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Problems with drain catheters after liver resection
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone on the board has experience with biliary drain catheters after liver resection? My husband David, stage 4, had a liver resection March 24 of this year and has had trouble with the drains leaking internally and not draining properly. He has had the catheter replaced twice now and is on…
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Kanzius machine now in 5th place with Pepsi contest- please vote!!
Hey Everybody! Just reminder from the other post about voting on the Pepsi Refresh contest website for the Kanzius machine. Since it was first posted, it went from being in 18th place to as of today (Mon, 4/19, 10:30 a.m. PST) being in 5th place! Keep voting everyday between now and April 30th- the top two placing causes…
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Complication
My husband has been able to receive only one chemo treatment this time, which was four weeks ago. Since then, his kidney count has been too high and was continuing to rise until he was hospitalized two days ago. They've also found a bacterial infection in his blood and urine. First priority is to find an antibiotic for…
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Theraspheres Last Thursday
I had Therasphere treatment on my liver at the Mayo Clinic last Thursday. It is an outpatient procedure and the side effects were similar to chemo, a day of nausea and a couple days of extreme fatigue. I won't know any results for a few months with a new CT scan. Scott
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HERE'S WHAT'S UP !
Hi everyone !! haven't posted for a while but I have been "lurking" now and then. I had a pet/ct scan last week,and while the mets are stable, they saw a spot in a chamber of my heart (NOT CANCER,didn't light up ) they think may be blood clot.Had an echocardiogram today but results were inconclusive. So now I have to go in…
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Jennie Darlin
Jennie, Darlin, I was just rereading your posts on sex. I had a good “mind picture” for you. If it does kill him at least he will also have a BIG smile on his face.
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Liver Resection Surgery
OK..so my dads CT came back with everything stable. His Onco is gonna have Radiologist review CT again and try to look at 1 other lobe and will inform my dad tomarrow if he will be sending him to a Surgical Oncologist for the resection.. How is the recovery, the process, etc. My dad said the only way he would do it would…
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To chemo, I go
Just wanted to say, I wish us all a goodday, those of us who are on are way to Chemo, surgery, scans and test or just to work, fun, or whatever I hope we all have a good day this is my first day back on chemo, So here I go Live, Laugh, Play Winnie
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Good news, no Awesome news
I got the results of my latest CT scan today. NO evidence of disease anywhere.The full details are incredible. The mets to the ribs are now to small to measure and "insignificant", The ones to spine are disappearing and the residual blood clots in my lungs are no longer visible. That makes three in a row :)
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New treatment plan
Well, Novalis is off the table for a while. I had a pet/ct in march. It showed two liver tumors and two rt lung tumors. They started prepping me for Novalis by doing a biphasic liver study and high def ct. The ct showed that I still had several small scattered tumors throughout both lungs. The Radiologist said he wanted to…
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Any update from Johnsfo
John, I know awhile back you posted how you almost never left your house, you were in so much pain and it was easier to control if you were at home. I have not seen you post in awhile and hope the pain is getting better. Marie
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What is up with crow71?????
How is that young man doing????
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LOUANNS RESULTS
ONC said it in anto carsonima and can be removed with surgery to remove the part of the bile duct and the head of pancreous (sp) part of my small intestens we are doing a pet scan tuesday to make sure it has not spread any where else if it has no surgery only chemo but it has not spread in fact they may see God has already…
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PET Scan
I'm having my second PET tomorrow. I have to go on a low carb diet (only meat, eggs, cheese, and green vegetables). Is this for every one or just because I am diabetic? I have friends coming in to town to go out with us to supper. I guess I'll just have to have a plain salad or chef's salad with no dressing. Thanks, Debbie…
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So much pain
Hello everyone,I have not been on here in a while but still reading daily. As most of you know I have had Sir Spheres to both lobes now and while I know it takes a while to work, in the meantime I have been in so much pain. I started having pain in belly along with bloating before the Sir Spheres. I mentioned this to my…
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Since we are talking about sex....
I received an info packet pertaining to chemo when I first started going to the cancer center.In the printout on Sexuality it states... "Chemotherapy is excreted by the body mainly through urine.It CAN be excreted through any body fluid which includes urine, saliva,vaginal secretions, semen, stool and blood. It can take up…
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Update Patti from late last night
Monday night 10:20 p.m. Patti is not doing well, she is very jaundiced, liver slowly losing function, more pain, labored breathing etc..... Austin was in the room when it was mentioned but I don't think he has figured it all out yet so I'd leave the hospice part out. I don't know that Ally knows anything about it- probably…
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Son's CT results in
Scott got his results of his ct scan and it was good news, the results are quite promising. The mets in the liver are down 35%, the ca counts have reduced from 7800 when he started to 4100 now, and some other counts I did not quite understand what they were are down also. The tumor in the colon is reduced and the…
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Lets do a Cookbook
I was thinking (no jokes). We should do a cookbook by people with cancer, NED, Caregivers, or whatever. If you have a old family recipe or one you made up yourself or maybe comfort food. It can be anything like cake, fish or anything you what to share. I have my Great grandmothers worlds fair winning cake recipe that would…
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Abnormal blood test results
Hello my semi colon family need some advice, had a fasting blood test done last week which included full blood count, liver etc. Today doctor's surgery rang they say my cholestral and liver are abnormal. Now when I took test last week I had been bitten by my dog so was on 625mg three times a day of co amoxiclav tablets.…
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Off to Relay for Life this morning....
Beautiful day! I'm taking you all with me on the survivor's lap!!! Hugs, Kathi
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ittapp UPDATE on Patti P.
Hi Diane, I saw Patti a couple of times last week. She did get chemo on wed eve, I was there during that time and she tolerated it well. I think she has been experienceing more pain so possibly a CT was going to be done. I haven't heard if it has been done and/or results. I hesitate to say how she is really doing- it seems…
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Seeking Tips To Relieve Chemotherapy Side Effects
My husband has now taken two infusions of Oxyliaplatin and Vectibix along with two one-week courses of Xeloda (we're four days into the third course of Xeloda). He also had a 3-hour infusion of iron to address anemia issues. He is starting to have a skin rash. He is beginning to be sensitive to cold. And, his appetite,…
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Extrahepatic bile duct cancer
Well I found online that is what I have and am ordering my medical records tomorrow and calling my ONC there is no dragging your feet room here this is bad stuff and needs to be addressed ASAP so I am getting on it Monday morning. If they don't move fast enough I will go some place else am not sitting around waiting for…
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"male" questions
Okay guys....I need to hear from any 50-60 year olds out there who've had rads/surgery/chemo for rectal cancer. My husband is 55, dx with rectal cancer at end of Dec. '05. Had 25 rads, 6 weeks oral Xelota, then a rectal resection on 4-19-06 and has a temporary ileostomy. Six weeks after surgery, we opted for Folfox and…
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Now how am I going to live-post treatment
I finished treatment on 4/14/10. I am so glad it is done although I still have to deal with the ickies of the last treatment. But I am trying to figure out what my new life will be like. O.K. there are people who don't want me to look to far forward because I scan on 5/10/10 and that is when I should plan things, but I…
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pattis brother Jeff here
Patti's not doing well, they are moving her to a hospice care center tomorrow ...really don't look good,....keep praying ... Jeff
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Am I being petty?
I am 2.5 years out of treatment and NED. I signed up for the local Relay for Life Survivor walk and asked my husband, as my caregiver if he would walk with me. He was very enthusiastic and said, yes, put me down, I'll walk with you. This week, he told me that he is going to his brother-in-laws Army graduation on May 21st.…
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Oxaliplatin Side Effects
Have any of you had uncontrollable teeth chattering and/or shivering as a side effect to the Oxaliplatin? Xeloda? A friend has had this, and her drs are totally unaware of this as a side effect. I know she'd like to know she's not the only one out there. Thanks.
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Right Hemicolectomy
HI, ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM? I HAD A RT HEMI ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO, BUT I STILL EXPERIENCE OCCASIONAL PAIN ON MY LEFT SIDE. PRIOR TO THE SURGERY I HAD MY APPENDIX OUT, SO I EXPECTED RT SIDE PAIN-NOT LEFT? THANKS, MARIA