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spread !!!!
Hi, just had the most terrible news, we were on holiday and had to come home early because my husbands tummy very swollen, went to hospital and he has as cites, they drained 7 litres! then we had the results of ct, the bowel cancer has spread to liver, and peritoneum, we go to see the ongologist on Thurs 14th july. My…
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Hi Strangers!
It's been a while since I lurked or posted. There are a whole bunch of unfamiliar names and faces. However, you are all family. I am constantly saddened to hear of new diagnoses of this stupid disease; it sucks! But I just want to send out encouragement and prayers for everyone. If my CT goes according to my plans, I will…
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Seeking those in a similar situation
Diagnosed with Crohn's in 1982; colorectal cancer surgery resulting in a colostomy 12/2008; now facing complete removal of colon and living with an ileostomy. Having a very difficult time not only physically but emotionally as well. Would like to find others for mutual support and information sharing. Thanks
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Some good news
Hi all, It has been awhile since I have posted, but I do check in from time to time to see how everyone is doing, to celebrate good news, and to grieve, of course, for the losses. One thing that has helped me these past two years, especially at times when I was scared and couldn't see a light at the end of the tunnel, was…
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Been a while (**Updated pic!)
Wow, I really need to update my picture. My little boy is already 21 months!! (EDIT: just changed the picture. He still has the same smile, just more hair and a bit more attitude!) Anyway, I haven't posted much but check in almost daily to see how everyone is doing. Just wanted to share some good news: 15 months ago my…
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Happy Birthday Lisa42
I hope you have a great day.
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Buck my friend you fine?
Hope to see you soon!
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numbness in hands and feet
i have been done with chemo since jan. of this year. my fingers and feet are still numb. anyone else have this problem ? how long did it last ? i am takeing vit. b6 and b12 for this. thanks
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Scan today.
. Just back from getting 3-mo. post chemo CT scan. That liquid dye had to drink gave me the runs bad. Had to go empty my bag 3 times before proceedure. Now will be waiting anxously. Wont get results till the 12th when seeing the Onc. (keeping my fingers crossed)
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Elevated liver enzymes please help..UPDATED
My husband just met with the oncologist yesterday. He has completed 2 FOLFOX teatments and has had the normal side effects but the Dr. informed us that his liver enzyme were elevated. He did not say which one nor the actual count (said it was not real high). He was on a high dose of Xeloda before surgery without any…
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do what you love
hi all, do what you love, if you get the chance, i am! not been able to checkin as the internet here is difficult. my family, friends and i are having the best adventure in fiji and are all well. i am sad today about our anne's passing but still wanted to post how grateful i am for my current health and all the support i…
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15 year old
My 15 year old granddaughter is having signs of colon cancer.My daughter thinks she is to young for a colonoscomy and to young to have colon cancer. I had stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 47.I told her I had read about many young people that have colon cancer.any advice I can give her?
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Surgery on liver - what to expect?
Hey there. I was on Folfox & Avastin for 5 treatments. Pet scan shows all tumors in liver (at least 15) are not lighting up. Onc. says they're gone, and suggests i have whole Rt. Lobe of liver removed. Rt. lobe had at least 12 tumors, left lobe 3 or 4. Met with surgeon today. Still have to have an MRI. I think he is…
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Liver Resection Surgery 7/12
My Mom is scheduled for her liver resection surgery on 7/12 to remove the (2) spots on her liver. They said the surgery can last from 6-7 hours. Just asking for prayers - thank you. Liz
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very worried !need help
hi, i am a 21 yrs old indian male. for the last 8 months my stools seem to be irregular . i went to my doc. he said it was bad digestion. he asked me to take an abdominal ultra sound sonogram and lfts.results were normal except that alkaline phosphatase was 139 iu/mg(normal range 110-130). my doc said it was because of…
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Friday Riddle Answser
(Riddle Reference: Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.) RIDDLE: C in D = B/2 ANSWER: Courage in danger is half…
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Gall Bladder Cancer
I had gall Bladder Cancer. I am in remission now. I had taken Chemo three times, Cicplatin and Gemcytabine together. I had it infused. I took Emend to stop the stomache problems. They also infused water with the chemo. Now though I have to take radiation along with Xeloda for five weeks. Is this the protocol? I did get…
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CA 19 test
I have another question. I am now able to access Dads test results with his new onc though www.seemychart.com, which is fantastic. I was looking at his tests and saw that they gave him a CA 19 test and the results were elevated. I looked it up and it is mainly used to detect pancreatic cancer. Does this mean that his…
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AH HA 37
37 months NED CT WAS TOTALLY CLEAR!! *take that you f'ing BEAST!! Now I am just finishing up summer school grades and some school business and then I AM FREE until the end of AUGUST It does not, absolutely does NOT, get any better than this!!
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Chemo starts on Monday
Jorge is starting chemo on Monday and he will be getting Folfox and oxy i was hoping if someone could tell me how to help Jorge with the side affects from the chemo . thanks all .P.S i hope everyone is doing well hugs to all.
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Could use some advice
Hi Everybody, It's been quite a while since I have posted here. I just couldn't handle things emotionally that were happening with other members. Sorry for that, but I hope you can all understand it. That being said. I met with my surgeon last Wednesday to discuss CT scan results and schedule the takedown of my Ostomy. Was…
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New -- need advice on results
Hi -- I was diagnosed three years ago with papillary thyroid cancer. I also was diagnosed about 6 years ago with ulcerative colitis. due to way too many medical bills and I finally had a colonoscopy in June this year due to some issues. this is what the doctor said in his letter to me (he removed about 5 polyps) The polps…
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Interesting article in AARP news about chronic disease...
http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-06-2011/chronic-disease-invisible-illness.html It isn't apparent like a broken bone... Maybe the public will finally get it...'you look healthy!' to which I respond..."follow me to the bathroom!" Hugs, Kathi
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Advice please - fluid retention and MCP
Hey Been a while since I posted last, but my partner has been having a rough time and I have been concentrating on making him as comfortable as I can. He is suffering a bit from fluid retention, showing in his feet and nkles, if he raises his legs we get as far as the thighs. Small dose of water tablets has drawn a blank.…
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Hi Mates it's FRIDAY , any interesting plan for the weekend? .Newbies welcomed to post in here!
Hot,hot hot , so beach beach beach,some nice dinners and more beach !
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Riddle Reference: Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the…
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not freaking out, not anxious, very NEUTRAL about it
had a CT scan last week and see my oncologist tomorrow morning! This is my 3 year check. I told myself over 2.5 years ago that I could live my life peacefully, without fear and without anxiety or worry about cancer. That each day was a gift, each grandson hug as wonderful as the first one, each sunrise, glorious blue sky…
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got second opinion...
I had my second opinion this morning from another surgeon. He agrees with the first one that I should have all of my colon removed because of the lynch syndrome and besides the fact I have a 2cm tumor on the right side. This Dr wants me to have another endoscopy of the stomach. I just had one in May and it was normal, so…
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Here's to the Germans....and the Dutch! My new travel adventure begins...
So, this time, we flew into Dusseldorf in Germany because the flights were so much less expensive than flying to Amsterdam($400 less per ticket, $800 less total). The airport was clean and well organized. As we approached the SkyTrain, a monorail that would take us to the train station, we noticed that there was a long…
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tumeric (again....sorry)
Sorry to start this discussion again, but I'm pressed for time. I have been reading posts here as much as I can, in the past week. I hope I can be more of a support person to all of you in the near future, but right now, I'm being selfish and needy, and asking for your experience and knowledge. I'm starting chemo tomorrow…