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Thank you all for your kindness
There will be no lung procedure for me today. My blood hasn't thickened up enough from warafarin. I was expecting it to be there this morning by Dr just said no. They are confident they will be able to buy me some lung function. If you guys could do me a favor sometime when you get a minute. Concentrate on breathing.…
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Neulasta Shot Question
Good morning- I am comming off my second folflox treatment with Avastin. After my first treatment the rate at which my body was making new white cells was low and my second treatment was delayed one week. Today,after getting disconneted from the take home pump, they are going to give me a Neulasta shot to help with the…
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Today's CT results
Hi everyone, I got my CT results today. My CT scan was 2 weeks ago + had been moved up due to increasing CEA numbers. Overall the results were not bad, although there is some growth in some liver tumours. Some of my lymph nodes have actually decreased, as well as a couple of "nodes". Anyway, my onc is switching me from…
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I am such a sucker for Motown
did anyone see the Motown concert from the White House? ssoooo rockin I loved it. I am not really aware of John Legend but he was great and Cheryl Crow was fab and her duet with Smokey Robinson was over the moon. Of course I am way older than most of you so I remember all this the first time round. Yesirree 1965 bell…
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Proximal Rectal Carcinoid
Hi, I haven't been able to talk to anyone who has experience with a rectal carcinoid. My doctor tells me not to worry it's not really cancer its "cancer like". I was diagnosed after a polyp was found on colonoscopy. The polyp was 10mm in size and in the proximal rectum on the front wall. There are positive margins so I…
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Annabelle / Kim ! Does any body know about her?
Hugs!
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Update
I wanted to give you all an update on how things are going for me. Basically my cancer fight is not going well. I had about a 30% increase in tumor growth while on Folfori and then Folfox since my bad post op scan last August. The latest scan shows many liver tumors, a few lung tumors and the peritoneal mets have come…
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CEA
Hello again, just been to collect blood results and last cycle of chemo tabs ( Xeloda ). The nurse said all blood are good and having CT in a month. The only thing that always concerns me is the CEA is 4, and has been that for a while. They say it is nothing to worry about, but I do!
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Thought of the Day
“To get joy we must give it and to keep joy, we must scatter it.” ~ John Templeton
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Tumor markers
I am new to this site. Was wondering if anyone could tell me the importance of CEA tumor markers? What is considered high?
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Significance (or not) of colon polyps
So, does the appearance of colon polyps after stage iv colon dx, surgery, chemos, mean anything? A "cluster" of polyps was found after colonoscopy on Wed, which were removed and sent to pathology. This cluster grew in a year. Surgeon said "It's not cancer", but how does he know??? I didn't know much about polyps until…
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My Husband
Ok people, i have a question. My husband has stage 4, and is on maintenance chemo every 3 weeks. I have noticed lately that after he has a bowel movement there are little chunks of blood left in the toilet. I had questioned him and he said there is no blood in his stool and comes out after and it's bright red. Hemorroids??…
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Possible permanent Colostomy
Hey I have been off the computer for a while. I am not having much luck with this bowel training. I had my Ileostomy reversed back in June, 2010. The butt pain is bad. I am considering a permanent colostomy. Friends tell me I look really good and I tell them they are looking at the wrong end.Ha Ha Who can shed some light…
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Dress in Blue Day is this Friday.
Dress in Blue Day is the First Friday in March. -- The purpose of Dress in Blue Day is to promote awareness about colon cancer, Please go to Facebook and type in Dress in Blue Day Event. It was created by Tiffany Amber, Shana Gorslene, and Cheyenne Gorslene. You can check that you will attend this event or add people to…
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colonoscopy coming up
Hi all, my colonoscopy is coming up next week. I chose the Colytyte prep. I am a nervous wreck. The prep is murder for me as I don't have a rectum and I have no control. I just dread it. And also, the pain. Just wanted to share that. You would think I would be used to this by now being 7 years NED (thank God). Do any of…
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Wound Vac
Anyone with rectal surgery wear one? My surgeon is considering it for me, maybe next week...
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Good night all.....may tomorrow
bring peace and happiness in everything you do..May all your wishes and prayers come true. May all of you have the peace of mind to forget about all we go through and to have a great weekend in spite of what shadows us...May all of you grab every piece of sunshine thrown your way....and may the bird of paradise fly up your…
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Remember to wear Blue Tomorrow!
Remember to wear Blue tomorrow March 4th to support Colon Cancer Awareness! Have a great day! Take care, Barb
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Hospitals/surgeons lung spots
Hi , I have been reading with interest about the lung procedures (RFA). I had scans recently that revealed 2 spots on lungs..Does anyone have hospital/surgeon to recommend in SC?NC or Ga? Thanks for any help. (dx 2009 rectal stage III ) have had chmo/radiation--surgery(j pouch/ostomy) more chemo-- November reconnection…
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ATTENTION !!! THIS IS THE NEW ONE FOR WEEKEND STARTING THE 26TH...SPECIAL CAREGIVER TO WATCH OVER YO
OK...Its time again...For the weekend of the 26th and for the rest of next week...Whose gotcha ??????????????????????
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New oncolgist
I am meeting with my new oncologist today.... my old oncologist called my genral physcian this morning and told him he would like to keep me as his patient, I am condussed about this because I am seeing a ND and a TCM practioner and my old oncologist seems to POOPOO the idea that they will or can do me any good. I asked my…
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Hello all!!
Sorry I haven't been on for awhile, you were all in my thoughts everyday and I hope you all are doing well. BIG((HUGS)) to everyone
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Chemo and Swimming??
Quick question: Has anyone ever been told by their doctor that they shouldn't swim while on chemo? Summer is rapidly approaching and we're trying to think of things to do with the kids that aren't terribly strenuous. The kids love to swim, but I'm a bit concerned that the bacteria in the water (pool/lake/ocean) might lead…
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port removed!!
I had my port removed on Friday. It was the easist thing I've done yet. I was very nervous about being awake for it, but a couple of shots of local anesthesia and before I knew it it was over. Talked to the Doctor the whole time. I have disolvable stitches and it over!! christy
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Update on Jack...warning...long and full of poor me's
Hi Everyone! Just thought I would try again to update on Jack...couldn't get on the other night..got "Server Busy" signal...then few nights later wrote a long blubbering post that I guess I accidentally poofed away...so anyway.. Jack had chemo last Tuesday (5 fu) I stayed and waited for Oncs nurse to ask if we could go…
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CT scan
Ohhhh scan days how we hate thee!!! Chris just had his 1 year scan today. Crossing our fingers its good news and that we can celebrate the 1 year NED mark! They did say his bilirubin went up to 1.9 (what ever that means) but his CEA went down to 1.5! Hope everyone is doing well ( the best we know how) Loves, Mel
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Free subscription to cancer magazine
I just got my first edition of a free cancer magazine that I signed up for awhile ago. Actually this first edition is called "The 2010 Cancer Resource Guide" I am still sleepy from chemo, but I like what I have read so far. The magazine is free to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. On the cover it says it is in…
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2nd Irinotecan Infusion and update
I had my second Irinotecan infusion yesterday afternoon and here it is the end of Day 2 and I'm already doing MUCH better than that first treatment three weeks ago! There is no way I could go through another two weeks of being bed ridden with nausea, horrible intense intestinal cramps/spasms and dehydrating diarrhea. The…
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I get nauseous when taking vitamins
I take a multivitamin, along with iron (Dr insists on iron due to my low levels) and some other supplements. The problem is, that when I take them on my chemo days, and the next 2 days after chemo, it makes me really nauseous, even though I take a nausea pill, and eat a meal before taking them. Does anyone have any…
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Sonia how are you?
hugs!