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My Husband
On October 19, 2009, we received the most devastating news of our lives, my husband, Hank, had Stage IV Rectal cancer. He was 61 years old and had spent the last 8 1/2 years in a wheelchair as the result of a stroke. While I fell apart inside, he took it in stride, just as he did everything else. He endured 25 rads without…
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Nothing so far but he did another blood draw......
My CEA was 9.6 last time so he drew blood again to retest...He said that $26 (Blood test) was cheaper than $2600 (Scan) and if it was less than 9.6 say 7 he would see me in 3 months and if it was at 11 he was going to order scans just to see whats happening...Waiting on a call from him as to where the level is this…
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Trial did not work
Just wanted to let everyone know that I didn't have success with the TMZ/ABT 888 trial. Although the liver mets remained stable, there was a little growth in some of the lung mets. However, he does have several patients on this trial that have had good success. And I think that overall, this combo was not a total failure…
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skin discoloration during chemo
My mother received her first chemo treatment this weak and has noticed her skin turning black in some areas. She is af american. Is this normal?
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I need some advice please
Well first I want to say Thank You to everyone on this board. I took some time away as heartache was overwhelming at times, but it is because of everyone’s support and concern for each other that I was able to complete the 6 months of Folfox. You all have imprinted yourselves on my heart and mind and I wish you all the…
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In another two or so hours....
I'll be drinking the two containers of the banana-flavored stuff and then have second CT since 6/10/10....This one will be looked at to locate exactly where fluid was noted on first CT inside surgical site. Whats ever there's never bothered me but just like standing pool of water breeds mosquitoes, surgeon felt infection…
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Gosh, I check this board several times a day
hoping to hear something about Craig's surgery. Has anyone heard anything about how he is doing? Tho, I guess if someone had heard they would have shared the info with all of us who care so much for him. Guess I'll just keep him in my prayers and continue checking this board. :( Sandy
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Do you really think it can be beat?
Honestly there has been so much sadness here lately it makes me question what my expectations should really be. I do not want to just put on rose colored glasses and believe because I am NED that I have truly beaten cancer. I mean can you beat it for good or only win a few rounds to be taken down later by it? But then I…
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In honor of, in memory of
I am team captain for our Relay for Life this Friday night. I have a list of family and friends who are survivors, or who have lost to the beast. I am walking a lap for each of them. The opening survivor lap I am walking for me! Then each lap after that is dedicated to a different person, in honor, or in memory. I have…
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elevated liver levels
My husband went to see his onc today for the first appt since finishing chemo 3 months ago. Without going on about how the doctor was in such a hurry and how disturbed we were about his manner, which was unusual compared to other appts, the nurse did call tonight saying his cea was good (hurray!) but his liver numbers were…
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Prevention
Hello again everyone. I have finished 5 rounds of chemotherapy and I have 7 to go. I saw my doctor last week and I asked her how do we know that the chemotherapy is working. She said to me that I was basically cancer free and that the chemotherapy is for prevention. Has anyone else been told this? Although they had removed…
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CEA
well, I missed my appt today with Oncologists after having blood drawn last week. My thoughts were the 16th and it was today at 10:30 this morning. I call to see when I can get in and its a week ( 22nd). I asked before I hung up what my CEA level was ...it was 2 before...Its 9 now..Im gonna vent after work when I get by…
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Good news!!
O.K. I have good news, I am going to be a grandma to twins, I get to baby sit my 9 month old grandson for the fist time this Saturday (My son and daughter in law are having trouble letting go-but they need to because she is expecting the twins!) I have a new embroidery machine that I can actually use, I embroidered a…
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A quick update about Scott and latest scan
Scott had a CT scan on the sixth and he got the results last week, the tumors in his liver have shrunk to about half the size they were. I realize this is good news but of course I was hoping to hear they were nearly gone, but that was probably expecting too much when they originally covered 80% of his liver. He has his…
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CEA going down
Hi everyone. I just wanted to share my latest info because I know the people here understand my happiness about my latest CEA results. My CEA level on april 21st was over 9000,after 2 rounds of iriontecan and vectibix it dropped to 924 and after 4 more rounds it's down to 168 and scans show tumors are shrinking. I just…
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Kimby in hospital
Kimby was back in the hospital as of this weekend. That's the only info I have. The family asks for continued prayers.
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Eric
Just wanted you all to know that I saw Eric for a few minutes yesterday, he was very tired so I did not stay long. He started clinical trials on Monday, and should have gone home from the hospital today. He seems to be handling the medication as best as one can. He is a trooper. Jan
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Fatty lumps on liver?
Hello my online family, Had my follow up appointment today with my cancer nurse, scan is clear but she did mention that I had fatty lumps on my liver, but they were not worried about it. Apprently the radiologist had a good look at the scan. But as some of you know me, it's now stuck in my mind. Since my separation in…
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First time chemo today with horrible headache!
Hello. Today was my first day with chemo. I have a horrible headache. Is this normal? It hurts so bad I feel like my head is going to explode! I just feel like crying. Does anyone else had this symptom, if so what did you do to help get rid?
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chemo 1st timer
hi all i went to chemo for the first time 2day. i was scared witless, but the only problem i had was when the nurse accessed my port. omg that hurt just had port put in a week tomorrow...still tender.. but other than that went good, also got a stylish purse to carry for 2 days...lol...what a bonus... well take care and…
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Feelin a little insecure! :0
Good morning! Woke up bright an early eager to read some posts regarding my hubbies elevated liver levels (posted last night). Darn... maybe I posted wrong. No replies yet?! Or maybe it's bad news and no one wants to post? Hmmmmm ... too much going through my mind. Thank you all for any input.
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Mom wants overnight guests-ARGGGGGGGGGGGGH!-I AM FRUSTRATED
this is frustration of a caretaker. My mom invited my irresponsible, inconsiderate relatives to the house for overnight visit, where they will be using "her" bathroom. They are loud and broke. I asked them to stay in a hotel and they effectively ignored me last time and came down. She is in the middle of chemo! I told them…
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Article showing FDA thinking of pulling Avastin OFF the market
News FDA: Breast Cancer Drug Avastin Failed to Extend Lives small text medium text large text Print EmailMore By AP Jul 16th 2010 11:42AM Categories: News Federal health scientists say follow-up studies of a Roche breast cancer drug show it failed to slow tumor growth or extend patient lives, opening the door for a…
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Update on Louann?
Does anyone have an update on Louann Carper? Just curious how she is doing.
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Follow up on my Transanal Excision for T3
Since I've pestered for so much info over the past months on sugical options, I figured it was time to share my results. It has been almost 5 weeks since I had transanal excison for my T3 rectal cancer. For details, see my "about me page". Short form: Had transanal excison surgery for my T3,Nx,M0 dx, after a great response…
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A brutal post:
Based on my life and readings, this is what I currently believe........ By the time most of us get diagnosed, more than half of us will be stage 3 or 4....... Of us stage threers, odds are about even that we'll be around at that major milestone of five years and theoretically happily ever thereafter......However, I have an…
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Thinking of Craig
Just thinking of Craig and his surgery set for tomorrow, right? Will be sending out prayers and good vibes!!! Christy
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vasculitis?
Hi Everyone, **** had only Folfori today. The onc decided to hold the Avastin because of the rash he had after the last chemo. The thought was to hold one drug and see if he got the rash back. He did well with the Folfori today. No reaction. He had an appointment with the Gastro doc today (poor guy went with the pump on)…
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Hatshepsut
I have been wondering how you + your husband are doing. I have really missed your posts.
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Cruise pics posted....
Whew! It took some time! Enjoy! Hugs, Kathi