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Anybody had an Eye sight degradation while on Oxalyplatin?
Five years ago during my adjuvant Folfox4 chemo with Oxalyplatin I had a retina detachment followed by Laser Eye surgery. Two years ago I had a recurrence and now I am taking Oxalyplatin with Xeloda and Avastin and noticed some vision problems again. I am not sure is this because of the Oxaly or not so I'd like to hear…
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Oxiplatin side effects
My step son (age 32) surgery was diagnosed with rectal cancer Jan. 2, started Oxiplatin and radiation, had surgery April 15th, now has iliostomy. Has had 6 chemo treatments of Oxiplatin post surgery. After the 5th he started experiencing a gag reflex. Dr. advised if it continued after the 6th, he would stop treatment, and…
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blood in urine
Just wanted to give an update, 2weeks ago I went in for round 8 of chemo, when I got there I told my onc. that I was having a problem going to the bathroom. She told me that because I had a pressing issue that she did not want to give me chemo this week. She sent me to see my uroligist and he said I had a urinary tract…
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BSoD
Right now I am dealing with the dreaded "Blue Screen of Death" on my PC so my posting is limited to doing this during "work". I have to figure out and fix what is wrong. I'm pretty sure I can fix it. Being a geek has it's advantages. My PC probably just needs more chemo or maybe some MJ ;-) I know in the scope of things…
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How worried should I be???
Hello, Valerie here, stage 3 colon cancer, 1 out of 18 nodes positive. Had a ct scan this week, the reults show a .7 cm spot on liver. I'm upset right now. Scheduled to go out of town with husband for anniversary, then I get this news. They want me to go for bloodwork and ultrasound for further study. How worried should I…
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KATE58 UPDATE
WELL,if you read my last discussion from about 3 weeks ago, "2010 NOT STARTING GOOD" You know about the tumour in the main bile duct that was removed during the ERCP biopsy. My surgeon wanted to do a major surgery called a 'whipple' which is bad news. worse news-- according to a new pet /ct done 2 weeks ago ,the tumour is…
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Sir Spheres procedure is a go!! UPDATE
They moved the procedure to the 27th because of scheduling problems so, not next week the week after!
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Colonpalooza
Does anyone know where 2010 will be located?
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Getting tired of being the outlier - and questions on anyone else with chest pain or cardiac toxicit
I've mostly been away from the boards for a bit, due to time management issues. Apologies in advance; this is a long post. I had a WONDERFUL extra week off over New Year's and was allowed to go to my place in Mexico where I could walk in the fresh air along the ocean! It was a wonderful time of resting and recharging. I…
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Friday Riddle
Remember, NO googling or searching the Internet ALLOWED!!! GOOD LUCK :) 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 of the pipe is a…
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follow up quetion
Chris will have the last of his 12 treatments the first week in March. If his scans are clear how often will he have to do blood work and scans to make sure its not returning? Mel
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treatment strategy
I haven't deviated from conventional therapy yet. I'm still awaiting the results from another genetic test. It is the BRCA1 and BRCA2 test. I'm hoping I have one or the other overexpressed. If this is the case then I should be in real good shape. I haven't started the abraxane yet. My Dr and I both feel that I should…
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Oh, what fun!!!!!
I spent the evening in the ER....much to my relief, nothing is broken, but I have an immobilization cast to help with the pain...lol..wear it for a week....nice people there...spoke both dutch and english! But Im down to one hand for typing...lol! Hugs, Kathi
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anyone heard from Rob in vancouver?
Anyone heard from Rob lately, I have not seen any posts in a while. Just checking on him. Patti
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Liver Met Treatment
Anyone heard of these? Sounds a little experimental to me. Interstitial Laser Photocoagulation - Involves insertion of a thin optical fiber into the center of liver tumor and a laser light is emitted from the tip. The exposed cells will then undergo thermal necrosis. Cryosurgery - Destruction of abnormal tissue using…
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Dr's saying colonoscopy not needed!!!
Hello, It's been a while since my last post. Diagnosed 4/08 stage III colon cancer, 1 out of 18 nodes positive. Surgery, then 8 months treatment. My last colonoscopy was 1/27/09. according to me I'm due for one. I have a family history of HNPCC (hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer). I've tested positive. My doctors told…
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To: The Semi;Colon Nation - I Received Disturbing News Tonight - A New 2010 Sundance Update
Well, I had a long ride home tonight after work – just alone again with my thoughts trying to digest the news I was not expecting to hear from my oncologist. I experienced a very Good High followed by a Low Low – and it all happened in 20 minutes with one phone call from the onc as I was leaving work. Let me back up just a…
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bad news today
I found out today that the reason why I had blood in my urine is the cancer has spread to my bladder. I am really scared right now, its only been 7 months since I had my surgery and already its back. What a horrible day I am having right now, how do I tell my girls this news? Feeling really depressed right now. Pat
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It's been a while
Hi All, It's been a while since I visited here. A lot has happened since the last time I posted. First, I got my 3-year all-clear! That was wonderful. Now I only do blood work every 6 months instead of every 3, and the odds of recurrence within the next 10 years have gone down. No guarantees, I know, but encouraging,…
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Its been a long week
Well its been a really long week. I got the results from my lung biopsy Wed. Not good, cancer. The mets are small, all smaller than 1 cm, but there are quite a few in both lungs. Met with the onc today. I'm glad I was able to get in right away. He had a few options for me. I think I am going to try 5Fu, leuco and avastin.…
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Great News Today
I went in for what I thought was just going to be blood draws for my appointment next week. As it turned out I got to see the Dr today as well. Last time I was in things were a little different as I had to see my Dr's associate, and I must admit I was not that impressed with her. She didn't examine me at all, and never did…
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my bad day ain't so bad after all
Man I thought I was having a bad day husbands car broke down had to pay to get it towed home figuring out how in the budget can we get it fixed. So for the time being I am stuck home cause he has my car. Than I read some of the other posts here and man I am having a good day compared to some of you guys. I am sorry I cried…
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1 year ago
Hi All, Before I go to bed tonight (it's 10:00pm in Hawaii) I just wanted to share with you that it was 1 year ago today that after a routine colonoscopy we found out **** had a 10cm tumor in his colon. Our world fell apart. You were there to help us put it back together. You were there answering all our questions. You…
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Why skating should be left to the kids...lol!
So, figuring it is the last time we will be skating for awhile, since today starts a thaw, my dear beau and I hit the ice... Well, I hit it a bit harder than he did...while getting onto the ice from the bank of the canal, the board I was sitting on slid...and my skates naturally slid...and I ended up on my bottom, severly…
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New Golden Puppy Pic Posted to my Expressions - UPDATED NEW PIC - Take Another Look :)
Mornin' Semis; Meet Blue Boy - he's named that right now, because the couple ties different color string on the pups to keep track of them. So, here he is at just 5 weeks old :) We're trying to decide on names now. Have you fell in love with that beautiful face? Look at his beautiful head - and those arms and paws - oh my,…
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Teddy Pendergrass
PHILADELPHIA -- Teddy Pendergrass, who became R&B's reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and '80s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads and later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59. The singer's son, Teddy…
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Responding well to Folfori + Avastin
Hi Friends, **** got the results of his PET from Wednesday and it says that the one lymph node shows significant reduction in activity and appears to be responding well to treatment. No new activity!!! We are very pleased with this report. We hope he is heading toward NED or maybe even there. It mentioned that the little…
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Lung exray.........
after 35 years of smoking I decided after talking with my Onc that I needed to check my lungs and he informed me that since last Thursday was very snowy that the exray lab wouldn't be very crowded. It wasn't so I walked in had my non invasive scan done and was gone, all in less than 10 minutes. I didn't call for the…
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Bad news
I'm so sad....we got the results of the CT scan and the cancer in Michael's liver has gotten worse and it has spread to the lungs. They are going to put a catheter in his belly tomorrow the keep the fluid drained but that is all they can do. He'll be coming home tomorrow and the doctors want us to contact hospice. How did…
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Daughter chosen to go to Africa for Clinical Nursing!!!!!
First of all.... thank you all for the well wishes after my recent hospital stay. I am feeling much better. OK Diane... Now I'm gonna brag!! NEXT good news is about my 21 year old daughter Brittani. She has been attending Nursing College in St. Louis, MO and is just about ready to graduate. 2 more semesters. She has been…