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types of chemo
Hello, My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in December, 2009. She started with Folfox and that was working good until she had an allergic reaction after about 5 months. They continued the Folox without the Oxciliplatin and then in November, 2010 they found that was no longer working. They switched her to Folfiri…
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Questions regarding stage iv colon cancer and pain meds/steriods, ect
My dad is on 150 mg of fentynol patch and Oxycotin 5mg every 3-4 hours. He is still feeling quite a bit of discomfort and pain but drs dont want to constipate him. His onc also says that cancer doesnt cause pain which makes absolutely no sense to us since he has so much pain. Why would drs prescribe pain meds if there is…
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Had to schedule my next PET/CT already
My last PET/CT was just the beginning of February. I wasn't supposed to need another till May or later. Well, going on maintenance chemo may not have been the right thing for me. My CEA had stayed at 2 for a few months, and my PET/CT showed clear. My full skeleton lit up, but that was because I was on Neulasta. So we made…
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Sensitive Bald Head
Hey... I have a question... not sure if it is gender specific or not. But definitely, for anyone who has lost all the hair on their head because of chemo... have any of you ended up with extremely sensitive skin on your head? To the point it hurts and burns? I know I have developed a rash over all the sensitive parts of…
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Word for word, the latest on selenium and cancer:
"Does selenium prevent cancer? It may depend on which form people take "Scientists are reporting that the controversy surrounding whether selenium can fight cancer in humans might come down to which form of the essential micronutrient people take. Its turns out not all seleniums are the same--the researchers found that one…
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TRICARE
Anybody on this site a retired military spouse that, because of cancer, is permanently disabled? Debbie in Arkansas
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: I end the race. I am the beginning of the end. The start of eternity and the end of space. There are two of me in Heaven and one in hell. I am in water, fire, sunshine and darkness. I am the beginning of earth and the end of…
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CEA
Does anyone know if your CEA number can be effected by Strep Throat? Also could it be possible that the number is different from using a different lab? My number jumped from 2.6 to 6.5 in only five weeks and this was also following a CT that came back clear but for two nodules of 3&5mm in my lungs that they say could be…
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Thought of the Day
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ~ Lucille Ball (1911-1989)
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It's a good day!!! CEA going DOWN!!!
Hehehe... I'm having a good day today!! It's the second day after chemo (had my infusion yesterday) and so far (knock on wood), I'm doing really good. So good, I'm in the middle of doing a load of laundry which a lot of you would say, "So what's the big deal, one load of laundry?" Well, the big deal is I'm in an apartment…
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Scan Results.Not Good
Oh Boy..Here We GO Again..Today we went for our Ct results, the look on the doctors face when he walked in said it all..the cancer is back in his liver, we are both very upset as we thought that everything we did in December (Nanoknife and TACE) had positive results, how wrong we both were. WHat a mess we are in now. The…
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My turn too...
It was scheduled last minute today, but I, like Lisa and possibly some others here on the board I will have a CT scan tomorrow. I'm alittle nervous, but it is what it is. My worring isn't gonna change anything right?:) Please say a prayer, send good vibes or whatever you may practice tomorrow for me at 3pm California time.…
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Xeloda Pill treatment vs 3 month CT scans
Hi Everyone, I'm doing some research for my Dad. He does not have access to a computer and he does not live close to me so that we could do this together. He had surgery at the end of Jan. Removed a stage 2 tumor. The reconnection was successful. The pathology reports came back clear of cancer. The Doctor wants him to make…
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PET/CT scan Thursday
Hi All, I'd appreciate your prayers and thoughts as I'm having a PET/CT scan tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. My last scan was Nov 4th & this is the longest I've ever gone between scans, so I'm hopeful, feeling positive, but also nervous for this scan. As many of you know, my onc upped my Gemzar chemo dose two…
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hey guys
Hey guys jorge is going to start radiation on Monday what can I do to make it go by as easy as it can . He will also be getting chemo on Tuesday I'm just wondering if he will have pain or anything . Thanks guys for everything hugs to you all .Tina
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just an update on me..
Well i know I have not been on here for a long time. I have been busy. First is first I went last monday for what I thought was my last chemo treatment but the doc said no you have one more. I just wanted to cry. But whats one more. And I finally got insurance. I applied for Access Medicare) I call and the man was so mean…
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Desperately in need of a friend!
My dad has stage 1V colon cancer. I cannot get him to join the site. He is too worried about hearing anything negative. He rarely leaves the house and does nothing but lay on the couch all day. His colon tumor is pretty far down in the rectum area so he constantly has a weird feeling and urge like it he has to go to the…
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Hernia?
I have seen several references to hernias here on the board. Is this something that is common after having a colon resection or some other type of colon related surgery? Had a resection done in December 2010, but no one told me to watch out for a hernia. Can someone enlighten me on possible risks. Thanks for your help,…
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Winter Marie
Are you still in touch with your family in Japan? I see a news article that the US State Department is offering free flights out to those US citizens who wish to leave due to the rising radiation levels and potential with wind changes that it could impact southern Japan. Praying for their safety, and all those impacted by…
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Curious
I am curious to know if anyone on this discussion board is here in New Jersey on the shore? Let me know! Thanks Sandi
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RFA
Going under the knife tomorrow morning in NYC. Wish me luck, I should be done by noon. Mike
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Be out of touch for 2 weeks **Update** Rudolph Steiner Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Hey all I'll be away from a computer for a couple weeks while I'm at the Rudolph Steiner Health Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Keep on keeping on you all. all the best, Leslie ***UPDATE** Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all! I've been catching up on reading all your posts, and please know that I'm thinking of all of…
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CEA Question
I seem to remember my CEA being below 1 after surgery (Stage III). 2 years later I'm Stage IV with mets to the lungs and my CEA went to 4.9 2 weeks ago and today it's 7.1. Although it still seems low, I've read that anything over 2.5 is abnormal. Any thoughts on this rising level?
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A warm HOWDY and a question
I've posted on a few threads, but figured I'd toss in a HOWDY to the community, introduce myself, and pose a quick question... My name is Sam. I'm from central Missouri and 41 years old, wife and three wonderful children (two girls, one boy...as my avatar shows). I've spent my entire adult life involved in law enforcement,…
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San Diego Cancer Centers?
I am looking for a cancer center in San Diego, CA. How about a good Oncologist? I have a HAI pump installed for my liver but not currently using it for Chemo. I will need routine maintenance with Glycerin. I have had liver resection surgery and need standard follow-up. I am soon to have Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) on my…
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Can someone describe what an obstruction feels like???
Do you run fever? Can you still go poop a little? Diarrhea? None? Stomach hurt like stabbing pains? Throw up? Does it come and go.... if you poop a little does it not seem as bad???? Jennie
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Vommitting - help
My partner is on a trial drug and has been vommitting almost every day for past 4 weeks, has stopped taking drug for past week after doctor told him to, lost 7kilos. If the drug does not work out for the big C, then it is an anti obese winner (take this and you will never eat again!!) It may be connected to a stent put in…
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I'm afraid to burst something
Just a funny kind of question if anyone knows. With all the talk about eating right and excercise, I know I need to get my body moving. I am eating decently most of the time and it's catching up to me. Well....I'm wondering what can I actually do for ab workout? I'm afraid to do anything to cause a hernia. Can I do sit ups…
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New Port - Not Liking It
Hi there... I had a port put in on Monday and was in pain the first two days in my neck and chest. Today I have discomfort and when I drink room temperature water I feel like there is something in my throat. Is this all normal? When will it go away?
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ATTENTION !!!!!!!!! ITS TIME AGAIN FOR A NEW SPECIAL FRIEND>>>AND MINE IS THE LAST TO POST...03/12
Its time again to find your SPECIAL FRIEND for the weekend and week.........We have had a lot of good news this week so maybe somethings working ...OK, whose got to pack the troll around all week (that would be me).........Love to all..........buzz