettering for July 28. The feeling is that chemo won't do much, but they still want me to complete 4 cycles (1 down, 3 to go) before surgery. Plus I need 8 weeks off Avastin (had it 2 weeks ago; discontinued as of now). Surgery would be sooner, but my surgeon is going on…
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Rectal cancer recurrence gates
Hello all, I'm new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Stage 3B rectal cancer in July 2018. I've been treated at MD Anderson with radiation/LAR/ileostomy/chemo/reversal and am now awaiting my second scan in Dec. The MD Anderson website has a very good online survival calculator but I'd like more information on what…
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Colon cancer recurrence into spleen
Has anyone had experience with colon cancer recurring into the spleen? 6 months ago my scans and blood work were fine. In January my CEA was elevated snd the found 2 tumors on my spleen. My liver is okay as of now, thank goodness. I just had a splenectomy and am waiting on the pathology report. Everyone so far keeps saying…
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Happy Birthday to Inspired2013
I hope your day has been wonderful. We have missed seeng you here on the forum, and pray all is well with you. Keep in touch. Tru
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Is chemo really necessary?
It is still difficult to talk about, but this seems like the only place for now where I can do so. Last month, my husband was diagnosed with early stage III colon cancer at age 29. It was a massive shock and the scariest time of our lives. Thankfully, by now we are almost out of the woods. My husband had a PET scan done…
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Can only laugh
I got my MRI results yesterday on my liver. My last 2 CT scans were good. Showed nothing to be concerened about. Last PET showed same. This MRI showed a 2cm lesion on segment 8 of the liver. Now I'm not stupid, a lesion can be any thing. So that being said I can only laugh about it. I am totally ready for this up and down…
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Radiation
Having gone the rounds of chemo the last resort is SBRT. Anyone have experience with it. It's in his pelvis, not sure if that will make a difference. They are recommending 5-10 treatments.
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Folfiri stopped working
I've been on Folfiri since June 2018 and have had increases in my CEA. Just found out the tumors in my lungs are growing again. The doctor at my local clinic said that the average time on Folfiri before cancer progresses is only about 3 months so she thinks I did really well on it. However I believe that there were too…
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Ketruda was approved
Does anyone know if this means unresectable with no mutations was included? Having studied a lot of math, the use use of "or" in this sentence means each of these types are treatable by keytruda. But, I do know, in general, math logic is not always used correctly in statements. But this is science so hoping! I mean, for…
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Good News on Liver CT...But Hold On a Second
I posted my good news that my liver 'maybe mets' were gone for now. I was very happy. But wouldn't you know - my asthma doctor ordered a chest X-ray because of something he saw on that very same scan. And even though my liver looks fine, the radiologist said that my lung X-ray was "concerning for malignancy". I was sent to…
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Enjoy Reading
I really enjoy reading the coments on here, It is very comforting to see the care and compassion that everyone here has for one another. We all have our own battles and we all have each other. I pray for all of you.
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Sometimes its just hard to put on a brave face
My dad had surgery for rectal cancer stage 3 in december and they been watching if they missed any sense. Biopsy just came back and he still has some of the tumor left which is shocking to me and my family . Cause my dad has been doing really good he has gained 50 pounds and is still getting around great . Now they want to…
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Not worried, BUT...
I get scan results Tuesday. I feel like the results will be stable or good. But that makes me worry because the last time I wasn't that worried about a scan, I had my recurrence. I feel like it is not possible to have a scan and not worry at this point.
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fatique
l'm one year out from having stage 1 colon cancer. Had my ascending colon removed. Took 22 lymph nodes which proved to be all negative. Just had my 1 yr follow-up colonoscopy.....it was all clear. I get CT scanned in 3 wks and blood work. MY question..........l battle fatique since the surgery. Doesn't seem to be getting…
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Happy Birthday Kim (Annabelle41415)
You are a treasure, here on the forum, and we are all so grateful for your continued sharing. You have touched so many lives. Have a wonderful day, and may you have many, many more to celebrate with those you love - and us. Tru
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Problems post treatment
It's been a long time since I've been here. I'm at my wits end with doctors. In 2019 I was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer. I first underwent a chemo/radiation combo where I took Xeloda twice a day during the week while getting radiation treatments Monday through Friday. This was followed by surgery that did not…
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Hello, new to here but not new?
Hi everyone. My husband was first diagnosed in March 2014 at 41 yo, stage 4 when the found it. He's gone through radiation, all the chemo-Xeloda, 5FU, Folfox, Folfox-avastin, and some others I dont remember. He's had 4 major surgeries, ablation, resection, you name it. He's had it removed from his colon, liver, lungs,…
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NewHere
Anyone heard from NewHere? It doesn't look like he's been on for awhile and I'm concerned.
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Hi New Guy
HI, Brand new to the board, and cancer. Found out Friday that I have a mass in my sigmoid colon. Good news is CT scan confirmed that the cancer hasn't metastasized. Had a consult with a surgeon yesterday who apparently is one of the best in the city. She wants to do an MRI to confirm exact location. Surgery expected 2-5…
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It is Danker's Birthday week
This week, our very own Danker, the most senior member of our forum, celebrates his Birthday. Let me start the party, with a HUGE wish for a very special week, and a womderful year ahead. Happy Birthday my wonderful friend.
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Colon Cancer Stage 4
Colon Cancer Stage 4 Is there any recovery from it !!!!!!!!!! My Hematology/Oncology is telling me that I will never be cured or should I say go into remission the only thing that they can do for my cancer is to keep it stable. It started in the colon and moved to other organs Is this true
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Taste and smell
I've heard of patients diminished or loss of smell or taste, but since I started VECTIBIX chemo my sense of smell and taste have become more intense. Especially sensitive to salty foods. Also, I feel like I have worse body odor, but I think I'm just smelling myself more because no one in my family has noticed. Has anyone…