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Advice Needed - not really treatment related
I don't know where to begin. My Father In Law was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in Jan 2009. After what seemed like forever he got surgery and then chemo treatment afterwards. He was "cleared" of cancer in November 09. he went in for his yearly check feb 2010 and after blood work and a Pet scan they found cancer in his lungs…
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Radiation completed
Well today was the last of five radiation treatments for my liver met. All in all, the week went by quickly and the treatment went smoothly. Some fatigue and a constant "mouthful of pennies" taste (yuck!) was the worst of it. Scheduled for follow-up blood work and scans 4/19. Dr. visits, med-onc/rad-onc, on 4/20. Looking…
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Out of Pocket expense that I did not expect....ERGH!
Got a unexpected bill for ostomy supplies today...dummy me thought that because the doc's office wrote a script - that they were like a medication...NOPE! Ostomy supplies are durable equiptment supplies - SO - there is a deductible to meet - oh well..it's only money....and I learned something new today..... Michelle
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SF Marie
I have been thinking of your sister, how is she doing? Tina
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Great news so far - Update -
Hey everyone, Great news all around. The trip to NYC was great. Kim and I had a wonderful time walking around the city. The highlight was a stroll and a carriage ride through a snow covered Central Park. That type of touristy activity is usually not my kind of thing, but the warmth of Kim beside me, the rhythmic clip clop…
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Friday Riddle
Remember no GOOGLING or SEARCHING the Internet allowed and good luck !!!!!!!! RIDDLE: A man worked for a high-security institution, and one day he went in to work only to find that he could not log in to his computer terminal. His password wouldn't work. Then he remembered that the passwords are reset every month for…
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HIFU treatment for Rectal Carcinomia
Has anyone out there gone to say China (or any other place)to recieve HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) for lower rectal cancer? If so please share your story. I am at the cross roads of having to agree to the standard treatment of long term chemo/RT and major surgury which may result in a permanent bag. This…
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Hey everybody!
WOW! It seems like it's been forever since I've been with you guys. Thank you everyone who thought of me, prayed for me, called, messaged...just everyone! I'm still in quite a bit of pain, so I'm going to keep this short and to the point. I am so happy to be home. That seemed like the longest 10 days I ever spent! This…
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I'm lurking, but I've come out like the groundhog
Hey to all my semi colon family, just to let you know I'm still lurking around, I visit the board everyday it's become part of my daily routine, my life, you all have. I just haven't been posting much because I might not be fighting cancer for now touch wood (my forehead) but I'm fighting severe depression. The cancer…
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Second opinion?
Today wife have chemo and I spoke with onc and ask him is it possible to do radiation on her liver mets(she have lung mets also).He told me that is impossible!I just can't believe,We have Novalis near us but he tell me this is no option for her.Should I have second op.Is it even possible to do radiation with…
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dry, cracked feet
my hoofs have been horrible through chemo and to this day. During chemo the soles of my hoofs were very dark (as were my hands) and I had trouble walking it hurt so bad. It took various creams, udder balm and whatever I could find to help them. It didn't end with chemo however- I worked with a hoof doctor (he had to remove…
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To Chemo or Not To Chemo???????????
Hi Everyone... I haven't posted for the past week because I've been obsessing about the whole chemo decision. Had my rectal surgery on Dec 30th 09 and was in the hospital for 2 weeks. Home on January 13th and had a great February--even though I continued to experience very irregular poops. February was a great month. I had…
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Newbie... just got diagnosed w stage 3 colon cancer.. lots of questions???
Hello, After ignoring stomach problems for a long time, I finally went to see a gastro doctor. At my first visit, I went through my list of symptoms. I was fortunate he just didn’t tell me to eat more fiber like previous doctors. He went ahead and did a colonoscopy (since I am 41 and they are routinely done at age 45). He…
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Does Neuropathy Cause Blood Blisters on Feet?
I just noticed what looks like a blood blister on the tip of my big toe. It's about the size of a dime. I didn't injure my foot. At least if I did... I didn't feel it. It don't hurt.... just feels kinda numb and tingly.... and looks like its ready to bleed at any moment. I just wondered if nerve damage can cause something…
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Friday Thought of the Day
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” ~ Joseph Campbell
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Sometimes I just get tired of it ~UPDATE POSTED~
You know what? Some days I just get tired of the whole thing. Sometimes it hard to be positive when going through cancer. Most days I'm fine but today it's just too much. I know I'll be fine and I'll get out of today’s slump. But does anyone else just get tired of it sometimes? Life is NOT funny sometimes Brooks
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RFA question
Did you have MRI before RFA? Surg. Onc. just called and we are scheduled for MRI in March. They also had him sign a release yesterday for KRAS testing...
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Maybe a dumb question...I'm not sure
Ok here goes...As some of you know I was taken off Folfox Feb.16th due to intense neuropathy in feet/legs/ and left hand.Started Xeloda on Feb.23rd. My feet and legs seem to be a smidge better but the left hand hasn't changed, especially numb on last joint of fingers.I am aware that it might take some time for this to be…
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Digestive Enzymes ??
Emily (2Bhealed) mentioned using digestive enzymes when eating meat or cooked foods and I'd like more info on that. When I eat chicken or fish, I'm eating about 2 ounces of meats only. I do tend to have gas after eating huge amounts of some veggies so try to remember to take Beano (an enzyme) for that but I'd like to know…
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Back still hurting very bad
I am going to my back doctor this afternoon to get adjusted and hope that works . I go to ONC friday and if it is still hurting we will have to look at maybe there being cancer some where else...Pray that I get relief today right now it is almost unbearable ....Thanks
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Fistula after surgery, helpful advice needed.
Haven't been on the board for a few weeks since my husband really needed to be cared for. It's been six weeks since his surgery and he's still in bad shape. He's very weak and has lost a lot of weight. A lot of his problems are due to the pain from a fistula. He just finished 23 days of antibiotics but he can still feel…
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First PET scan...
...all clear. And my surgeon says I don't have to see him for 3 months. I have scar tissue at the surgery site (transanal excision Sept. '09, followed by re-excision Oct. '09 due to positive margins) and he initially wanted to see me every month to watch it closely because scar tissue feels firm like tumor. Audrey
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Thank you ALL
Hello Just wanted to drop a note to say thank you so much to everyone connected with this site. This was a wonderful place I could come to reach out and talk to so many whom have had direct or indirect contact with the big "C". You are an incredible group of people with such incredible strength,determination, hope, fight…
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Photos of the youth I work with on Wednesday nights
Last night was 'Youth World Vision Night'. We have adopted a new child in Lesotho, South Africa after the girl we'd sponsored for many years moved away and couldn't be located. We wrote letters and the kids brought part of their allowances/ income to help support her, her family and the community. I've uploaded about 4…
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neuropathy (feet & hands) after treatment
Is there anything to help neuropathy in hands and feet. Onc. says it should improve 4 - 6 months. Husband just completed 12 rounds of Folfox, he seems to think it is a little worse, or at least he feels well enough to notice...
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The Reading Room: Nanosmart Particles/Time's "Tech Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life"
I thought you might find this interesting and hopeful. I did. Link: Time Magazine's "Tech Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life" Hatshepsut
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stage3
My brother in law was diagnosed w/stage 3 colon cancer & has spread to his liver..I dont know much about it & he seeks me 4 advise since ive been battling breast cancer,any info please help!!! THANKS
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Another question of change of plans in treatment HELP!
O.k. I will try to be breif! Last week I went in for treatment #10 of Folfox. I have been having a few issues witht he Oxaliplatin but last week it kind of all fell apart. I had an allergic reaction, not just the usual hives, but the full blown body shut down. So the onc said no more oxi! (Yea-right, well sort of)…
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insurance news after a month
After much effort and waiting, I was given the news from my Health Net insurance rep that they sent a fax to my dr's office a whole week ago denying the drug Gemzar for treatment for me. I was almost expecting a denial at this point, but what even made me more upset was the way they were playing games. The day they…
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marsh mellows are great!!!
Hey all illes, found out that marshmellows thicken the liquid, And on a lighter side i dropped the bag and got pooh water everywhere, big yuck, two days ago i droped the clipp in the toliet at mc donalds, the kids missed the school bus and my seal failed but i still had to take them to school, 14 days and counting until my…