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My Marrow is a Machine
I have been fighting an infection and have been getting chemo. My white blood cells have been working overtime for the last couple of weeks. Last week was my week off and my infection had cleared up. I'm currently getting abraxane and avastin. My CBC just came in and absolutely everything is in the high normal range.…
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refused care at cancer treatment of america because on cobra
Just got off phone with Cancer Treatment Center of America...talked with them the night of DH's dx. They were very sympathetic, spent lots of time talking w me about financials, insurance, tx options etc. DH laid off, cobra ends 10/20/10...no benefits w my job...they knew it all. Basically told me they were the best of the…
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Ya know, I'm just sayin
I can't freakin believe it. Here I go again, apparently, I have to have surgery again. On top of that they can't get my thyroid levels to level off, they are all over the place. My surgery is for a hiatal hernia, that I have had for sometime, but because of all my back problems/surgeries they put it off. Now they say I…
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abraxane and avastin results
I've had three treatments which equals one full cycle. This past week was my week off. My Dr called today and my CEA fell by almost 50%. Hopefully it will continue to fall, I look forward to treatment on monday. The side effects are bearable and only last a couple of days. Who knows, maybe I'll be ready for some form of…
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Bilirubin increase/ liver functions not great
So my Dad went in for his third treatment of Irinotecan today. We were felling pretty good as when we went back for the second treatment his bilirubin at gone right back into normal range and his liver functions had improved. Today we got set up and had the saline and anti nausea stuff pushed through the IV, then they took…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: You have 10 trees and you have to plant them in five rows but each row must contain 4 trees. How is this possible? ANSWER: I can't cut and paste, so you will have to visualize this one. Plant them in shape of a star (including inner lines). Each line includes 4 trees.
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Brooks is here and still pooping!!!
Hi guys, Sorry I havent checken in a a while. I'm moving to Oregon at the end of the week. Then last week my internet whent down for a few days. I've been packing and just got home yesterday from making my first load to Oregon over the weekend. I'm pooping great now that my wife started me on Metamucil 3x a day. Worked…
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Mucinous colon cancer - Dr. Lenz blog
Hi, Dr. Lenz just posted on his blog about surgery and hyperthermia and HIPEC. Here's the article. http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/dr_lenz/2010/05/surgery_and_hyperthermia_for_mucinous_colorectal_cancer#more-8616 Aloha, Kathleen
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cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC-- what is this?
I am a new-to-stage 4 patient. I just started chemo (FOLFIRI/Avastin) on April 2. I have to say it was rougher than I expected. When I did FOLFOX, I remember it wasn't that bad in the beginning. It took me almost a whole week to recover this time. Anyways.... my question. I am on a colon cancer list and received an email…
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Mmmmm Creamy Raspberry
Well, I am sitting here getting my creamy raspberry barium sulfate suspension down for my CT of liver and abdomen tomorrow morning. Hoping the spots on my liver have not multiplied or grown in the last 6 months since last scan. I always pick my report up the next day, my doctor appt. is not till the 16th. Wish me luck! Oh…
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PET question
So I was dx'd with stage II Rectal Cancer in late 2006. Went through treatment, surgery, all the good stuff that comes with this brand of fun. and frankly, having a great time with life. Every year since though, I've had a PET scan, primarily due to my age (41). This year, my Onc tells me that it's too high of a risk to…
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Poopmiester Brooks
I just got caught up (I think) on the forums and have not seen anything about how you are doing since returning home from the hospital with the blockage. How are you doing? I hope better than I have been the last few days. Your takedown was a few weeks prior to mine and I have been looking to you for poo-inspiration and so…
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Seven years WOW
Hi to all my buddies, I used to post alot on this forum---but haven't lately. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer on 3/17/2003. I can't believe it has been 7 years. The first few years were rough, but I am doing well now. Life will never be the same. My kids were 14, 17, and 21 when I was diagnosed. They are now 21,…
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Pets
Hello Again, I am doing pretty well with my chemotherapy. I still smile and view each day as a gift. I have a question. Now that I am going through Chemotherapy, do I have to get rid of my cats due to the kitty litter? Please advise. Peace and Blessings, Karen
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Numbness, how long does it last
I have been having alot of numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes and i havent been on Chemo since Janurary 2010. I know its a side effect of the Xeloda and i really had ir bad while taking the meds, but dos it ever go away??
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have watery stool
I had another surgery on April 26TH do to radiations damage done to the small intestine and got a track infection and was put on Spipro [spelled that wrong] 500mg 2 time a day and I have had watery stool scene I have a colostomy well today the Dr had me go to the Lab and give them a sample cause this is not normal I think…
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You won't believe this story
I was in Cabo San Lucas last week and on the last day had terrible constipation followed by huge bloating, severe chest pains and hard time breathing. Ended up in mexican ER and the next flight out home to northern ca. Went to ER here and had numerous tests........they found an inflammation on my resection spot that might…
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CEA ACCURATE CANCER DID GROW
Well DR visit wasnt good my cancer did grow from 7 centimeters to 11.5 centemeters. so I have to go to cleveland this Tues. my DR cant do anymore cause I have the mutant genes. at least dr here is aggressive and they got me into cleveland a lot quicker then I was supposed to get in. I am dealing with it ok its a…
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PET scan
I have been undergoing chemo for almost 2 years with only a few breaks because of personal reasons, I have had a CT scan or a Pet scan every 3-4 months and they seem to keep telling me the same thing. There rectal area shows active disease, but I was also told the lymph nodes in my chest showed positive for a year and when…
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I'm dancing!!!!!
Doctor gave me the 'A-OK' today!!!! YEA!!! Even commented on what a great scar I had during my internal exam!!!!!! YEA!!! Naked happy dance!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Family update
I would like to thank everyone who responded to the concern regarding my daughter's attitude in the "Family" subject. I am so thrilled to tell you that I received an email from her this morning offering any and all help I will need prior, during and after my surgery. She will be with me the day I come home, will take me to…
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Happy Birthday
As most of you know, Sunday was National Cancer Survivors day. I personall attennded the luncheon in our town, It was a very nice event, good food, and cake, and door prizes, I must say i was shocked at the number of survivors attending the event from such a small rural area, and i was told several werent able to attend…
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update on me
I was going to post this last night, but the site started being really slow, and I gave up. I saw my doctor yesterday, and he gave me a prescription for hydrocodone for pain. I can only take that at night, because it knocks me right out. My good doctor also gave me the kindly talk about stress reduction, which is something…
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cancer has returned
I had a bowel resection and colostomy last Nov. Just found out 2 days ago that cancer has returned. Cat scan shows several enlarged lymph nodes in abdominal cavity. Anyone here who is going through this and can offer words of wisdom or help?? I'm new on here
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Fatigue
I had colorectal CA in 2006 (the year I turned 50) with oral chemo, radiation and a full completment of post surgical radiation after surgery. I was an active female, playing sports, hiking, etc before the treatments. I lost a lot of weight, and thus a lot of muscle mass while in treatments, but as soon as I could I went…
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Liver resection cancelled
The Dr. did laproscopic first and found mets on diaph. and pert. lining. Decided not to do liver resection today. Sending us to onc. for more chemo and maybe we'll try again.
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I'm new here.......
Hi, I'm new here and just wanted a place to get some information and support. My mother who is 91 was diagnosed with Stage 3 (4 lymph nodes) Colorectal Cancer in August. She had part of her colon removed and now wears a colostomy bag. She is doing fine and living at home by herself. I go over there and do things for her…
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"Stage II and stage III colon cancer patients treated after 1995 have improved overall survival..."
Article is about 5-FU based chemo after complete surgical removal of tumor. Though true for some, not all tho..... As per medicalnewstoday.com for those interested in a little more info....
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Craig....(aka Sundanceh) did I miss
a post about your drs. visit? I think you said you were going the end of May and I haven't found where you reported in. If I missed your post feel free to direct me to it please. I am hopeful that he had some good news for you. I know that you don't keep secrets from your family here, so spill it!!!! I'm thinking maybe you…
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check up scans **UPDATE**
Hey All, Just a little post to ask that you keep me in your prayers for my upcoming scans (tomorrow June 1) its another check up, gosh 3 months really do go by fast, seems I just did this. Anyway, I am doing okay physically, had my back surgery to correct the disc, it appears to have worked, just healing slowly from the…