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Questions asked at pre-op have you>>>
When do you discuss mary jane? Its always asked and i always say no, but thats not true so is it really relivent and does one need to say yes before surgery, its not like i am doing it now? what do you all think winney
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ct scan news
I don't post often but read the boards regularly and I know this month has been hard on everyone. I just wanted to tell everyone that my last ct scan showed that the tumors continue to shrink and nothing new showed up. I was a little reluctant to post because I know how sad everyone has been.I pray daily for all the people…
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no surgery?
Hi, as most of you may know my siser has stage 4 with mets to liver and possibly the lungs. She was initally treated at Sloan and they are saying surgery is not an option at this point. 2nd opinion also said no surgery. 3rd opnion in Maryland said surgery is an option if a lung biopsy comes back as non cancerous. SHe has…
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New here and New to Cancer
Hi all. I am 62 yr old female with rectal cancer. I got the “95% sure it is cancer” diagnosis the week before Christmas, and the 100% positive biopsy results just a week ago. Will find out CT scan results next Monday. Those results will determine if I need to make any decisions on surgery, chemo, and radiation. Right now…
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Buzzard
Our friend Buzzard said he hasn't had a good day and it's getting worse. I'm going to give him a big ♥ and a {{{Buzzard}}}
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Can PET scan show less than 1 cm?
So my ct scan showed mets to both lungs but they are all less than 1 cm. My onc said that he really didn't think a pet scan would show much more information as pet scans do not pick up anything less than 1 cm. What do you all think? I see him on Friday to start new treatment. Had a new port put in today. I'm still sore.…
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Update
I know I haven't updated everyone on Michael's condition but I've been a bit overwhelmed with everything that is happening. I had hospice come and they are going to have a nurse come twice a week to check on us. It's hard for me to decide how much to share about what is happening with Michael. His decline has been very…
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Help me make sense of this please
I shared with you that last week I had a Ct scan that showed a spot on my liver about .7cm. I was diagnosed in 4/08 stage 3 with 1 positive node, surgery and 7 months of chemo. The oncologist ordered a pet scan; said if scan is denied, that he wants me to wait 1 month to see if the spot grows. He said only after growth can…
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Shayenne's drs. appt.?
Did I miss her posting about the results of that visit? I've been watching but the board was down last night when I tried to log on and didn't get back to it. Just wondering and hoping that things are good for her. If I missed it, sorry Donna. Just concerned about you. Sandy
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back home and ready to dance
good morning semi's, thank you all for your prayers and thoughs while i was in the hospital. i am finally back home and feeling okay. the cancer wasn't there, like the dr's told me only a precaution. it was alittle more involved because of my prior surgery. so i need to lose weight so i don't have to deal with more hernia…
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AMCP's husband newest CT scan update
I have not posted much lately but have been keeping up. Frank has been going weekly to Vanderbilt for a Phase 1 clinical trial...D-1MT was the name of the medication. It was to build up immune system to fight off the cancer. We went Sunday to Vandy to have a CT scan to see how the trial was doing. Frank has gained weight,…
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lisa42
lisa, I sent you a pm amy
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Take Control of Your Cancer and Your Life Free Webinar
Dr. Barbara Murphy Medical Oncologist and Director of the Cancer Supportive Care Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center This webinar is presented by the leading voices in the fight against colorectal cancer The Colon Cancer Alliance is the oldest and largest national nonprofit providing support and education for people…
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dating and cancer
As far as I know I am still NED. I was not dating anyone when I found out about the cancer and I feel ready to get back out there and start trying again. My question is when do you tell someone about the cancer? It feels a bit heavy for 1st date conversation, yet it has been a huge part of my life for the past year. Not to…
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Liver resection Is a GO!~ New York Here I come- UPDATE, Now what should I do?
March 17th, 2010 - Confirmed Liver resection surgery date. Not only is it St. Patrick's Day, it is exactly ONE day to the year that my world changed forever, the day I was officially told of my cancer. This past Monday, My husband & I met with Dr. Yuman Fong at Sloan Kettering, to see if he deemed my case as resectable. He…
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end of chemo
well I go to my onc friday and if all goes well I will end my chemo treatments on Feb 13th I have always had good reports so not expecting and thing to be wrong but have learned that in this desease you never know. The good thing is the 13th is not on a Friday LOL...
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Scan Results
Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you guys a quick update on my progress. Well, the scan results weren't as great as we had hoped for, especially considering the last scans were pretty good. The good news is that there are no new tumors! It seems that 3 of the tumors have grown in size so that wasn't a good sign. As you…
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Udate on me...
It's been a while since I've given you all an update and thought I'd do it in one fell swoop instead of many little posts. Talked to my onc for the first time on Monday the 11th of January. Our appointment was about two hours long and he wanted to make sure that we didn't leave with any questions unanswered. We didn't. I…
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News of a colostomy
Today we went to meet my husband's surgeon prior to his surgery fo a rectal cancer T3N0M0. He answered all of our questions since we hadn't seen him since October. My partner underwent 5 weeks of radiochemotherapy.Then he came out with the subject of a temporary colostomy. He had never talked about this possibility before…
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The Reading Room: Is ‘electrosmog’ harming our health?
Electrical pollution from cell phones and WiFi may be hazardous "..."That's when I sat down with another teacher, and we remarked on all the cancers we'd seen," she says. "We immediately thought of a dozen colleagues who had either gotten sick or passed away." By 2005, 16 staffers among the 137 who'd worked at the new…
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kapper48 spouse-want to say thanks
Hi, my name is Carrie and my husband is Pat (kapper48). I just "joined" myself to this board last week. I know none of you know me but I feel like I know all of you as I have read story upon story with Pat since he joined this board in 2008. When he first started doing this, I have to say it bothered me alot because in my…
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finally some good news
Today I received the results of my ct scan. My onc. called and said everything other than my bladder wich i found out about last week was good. no sign of cancer anywhere else as of yet. Hopefully I can beat this bladder cancer and see the light at the end of this tunnel. Maybe I shouldn't be so happy right now because of…
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T III Stage 2 rectal cancer Should I postpone treatment?
I was diagnosed just before Thanksgiving and I'm still getting tests done. I have 3 more tests coming but what I know is my tumor is 1cm from the dentate line which means a permanent colostomy is almost a certainty. I met with a "specialist" surgeon who says they will make every effort to save my natural parts but from…
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So Proud:)
A friend of ours passed away friday of colon cancer. I was so sad and was talking to another friend and said the words" Cole lost his battle with cancer today" my 16yr old heard me say this and came over and said" no mom Cole DID NOT lose to cancer" He fought as hard as he could to the last very last day so in a sense he…
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Shayenne
Donna, I want to let you know that I am thinking of you; I know you have your onc. appointment tomorrow. I am hoping you hear nothing but good news!
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Donna saw onc today
I've been watching for a report on her CT scan and praying all is well. Let us know, sweetie!
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Phoebe,Jenny , Michael and Mike............
May the greatest of blessings be with all of you through these times of hurt and healing. You are all in my prayers. Goodnight Semi Colons and their families.........Tomorrow is a new day.......Love and Hope, Buzz
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Visit with the Onc
At first I hesitated to post with all the bad news on the board the last few weeks but thought about it a little more and realized we need to hear the good news also. After the PA was done with us in walks the onc with 2 residents with him. Now there are 6 people in a very small room. He starts out by saying he is amazed.…
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Jennie (Idlehunters) do I have wrong number?
Hey Jennie, I've been trying to call you for a few days. A friend off another board needs your help. You can answer a question she needs answered before she makes a decision the beginning of the week. Your phone rings fast busy. Diane
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Stoma Info
My 84 year old dad is home from surgery from rectum cancer and did a month of physical therepy because of his age. He is doing well. I just need some advice on his stoma care and the bags he is using. First how long did it take for the stoma to be at its permanent size. Also do u perfer the disposable bags or the ones with…