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Check in
Sorry I have not been around. last Chemo was ok it was alot better than the one before. And I got and extra week off for Thanksgiving. I told (ok cried) to the Doctor telling him I did not want to to sick over Thanksgiving and I wanted to go black Friday shopping and that my Christmas shopping trip with my sister is that…
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xxchenjialong - Spammer Activity Tonight
xxchenjialong Has been flagged and reported to CSN.
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Anyone have an update on Brooks?
Has there been any news lately?
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Why Radiation vs No Radiation
Does anyone know why some people get radiation and others don't? I am wondering why my oncologist said I don't need it.
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thanks to you all
My mom passed away last nite and I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for your support and advice.
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So Glad I Joined
Wow to think that there are so many of us out here in this world fighting this terrible disease. Yet this disease is unable to keep us from logging onto a computer and giving support to one another in the form of information, laughter and of course prayers. I am shocked at how quickly people have reached out to me with…
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just leaving for hospital....back already update
ahhh who wants to do an ultra sound on saturday afternoon....and the nurse told me how much water to drink for the bladder exam....it was 4 something...can't be 4 oz....4 cups, 4 pints, 4 gallons....????? lordie it is sad to be old and not remember things.... oh well I figure I'll keep keep gulping later....... mags hi…
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Swelling in armpit and neck
Dx 5/09 with colon cancer with 11 liver mets. Currently on Folfiri with erbitux. Wednesday night I was vomiting and felt very sick Thursday, so they gave me IV fluids, potassium, and magnesium along with the erbitux, saying I most likely caught a viral infection because my wife had been sick previously in the week. I have…
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Aggressive Care for Dying Cancer Patients Futile, Study Finds
Aggressive Care for Dying Cancer Patients Futile, Study Finds "Many Medicare cancer patients with poor prognoses are receiving overly aggressive and expensive inpatient procedures in the last month of life, including chemotherapy, intensive care, intubation, and feeding tubes, despite not much evidence that at that point,…
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Update
Hi Friends, I posted a couple of weeks ago and can't seem to figure out how to update my post sooo will try a new one. I have had severe diarreah for over 5 weeks. Oncologist ordered stool samples and referred me to my GI. Onc. said the tests were normal, primary care said the tests were normal, GI said they showed…
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Kathryn !! Congratulations!
I hear you go to Mexico at last ! Viva! Viva! Viva!. Hugs!
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Help for my son
Diagnosed 4/08, stage 3 colon cancer. About 5 weeks after my surgery, my 32 year old son was diagnosed with colon cancer, did surgery and 1 year of treatment. We both decided to take the gene test and of course we both tested positive for HNPCC. He actually was told today that he tested positive. He just informed me that…
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Clift...haven't seen you and your hat lately
Seems to be my day to wonder about folks. Hope everything is ok with you and yours.
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Doctors ........... update........
Doctors tomorrow for blood work to see if jorge is good for chemo and we will be getting told what the ct scan says prayers please thank you Tina the tumor in the liver is now 3.2 cm. the largest nodes is at 10mm it was 18mm. the one in the colon is at 3.3cm there is no significant interval change . the doctor says things…
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Hey Crow71
Roger, It just dawned on me that I just put a log in the woodstove that I cut for you last year. The sparks are going up the flu pipe for you buddy. Oh hell, all the damn logs and sparks this winter are for you kid. The logs I cut today are for you next winter. Kerry
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Hi everybody , it is Friday any interesting plans for the weekend ?.
Not me, my wife leaves tomorrow to......Vietnam! don't ask me what to do!, LOL. So poor of me , just stay here alone! ( depressing!). Hugs.
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Peddodu Welcome !
Welcome to you Peddodu. I just wanted to make sure everyone saw a new poster. This was posted on an older thread so I am pasting it here: My father is diagnosed with Stage4 colorectal, liver infected Hi, I am in a shock and complete down for the last week because my father was diagnosed with Stage4 colorectal and his liver…
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FYI: the site physorg.com lately has had some informative and interesting articles on current cancer
New path for colon cancer drug discovery (11/19) all start www.physorg.com/print (then add for article) 209391476.html Turning the cancer genes off (add) 209209728.html Researchers find a new target for stopping tumors developing their own blood supply (add) 209365013.html Cancer scientists believe nanoparticles could…
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If you need gloves for the winter
Hi!! I just thought I would throw this out there. Since I'm dealing with the cold sensitivity from chemo I thought someone else might be able to use this info. Target has women's glove (sorry guys I wasn't over in that section ... shoulda looked for you too). Anyway, they are only $1.50 for 2 pair. Lots of colors and…
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plh4gail Gail
Glad to hear that you are home and healing from the reversal. Mine was just a year ago. Yup running to the bathroom for hours is typical. Hope it gets better for you. Glad that everything went well. I spent more time in the hospital with the reversal than the initial surgery to remove the tumor. Couldn't go to the bathroom…
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Krista's Place
Krista, I have been wondering how you are doing.
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My onc visit today
So, first we discussed my Oxy infusion reaction again ... he called in my infusion nurse (like I wouldn't tell him the truth or something? .. where did he get that from Dr. House?) and the 3 of us discussed what the reaction symptoms were and how they were resolved. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. (or like the Peanuts…
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node in presacral space
Hi I have recently been rediagnosed with recurrent colon cancer stage IV, i had to have an complete abdominal hysterectomy in May, the tumors were wrapping around my ureters. I had my colon removed from the original diagnosis in 2006 and 6 mos of 5FU treatment. I am now doing 5FU and Avastin treatment but had to stop the…
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Adding a chest CT tomorrow
My PET is tomorrow. First a meeting with the NP, with the onc joining us at the end. We're going over chemo options due to my allergic reaction last Thursday. Then I'm having a chest CT before the PET. I've had ridiculous chest pain and pressure the last two days - different and worse than from Neulasta before. Last night…
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Stopping in to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season...
My husband was dx'd with stage 4 rectal cancer, May 2009...died October 1, 2010. I am thankful for the help we received from this site, and wanted to let you all know I am thinking of you all during this Thanksgiving Season. Cancer is a devastating diease, but there are many stage 4 survivors---Don't ever give up! Take…
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dear santa,
Mr Claus, i know you cant cure my mom; youre magical but lets face it, not that magical. but theres something else you can help me with. make this christmas count. let her wake up and not have tingly feet. give her an appetite so she can just enjoy dinner with us. help her to appreciate her chemo-brain, and not get angry.…
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allergic reaction to chemo
mom had an allergic reaction at chemo today. she has Avastin & 5-FU. my heart hurts... i have nothing else to say.
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Hey Phil.....
Hey you! I came across your Christmas song from last year..... awe, I so love that!!! You should do another this year or send that one out to all the newbies.... You and that guitar make sweet music together!!!! Luv ya my friend Jennie
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Saw Onc and here is the plan
Just to remind you: I currently have two tumors in liver and on right ovary and ascites. I am having them drained weekly. The fluid tested negative for cancer which is good. Duke wants me to have some chemo and get the fluid under control before they do anything. So, on Monday I will start Xelox plus Avastin. We are hoping…
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stage 4 liver colon cancer
My husband has stage 4 liver colon cancer he has had 3 chemo and now his tumor markers was at 44 6 weeks ago and now its at 54 do we still have hope