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Update on David and Hospice
Thanks to all of you so much for your kind words, prayers and support you have given us since I announced we were going home from M D Anderson and beginning hospice care. That is over and we have selected an agency although I am not quite sure I am thrilled with them. David isn't ready to throw in the towel yet and neither…
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My wife and her Greek Chicken Recipe.....True Story...well most of it.......
Well, it all started when she tells me she needs to lose weight....ok, I agreed, and well automatically I am an **** for saying something like that...can't win, oh well, so she decides shes gonna start eating better and be more selective about what she cooks...so she gets into the kitchen and off she goes, get me this and…
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CEA question
Hello everyone....I had a question regarding CEA levels. I have done 2 rounds of Folfori with Avastin for my 'areas of concern' in my lung area. My CEA was tested before chemo started and was 27.9. After 2 rounds of chemo it is 28.2. So basically it has not moved. My Onc said it is too soon to tell, but now I am worried…
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Nodule in the Upper Right Lobe near the Hilum....... Advice Please????
Hey All!! I have been doing research on getting this nodule removed. It is growing(1.8cm) and lit up on PET/CT. This is a met previously thought to have been taken care of by chemo but it seems the little bugger just got knocked in the dirt for a while and now is back with a vengeance! Since chemo did not kill it in round…
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Friday Riddle
Remember NO Googling or searching the Internt allowed and good luck! RIDDLE: How many lengths did Secretariat win the Belmont Stakes in 1973 and what was the winning time?
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Thought of the Day
“Knowledge and ego are directly related. the less knowledge, the greater the ego” ~ Albert Einstein
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Need an MRI after PET/CT
After finishing adjuvant chemo a week ago, I had my PET/CT yesterday. The oncologist called today to say the scan was clean, but there was an area that they either couldn't see well or they saw something and needed to see it better. The area is near my stoma and/or surgical site. Could just be scar tissue or ......... ? In…
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Advice....
I dont post much... But just to refresh, my dad was dx w/Stage 4 mets to liver in June 08... He has been on chemo ever since.. CEA 400+ in beginning low of 1.8.. It has increased slightly usually stayed around 2.8 now it is 4, Dr isnt real concerned with the increas. Well he had his scan this morning and will get results…
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90 minutes in heaven
This is a must read, it gives you strength and hope which we all need especially when dealing with this horrible illness. Anyone who has read it, what do you think.
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New to this great board
Hello, I have been reading this board since my husband was diagnosed with stage IIIc in Dec. 09. I have found this board terrific and supportive although I've never posted! He's doing great and finished chemo in May. He is going in for his first follow up since finishing chemo. He is funny though as he will not discuss or…
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tight muscles in chest, weird
Hi, Has anyone had a problem with muscle joint pain after chemo? I have after each time I've finished a regimen of chemo. But this time it's different. My chest is very tight as is the muscle in the stomach. I had a Ct last week and will get results today. I hope and pray it's not the cancer growing really fast! My chest…
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Didn't understand your anxiety on CT Scan results
I can honestly say, I never understood the anxiety posted about getting your CT scan reports before you got them. I now understand. I've been waiting anxiously for tomorrow to get here to hear the results of my Scan last Monday, now that tomorrow is near, I'm worried and anxious, will it be good news? Bad news? I realize I…
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John and Adrein
Has anyone heard from John or Adrein. I can't remember their sign on's. I was going to send them a PM because i haven't seen them on the board for a while. But I have to admit I have had my plate full the last couple of weeks. If anyone has heard how John is doing please post. Thanks Paula
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Done with chemo...Now What???
After weekly chemo from April 2009 thru June 2010, I am done with chemo. I had a few breaks during that time due to infections, blockages, and other delightful set backs. Then, as many of you know, I found my way to Sloan Kettering in March 2010 and had 8 tumors removed from my liver and one ablated. There is no protocol…
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Looks like it's The Netherlands and Spain!!!! World Cup update!
EXCITING soccer last night!!! No score for ever, then a header from Spain!!! WHAT a GAME!!!! (I just hope the Dutch will make a showing in the finals...so far, as one dutchman said, "They have been consistently mediocre"...sigh...) Hugs, Kathi
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new to forum
hi new to this battling my second time with cancer this time it is colon cancer first time was liposarcoma. had my tumor and 70% of my colon removed. i start chemo in about a week..kinda nervous just wanted someone who might know what it is like. thanks
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Reading Room: New funding will grant dreams of cancer patients
Small local charity within the area I reside and wanted to pass along. http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/news/article/new_funding_will_grant_dreams_of_cancer_patients367/
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2nd or 3rd opinions
I would like to know how to go about seeking opinions from medical professionals outside of my medical organization/hospital. I recently had tests done on liver that came back questionable. My oncologist is saying that he "believes" the spots are only blood vessels. The radiologist however thinks they may be matastisis.…
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CEA Results :)
Bloodwork results today. CEA normal (1.7) for the 4th month in a row! I sweat this out every month, and can't say how relieved we are when we get the results. We decided to give ourselves a little break and take a week off to relax and I've been feeling a little uncertain about it, although the onc insisted it was OK. Now…
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David is heading home with hospice - liver is failing
It is so sad for me to report David, my best friend and husband, has progressive liver failure. A little background. He was dx 4/3/2008 with stage 3C colon cancer. Had a resection and went on chemo for six months. In 12/08 had a ct scan showing cancer was in liver. Surgeons in San Antonio told us he was inoperable. He went…
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Home!
Had a FAB time on the cruise. LOVED Italy and Spain!!! Watched the World Cup (Soccer) on the ship...and then in the airport today...The Netherlands is in the FINALS!!! YEA!!!! Pics to follow... Hugs, Kathi
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Email Scam?
Did anyone else receive an email that stated more or less I am 69 years old diagnosed with cancer and leaving 10.5 million dollars to you.....call my lawyer..... I know it's a scam but wondering if anyone else got the email.
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Sundance’s Last Post Before Surgery - “Final Thoughts and Stories”
Well, the time has once again come for me to be making my way to the door to go and take care of some b’ness at my Staycation Condo very shortly – i.e. the hospital. . By now, most of you are aware that I’ll be getting “DaVinci’d” on Thursday, July 8th. As always, the plans seem to change with which the way wind blows.…
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Louann
Any news on Louann and how she is doing? Tina
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Scan results
Hello my family, I didn't want to say anything yesterday, but someone said that news I have is what our semi colon family would like to hear. My cancer nurse arranged my scan to be read asap, as she knew I was distressed over it. And I got a call yesterday to tell me that I'm still in the all clear. And I am very grateful…
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What stage are you and when were you dx?
Stage 3, dx April 14th 2009 Life is funny sometimes Brooks
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How & where to donate for Sundance magazine or send shipping info.
Good morning semi colons, I hope everybody had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. As you know our friend Craig(Sundanceh) will be having a magazine article published in August about his DaVinci surgery. If you are so inclined, you may donate to cover postage and shipping materials. But don't feel it is required. I know…
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I'm New - Stage 4 w/ liver mets
Hi out there, My husband was diagnosed in Feb 05 with Stage 4 colon cancer with numerous liver mets. He turned 51 yesterday and we have 4 kids aged 5,7, 8 and 9 (we had fun). He had a CT scan after 6 roounds of chemo and we were told this would not be a curative treatment for him. I am trying to be strong but have inward…
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questions on treatment, irinotecan
I have a couple of questions about treatment choices and I'm not quite sure which way to go. Background: stage 4 mets to lungs , mets are less than 1 cm but numerous. chemoradiation, surgery, FOLFOX, recently Avastin + 5fu + leuco. So the Avastin 5fu didn't show any reduction to the mets but very little increase. So now I…
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AST 75(Abnormal High) normal 11-38 ((What do you think))
I know this can't be good. Onc faxed results from last bloodwork this morning.... Ideas what may be next? Thanks