-
Sing with the band Chicago - Cancer Survivors Network
This is on the home page of "Cancer Survivors Network". Sing with the band Chicago The American Cancer Society is teaming up with legendary American rock band Chicago to create the ultimate fan experience that will also save lives from breast cancer. For all US concerts open to the public in 2010, fans can bid on a VIP…
-
Transarterial Chemo Embolization (TACE)
Pam is scheduled for this procedure on the 21st. Anyone else been through this and could share their experience? Here's an info page with an animation: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/liver_tumor_center/treatments/intraarterial_therapies/tace.html Thank you. Al
-
Please Read What happened to me so it don't happen to you
Hey Everybody! I haven't been on the boards lately because of an issue that came up at home. For the past Year I have been on many heavy duty pain meds. Especially the past 5 months while dealing with those fractured bones in my back. Many of you know I got addicted to the Oxycodone and had to go to rehab to get off of…
-
Anyone with this experience
Hank had bloodwork at the onc 6/10-came back all normal, liver kidney, CEA you name it all good. Physical with Primary Care Dr on Fri 6/18, again everything all perfectly normal, including urine. Yesterday urine bagan to look dark and smoky? Primary not concerned said possible medication reaction or could have passed small…
-
new trial coming
Just read an article about NIH-funded Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence of Stanford University about gold nanoparticles delivered into the colon via a endoscope. This apparently helps detect cancer earlier by illuminating cancer cells. Hoping for a clinical trial early next year. Anyone heard of this?
-
Question about Cancer Centers of America
First let me say, I'm still NED. 3 years now. I am asking this question for another member of my family. She has a tumor in her liver (GIST). I'm trying to get some kind of "feeling" about Cancer Centers of American". To be honest with you, there are things (that I've heard) I don't care for (specially since they are for…
-
Sad Poll: Who was not there for you?
Did you have people that you thought would be there for you, but then were not? With Father's Day coming up, it just makes me think of my dad. Who never once through 6 months of chemo called me to see how I was. I always thought having a sick child would be a parents worst nightmare, he made it look easy. What about you,…
-
"Im a-leavin on a jet plane"...well, almost...lol :)
We start the switch today....I'll take plenty of pics (especially from Spain and Italy...) BIG hugs to you all!!! Hugs, Kathi
-
Anyone have experience with Irinotecan / Erbitux
My husband starts Irinotecan / Erbitux tomorrow. Any suggestions, ideas or experiences to share would be appreciated. Thanks
-
Ports and thoughts about them
When I received chemo,we had discussions on ports, where most were, (our group had mostly right ones) and how long too keep them. I have heard such varying thoughts and haven't had that talk with my onc yet. I am Stage 3 off chemo for 1 year and so far no reoccur., but some onc nurses said people keep them forever for good…
-
Five things I tried in addition to radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery
Hi, I had a diagnosis of terminal colo-rectal cancer with a prognosis of six months to live after I had received about three months of radiation therapy and chemotherapy and a surgery. My doctors were very sure that I would die based on the normal outcome of someone with cancer as bad and as fast growning as I had. That…
-
Things Cancer Survivors Want You To Know
There are no other experiences in life that will prepare us for a cancer diagnosis and the changes it will bring. So here are a few things people living with cancer and cancer survivors want you to know - **Living with cancer can feel like being chased by a tiger through the rainforest. I started out running as fast and…
-
Reading Room: Parade Magazine (wash post) Cancer Articles
The Parade Magazine that is part of the Sunday Wash Post had several cancer related articles that I thought I would pass along. http://www.parade.com/health/
-
A necessary break
Hi folks, Unfortunately I will not have much time to be on the forum in the coming days.I have been off chemo 1 month and now cancer has hit my family again. Today my 81 yr old Mother was diagnosed with metastatic lung and possibly throat cancer. Her doctor called me and says surgery is probably out of the question due to…
-
small things..
Hey people...yeah, small things can make me happy...so I'm happy. I've got a front basket on my bike!!!!:) Now, I don't have to carry my Mom in my backpack, but rather have her sit in the basket, and see things while I'm biking! :) So, yesterday I already biked around some, and I will bike around more today, so that she'll…
-
Seeking info about lung biospy w/VATS
Hello all short story: My PET/CT just this Thursday had inconclusive results. 3 nodules in lungs grew to 5, 6, 9 mm (about 1 to 3 mm growth). The 9 mm one lit up at 2.8 SUV. CEA however continues to drop (0.9 Thursday; 5.5 at dx) and is a good indicator of disease activity for me according to my doc. Doc suggested lung…
-
1 Year After Chemo
Checking in to say "hello" and update my first anniversary of finishing chemo. May marked one year off drugs. I have been doing well except I still have neuropathy in my toes. I had my 2nd follow up CT and all looked well. I am still running and trying to be as healthy as I can. One more little bump in the road, though. I…
-
lcarper2, Louann's cancer has spread
Louann's friend forwarded some results from Louann's visit at MD Anderson. She was told the scans show the cancer has spread to her liver and pancreas. The only option right now is to put in a new port and start chemo back in her home town. She'll go back to MD Anderson in 10 weeks. I don't know if she'll be changing…
-
Checkin in on Sis, Donna.
Has anyone heard from her?, Beth? know she replied to a post, but have not heard much from her. Hope she's ok, thinking of her.
-
Scan on the 29th of June, and I'm scared.
Firstly hugs to everyone, sorry not been on the board recently, one of my big sisters, this time Lisa42 got me to come out of hiding. I have my next scan on the 29/6/10, and I'm really worried, I know it's scan anxiety but it's just all the emotional trouble I have been through over the last 6 months (husband leaving, then…
-
Old-Timers
Has anyone heard or have an update on JADot?
-
To All you Dads on Father's Day
I am thinking about all the Dad's on Father's day and I am amazed by all of you. While my family sleeps, I am thinking about **** and what a great Dad he is in the midst of everything he is going through. You men are incredible! I hope you have a joyful Father's Day! Aloha, Kathleen
-
CPT 11
After my second treatment of CPT11, my hair has started falling out, I'm losing my taste buds, I am dead tired all the time, sick for three days after, my fingernails are really weak and brittle and my finger tips are peeling. Any one else taking a low dose of CPT 11 and having any of these problems? Thanks, Debbie in…
-
Friday Riddle Answer
1) Which fillie holds the current record for most consecutive wins? - Zenyatta 2) How many wins? - 17 wins 3) Who is the #1 jockey? - Rafael Bejerano 4) Top earnings for jockey? - 7 million 5) Who is the top trainer? - Todd Fletcher 6) Earnings for trainer? - 10 million
-
Have you women ever had cervical changes while on chemo?
My GYN called to tell me I had a high grade dysplasia (Precancerous to cancerous changes) about a month ago and to pretty much prepare for a hysterectomy. When I asked him what that meant, he said it was worse than a mild grade dysplasia that I had before I was diagnosed. DUH!! I could have told him that. So he wanted to…
-
Victory
I have victory over the cancer mass and the chemotherapy. Two weeks ago I finished the treatment, went on vacation, walked 3 miles while there. I have to get mediport out and incisional hernia repaired but other than that, the only side effect I'm waiting for to leave is the neuropothy and in time, it will. I am thankful…
-
Thank you! In loving Memory..
A couple of months ago I posted to this board twice to ask a few questions. I wanted to thank you all for your kind advice, words of encouragement and support. In fact, several of you went so far to contact me outside of this board via email that live in/around the Houston area, and it is so very much appreciated!! My…
-
Questions About Lung Mets and Xeloda
Haven't posted here in quite some time because life has been very hectic. I do try to read the posts a couple of times a week to keep up. Long story short: Dx'd 10/07 with Stage IV cc with mets to ovaries. Three surgeries & 6 months of FOLFOX which ended in June 2008. I was NED from Feb. 2008 until Sept. 2009, when…
-
Apricot Seeds....
Has anyone heard about apricot seeds fighting cancer???? I have a neighbor that swears it helped with her lymphoma and she read it has helped attack the colon cancer cells??? But the Oncol.. said it is a rumor..Just some input!
-
after liver resection
For those fellow liver resectionee's, did you have a bulge on your side for some time? my side is still has a little bulge, not painful, but I have the full feeling all the time. My resection was in the beginging of April.