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Update-1st post surgery CT scan and colonoscopy
Hi dear all, I want to share some good news:the oncologist used the word "NED" to describe ct scan results and the surgeon used "normal" for colonoscopy. My husband got his ct scan done in Sep,after that,we never got a phone call from oncologist,so we knew it was a good sign.Finally we visited oncologist at the end of…
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problems from alcohol ablation
Hi all, On Oct 21st my husband has a RFA done on his chest cavity (2nd one) & a alcohol ablation done to a lymph node. The lymph node was located close to the aorta. In order to get to the lymph node the radiologist inserted a needle into his hip & up into his body to the lymph node. He did a biopsy of the node & then…
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new photo.....haha there she is the old cancer bag is back
just in case you think I have discovered the fountain of youth....fear not!!! I am still an old cancer bag. this is a picture of my daughter and her fiancee taken at the wedding of friends of theirs last weekend in Toronto. It was a beautiful wedding....all so young and hopeful. Everything was great until after dinner when…
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looking through my work emails....
I get a newsletter from our pharmacy which in turn gets a newsletter from the Institute of Safe Medication Practices. With many of our drugs (not just chemo drugs) on backorder, I found this interesting and wanted to pass this along. I copied and pasted this from the newsletter regarding chemo drugs. Chemotherapy…
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Today
Today they said I had cancer. They patted my leg and I could feel their sorrow in delivering this news. Today I learned I was entering a new world, none of which I had ever dreamed of. Today my life changed forever. Today nothing will ever be simple or taken for granted. Today I start my life over, every moment a blessing.…
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Amber...............We are looking for you out there..
You can't come in here and check in then not come back.....its, Hmm...UnAmerican, or Un Southern...LOL....Its Uh......Its Ok ...... Just messin with ya.........but, This bunch in here is missing their Southern Belle...You need to be in here...You need to find the answers in here...and they are in here, promise...This is a…
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does anybody know anything about WinneyPooh?
Thank you!
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Reading Room Article on lab created liver
Just wanted to post a link to an article that came out last week relating to livers being created in the lab at Wake Forrest. Does not look like it is quite ready for humans but certainly promising for the future. http://singularityhub.com/2010/11/02/wake-forest-creates-first-liver-in-lab-using-human-cells/
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New to this board mom just diagnosed
I am new to this board but not to cancer I was dx this January with breast cancer. This board has been very helpful. My mom was just dx with colon cancer. I don't have much info as of yet. She had a colonoscopy a couple days ago they removed one polyp but the other one was to big to remove so they took a sample. From what…
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Colostomy and colonoscopy
Has anyone had a colonoscopy since they had a colostomy? (Say that fast 5 times!). I have my fisrt one since my surgery last March scheduled for next Thursday and for some reason I am a little freaked out. Oh I dread the prep. UGH! But when I wake up will my stoma hurt? I can't compare it to my first one because they took…
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Update on my Bro.....***Added Pic of Chuck in Expressions****
Hi Guys!!!! Dang.... I have missed you guys...Dang!!!! Thanks Beth for your post on me and CONGRATS on that wonderful scan...Party Naked!!!...oh wait... or is that Dance naked???....oh hell..let's party and dance naked!!! woohoo!!! I am feeling great and I ain't even had no scan!!! Bro Chuck is doing much much better.…
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stage4 lurker here. want to talk a little
i am in stage4 rectal cancer. spred to lung for sure and mybe liver and possably bone. Im in 4th round of chemo now. rough nite lasy night pukeing but im better this am. my doc told me im doing fine cuz im getting out alot pay a little 9 hole golf course..he told me im in top 10% of patients but also said i would be on…
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Scan Results ***DRUM ROLL PLEASE***
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A Bit Frustrated
I’m a bit frustrated with the way things went at my onc appointment. There is good news and not so good news and I’m just kind of out of sorts while still processing it. Good news, all my counts are good, my oxy side effects are gone, and we made sure that I get pre-meds and a much slower infusion next time. The other ……
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Its 2 years since diagnoses... does it get any easier!?
Its 2 years since diagnoses, primary in colon and secondary in liver! I had 13 months of treatment which I coped reasonably well with. I am happy and appreciate being a live but it’s tough and it does not seem to get any easier! Just joined the site in hope of some inspiration!!! Maybe I just need longer to accept all that…
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Hepatic Embolization of the liver
My 35 yr old Fiance was diagnosed with Stage IV Parotid Gland cancer (a salvitory cancer) in August 2010. It has spread to his spine (6 tumors- C5, C6, C7, T1, T3, T10) and to his liver (10.6cm tumor). After a surgery to remove the primary tumor, radiation and two rounds of chemo (taxol and carbo-platin)they have pulled…
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folfox club my #3 treatment
Well went in for treatment #3 of folfox today. Before #3 had a cbc and of course my platelets are down to 53000 way low but now my white blood cells are very low as well. They hudled for quite a while and decided to let me do treat #3 with the white cell shot for each time they unplug me. Nothing they can really do to…
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I spoke today to high school students
in my high school that are doing a mini-course week on Cancer. They are focused on knitting and making hats for cancer patients. I don't work with these kids generally, but I do work and have with their teachers for years. So I had a chance to talk. And was surprised at how choked up I got at various places in my talk. All…
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CEA Question
Hello all, quick question that I hope you can help with. I had surgery on 9/8 and the surgeon at that time said he was fairly certain they were able to remove everything. Only one of the 16 lymphnodes they removed came back positive. Anyway, I began my first of 6 rounds of FOLFOX on 10/25, at which time they took my first…
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Stuffing Recepies
Thought it would be interesting and fun to see how many stuffing recepies there are amoung us? Mine is very simple and goes inside the bird a) Dry herb seasoned stuffing mix b) Swanson broth c) Butter d) Apple (granny smith perfered) e) Raisins f) Seasonings - celery seed, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsely if wanted…
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Good luck tomorrow Pepe
Wanted to send out some good luck vibes for your rad tomorrow. Hope your cold is better too. tapa tapa tapa!
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Tattoos
Have any of you got tattoos that address the cancer battle and survivorship? I have seen online some Livestrong tattoos or the various cancer ribbons on people. Have any of you got any ink related to being a survivor?
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During a chat with the National Cancer Institute....
I learned that their top (!!!!!!!) site to recommend is (wait for it!!!) CSN!!!!! I thanked her, and also told her about the 'new' long term survivor's board.... We ARE OUT THERE, CSN'ers!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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metastatic colon cancer- spread to liver and penis- has anyone experienced this? question on pain m
My 57 year old father who has alway seemed relatively healthy was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer in September which had spread to his liver. While he was waiting to begin chemo treatment (whole process has been slow, had to wait a week to have a port inserted and the chemo started a week after that which is about 1…
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Jorge's CEA count
hey guys the doctor called today to tell us that Jorge's count is down from 11 to 4.2 i'm so happy hope to get more new on the 18th of this month YAY
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Please help! DH having a lot of trouble with FOLFOX tx #2
Hi everyone! Have some questions... Dh was unhooked last friday ...he's doing FOLFOX. This was his 2nd tx...swallowing was a bit more painful, cold liquids were painful for about 2 days, but no problem after that. His main problem is his skin on his bottom is burned, to the point that he is in a LOT of pain. We have tried…
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Outta here for the weekend!
Hi, everyone. I'm leaving tomorrow evening to go to Virgina and attend the Urbanna Oyster Festival. Can't wait to be home in my beloved commonwealth! Won't be on again until Sunday, unless I can get on tomrrow during the day. Have a great weekend! *hugs* Gail
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Update - HIPEC Surgery - It went well! :-)
Hi everyone, Thank you all so very much for the prayers and well wishes! I'm sure that God heard your prayers since Rick's surgery went very well. (It was only 7 hours - not the 14hrs as expected.) And thank God that the cancer spread was minimal to the abdominal cavity. The surgeon removed the omentum and a couple of…
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John Tinker ( JohnSFO)
Hello everyone, I am sorry to give this hard and sad news. John Tinker passed away yesterday. I asked Adrian if he wanted me to post this. I know all of you on this site would want this information. John is at peace now. I wish I could write as wonderful as he would have. He will be missed by many. I for one will keep him…
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Happy Belated Birthday
Happy Belated Birthday to all the November Babies, including Daydreamer - 7 Nov Mom_2_3 - 10 Nov TxKayaker - 12 Nov If you would like to become part of the Birthday List, please provide me with the following: a) Date of birth (including day, month & yr) b) Date of DX (including day, month & yr) c) NED (including day, month…