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"All fixed up" - so I thought...
Well, I have taken a break from here - hope all of you are doing well and on your way to a better 2011! I am not there yet... - since my chemo (folfox etal) and raditation were finished in March 2010 - and my reversal went well with out a glitch in May (2010) - but my lovely white counts are YUCKY!!! And not so good... Has…
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our new celebrity Craig
Got my magazine yesterday, It is awesome. So proud to have my own copy, thanks.. Craig, maybe you will now get a part in a movie.. LOL
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CSN Cancer Info for newbies
There is a lot of info here for those recently (and others) diagnosed with rectal cancer. There is also a Spanish version, Pepe. It's 10 years old so the survival stats DON'T pertain but the basic information does. http://www.cancer.org/Search/index?QueryText=folfiri&x=32&y=12
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Liver resection video - Interesting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ae3H4ZFCaA Milk Thistle and dandelion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6kj6xLCZw&NR=1 FYI.....I am now caring for my 2 year old grand daughter so I won't be on as often. Take Care!
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Can we play Doctor??
I know "playing Doctor" is sometimes not a good idea, but I need some opinions, thoughts, fresh eyes...new blood...however you want to say it. Almost at the end of my rope here.....I will try to keep it short..... July 09, partial hysterectomy due to endometriosis and cyst on L ovary. April 2010- started having what I…
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The Dratted Common Everyday Cold!
Grrrrrrrr! I got hit Wednesday evening with the dratted common cold that goes around like wildfire every Fall. Normally (lucky me), I rarely get them. I have no idea why I don't ... maybe just the luck of the draw. But not so lucky this week. I have the COLD and OMG it has got to be one of the most miserable things a…
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Cobra Extension
This might be a dumb subject to post about but it sure made my day. I lost my job in Feb of this year and have been on Cobra Ins from my job since then. I'm stage IV and considered inoperable at this time. I started getting SSDI about the same time I lost my job and still get some long term disability from my former job. I…
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FOLFIRI w/Avastin
Well, even though things got a bit rougher for me than at first, I still say for me, FOLFIRI w/Avastin is doable, and MUCH more tolerable than FOLFOX. I'm getting ready for chemo round #14 on Thursday (2nd FOLFIRI). I dreaded round #2 of FOLFOX so badly I would have rather had surgery again, or had someone put a bullet to…
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Post Op Vats Surgery 4 week checkup........*****UPDATE*****
Loading up the mule and heading up to Nashville in the morning for an 1120 appt with Dr Lambright to see how I am recouping and of course to discuss which direction I should take....Got several questions to ask, 1) because my margins and nodes were clear and there is no sign of it in my blood anywhere would a post op chemo…
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Cancer took my husband's life today
Cancer took my husband's life today. He was 51 years old. Thank you all for your wisdom, encouragement and help. This discussion board made our cancer journey a little easier. I appreciate your help and think of you all daily. Hoping and wishing NED for you all. Take care, Devasted
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New study recommends that at least 21 lymph nodes be examined
for accurate Dx of stage II CRC, which also impacts 5-year survival rate......as per article posted this date at 7thspace.com (go to medical-its first article listed)......steve
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Back from the liver doctor
we went to see the liver doctor he told us that the tumor in the liver is smaller.the size of the tumor when we were told that it was cancer was 4.5cm now its 3.5cm the doctor said he can remove it .now we need to meet with the colon doctor to see if the is small enough for her to remove the one in the colon .he also so…
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1st year after diagnosis - test results.
Denny received his first yearly colonoscopy and CT scans since diagnosis Sept 2009... all came back clear. He had had lab/blood test every 3-4 months which has came back clear also. ONC said he does not need to come back for 6 months and then they will do blood tests. ONC stated that his test have always came back so good…
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HAPPY B-DAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OCTOBER BABIES AS WELL AS Robinvan - 4 October Booboo1964 - 6 October Patteee - 9 Octrober Illuvmms - 16 October Patsy1954 - 29 October If you would like to become part of the Birthday List, please provide me the following information: Date of Birth (including, month, day & year) Date of DX…
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port-chemo-wife
Well I get a port installed on Wednesday then the following Monday we meet with onc then 1st chemo folfox. Well the first chemo in over four years is coming last time it was xeloda for 15 weeks max dose. I had rectal cancer now colon cancer both stage 3 but this time because they were watching me so closely its a 3b with 3…
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Love Livin :~)
My cancer first appeared May of 09. I had surgery to remove the tumor and some lymph. It has reappeared just last month in my ovaries. I had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago along with a total freak out haha. I have a PET scheduled Oct.11th. I'm hoping it comes back clean.....for the next 10 years...don't we all ha. Chemo up…
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good PET results (bone mets, xeliri + Avastin)
Got the results of my most recent PET scan. Good news! After 8 cycles of Xeliri + Avastin, my bone mets are continuing to shrink and to show lower uptake. Yea! I had positive results after 4 scans and it is good to see the trend continuing. Now I will do another 4 cycles and then have another scan. Haven't lost all my hair…
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Have to wait for trials
Hi everyone. I guess I am just feeling put out this week. It has been 2 weeks now since they ended my trial treatment at UCSF. Can't start anything for 2 more weeks. When they called the day after my appt. about starting a new trial, I guess I misunderstood and thought that they actually had a trial for me to start. After…
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Getting a Port to.
Going on 3rd week now with perm Colostomy bag & getting used to it and not as bad as I ever 1st thought. Had 6 nodes positive & removed at time of surgery. Now having a port installed soon and will be getting treatment every 2 weeks (dont know wich type) for 4 to 6 months. Q is how are the side effects of this? Was hoping…
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Ladies and Gentlemen its friday any funny plan for the weekend?
As usual going to the beach trying to enlarge summer a bit more!
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CT results
Met with chris dr today and his scans were clear!!!! YAY they are taking his port out on Tues because it has gone bad and he cant move his arm.. Dr said we are not out of the woods yet and always the chance he will have to get it back in but also said driving a car everyday is a risk too...LOL Cloud 9 today :) thanks for…
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It's back and I'm bummed, pissed with a bit of whining thrown in
I was first diagnosed in June 2007 with stage IV colon cancer with mets to ovaries, omentum. Surgery removed everything and had 12 rounds of FOLFOX. Everything was fine until December 2008 when a rise in CEA (highest was 15) and PET Scan convfirmed recurrance (bit of leftover omentum with 3 mets). Had 8 round of FOLFOX…
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CT Scans...How dangerous are they?
Hi Everyone... I have been off this site for several months but I'm back. After my surgery in Dec 2010 for colorectal cancer--I've recovered my health and LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD! I had a CT Scan in April and I was given the ALL CLEAR results so have been doing well. Now it's time for a 6 months later-CT-Scan and I'm learning…
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Z (Lori) How ya doing?
Lori had VATS 9/23/. Post when you can. Hoping all is going well. Marie who loves kitties
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: A line of 100 airline passengers is waiting to board a plane. They each hold a ticket to one of the 100 seats on that flight. (For convenience, let's say that the nth passenger in line has a ticket for the seat number n.) Unfortunately, the first person in line is crazy, and will ignore the seat number on their…
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Colon cancer quilt progress???
To the person who was collecting the quilt squares from members of this group, how is the quilt coming? Did you get enough squares? Will you post a photo when it is put together? Will you share the stories of some of the squares you received? I went to the fair and saw a quilt display and it made me think of this quilt and…
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I'm soooooo excited!!!!
...bought a ticket today for my DAUGHTER to come with us in December to The Netherlands!!!!! I am dancing and dancing!!!! And, after a very tense time with my mom not doing well, she has decided she will try a different living situation...a retirement facility where all meals are included! It looks like a Hilton...it's…
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Hair Today Gone Tomorrow
Does anybody have any recommendations for hair products/supplements that might help my hair grow back. It seems like I keep losing more hair even though my chemo ended about three weeks ago. How long before it starts to grow back? I am still seeing lots of hair on my brush every time I brush it. Hope everyone had a nice…
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Oxaliplatin, folfox, 5FU, cramping after four days
My husband is currently experiencing some cramping and lower back pain. Not sure if this is a side effect from his last infusion, which was this past Wednesday, Oaxliplatin, folfox, 5FU. This is the first time for this cocktail. First two were oxaliplatin and xeloda which he did not tolerate well after treatment #2. He was…
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Latest from Dr Lenz
Lisa42 Is this the clinical study you were looking into? http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/dr_lenz/2010/09/cancer_stem_cell_drug_pri724_ind_filed_september_17 Leslie