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6 week break from chemo
My husband and I took a few vacations over the summer. During his 6 week break his CEA level rose to 9.2 and we have been waitng for the results of his scan. After reading the transript there are NO new lesions! Great news. It seems like every time anyone takes a decent break things get crazy so my mind was going wild. His…
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ct scan
well tomorrow we get back our test from our ct scan a little worried because of the tumor markers being up but im still hopeful that the chemo is working
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“The Cure vs Extensions of Life” - Just Sundance Pondering...
It’s been awhile since I wound up and had something to say about much since surgery and now with the treatments beginning – sort of sapped my inspiration. But my mind has been busy writing this post a thousand times. Having my 3rd recurrence this time around has gotten me to thinking a lot about my own mortality. Prior to…
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How are our recent surgery friends doing?
Hoping our friends who recently had surgery will post to let us know how they are doing: sfan428 had surgery 9/8 Responded here theresa8's hubby surgery 9/13 Kenny H. had surgery 9/15 Responded here Best wishes and better health for everyone. Marie who loves kitties
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CT Clear, 1 Yr NED, so what's wrong?
First thanks for all the good vibes and well wishes. My scanxiety turned out to be over nothing. So on the day I'm 1 yr NED, I get an all clear from my doctor, but I'm still experiencing some "discomfort". I'm not constipated, but I feel like things are moving slow and a little bloated. I started to add a little more…
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No Periods but Blood tests say No Menopause Either
I haven't had chemo since April and no sign of a period. Not that I particularly want them back but I just thought the tests would show menopause. I was also having hot flashes until my liver resection. Any ideas? Catherine
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Find out more about the Affordable Care Act ( medical insurance)
If you would like to find out more about the Affordable Care Act, you can visit our new consumer website HealthCare.gov, which has detailed information about how the new law will help you. It also lets you see all of your personalized health insurance options in one place, with just a few clicks of the mouse. And starting…
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Got My CEA.... Hummmmm...
Well, I definately do not apply to the rule that dying cancer cells raise CEA. Proven AGAIN not to be my case. You were right Lisa. My CEA was 9.6 at Cyberknife time and now down to 6.7. Still not in that safety zone but I like the going down stuff. My Onc was correct... at least in my situation and that is what counts.…
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chris CT tomorrow
Having the CT scan nervous stomach!! lol we are crossing our fingers the pain he has been having on the left side of his stomach is just scar tissue!! And can I say the 5 days of waiting to meet with the Onco after is enough to make ya crazy!! Loves, Mel
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ct scan
big day today im so scared the hear what the ct has to say
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"Oncxiety", now good news
Yesterday I posted that I was feeling "oncxiety" as I was meeting with my onc this morning. I had a really good meeting with her. First of all, my tumour was tested for the KRAS mutation, + I am a "WILD " thing, so I will be able to go on erubitux at some point if need be. I was very relieved, because @ my last appointment…
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UPDATE on my cancer HATE
This is only my second post, but if you read yesterdays, my mom is in stage 4 colon cancer, shes been wearing red jasper, bound by yours truley and it helped get her white blood cell count normal. however, yesterday after her blood test they told her she was to have a blood transfusion because she was so anemic. the doctor…
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Maintenance Chemo
Anyone have any feedback on Xeloda or Avastin at low dosage for long term maintenance? Locally, onc's are mixed. Some feel it's reasonable, others feel Chemo should be held in reserve. My wife is Stage IV NED, been through FOLFOX, then FOLFIRI/AVASTIN. Tolerated both fairly well (worked throughout). Thanks in advance!…
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Exercise and chemo: Had read that exercise was good to combat chemo-induced fatigue
( my problem with that during treatment was that I was too weak to exercise even if I wanted to).....Now, a study is reporting that stress, including that caused by intense exercise,"can spark a series of events that allow cancer cells to survive such tretments as chemotheraphy and radiation..... Tho the study was done of…
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FOLFIRI - am I a freak again?
Day #6 today and I'm very slow to rebound, with this being just the first cycle - yikes! But it really is easier than FOLFOX. I have still not had any of the famous diarrhea. In fact, I've had constipation trouble. I had a little movement during infusion, and a little yesterday, but that is all. Yesterday and today I've…
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Now I know life isn't fair..... but this really isn't FAIR!
DH was 1 of 8000 cut with the lay offs at his company. That was May of 2009. It has been hard, but in all reality, if we didn't have the fear of losing our insurance than he wouldn't of had the colonoscopy, so I try to look at it as something that possibly saved his life. That said. We will lose our COBRA on 10/20/10.…
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NEEDLE MAYHEM
im 20 years old and two days before my birthday my mother was diagnosed with stage IV colon and liver cancer. shes a fighter, im mearly her at-home EMT. ive given up crying, but i havent given up faith. this friday will be her fifth chemo treatment but the blows keep coming. Treatment one- sick treatment two- fine…
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Yestarday my head was itchy
But today l got a big erythema .ls there here who have had any rection on their skin or head after shaving while chemo? Any solution ?
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I finally.......
have posted a picture of my tatoo I got several months ago. I always get asked what the Blue Ribbon stands for, and I am always happy to tell. Check out my expressions page.
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Mom continues to have pain...
My Mom was diagnosed 2 years ago this Thanksgiving- t4 adenocarcinoma of sigmoid- stage 2b. Resection followed by 5FU. All scans, colonoscopies clear so far, cea .04, but....she has total body pain and continues to feel terrible. She works full time still for the insurance. I guess it could still be effects of the chemo? I…
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Getting a bag.
Saw surgeon yesterday and the Rad had shrunk tumor fairly well. How ever whats left is right on/near schrinter (spelling)muscle and could not all be removed. Decided a colostomy bag with removal of rectum would be best. What could i expect on recovery time? Any thoughts on location ect would help. Looking forward to not…
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today's homily is from John23
Hey folks. I just have to share this story with you. I hope you find it funny. On Saturday night I made dinner for Kim and me for the first time since surgery in April. (baked, fresh caught trout - roasted potatoes -salad) It took me forever to get it all ready, and it was about 8:30 before we started eating. I have an…
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Way worse than I thought
I've been way too busy getting through life, getting prepared for chemo again, new port, lung puncture, thyroid troubles and appointments... life has been crazy. So I hadn't done much research about my current situation yet. Another colon cancer patient sent me a link to a procedure that can be done for paraaortic lymph…
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Symptoms?
Can anyone tell me the symptoms of colon cancer? I am having diarhea pretty regularly for couple of months now. Seems to be worse with certain foods such as pasta, pizza, white flour foods? Need to go to doctor I guess, but don't have time as my husband is fighting throat cancer right now and I am taking care of him. Any…
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biopsy is friday
My biopsy is Friday so now I am getting kinda scared not really of the biopsy just the results Dr is pretty sure ca is on the thorasic spine now anybody had this?
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I'm a' leaving on a jet plane.....Update....HOME!
Tomorrow morning, 6am sharp, the car comes to take us to Amsterdam, then flying to LA. We are leaving behind many friends and wonderful places...and the cows, of course!!! See you in the States! We arrived safely, and everything is fine in California...even my 'outside' orchid survived! Our flight was an hour late out of…
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biopsy is friday
My biopsy is Friday so now I am getting kinda scared not really of the biopsy just the results Dr is pretty sure ca is on the thorasic spine now anybody had this?
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rising CEA whilst having chemo
I have just finished my 12 cycles of chemo. Is it normal for my CEA count to go up? I didn't have a test prior to having cancer cut out (stage 3 and in 1 lymph node). After operation it was less than 0.5. Around cycle 6 it was 1.7 and today it was 2.8. My doctor has said not to worry. Should I worry. He has said to leave…
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biopsy is friday
My biopsy is Friday so now I am getting kinda scared not really of the biopsy just the results Dr is pretty sure ca is on the thorasic spine now anybody had this?
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Stabge IV and Social Security (US)
Just wondering how many of our Stage IV's in the US have applied or are on Social Security. Is there a Stage IV that was disapproved Social Security Benefits? I have not applied, because I am in remission, but know that can change in a blink. Thanks!!