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Stage IV - Pushing 5 Years - A Bit of Good News On Chemo Working
I have cancer everywhere, lymph nodes, lungs, muscle and spine. (My first warning sign something was wrong was the end of December, 2014. Not officially diagnosed until the end of January, 2015. First surgery February, 2015.) It came back inoperable two years ago. My scan this week showed that the spinal tumors are stable…
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Hyaluronic acid promotes CRC?
Okay, this is a startling one for me, as I take a supplement with hyaloronic acid, but this abstract (full study not available for free) seems to indicate it promotes CRC. It is a key ingredient in Schiff Move Free Triple Action and a Costco knock off, Kirkland Triple Action Joint Health. Once again, this is from the "for…
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Another Possible Treatment
Hope of a new cancer treatment as scientists discover molecule found naturally in the immune system can trigger the 'suicide' of tumours Seems like the DM is always posting something like this (as noted by some in the comments). I am always reading something there about a cancer breakthrough. But this one seems…
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Getting regular
I'm actually not sure if iI have asked this or not but every since my husbands lower bowel resection he has had issues with being backed up. He will have something I wouldn't even really call a bowel movement as it is not much, then he will not have any for a few days then he will start to feel more nauseated by this…
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New Cancer drug approved in UK
This sounds promising https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49798628 Tru
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Social life with colostomy
My dad is a 11 year survivor of stage 3,he has been completely shut off from meeting friends or family. He doesn't step out of the house paranoid with fear of not being around a loo.He needs the bathroom several times a day after irrigation as well. What are some ways to change his diet(salads,rice and bread and caffeine)…
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Grape seed extract
Anyone here taken or taking Grape seed extract? I came across some info today suggesting this may be good, especialyl for CRC patients. Tru
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New to liver mets. Looking for advice
Hi all, I have not posted in a while but do come to see how everyone is doing. My husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 12/2016. He had chemo, radiation, surgery and more chemo he was good for a bit. Then in follow up CT scans in June of 2018 they found a recurrence at his original location and two small mets to the…
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Having ileostomy reversal soon,asking for your experiences!
What to expext? Just briefly my story: dx January 2019 with colorectal cancer,stage 3,low grade. Started neo-adjuvant treatment March 5- Xeloda plus radiation for 5 weeks. Surgery-tumor removal plus hysterectomy (because of suspicion of tumor invasion) on May31. Pathology excelent results:T3 N0 M0;all negative. I had…
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Drinking
Today I accidently discovered 4 doctoral students driniking on premises. Their explanation? We can t handle it anymore.
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Funny
Another day a doc prescribed 100 pills of Oxycodon. I brought the script to a pharmacy, they told me I won the lottery!
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One Year Hike
After hiking a trail I love one year ago, I had a colonoscopy the next day and woke up to a nightmare. After getting the news of normal bloodwork and a clear scan yesterday, I went back and hiked that trail today. My profile pic is from today. My shirts says "Hope". Even on my darkest days I could find hope. When I…
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Stage IV NED 10 Years
Annabelle41415 (Kim) mentioned on another thread that I should post an update. I visit the page here on occassion and read but rarely post. It has been many years since I have posted. Click on my name to see my entire story bue the headlines are as follows: 11/10/2008: Diagnosed Stage IV with 5 liver mets 11/24/2008:…
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Stage IV Mets to liver and lung - UK
please can someone give me some hope? My loved one has been told he has colon cancer with Mets to liver and lung. Had a total blockage tumor removed 2.5 weeks ago. We have had nothing since - no oncologist appointment. How long does this normally take? Has anyone managed to find a way to live longer than we expect we will…
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Today was the day
Today I gave another lecture to 11 brilliant doctoral students. It was odd because when I came to class there was only 1 lady there. The rest joined thru technology programs that are very fancy and they have an option to do so, but it was kinda strange to have only 1 person in class. The lecture went well. I drove home and…
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worried I have colon cancer, please help!
I usually post on the uterine cancer board because in december 2017, I was diagnosed with stage1a uterine cancer. Had adenocarcinoma that had not spread so a total hysterectomy was done and it took me a year to recover. Lost ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes and of course, uterus. Pathology said no lymph node invasion so no…
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My father
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could spear some time and to help me. My father, almost 89, has metastatic colon cancer. He lives in Venezuela, where there is a shortage of everything including medical care and simple medical supplies. His red counts are low, so the doctor recommended iron; however, another doctor said…
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Platinum in the skin?
Somehow, I always figured chemo got deposited in the nerves, and that was why it was so hard for many to overcome neuropathy. This abstact only says that 60 months after treatment, the platinum is still found in the skin. That is interesting and maybe it can lead to better treatment for neuropathy. (For what it is worth.)…
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Neuropathy in 3 v. 6 mo CAPOX v. FOLFOX
For what it is worth, here is an abstract of a new study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2749687 The incidence of long-lasting [neuropathy] was significantly lower for 3 months than for 6 months of therapy, and significantly lower for treatment with the drug CAPOX than with mFOLFOX6. Since…
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Lovenox for pulmonary embolism
Recently had a very large pulmonary embolism that was assumed to be secondary to metastatic cancer. Start on daily Lovenox injections to prevent future blood clots. Has anyone else been on Lovenox, and if so, have you ever been able to switch to an oral medication?
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Rejection
i have multiple mets on my lungs. Just got back from MD Anderson trip 3. Slow progression on chemo. Chemo for life. A German clinic that does surgery for multiple mets rejectex me about 4 months ago. Today I received an e mail from a Russian clinic that does something similar. They rejected me , too. I am devastated…
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Exhaling...
I got great news today. The "spots" in question are all smaller so they were residual healing. 7 months out from surgery so I am thrilled. I even gained 5 lbs..lol..I am eating clean and walking every day. I think my weight gain is from the nuts I eat...I love them!! My doctor will repeat scans and blood work at the first…
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Folfiri may be on the table for me
I've read a lot here, but didn't pay a ton of attention. However, Folfiri may be in my immediate future. What do I need to watch out for? (I had Folfox, and lots of problems with that.) The question is: is it better to get the tumor out fast (since it appeared over 6 months) or delay surgery by seeing if chemo affects the…
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Kaleena
Kathy: I've seen you post a couple times on here and kept looking at your picture and thought you looked so familar and then realized you joined about the same time as me. Hope you are doing well, and it's good to see you post back on the boards. Kim
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I dont want to give up on my dad
My dad has stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and both lungs. He recently has experiencing more frequent abdominal pain. What was recently determined is he has a tumor in his main bile duct which was causing infections. Long story short, an intervential radiologist did an ERCP procedure to put a stent around the tumor…
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6 days from chemo
Today is the 6th day after husband had his pump removed (last Wednesday). He didn't feel great Thursday and Friday but seemed fine most of Saturday once small episode of nausea Sunday and Monday Fine. Then middle of the night Monday into today Tuesday is not feeling good at all, worse than before. Is this normal for this…
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Foods after chemo
Hello all, My husband has completely lost his sense of taste after 6 rounds of FU chemo and has become pretty depressed. Does anyone have advice on go to foods or suggestions for what he might be able to still taste. So far, he can still taste fresh fruit and yogurt pretty well. Thank you!
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Just An Update
I had my CT scan today and won't know anything for a day or so. My bloodwork has all come back normal and my CEA count is 2.5..yippeeeee!!! I cried like a baby when the nurse called me with the results. I have never been one to cry easily. Boy, did cancer change that for me. My CEA has always been a good marker for me thru…
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Oil pulling?? (Coconut
Has anyone heard about oil pulling as a way to avoid mouth sores with chemo. A friend said that her mother does that, and hasn't had any mouth sores (different chemo from us, tho.) Thoughts? Experiences? Thanks. Alice
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New to treatment, are so many tests necessary?
I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2 months ago stage IIA. I have had surgery to remove the tumor and so far, they are fairly certain I do not need chemo. I saw my oncologist yesterday for the first time and all of a sudden, he recommended a LOT of further testing and I feel overwhelmed with all the things I need to…