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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
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HeartofSoul
The bridge on you expressions ,is it Mostar bridge ( Bosnia) by chance? Best!
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Early Stage IV colon cancer...
Hello, my sister was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. The tumor was located in the ascending colon and had spread to her liver. We were told there was just a spot on her liver, nothing too much. She just recently had a right hemicolectomy to remove the tumor, lymph nodes etc.. The spot on her liver is still there- they…
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Pinch Me, Am I Dreaming?
Hello Everybody, I'm sitting here in disbelief and could use a pinch right now. I'm half afraid to talk about it for fear the doctor's office will call and say he was wrong. I'm in shock, blissful shock, but shock non the less, the spot on my lung that I was suppose to have cut out on Oct 8th is gone! I've never had news…
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Ileostomy and lifting
Is there a weight limit on how much you should lift with an ileostomy bag? What are possible effects are there if you have done too much for one day? My husband was busy around the house and is having some cramping near the bag. No nausea. Still having output in his bag. Had some warm tea, hot shower on his back, and a…
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Back From Disney Had a GREAT Time.
Im back and so tired. We had a super time, great weather, food and drinks. Never realized how much you walk in Disney lol. Now it is time to get ready to start chemo on Monday :( A little scared. I posted pictures .
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Cramping
My husband is having cramping in the stomach/stoma area. Has not been going on long. No nausea. Any ideas? Still having output. Thank you.
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CP8 Roll Call
Okay who is going??? I AM Beth
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****Colon Palooza 8, Must registar now!****
*****MUST REGISTER AT THE HOTEL BY SEPTEMBER 13, 2010, MONDAY.****** If you are on the fence, go ahead and register, you can cancel 72 hours ahead. For special rates though, you must register now. This email has been posted before, but I wanted to give information again and then we can finalize trip plans soon. Do let us…
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T3 and transanal excision - anyone whom had this and can report in?
Greetings, came across a few studies on this and am curious on those whom had T3 rectal and transanal excision to remove, how long ago it was and what your experience was in terms of reoccurrence, etc? These studies have a small sample size, so I know this is not standard of care as generally APR or LAR the recommendation.…
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After Liver Resection
Hi! Just curious, for those of you whom have had a liver resection- do you............ feel bloated all the time or seem to swell after meals tend to not be able to drink milk or eat ice cream any more My resection was in April and I was just curious of the after effects that everyone might experience?? Christy
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the internet allowed and good luck!!!!! 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…
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starglobaltribune.com reports of a recent study of the effect of four (unnamed) Chinese herbs that w
in the treatment of Colon and rectal cancer,"when used as a means of reducing the side effects of "... chemo, being "able to restore the intestinal cells which were damaged by the chemotheraphy treatment and they were also found to enhance the activity of Irinotecan........". Not much by way of detail and no mention of…
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Thought of the Day
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” ~ Thomas Jefferson