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How long does it take for a colon to heal?
I was told it takes from three to six months for the colon to heal after a colon resection and I’m now at six months, but the area where part of the colon was removed still has discomfort when I bend or get out of bed too quickly. Is this normal, or is the colon still healing? Also, what are the chances of leakage where…
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The Reading Room ala Hatshepsut-The Month of Giving
Greetings all Here's an NY times article on Giving that you all might enjoy http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/health/01well.html As I was reflecting on that article, I remembered yesterday when my husband's horse's stifle joint locked up. He's had this issue before and I've massaged him out of it though the last time was…
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Been MIA
Hi Everyone, Yes, I have been MIA! I have not forgotten any of you here, you have all remained in my thoughts and prayers. I guess I have been enjoying being NED and getting on with life as to say. We are in full blown homeschooling now on this end and having a blast with it. I am learning daily to deal with the side…
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Help! Is there hope out there?
My husband is 44 years old. He went to the emergency room last week with a severe leg pain. They found a bone tumor and within this past week he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. I have 2 young children and I am scared to death. He had no other symptoms. He has always been athletic and eats well. He is beginning…
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What to do.. I hate my Job and the Stress
First.. I am Mike I have been on this site for over two years. Have at times posted, but not much. I do appreciate that there is a site like this. It has helped tremendously reading how others are handling/dealing this type of cancer. Just a quick note about my cancer. I am stage 4 colon cancer. I had surgery in Jan 08…
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long term survivors
For anyone that has been cancer free for over 6 years,how often do you see your oncologist and how often do you have a CT scan?
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stuff going on this week
Well, this week will be a full one for me... Tomorrow morning (Monday), I'll be having a PET/CT scan. I usually walk out of the place w/ a CD of the scan and then I go the next day to the hospital records room and get my copy of the written report. My CEA has been rising over the past 8 weeks, which has always been a…
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The Burn is here
I know many of you have experienced much worse than I have, so far. But I will complain anyway and take any helpful advice. I've just completed the fourth week of radiation and my radiation oncologist was surprised that I had no major complaints. Well now, the Burn is here, in my vagina and anus. The butt wipes I used to…
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Hi everyone, Can I join your team?
Hello everyone, My name is Joanne and I was DX'd with stage IIIB Anal Cancer in June of '08. Radiation and Chemo was very successful and all was clear until my most recent PET on Oct 27. Now I am stage IV with a single liver metastases (biopsy confirmed) in the left lobe. I am currently in the process of lining up the…
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Serrana
Hi, I have been worried about Elizabethgd. Have you spoken with her or her family recently? I have emailed several times over the past few months but haven't heard anything back. Hope to hear good news from you. Christine
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Ports
How can you tell if your port is going bad? I no some people have to have a few and thats normal. My husbands looks really sore and he says it hurts just to touch it. He also has a low grade fever... Mel
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for kate58
Hi Kate I'd like to connect w/ folks who are in their third or more years of stage IV to talk about experiences and treatments.What have you had since your second met in terms of chemo etc? I am post surgery for my second lung met with clear scans ( age 69), three years from original diagnosis and my docs can't seem to…
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going back on Folfox
I will be going back on folfox tomorrow for the second time. Back in 1006/7 I did about 4 months of the drug. Now that I have to go back into treatment my onc wants me to go on Folfox again. Has anyone gone back ona drug and if so was it worse the second time around? I really don't remember it being so bad but then I did…
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Friday Riddle*
I hope everyone had a Very Happy Thanksgiving. We all do have a lot to be thankful for even if at times we may not feel that way. Nudgie is out of town and asked if I would post a riddle today. After much thought, I've decided to ask an age old question instead. It can also be seen as a riddle too I think. No Google or…
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My insurance is terrible!
Hi, yes, my bluecross insurance is so bad! I was going to get into a clinical trial with Avastin butI was turned down because they said it was experimental with the combination that was in the trial. So my doc wanted me to get on Folfox with Avastin since I only had folfox 3 years ago when I was first DX and I only had it…
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Need some info on Fentanyl patches
Hi everybody, I am posting this for some info for my partner Wendy. She is currently taking the Fentanyl patch for severe pain due to fibromyalgia. I remember reading that some of the people here have used the patch before. I am just wondering if someone could tell me how much they were on and if they had any side effects…
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SO,here's my mug shot!!
I finally figured out how to post picture. starting new chemo on monday.If I go bald,I'll post a BALD ONE!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING :-) GOD BLESS KATE
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Rogue Fever without other symptoms
Hello! My stage iv mom (liver mets dx 6/09) has been undergoing chemo for the past 5 months or so and the past few days has had a fever on and off that seems to respond to Tylenol. She has no other symptoms. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with this? I read a little bit about "tumor fevers", which can happen…
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Stage IV met. jejunal adeno.-21 yrs old
i'm 21 years old and was diagnosed with metastatic jejunal adenocarcinoma (small bowel cancer) in Feb of 2004. I have been told that this is extremely rare especially in people my age. I was completely shocked to learn this, since I thought the problem was my appendix. A CT scan revealed otherwise. I had surgery in Feb. to…
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2 years!!!!
Today marks two years of being cancer free for me!!!! NED is GREAT!!! Love all of y'all, and I'm so grateful for your support the last 2 years. I also have to give a shout out to the excellent doctors and nurses I have. *hugs* Gail
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Off Topic - New Improved with SunDog images! Sunset photos I took on Nov 16th
Please take a peek at these. I created an animation so the images change every 5 seconds. There are 8 images in all. The sunset was incredible that day. To start my ride home, I saw a very cool sundog then the sunset about an hour later Sunset Photos I added the sundogs into the slideshow
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CT or PET Scan
I'm kind of confused. On the internet I read the PET Scan shows cancer cells all over your body (blood, lymph nodes, etc.) But my doctor says the CT Scans show the tumors better. I've only had one PET scan in the 11 months they first found my tumor and that was with a CT Scan. I'm confused as always, Debbie
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Elizabethgd
She had surgery in August and was in for a very long recovery. I have emailed a few times through the months but haven't heard anything back. That is the only contact I have for her. I can't remember who had her phone number but if you read this can you tell me how she is doing? Thank you, Christine
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The 30 minute turkey bash.............
Here's the deal, you get to your favorite haunt to enjoy a delicious turkey dinner. All the trim mings are there, corn pudding, giblet gravy, dressing, corn, cranberry sauce, Tom turkey and all the rest of the desserts. We sit down after cooking all day, say a blessing, and then all heck breaks loose...its pass that and…
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going for scan today
going to have a followup on scan today due to cea levels. please pray. Patti
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KRAS question
Hi all, A quick question - apologies for my ignorance. I've been reading about some patients having KRAS mutations which makes types certain types of chemo ineffective. I'm trying to do some research but can't find anything that explains this to me in laymens terms. My husband is Stage 2A. We've not met with his oncologist…
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Hey Sundance
Dear Craig As I recall you had a met to your lung and had a thoracotomy or RFA or something recently I've lost track of your recent story and wonder how you are doing. What treatment if any will you be on now? I am in the same position as you are and would like to compare notes Prayers for complete NED........ Serrana
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What to expect now????
Just got the results of my PET scan...I have 4 spots on my liver....I would like to know what to expect now...I have been researching it but I want first hand info....I go on the 4th to find out what stage I am in and what the treatment plan will be..Very upsetting since I have been NED for 7 months..JULIE
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good news
I just received some promising news from the cancer center I receive treatment at.I was considering stopping treatment because when my long term disability at my job runs out I will be terminated If I can't return to work I lose my insurance. But the cancer center will pick up my cobra payments untill medicare kicks in.…
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Scanning industrial equipment
I have a question, one of our great guys was talking about a business they have that somehow scans or x-rays or something...to analyze equipment. I can't find the post and wanted to show it to my son. Does anyone remember who it was and how I could find the post. I was trying to explain it but couldn't remember enought.…