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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
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The Reading Room: LA Times--"The many ways to share bad news"
This is an interesting article that appeared in today's LA Times. It is food for thought, I think. Hatshepsut Link: The many ways to share bad news
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Can't tell how husband is doing...
CB has been on Folfox w/Avastin & Xeloda for about 1 1/2 months, and I realy can not tell if it is working or not. His eyes are still extemely yellow, and of course he is fatigued, and working to maintain his appetite. He feels strong anxiety with having chemo only every 3 weeks, but his new onc. says that things are…
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Returning to Work
Well I have healed after my hernia operation and feel better after taking time off from work. I was out two months and missed work so much. I am not a person to stay home, especially if I am disable and can't do a thing. Now hand me some millions and I will see what I can do, that is go, go, go. lol Take Care Friends.…
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colon cancer after effects with sex
ok can any one talk to me my husband had colon cancer 2 yrs ago but sex is stil not right i was told this problem would go away but it hasent
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question about cea
I read all the time about cea levels of all the wonderful people on this site and am truly happy when the levels go down. But, sometimes I find myself being a little jealous. At diagnosis my cea was 1500. Before the folfox stopped working it had dropped below 400. Has anyone else out there had this high of cea level. Just…
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Lizbiz's husband has joined under the name jonrwall
Thank you to everyone that posted their thoughts and feelings about my wife. Today it has been a week since she passed and the end was just so sudden and shocking. With the surgery she may have had 2-4 years. The side effects and fluid buildup in her body did not allow her body's immune system to work. She was in the…
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Friday Riddle Answer
CONGRATS to TxKayaker for providing us with the right answer!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Can you find a seven letter word such that: The first two letters are a man. The first three letters are a woman. The first four letters are a great man. The whole word is a great woman. ANSWER: Heroine
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Ileostomy Questions
So, mom had to get an ileostomy after her surgery to give her rectum time to heal and since she is starting chemo in a few weeks, she will have it for a while. I have a few questions for those of you that have had one. I really want her to be as comfortable about this as possible and am looking for any and all info and…
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Chris surgery udate
Hi everyone, I feel that i am finally settled down enough and chris pain is semi-under control enough to write. He went ahead with the double reversal on the 23rd. What was supposed to be a 3 hr surgery was a 7 hr surgery. The take down was a success but chris came close to bleeding out. Even though they stopped his…
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lump under skin of thigh
This is probably a bunch of nothing, but I wanted to ask y'all's advice. I have had a small lump under the skin of my left thing for probably a couple of months. I first noticed it when it felt sensitive when I was wearing jeans. I ran my hand over my leg and could feel the small lump. I figured maybe I had hit my leg…
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"GET a GRIP" on CANCER!!
ALOHA EVERYONE!! Just wanted to come on board to share my dad's story. My father was diagnosed with terminal rectal-cancer on MARCH 2, 2010 @ stage IV. It was March madness alrighty.....a whole month of wave riding with this illness. He has had a stent and port-placement procedure and also a Pet(scan). Surgery to remove…
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Another person freaking out over rising CEA
Dad's CEA has never been low enough for comfort. T2N1M0. Stage 3A. 1/26 nodes positive. CEA presurgery was 4.3, post surgery 4.7, now 7.1. This last CEA was taken during treatment #12, which he just finished this past week. We don't know why it never went down after surgery, but the doctor was not worried at the time. This…
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2nd Opinion Hopefully better options
Monday I have an appointment with a physician at M D Anderson, Orlando for a 2nd opinion after being diagnosed with liver and lung mets. I am hoping for more treatment options and some better hope for a little longer survival. (The 1st said the average being 24 months). I had colorectal cancer in 2006 and now have (3)…
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Advice Please!
My husband has stage four cancer with liver mets. After undergoing a port embolism, a colon and liver resection, partial ablation and 12 rounds of FOLFOX I have coflicting information. In Jan he completed his last round of Chemo. PET scan 1/22 All clear CT 1/24 CEA .8 All Clear and CT 4/16 CEA 4 ?? According to his surgeon…
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Trip to Loyola goes well
Hello Everyone, I wrote awile back about my husband Jim and we have new information. We went yesterday to Loyola Hospital for another CT scan with contrast dye (which my husband is allergic to and spent the night there to be safe) We had decided to go there to get a second opinion on his course of treatment. After his…
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Just had my 3rd Gemzar treatment
Hey there everybody! I just thought I'd post a "check in" thread- I've had a few pm's of people checking on me- thanks, guys! I'm doing fine- the Gemzar has treated me pretty well, so far as side effects not being to bad. The 5FU that I'm also getting has given me some nasty hand/foot sydrome- actually just in my feet, not…
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Question of the week ~
Question on the week ~ When did you first see your husband / wife?
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Winnie's update, Back to Chemo
Well, world has changed again, Surgen decided to many spots in abdomen and just want me to go back on chemo for 6 months and then he will re look at the liver when things are brougt under more control, He wants me to have atleast 6 months of chemo, Oh goody can't wait. My ileo will be with me for atleast 7 or more months,…
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My new plan with my onc...
Just as a reminder, I'm a stage III B. Since I developed an "allergic" reaction to my oxi, I think I'm going back to my primary onc and discuss how much I really want to continue it... at least for two more rounds. Even I'm put in the hospital for those two, I just wanna continue it for at least two more rounds. For some…