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thot it was just colon/liver but now lungs..??
Hi everyone, I was dx with Stage IV Colon C 3/09. Had large tumor removed from colon, then radiospheres & 6 months of Folfox w/ Avastin, ending last Sept. Clear PT in Oct, but developed ascites (collecting fluid in abdomen). Onc said I needed to do liver biopsy, which I did 10/09 & it showed new activity in liver. Did…
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Needs repeated Please read and do
you need to list in your cell phone the emergency contact person as ICE (incase of emergency) when you have an emergency they will open your phone and look for this and call that person you have listed as ICE it is very important and could save your life...Please do this today and pass this on to others ...
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I've been busy
Thanks to everyone tracking me down. I've been really busy. Between my son, wife, work, and play things haven't slowed down a bit. I haven't turned on my TV in 2 weeks. I've been on the computer very little. I have a lot of irons in the fire and I don't see things letting up for a while. I had a PET/CT last thursday. This…
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Giving Thanks and Appreciation to Hospital Staff with Photos!
I was in the hospital for 2 weeks following my colorectal surgery--wasn't that sick but...couldn't POOP! And...no way do they let you go before a poop. So---to keep my busy mind entertained--I decided to do a story with pics for the hospital's quarterly report. The story never happened but--I grouped all the pics of my…
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starting Gemzar/5FU Wednesday- update: it went well
UPDATE Wed, 3/17: Hi again, All went well today. I've just been home about a 1/2 hr from getting the "new" chemo Gemzar (gemcitabine) along with 5FU and leucovorin. All went well- no weird allergic reactions, as I'm often prone to getting, no problems at all. I didn't even fall asleep the whole time but had a lovely chat…
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liver biopsy
was diagnosed in march '08. surgery and 12 chemo treatments followed. was doing pretty well until feb 2010 when oncologist told me that my last ct scan revealed a "spot" on my liver. oncologist ordered liver biopsy for last week. went for biopsy last week. they were going to find the spot by ultrasound so they knew what…
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let the clenz begin, All reversals please respond, updated
I have such respect for all of you and how you all are handleing such a difficult time in our lives, We all are facing many challenges and I just wanted to say this, I am clenzing for yet another look see and after tomarrow i will know how good my surgery are healed and if the reversal will take place as planned on next…
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Kapper48
carie posted on his caring bridge that he is at home alittle sore but very happy to be home ...I will pray for a good recovery..,.
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It's Been a Humbling Mornin'
Well, it has been an interesting morning already and it’s just barely after 9am here in TX. I was shocked back into reality this morning when a very old friend of mine showed up at my office door with a co-worker in tow. They quickly closed my door and before I could catch my breath, this guy was telling me about his…
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Pain Management/Weight Gain Question
Most of you are familiar with my story; sister age 39 dx 03/09 stage IV with mets to liver, ovaries and peritoneum. Liver resection 2/05 aborted due to too much cancer but did another resection. two weeks later had to have stents placed in liver and kidneys due to severe back pain, caused by tumors in the kidneys and…
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My Mom has left this world
Just wanted to let you all know that my mom took her last breath at 11:30 am yesterday morning with my dad and all of her kids by her side and then went to be with Jesus. She died peacefully after being diagnosed with Stage IV CC in late June of ’09. I don’t tell of this news to discourage anyone here – but to THANK YOU…
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fox chase visit
Hi everyone: My sister (Brenda3.16) had an appt. at Fox Chase in Philadelphia today. The oncologosdt agreed that her chemo is working well and stated that since the cancer is in the liver and lungs, she is most likely not a surgical candidate at this time. It was kind of disappointming, but we realize that it is great that…
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update on to pet or not to pet
well ONC said that I couldn't take the pre med pills for a c scan because it would get into my blood stream and be the same as the dye. Than he said a pet can be done on some one with blood sugar over 120 because the radition is attracted to abnormal cancer cells and would most likey go to them. I explained I don't have…
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Great News
I went for my post op xray and consult with the surgeon yesterday. If you remember, she originally thought she was going after 8 or 9 nodules in both lungs. Well, at the last minute, she tells me that she was going to do a clamshell thoracotomy instead of a sternotomy in order to open the chest wider. She ended up taking…
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How Much and What Kind of Pain Medication Do You Take???
Hi Guys! Just wondering what you all take for pain....how much...how often..and do you fear addiction? Sometimes I think I take too much and darn...I don't wanna get addicted....but dang, I don't wanna hurt either. How do you all feel about this? Jennie
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Reading Room - Natural Ways To Sleep Better - Sleep Solutions from Chinese Masters
Nearly two out of three Americans are affected by insomnia and other sleep disorders. With that many people resting poorly, it is a wonder anyone gets through the workweek—let alone their whole life! While there are many pharmaceuticals available to induce sleep, there are centuries-old traditional techniques that can get…
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Good News...don't give up!
I finished my last round of chemo on my 40th birthday, Feb 8th. During this time I changed my oncologist and am very happy with him. I had a liver MRI and a PET scan this past week. I got my results back Monday. The PET showed NO signs of cancer! The MRI did show a .25 inch spot on my liver. It was originally a little over…
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Scan
Well it's time again. John is having a CT scan on Thursday and we will see the Onc on Friday. His CEA has gone up a little so this worries me. I think I stress more about the scans than he does. The Onc cut his Xeloda back to three pills in the moring and three at night. He seems to have done better on this dose. His hands…
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Please pray for my mom
She had a seizure last night and we are not sure why yet. It may be suggestive of brain met, so the doc says. I will update for those of you who are interested. thank you.
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CT Scan Scheduled
I had my blood work early yesterday a.m. and the onc's scheduler called today. Anyhow, my 8 month post chemo and 15 months post dx CT scan is March 30th. I honestly covet your prayers for good news. Diane
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PeggyLuckey
I just checked her blog and she did have her liver resection today at Sloan. Suppose to take 3 1/2 to 4 hours but they were done in 2. Good news. Doctor only had to remove 40% of her liver and the one met he could not get, too close to an artery, he fried. She is doing well and her family is so relieved. Tina
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Great News CEA 3.7
My husband went to the doctor on Monday for his bloodwork. Received great news today that his CEA is 3.7. I do not post much but check in just about every night for updates. Just wanted to share the good news, the board has helped me so much with unanswered questions.
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How To Get Back To Being>>
Hey ya'll, I going to stir things up but as i approuch mid way in this hole cancer mess i have to ask how do we begin to bet back at being>>>>. Subject 1. How do we get back to being and feeling sexy and how when our nether have burned and slashed and monkeyied with, how do we go back to feeling, and have sexual feeling, (…
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Happy ST. Pattys DAy
If you are Irish this is your day if you aren't than it is the day you use as an excuse to drink green beer and get drunk and parade around in those stupid looking green shorts that a true leprecon (sp) wouldn't be caught dead in..anyway I am IRISH and don't drink beer of any color and shorts well not those green…
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COMING OFF TREATMENT PARTY!
I'm doing the dance, doing the dance, doing the dance, dance, dance, dance, dance! I finished my LAST round of Folfox today - all 12 (excluding Oxi after treatment #9)!!! I will have a Pet/CT done next week and see the colorectal surgeon next week too!!! This has been a LONG 9 months of treatment! My year anniversary of…
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Cancer free?
hello -- so after being told i have tooo many tumors to count and a couple of years on and off treatment, i heard " cancer free" from my surgeon... i am in amazement and shock. i finally recieved my liver resection(Mayo) and "cancer free" was the words she used. I am grateful, blessed and scared. scared bc what if it comes…
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insurance runaround
I don't post often but follow the boards regularly. I just have the need to vent a little about insurance. I was terminated from my job in Feb. sent in the paperwork for continuation of ins through cobra. It's been a month and haven't heard anything, so I got on the phone and started making calls. I feel like I'm getting…
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Horrible nightmares!
I woke half a dozen times last night out of nightmares about doctor visits and CEA results. My CEA is tomorrow (Mar. 16th) and I've been totally at peace about the upcoming blood tests and then scan in a few weeks but when I sleep........ This will be my first CT scan since late Feb. '09 and CEA since Dec. '09. I believe…
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Here's something sticky thats good:
A report from John Hopkins says chewing sugarless gum after colon cancer surgery can reduce your recovery stay in hospital by several days......."Chewing gum triggers the same reflex as eating, stimulating gasstrointestinal hormones connected with bowel activity".....Article does not mention nature of surgery…
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scan not good CEA up from 12 -16 what to do?
CT scan did show groweth CEA is up from 12 -16, I need some ideas is radioology something I should consider I know a lot of you have been thru all of this I have been on the chemo over a year now. my other blood work is good just dont know which way to go with this now SHERI22