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question stage IV
Dad was dx with stage IV colon cancer...(went to liver).... he had surgery and 6 chemo treatments, A recent pet scan shows no more liver lesions. He wants to stop chemo, doc wants him to continue. Dad is 79 and is not sure he wants o spend wht time is left sick from chemo. Any thoughts? i don't know what to tell dad.
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Scan results part 2- with whats been happening on the board recently I'm really worried
Hello my online family, You all know I was told early part of July that I had a clear scan, then on the follow up appointment was told It was clear but I had fatty lumps on liver, that they were not worried about. Now today got a call from someone asking for someone called Jackie, I said it was the wrong number but his…
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TUTORIAL: How to email a fellow member (or PM - Private Message)
Here is a link to a little video on how to send a private email (PM) to someone. Hope it helps. -phil http://screencast.com/t/2Ek7Gg0RPIg
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buzzy where are you
what's going on with the PET that was done on Wednesday?
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Sundance Update - Still in Hospital
Hi Everyone! I'm still in the hospital - the plans changed completely. DaVinci was cancelled and we ended up doing full blown thoracotomy due to the severity of the tumor. Pain I was having was real - tumor was 6cm (tangerine) and had grown into ribs and chest cavity. Much has happened - I've had a couple of ribs removed…
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for everyone on the board-pls read
Do not let the recent events on the board diminish your spirit! Love and blessings! Ketz
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First CT Scan since being told I was NED in April
I had my first CT scan and follow up exam since my doctor told me I was NED on April 6th of this year. My doctor called today and the news wasn't what I expected but I am not sure it is all that bad. Here is what he told me: 1. The CT scan showed some fluid around my heart. He is going to schedule an electrocardio gram to…
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Happy B-Day - August Babies
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Claud1951 - 2 Aug AceSFO - 4 Aug Grammadebbie - 28 Aug If anyone else would like to join the B-Day List, please provide me the following info: Date of Birth (including day, month & year) Date of DX (including day, month & year), and if NED,…
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CT vs Colonoscopy
Hi All, Chris had a CT in June that they said look good other than a mass like thickening in his abdomn.. But for the last 2 weeks, there is SOOO much blood in his stool everytime. I dont see how it could have retuned that fast but would a colonoscopy show anything diff than the CT? We hate to over test but this is really…
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neuropathy advice
My dad has severe neuropathy for the oxyplatin can you please let me know what you have done to try tpo alleviate the neuropathy and if it gets better in time?
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Any word on Donna's condition?
Just wondering if she's home from the hospital yet. Sure hope that she is on the mend. Sandy
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anyone know of colon cancer meets
I wanted to know if anyone knows of ny colon cancer meets?
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What is it with this leg pain?
What is it with this leg pain? It’s now been over 7 months since my last chemo treatment and I still get that achy leg pain that just KILLS ya!! It’s not everyday like it was but at least 3 to 5 days a weeks it’s just killing me wit pain. Does anyone else get this? Is it from the Chemo or the 40 Radiation treatments I had?…
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Its back..cyberknife questions?
Well, looks like it is back. Below is the PET info based on rising CEA. On the positive front, I have an appt with surgeon next week. They may do cyberknife as I only have 1 and 1/4 of my lung remaining after two previous surgeries. It will depend on the location and surgeon consultation. If anyone has experience with…
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Xeloda and dry feet
Stage 4 colon cancer-diagnosed two years ago. I did surgery, then was put on Oxaliplatin/Xeloda/Avistan. After about a year and a ramping up of side effects, I got off the Oxaliplatin. A few months later (and with a couple of stable CT scans in the records)I was taken of the Xeloda and left with just Avistan. Last month…
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Thought of the Day
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney
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Suggestion on course of action
My brother had cancer of colon/rectum of stage II around two and half years back. He did radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. The final diagnosis after the surgery was Ca Rectum, mod. diff. Adenocarcinoma with T3N1M0. Then he did several doses of follow up chemotherapy. After that he has been carrying out regular tests…
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If the government has money to burn ...
..... Why don't we help to direct it toward cancer research or pay for treatments for those who cannot afford it? This is not a rhetorical question. In case you haven't heard, our government is investigating Lance Armstrong for doping in the past. The same investigator who investigated Barry Bonds and Marion Jones is now…
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Live Conference Call - Who will be tuning in? Update on Research Findings from ASCO - (American Soc
Update on Research Findings from ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Featuring Dr. Laura Porter, MD, Stage IV Survivor and Patient Advocate Consultant Please join Patient Support Manager Jeannie Moore and Patient Support Advocate Nancy Butterfield as we explore this important topic with Dr. Laura Porter. JOIN US…
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I saw this today, and thought of our dear friends.....
God saw u getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around u and whispered "come with me" With tearful eyes i watched u, and saw u pass away. Although i loved u dearly, i could not make u stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, he only takes…
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cancer thoughts
My oldest sister, age 53, was dx'd with stage 2 breast cancer last week. She had a port put in last week, will start chemo this week. Feels like we have moved from a family with sporadic cancer to one infected with cancer. My brother had pre-cancer colon polyps removed last winter, my colon cancer and now my sister's…
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juicing nutrition
I was reading another post about nutrition and a question came to mind. What is the actual nutritional value of the juice that we make? If you were to take a whole carrot and analyze the nutritional value of it and then juice same carrot and analyze the nutritional value of the juice what would be the difference?
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CP8
I know this is long, but I wanted to get all of the information in one place so that you could print this, if you needed to think it over. Although everyone won't be able to make it to Colon Paloosa 8 it looks like we will have a good size group this year. We currently have ten who have made hotel reservations to date with…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the internet allowed, and good luck !!!! RIDDLE (two-part): Part One: Cal Ripken, Jr, holds the record for the most straight games played spanned over seventeen seasons, from May 30, 1982 to September 20, 1998. How many games? Part Two: How many hits during his career?
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Funny things people say....
It wasn't too long ago I had to go see my insurance agent for my yearly eval to see if we needed to drop insurance, or add more to either house or cars. When he'd asked me about life insurance, I told him that in no way would I be eligible for life insurance because I was diagnosed with cancer last November. His eyes got…
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1st scan since trials
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a little about my experiences with drug trials at UCSF. I am on 2 approved drugs (avastin and the old chemo drug Cyclophosphamide and a new test drug Gleevec. I saw the Dr. at UCSF today and they consider my situation as "stable". I still have small nogles on both lungs, but no new ones!…
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Believe in Destiny?
Do you believe in Destiny? For example: a) Have always been physically active and considered myself in good to excellent shape. b) Lived in Northern Va suburbs for 20+ yrs with no major physical medical elements. c) Met my husband and got married in Northern Virginia d) Raised our son in Northern Virginia. e) Son went to…
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Dropping oxi from Folfox4
My doctor is dropping Oxi from my regimen, I have suffered from severe fatigue, mind and body. Will dropping the Oxi help my side effects?
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PET scan
PET/CT coming up on Thursday morning and a severe case of scanxiety here. With CEA rising, there is a strong concern that something is going on. I alternate between angry, numb and face the honest news and deal with it ASAP. I will not get results next next week so the weekend promises to be one long wait. I try to make it…
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Calling all Stage 3 colorectal peeps
My qusetion is how long have you been NED and has the cancer came back? It just seem's like so many NED's are getting hit with cancer again. Life is funny sometimes Brooks