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Onc. visit
My husband had his first Onc. appointment since ending Chemo in Nove. Bloodwork for CEA taken and others. found out today that the dr. did order lab work to be done in Feb. but nurses did not draw it. I asked him about a CT Scan, since he hasn't had one since Dec., but he said he does them once per year for 3 years and CEA…
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Liver Met Upate
Just wanted to let everyone know that my Pet Scan from Tuesday did not light anything up including my tumors in my liver. The onco Dr. thinks that the tumors are rare hormonal ones since all of my blood work has been in the normal range and the Pet Scan came back normal. Im not sure of the next steps I meet with the onco…
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The Leadership Secrets of SANTA CLAUS
I just finished a really good book - and wanted to share with you! I am a staff partner for the American Cancer Society - and also a Colon Cancer Survivor....I drank the "purple punch" for years....little did I know how important it would become in my own personal life... The Secret Leaderships of Santa Claus is posted on…
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Interval between CT Scans
Hi all, I have another question regarding intervals between treatments - except that this time it's in regard to how often Rick should receive CT's scans after his last round of chemo (he starts back up on Monday with FOLFOX for 8 rounds). I read many of the postings which have indicated that CT scans every two months for…
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Just checking in.....
So, we are back to America from Holland. We go again the end of June. We came back to water damage in the house, and a heater that was on the fritz. But now it's beautiful weather here, and things are getting done. WHEW! I love seeing my family and friends here. Both 'homes' are grand! I have been lurking and reading here…
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BALDWIN, you need to start your own thread...post
COPIED from another post....... Hi, I am new to this. My new Hi, I am new to this. My husband has stage 4 colon cancer. He was first diagnosed in October 2007 with stage 3. Cancer then spread to liver and lungs. He had two spots removed from lung, went back on chemo w/avastin and then on Dec 31st 2009 he had a liver…
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home from hospital
I got home on Sunday after surgery on Tuesday. Just wanted to let everyone know. I havent had computer out til now. trying to catch up. Surgery went very well. hey believe I am the first person ever to have liver mets killed by beads. Docs were very excited, they said "this was a very gratifying surgery". I did (and am)…
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2 questions
1. In your collective experience, which is easier to tolerate-- FOLFOX or FOLFIRI? 2. Does FOLFIRI with Avastin give you a weird rash oon your hands? The tops of my hands hurt when I wash or germ-x them, and they are red. They are also really dry. It's just weird. Thanks, Charlotte
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Cancer spreading to abdomin, recent MRI
It may seem that the cancer has spread to my abdomin. Any one fimilar with this, Will have biopsy, possible friday to find out Liver surgery on hold, Trying to stay obtomistic. Hope all is well with everyone I am blown away, Winnie.
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scared and just plain tired
Four weeks ago today I received chemo, a week later I had a scan that showed the cancer had progressed. So my onc.is giving me a three week break and will be starting new chemo April 21. I will be receiving Iriontecan and Vectibix (if k-ras negative).But as these days have passed I'm feeling more tired and just generaly…
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Very low
Hello family, Some of you know from my facebook status what's going on with me. A friend who I met through Macmillan has been told if her bowels don't start working she will die, they can't operate on her, can't give her chemo, the cancer has hit her for the third time and is apprently sitting on top of her small…
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"Here's my story, its sad but true; About a girl who I once........"
wait a minute, wait a minute, that sounds familiar.Yeah, Dion sang that years ago. Let me rephrase that: Here's my story, I was scared its true, About a tumor I once grew; It hurt so much, it made me cry; It grew so large, I thought I'd die........ So I went to my lung doctor who refered me to a gastroenterologist in whose…
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1st post-dx colonoscopy - all good!
I had my first post-diagnosis colonoscopy yesterday (3 years post-diagnosis) and was relieved that everything is clear. My primary tumor was appendix, and despite having a resection/hemicolectomy, my drs didn't want to do a colonoscopy any sooner than this. I'd had a clean one 6 weeks before my diagnosis, which was during…
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Story on Stage IV patient fighting another fight
Interesting story on a woman fighting colon cancer and for what she believes. Story Here Here's her Caring Bridge Site. Quite a fighter!! Click to read
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Buzzard Sweety....
Haven't heard from you in awhile my brother...everything ok? I miss you! Hugsss and Love, ~Sissy
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Poem
The Beast The corroding beast inside me dwells My flesh it does consume It's constant whisper in my ear preaches doom and gloom There seems to be no answers. No solutions to it all Nothing but a miracle will stop the beasts dark call Yet in the midst of darkness, my spirit still sees light It cannot destroy my soul or take…
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Anybody having trouble urinating, after radition/surgery/cathaders
Hey you all, If you don't already know, i had rdiation pelvic region last Dec, 09, 36 treatments, then surgery to remove main tumor in rectum feb, 10, and they put in urinary tract stints during surgery which they removed before surgery ended, they said to protect tract from being damaged, I had to have a cathiter even…
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Little bumps all over the inside of my mouth, anyone have these? What to do?
I am on chemotherapy and have just started having tiny little bumps all over the inside of my mouth. Is this something that happens with chemo? Or could it be something else? Makes my mouth feel slightly swollen inside. Tongue seems to be affected too. I have also been on an antibiotic for a UTI. Suggestions?
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need some answers radio frequency ablation
My mom had liver mets from colon cancer.had liver ressection,went back 3 months spot smaller than 1cm..went through 5 chemo treatments.spot smaller ...they are considering Radio frequency ablation...can anyone give me some info on this ....quetions for her to ask the doctor.i want her to be armed with knowledge...thanks…
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TUESDAY: Update on Patti
Sunday, April 11, 2010 Posted 1 hour ago The past 48 hours have been good to Patti and she is showing her trademark spunk again. Her physical, occupational, and speech therapies are going very well and the therapists have remarked that they are pleased with her progress. Her swallowing has improved and she is now on a…
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Crow71
Hi Roger, I wish you every success with your upcoming surgery. I cannot wait to hear how well everything went. Sparks to you + Kim + your family!
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Its not colon cancer but its still cancer
THE STAMP Breast Cancer Stamp Booklet (I am buying my book of stamps today) Please read the following story and follow the instructions at the end! Thank You. Like most elementary schools, it was typical to have a parade of students in and out of the health clinic throughout the day. We dispensed ice for bumps and bruises,…
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Louann is BACK in hospital
I just got a note from a friend of Louann's (lcarper2). She was admitted to the hospital last night. Her friend said there's a concern with her pancreas. Will update when I hear more. Diane
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Differences in prognosis - UK vs USA
Hi, my name is Stephen and from the UK, my dad, 60, was diagnosed with bowel cancer july 09, currently receiving XELODA as it had spread to 2 lymph nodes. I read this site a lot, because the survivor's stories give me hope that he'll get through this and live long enough for my kids to know their granddad. My only concern…
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constapation/blockage
Discussion hello everyone; this is my first discussion and i'm very interested to read your replies. i've had on and off what appears to be intestinal blockages. i had my resection 1 year and 3 months ago. my usual and or regular bathroom habbits **from what i can remember because doing chemotherapy has really changed and…
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Moms surgery tomorrow
Mom goes in for surgery to remove her rectal tumor tomorrow. Praying for good results and a fast recovery so we can get the chemo started. I will update as soon as I can after surgery. Please say a prayer for her.
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Question on length of Chemo after surgery
Hello all, I am new to posting on this site, but I've been reading your comments for a couple of months now. A quick synopsis of the situation is that my boyfriend (age 42) was diagnosed and operated on for a tumor in his colon on 7 December 09. He had a successful liver resection to remove four tumors from his liver 4…
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Good doctor visit
Hi, everyone. I just wanted to share my good news, even though some of you have seen it already on facebook. I had my CEA checked Friday and saw the oncologist today. Bloodwork was good! And the oncologist says I can go to a one-year plan. Bloodwork needs to be checked every 3 months, but I don't see him again until April,…
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underarm hair loss
My daughter, age 25, was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer on Feb. 9. She had surgery and began her chemo on March 17. It's the standard Folfox regimine. The doctor told her there was a 99% chance she wouldn't lose her hair or at least she wouldn't lose much. Now that's she's about 3 1/2 weeks into it (2 treatments) she…
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Health reform for High risk patients
I've been doing my homework on this new health bill. This thing is a beast to read. I have a law dictionary beside me. The words and the meanings are getting all jumbled in my head. As best I can figure, there is money now for the uninsurable. About 6 billion dollars has been set aside for us. If you haven't been covered…