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Newbie
Hello All, My name is Shane and I am 35 years old and was diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer on 5/28/10. I just finished 5 weeks of preop chemoradiation and am now just waiting for surgery. My surgeon recommened this site for support and I have been lurking around, reading as much as I can for about a month now. With…
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Curious
So i am curious to know - how long did it take you to go to the doctor before you were actually diagnosed? I ask because my husband waited almost a year, thinking it was hemroids that was causing the blood and pain. It wasn't until we were in Aruba and the toilet was filled with blood, that he came to realization that…
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CEA up to 10.2
Figured as much...no problem...Dr is setting up PET scan for next week to see whats up. He told me to relax and not worry about nothing...OOOOOOOOOKk...LOL...He said its for him to take care of not for me to worry about...it is what it is...I will keep ya informed when I hear something new.....Buzz
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Hi Friends
I'm really sorry I have neglected checking in with all of you for so long. Jim has been making progress and I guess I've been just going along as though everything is normal again trying not to think about anything. Kind of hiding from it for awhile. Jim has recovered from his surgery and infection and has put on about 10…
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More good news
Today, which would have been my father's 99th birthday, his great-grandson was born to my brother's daughter and her husband. We're celebrating Dad's birthday in style! Mazel Tov and welcome to Nathan!
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From Louann's family
"Diane Louann's memorial service has been set for 10 am on Wednesday at Woodlake Assembly in Tulsa, Ok. Wanted to let you know in case someone wanted to send flowers . Dave is doing well as to be expected I stay in touch with him for louann she would wanted it no other way she would have done the same for me. Mack Powell…
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Grandson pics posted
Just posted a few pics of my little guy on his visit to Texas on my expression page... Thanks Beth
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new tumor
My husband who battled colon cancer last year has now been diagnosed with lung cancer. It is a new primary cancer and not metasticized from colon. In about 2 weeks he will have a complete right upper lobectomy. Has anyone had this surgery and can you tell us what to expect as far as the surgery, recovery time, and…
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Hope this brings a smile:
Us colostamates are a select group; Whereas others talk of diamonds, We discuss poop. Looking for a restroom, paper in hand? We never worry, We can go as we stand. To get to this state, the pain we endured, The chemo, radiation, the surgery and more. Awakening in pain in a hospital bed, Your new friend, the stoma, Looking…
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Friday Riddle Answer
CONGRATS TO abrub !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: What does GEICO stand for? ANSWER: Government Employee Insurance Company
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Buzz had the right idea
We need to share the good things in our lives as well as our fears and negatives, even (maybe especially) non-cancer related things. When people share how they spent a wonderful day/dinner/hour/trip, whatever I find it very inspiring. Sometimes it even helps me to reach deeper into myself to enjoy my good times. We need…
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Update From My Scans of Last Week....
...Well my doctors appointment was this morning, a week from my scans, and the result wasn't too great. The Folfox isn't working for me, in fact, the tumors grew. A couple grew some cm and the rest were all mm. I didn't have to do chemo today, or folfox anymore, since it didn't work.... BUT, the doctor has 3 options for me…
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Going Down Hill
I have been gone awhile. Reminder my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 8/06. Colostomy in 9/06 then two plus years of chemo nothing stopped the monster. Then in 12/31/09 sent to Vanderbilt for possibility of phase one clinical trial. Surgery for removal of one cancerous nodule in right lung ..removed…
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new here questions re:pain relief
hello I am new here my husband dx'd 4 yrs ago with colon cancer(sacral tumor) has had chemo,radiation,cyberknife radiation with some success but now as things progress (sacral tumor growing)chemo not helping was referred to Roswell in Buffalo where a clinical trial might be an option but then was admitted three days later…
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Sloan in Manhattan
Hi I am going to try to get an appointment for my dad with Dr. Kemeny if I can not get in to see her does anyone else have doctors they would recommend?
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Louann near death: FINAL UPDATE
"Diane With heavy heart I write this. I went to visit my dear friend Lou Ann and she has no reflex to touch or sound. She is breathing through the mouth and her urine has blood in it. She told Dave last night she was ready to go home. She is either lethargic or in coma, I would venture to say the later coma. She is resting…
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erbitux as maintenance??? Phil???others?
After three surgeries for lung mets my onc is talking about erbitux for "maintenance" since I am KRAS and BRAF wild type ( love that term?) What side effects have you had w/ erbitux only, what about erbitux/irinotecan? I don't think my poor intestines can handle much more stress. Xeloda and 5 FU and Oxy and Avastin ( not…
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Went for a walk
Tonight I went for a neighbourhood walk with my husband + dog for the first time in a long time. It was one of the most humid, hot nights ever (whoever thinks Canada is always cold needs to come here RIGHT NOW - we are having a very hot summer). I know this is not monumental news, but I haven't done this in awhile + I am…
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Real Good Stuff
A new drug treatment to close the window on colon cancer July 20, 2010 by admin Tel Aviv University researchers block stress responses in cancer surgery patients to save lives Cancer surgery wreaks havoc on a body’s immune system and stress hormones exacerbate the problem. As a result, about half of those who undergo…
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Mouth Sores
I hope there is someone who can help me out there. I have only had one treatment so far with eleven more to go. I have experienced several different side effects but I thought I had escaped the mouth soreness. Well I was wrong. Seems like no matter what I put in my mouth it hurts. I have been sticking to soft foods the…
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ERBITUX - HELP anyone ? new on this board
Hello everyone, im new here MY wife had hyperpharingial squamus cc and was operated twice + others(see profile)(which is ). She has a condition called Fanconi Anemia, which predisposes her to malignanat tumors (head and Neck- usually where all this starts) F.A. patients have hypersensitivity to Chemo Therapy , which can be…
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Dreams
I keep having this dream that the cancer is back, like every little pain I feel is the cancer, I just had my scans done 6 weeks ago and it was all clear, surely its not back now. I guess I am just spooked by the dream. The thought of it coming back scares the hell out of me, maybe its that I spent alot of time on the board…
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Intentions of Turning all of the Latest Bad News Around.....
OK, This board has suffered enough bad news this week...Its time to get some good news from somewhere about somebody...I have my appointment in the morning at 0930 and in hopes that they will indicate that there may be some mistakes or maybe the CEA was wrong or redraw blood and find an error. Or simply set up scans and…
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If you need a boost in attitude, watch this!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNqosHRbWog It is Opera in the food market in Tel Aviv...it is truly a testament that good people, willing to operate outside of their comfort zone, still do exist!!!!!! (Israel right now is not necessarily a place for singing in the open...bless them!...it's a professional choir and…
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weird recurrence
I went and saw the Dr today. My CEAs are still down around 100. Oddly, I think I've had a recurrence at my original sight. It's come on very quick. I go see the surgeon next week. I don't really think this effects my overall approach to treatment. It's just odd that this happened so suddenly, while all my other cancer is…
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Radiation to the rib bone
My husband has colon cancer with mets to his rib bone. The colon cancer was removed in 2008. He has been on & off chem for the last couple of years. The Dr now may do radiation on the cancer in his rib bone. He said it would be 15 to 20 minutes a day for 2 to 3 weeks. How bad are the side effects from radiation? Any info…
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Kimberly Jo Hinkle, age 46, of Wauseon
Kimberly Jo Hinkle (Died July 23, 2010) Sign Guest Book | Send Private Condolences Wauseon: Kimberly Jo Hinkle, age 46, of Wauseon, passed away Friday afternoon in her home. She had been a recruiter for online college for an affiliation of 14 colleges and universities. Kim was born in Wauseon on January 23, 1964, the…
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On Thursday: 55 years old, born in '55, and 5 years cancer survivor....
and, you might ask, what's next??? "I'm going to Germany!!!" I'm very excited...it's the wine country...and I get a free wine tasting as part of the deal!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Shingles Pain
It seems like its always something, now hubby has a nasty case of the shingles, they are finally after 3 weeks healing but the pain is unbelievable and its wearing him down. He is on Gabapentin, Vitamin C and Oxycodone. Any thoughts any non-drug relief. He hates being drugged up on pain meds. Any thoughts would be…
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"GE Launches Study to Improve Dx of Early Stage Colon Cancer", with MSK
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195579.php won't help most of us already here but in time, it may prove fruitful to future semis......steve