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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…
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car repair holy crap
got the car to the shop fuel pump out $925.00 to repair I almost had a stroke pick it up tomorrow...
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Visalia, Ca - Board PLs bump me up for a week...thanks!
I met your daughter today at the airport, she's a lovely young lady, and very worried about you. Hope you both are on this site and reading this post. You can personal message me by going to the home page! Hang in there, get more answers and hope you get to an ONC soon. My ONC is Dr Haseeb at the Cancer Center in Fresno. I…
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colostomy or illeostomy question
Chris has both and has really never had pain with them but the last 3 weeks he is having severe abdominal pain. Could it be from the ostomies? and if so what could it be? Thanks, Mel
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Friday Riddle Answer:
This week's winners are zenmonk & phillieg. They gave answers between the lines :) RIDDLE: RIDDLE: You are in a room that is an 8x8x8 perfect cube. There are no windows, or doors (don't ask me how you got in there). In the center of the floor there is a 12 inch pipe that is sticking 6 inches out of the floor. In the bottom…
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Back Again
Hello all, After surgery for Type 1 back in 2006 (and 8 cycles of Xeloda), I'm back with at least one mets spot on my lung. :( Been watching a spot for the past two years on my right lung that finally got big enough to biopsy in October. Lung biopsy confirmed that it's the colon cancer - guess a scout did get out :( - with…
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Stage 4 survivors 5 years and more
Please share your cancer survival story with us.
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Krista
Has anyone heard from Krista. she has not posted in a while.
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What's the letters after the staging mean?
I have been told that I'm a stage 3 Colorectal person. I see many post here that put a letter behind their staging, Like a,b,c, and ect. What's the letters mean? Brooks
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Kidney Stones and Cancer...Any connection?
I'm interested in exploring the possibility of a connection between kidney stones and cancer. After reading the posts today--it donned on me that many cancer folks have also had kidney stones. I'm one of those--have had 3 episodes of kidney stones in the past. When I found blood in my urine on Nov 23 and had a bad pain on…
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VATS
has anyone had the VATS surgery? My sister is sheduled to have it Wednsday. The purpose of the surgery wil be to do a biopsy of mets to her lungs. What should she expect as far as the surgery itself, pain afterward, hospital stay and recovery time? Thanks Amy
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Mike49
Hi Mike, I haven't seen any update on you for a couple of months and then saw your reply to John saying no chemo is working for you. Are you okay, my friend? Diane
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Adrian and John??
I haven't seen Adrian and John since just after Christmas. Are they away on a trip or does anyone know where they are? Hope John is okay! Diane
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Home From Surgery!!!!!!!
Hello to all you wonderful beings that understand and experience this journey with me. Thanks for your SUPPORT AND WISDOM AND POSITIVE APPROACH at a time when it feels tiring to keep moving forward! My hospital experience was better than I expected--quicker recoup than I expected and CHALLENGING to be poked, pricked, and…
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Camptosar CPT11
Hey just got my first dose of this and had HORRIBLE side effects...I had terrible vomiting..It was mostly dry heaves but still it lasted for 5 days.....This was not supposed to be one of the side effects...YEAH RIGHT...I am also now on Avastin..They are going to give EMID next time and cut the dose of the CPT 11 to see if…
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open surgery... what to expect???
just got back from cleveland clinic.. i am having open surgery...not lapro...they said 7 days in hospital and chemo depends on the pathology reports..... tumor is in rectum and lymphnodes are in the pelvic area.... we are vey impressed with the cleveland clinic, but Im very nervous about surgery!!!! what can I expect???
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I have to say these things on my mind.......and to Phoebe
I know this CSN family here, this is my 2nd family but of equal importance to me. I have come to be very close to all of you during my year and so stay. I know everyone of you are saddened by another loss, another Semi Colon, Michael. I am sick of this disease, I am sick of what it does to families. I am heart broke of…
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xeloda anyone?
Hi, Are any of you that are stage IV and not anticipating surgery in the near future taking xeloda (orally) as your only chemo drug? My sister is stage 4 CC with mets to liver and possibly lungs. No surgeries have been done at this point. She was recently told by her oncologist that she is not a candidate for surgery at…
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Scouty
I wanted to compare supplements ect. Contact me here or at the colon club or PM me.
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Phone call on Friday
Hey everyone, I got a Phone call on Friday Evening Telling me to report at the hospital on Thursday 14th to have a Chemoembolization done. This will be the fourth one that I had since July 2009. It has worked in the pasted I just pray that it's soon over. Every time they clean some mets up more just keep popping up at…
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a little meds question.
I started taking 1mg of ativan to help with sleep. I have been fighting on and off for 5 years now. My doc wants me off the ativan becuase it is addictive...well if it is...then I must be addicted because I have taken it for so long. She wants me try an anti-depressant called Trazodone...I have 50 mg. so slowly come off…
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finished chemo and needed surgery same day
So, I get disconnected from chemo on wed. Then get admitted to the hospital the same day for emergency surgery for a small bowel obstruction. Sucks heh..