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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…
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3 years???!!!
I just posted a question about RFA to live mets...it said prolong life 3 years....thats depressing to me...im sick of these statistics.
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Interesting article
Interesting article: "Another Cancer Battle: Costs" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304506904575179852737474096.html?mod=WSJ_comments_MoreIn_Health For those in need, there is a sidebar with information about financial resources available.
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HIP PAIN
Hi! Everybody! Hope everybody's okay. I had a colon resection in July 09 and since have on and off pain in my left hip and where my leg bends at the hip which is the same side as the resection - it happens especially when I walk. Anybody else have or had this. Thanks again. Hugs.
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DONE with the chemo and back at work!
I wish I really could have tossed that pump in the trash. Damn OXI! At home I could walk around barefoot. Now, I have to wear socks and shoes at work, my feet sweat, and my feet say numb all day(fingertips, too.) Been off it over a month now. -DJ
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Failed Chemo-Sister's Update
I wanted to give you the latest update and also hope some of you familiar with clinical trials and the process of getting into them can respond. Yesterday, after what has been a downward spiral after the open/close liver resection 2/10, my sister was told she "failed" all chemo options. I guess this means at this point in…
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CTC Lab Test
Has anyone had the CTC (circulating tumor cells) lab test? My physician started using this as a tumor marker. Had my first on 3/1 and it was 16. Had a second one on 4/5 and it was 21. I am trying not to panic but according to data on CTC tests it is a predictor of life expectancy, like they can really predict!! Anyone had…
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here for my brother, update
he had colon cancer 7years ago had it removed everything seemed ok, came back year 7 in sacrum stage 4, hes been goin thur chemo and radiation since october, it is now in his blood stream not sure wat that means, cuz they didnt find it anywhere else in his body, but hes taking 1 day at a time, and goin on about his…
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Got Injections in my Back
Yesterday I went in to The Pain Management place to receive injections into my fractured T7/T8 Vertebre. I am on Oxycondone every 4 hours around the clock for the pain and I want OFF them. Addiction scares the heck out of me. If there is a way to get rid of the problem so I don't have to take the pills... I wanna try it. I…
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Neuropathy
I had surgery for colon cancer Sept. 09. I have taken 9 chemo treatments with Eloxatin+. I had to return to work before my treatments were through(12). I would like to hear from people who have taken this treatment and how they have dealt with the after effects. My doctors assure me that the nerve damage is only…
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Scared to death ... New to board
I have been reading post for a while and just signed up.. Here is the story... My dad was dx w/Stage 4CC last June.. Well they gave him the horrible stats which were hard to ignore, but his surgeon that did the partial colon removal said to ignore those as have all of yall on this board. Well he started chemo (has mets to…
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Colander ( colon cancer calendar)
Many of you have probably seen this, but my oncologist showed it to me today. First time I'd seen it. If you haven't....this is FANTASTIC!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDs5FZsTtvk Happy Friday everyone!!!
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Posted photo in expressions gallery,
I was up late last night, decided to mess with the web cam, goofy stuff to do when you can't sleep. check me out. Winnie
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Dr. Axel Grothey from Mayo Clinic, February 3rd, 8 PM EST
Talk with Dr. Laura about Colorectal Cancer chat schedule is · February 3, 2010- Dr. Axel Grothey-Professor of Oncology; Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic · Topic-“Update from American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) GI Meeting January 2010 -----------and Your Questions to Challenge the Professor” · In order to smoothly…
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Stiff Neck on Folfiri
I was wondering if anyone on Folfiri has experienced any abnormal neck pain? I have had this from the first round. I can manage it with self-massage and what not but it is there every day and I can't really turn my neck quickly - like when you need to sometimes driving. I did go for a massage but one never is enough and I…
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One Year Survivor!!!
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer a year ago today (4/9). It's been quite a journey and I thank God for giving me the strenght to fight this battle. I want to thank everyone on this board for the positive words and prayers. You are all an inspiration! I have made it thru 12 rounds of Folfox, a TACE procedure and am…
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Chemo starts Monday: 5Fu and leucovorin
Ten weeks after his surgery my husband will finally get his chemo.The infection that was delaying things has cleared so he's ready to go. He feels he's buying an extra insurance policy against this coming back. He'll be getting 5Fu and leucovorin. Doctors told him there wouldn't be many side effects. I'm skeptical, he did…
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Friday Riddle Answer
robinvan had the correct ansswer. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Subtract 5 from me to get a perfect square. Rearrange the square of me to get a perfect square. Divide me by 3 to get a prime number. Divide me by 7 to get a prime number. What number am I? ANSWER: 21 - 5 = 16 (perfect square 4) 21 x 21 = 441-> 144…
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Enlarged Spleen
Hi! Received my after Chemo PET results. I have no evidence of cancer around my colon incision which was good news. There is some haze in my liver that the surgeon wants to watch by another scan in three months instead of 6 mos. So only time will tell taking it day by day. However, my real concern right now is the report…
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To: Patti (ittapp) - An Open Letter
Dear Semis; Our hearts are heavy tonight after we learned the news about Patti. I'm grateful for her brother, Jeff, to update us on her progress. Patti has been on my mind all day - I've been searching my heart for something that I can do to help ease my pain, and the pain that each of us are undoubtedly feeling tonight. I…
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Has Cancer Been ALL Bad For You?
We all either face the effects of cancer or are caregivers to those who do. I think it's safe to say that cancer is not one the the best things that has happened to us. Have you found something positive that has come out of your cancer diagnosis that you may not have realized if you were not diagnosed with cancer? If so,…