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Anyone heard from Lizbiz
I know she had surgery and HIPEC on 2/1 and am wondering how she is doing?
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Great news !
We just got back from the hospital to meet my husband's surgeon for the postop pathological report. WHAT GREAT NEWS ! All lymph nodes removed tested negative and the piece removed from the rectum was also cancer free. His surgeon feels these results are due to the five weeks of the radiochemo he received prior to his…
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Anti Cancer, a new life
I ordered this audio book and so far have found it quite interesting. Someone posted it early January, so I ordered it. David Servan Schreiber is the author who battled brain cancer. I am only on the second CD but so far he talks about how cancer progresses/multiplies in the body, studies, conclusions and how important a…
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pain in hips after radiation
five year cancer surviver!!!! But i believe radiation in my hip area has caused me to have pain in my hips ,i cant hardly put on my socks or sit indian style i get charlie horses in that area when in my exersize class.doctors say they dont think it was radiation that caused that but i disagree has anyone else had this…
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Questions for the Radiation Oncologist
Well I am looking for your feedback. I have an appointment tomorrow with the radiation oncologist to see what options are available for my liver met that is unresectable. Anal cancer metastases to the liver are pretty rare so I can't get too much information on that discussion board, hope you don't mind that I am asking…
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I'm Bummed :( ******* UPDATE *********
I was all excited today because today was the start of my new treatment with Xeloda and a 30 minute Avastin drip every 3 weeks. No more hours and hours of chemo and no more bag...yeah!!!! Got to Onc's place... had labs done... all fine. My port has been having a few pains here and there in it.... kinda feels like someone…
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Getting Info Out to Others
Hi, I am Jean and this is my lst new post! Thank you to everyone for sharing your fears, joys and news! I was touched by Buzzards post about going to share with other patients about what kind of support is available. I was dx in 3/08 with stage 4 cc. I am blessed to have a wonderful support group made up of friends and…
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AST 42 (Abnormal High) normal 11-38 ((What do you think))
How important is this number? What do you think?
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Information on Post-Surgical Infection Sought
My husband's recovery from colon cancer recurrence surgery in late November continues to be problematic. His initial diagnosis of a very limited recurrence in the abdominal wall turned out to be more extensive than thought and required a resection. A day and a half after being discharged from the hospital, it was necessary…
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Harmless Virus that can Kill Cancer.......... HUMMMMM
Harmless Virus Could Be an Answer to Cancer By MELLY ALAZRAKI Posted 11:00 AM 02/06/10 Technology, Healthcare Comments: 196Print E-mail More Text Size A A A You'd think that infecting a cancer patient with a virus would be the last thing a doctor would want to do. But what if it was a virus that attacks and kills cancer…
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something good
Hi Everyone, I thought I'd share something good in my life. Yesterday, my daughter turned 18. She is the youngest of 7 and was 12 when I was dx. I am very thankful to have made it to this mile-stone and look forward to her high school graduation in June. Sometimes I'm so overwhelmed with just trying to survive and deal…
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I tried to changed my photo
I tried to changed my photo and here is why. Today was a deep depression day. Yesterday I read about the stage 4 80% reoccurrence rate and it just got me down. This morning the Kubota, me and the chainsaw went into the snow filled woods to cut a load of firewood. The woods are a wonderful place to get your head on…
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Survivor's Anthem
Don't know how many country fans there are on here. Just heard a song ('I'm Alive', by Kenny Chesney feat. Dave Matthews) that speaks volumes. It's probably been out for a while, but just heard it the other day. Really inspirational, check it out! -DJ
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Bleeding - is it ever NOT CRC?
Hi friends. I posted a few days ago about my problem. I do have an appointment with a GI doctor on the 16th. I have spent a great deal of time reading this board and have completely freaked myself out. I'm wondering if there ever is a time when rectal bleeding the bright red kind, does NOT mean CRC? It seems that a…
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Update on recovery
I do not know how to update a post other than to post a new one. I just returned from being with my sister in the hospital as she recovers from her what was supposed to be liver surgery. They found too much peritoneal disease and liver disease to resect but they did find blockage in her colon (again) and were able to…
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question
Hey All, I know you guys might going to hate me now as I know this is the wrong site but since I know many of you already, I feel more comfortable asking here Angelbaby and others...how do you guys get over of a loved one? I know this is really bad to ask here, where you guys are going through this whole stupid cancer,…
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Interesting article
I just read an interesting article online. Here's the link: http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/this-virus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer/19344145/?icid=main|hp-desktop|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyfinance.com%2Fstory%2Fthis-virus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer%2F19344145%2F. Sorry, I know there's a better way to post a…
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News item on colorectal cancer drugs now and in develoopment for tomorrow:
"There are today 270 (234) companies plus partners developing 330 (270) drugs targeting colorectal cancer in active development......" according to a "businesswire.com" article dated 2/8, entitled :"Research and Markets:Colorectal Cancer Drug Pipeline Update 2010...." which is basically a CD-ROM that I think…
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Sonic boom has gone away. ;- )
One of my neuropathy symptoms was a 'sonic boom' in my feet when I bent my neck down. It's listed as a 'not so common' side effect of Oxi. Well, it's gone away! I 'think' the feeling in my skin on my legs between my knees and ankles is almost normal again. Chemo ended 5 months and 3 weeks ago so looks like I might be back…
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novalis?
Has anyone here, heard of, or been treated by Novalis Tx. It's a type of radiation therapy similar to cyberknife. Supposedly it can build complex shapes with it's beams. Meaning it can deliver a very high dose of radiation to any shape tumor without too much damage to surrounding tissue. It also has a function for treating…
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Next treatment plan
I'm going to be lazy and just post from my journal here below. I had my oncologist appointment yesterday. After my allergic reaction and ER trip last tx, my family wants me in the hospital for chemo. No one wants the responsibilty if I have a worse reaction. My husband says he won't be able to go to work - he'll be a…
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Help with nausea please
Ok so I just got off the phone with my onc and she told me I have exhausted all anti- nausea meds. I have tried zofran, ativan, emend and compazine. All work until disconnection day. That when it's all down hill. Can anyone tell me if there is any other medication I can try or other remedy that works. I have chemo tomorrow…
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lisa42 palomar medical in escondido
that's where it's at
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Lisa42 you might be in luck
San Diego is the first city to offer Novalis Tx with exac-trac. They've only been doing it for 2 weeks. To make a long story short, they can treat a tumor in your lung while you're breathing. They can also treat tumors as small as 3mm. You should definitely look them up. From what the reviews say, this could be a great…
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anyone help me ...........
hi everybody. my mom had died on 12/0/2k9 due to colon cancer(descending).doctors had recognized it on 10days before the date she was died.she had shifted to MIC. i am not able to know the reason what had happen when is undergone Colonoscopy test. it was happen on 12/1/2k9 at 12:30pm. she was anesthetize before the test…
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Local Excision vs Surgery
Hello, everyone. I am new to this group but need some information and support. Has anyone had the local excision? I am 62 and in good health except for my rectal cancer. It was discovered in October, went through chemo/radiation. Radiation has almost destroyed the tumor, just a spot now. The surgeon initially thought…
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Trish07
you have not posted here for a while. Please updated how your hubby is doing. Take care.
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CA 19.9
hi there, Can anyone advice me, i rececntly did my CA 19.9 test that show 35u/ml. what is range should be for this CA19.9 test.... when i check my blood record its say 1u/ml to 31 u.ml... if its above 31u/ml like 35 u/ml... is that bad... Yas
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Have you heard this remark?
A gal on colon club said her onc told her she was 'out of the woods' after her scan at 2 years. He said (and I still cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong with the quote commands): QUOTE: With Stage III cc, 80% of all recurrences occur within the first 2 years. 19% occur within the 2nd- 5th year and 1% occur within years…
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not looking good- Saturday update
Hi, Many of you know I've been on Dr. Cantrell's treatment of interferon and Lovastatin since mid December. I'm due for my next PET/CT scan on Dec. 10th (I had said before the 12th, but it just got moved up to the 10th). I've been getting bloodwork done with a CEA every couple of weeks. Just got my bloodwork results back…