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CT Results
I had my CT done on Friday and got the results yesterday. I want to call it good news. No new tumors found (good news), Lymph nodes around my aorta have less cancer, but still some cancer (OK news), liver tumor that was 11cm X 9cm at diagnosis have shrunk to half the size (good news), can't have liver resection due to the…
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Something to Keep the Spirits up again.....
44 things that you should do and think about........ 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards…
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I am confused
To give a quick history, I am 39 yrs old and dx in July with Stage IV colon cancer. According to my onconlogist, it had spread to my abdomen area, lungs, lymph nodes in my neck and a quarter size spot on my liver. She told me I have too much "disease" to operate on so I started Folfox 6 with Avastin (Avastin started in…
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bunny62
Didn't want to steal the thread, but.... No, you're not the only one. I thought that last year, and until recently I thought I was! I'm not "from" here, but have been here - well, this is my 5th winter, so I'm sort of used to it now - if there is such a thing in this state! I looked up Bowen's disease, since I have never…
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Dr. Cantrell called me yesterday-update at bottom
Hi Everyone, For those of you following my discussion about Dr. Stephen Cantrell and his Neoplas Innovations clinic and treatment, I wanted to let you know that I had emailed him asking if he had any more information to share before I go to my oncologist appt today to discuss all this and me going to Nashville 1st wk of…
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Feeling sad and stressed
It is coming up on the 1 year anniversary of my diagnosis. It is hard to not relive it in my head. Did anyone else experience this? I made my first ever appointment with a therapist. My Onc. had given my her card, I guess she deals with a lot of cancer patients. When I talked to her on the phone she did say that most…
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Got thru tx #8
Got thru treatment #8....so far so good...and will get a 2 month break from chemo - and head to radiation for 25 treatments then will go back to chemo mid January for the last 4.... I really have had very few side effect from the Folifox - hand sensation with cold - does resolve after 7-10 days...fatigue does occur day…
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Mediport 1st treatment timing
I'm having my mediport implanted next Tuesday. Onc says I can start chemo the next day. The sooner the better in my opinion. Does anyone have any experiences to share?
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Senate Health Care Bill Testimony
Stephen Finan, policy expert with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, spoke out against the Senate Health Care Bill's waiting period and it's effect on Cancer Patients. You can write your Senator about your concerns that a Health Care Bill include provisions to insure cancer patients who either have had…
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Life's cruel irony
My former neighbor Viktoria was struck and killed while crossing the street early this morning. She refused a ride home from her intoxicated friend Toli. Toli made it several miles to his home but was stopped and charged with DUI. Viktoria didn't make it to her home, she was run over by a sober driver, no charges are going…
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The BEST halloween 'trick' I have ever had!!!!!
We normally get many people outside of our neighborhood that come to the door on this scary night, so I lay in the 'good stuff' for all (thank 99cent only store...lol!) This year, 2 young ladies appeared at the door, and I gave them their chocolate, and my advice to 'be careful crossing the street, it's busy here'. They…
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Probiotics question.
Hi all. I started taking a probiotic almost 2 weeks ago. So far, I am very pleased with the results. Seems to have firmed things up and the frequency has slowed a bit. Unfortunately, the side effects have been gas and gas pain. Does anyone take anything for these side effects? Or do you even get the gas? Does it get…
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Cold.... So cold answer
I talked to my dr on Monday about getting "so Cold" that I just shake. He thinks it's just my body reacting to the Oxy (Chemo). Wants me to check temp before hot bath then again a 1/2 hour after the hot bath and start a log for him. But he thinks it's my body fighting to get well. Kinda of like when you have the flu. He…
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Neuropathy
I was wondering if anyone that has finished folfox treatment has tried Alpha Lipoic Acid. It is an essential amino acid and an antioxident so those of us who are currently taking chemo might not be able to use it. My brother is a diabetic and has taken this for his neuropathy and it really helped him. The information that…
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Only 2nd day of treatment
Well, it's only the 2nd day of treatment (radiation and oral Xeloda after transanal excision for stage I, T2 rectal cancer) and surprised at how crappy I feel. Nausea, tired. When I had seen the oncologist prior to this, it sounded like this dosage of Xeloda (500 mg, 3 pills, twice daily) was not a big deal. I force myself…
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Scheduled CSN outage tonight
The site will be down tonight from 1:00 to 5:00 a.m Eastern Daylight Time for scheduled maintenance. Greta Your CSN staff
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CP7 in Key West CP8 Fort Worth TX
I have to tell you that the trip to Key West for colon cancer survivors was wonderful. I haven't laughed that hard so long. The weather was so beautiful for the entire trip. It was a lovely time to look forward and to remember those dear friends who have passed. There isn't a group who really knows like this one does, the…
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Diet pre and post liver surgery?
hey i was just wondering does anyone have any tips for getting the liver in shape pre surgery and helping it heal afterwards--- thanks lisa
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KRAS mutanted Help
I have read what hasn't worked for kras mutated gene, and I know what didn't work for me. Can anyone tell me of a FDA approved treatment that they have had that is or has worked for them ???? I'm sure this list is short if it exist at all. Please let me know. Thank You Semi colons! Cyndi2323
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JONinAPPLEVALLEY
JONinAPPLEVALLEY, Have been hoping you would post as I was thinking you just had surgery recently. Please update us when you can. Thanks! Amy
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Pray for good results for luv3jay's PET scan
Just read where luv3jay will be getting the results of her PET scan today at 4pm. I’ll be sending a prayer your way for GOOD NEWS!! I'll be thinking of you today Sheri. Keep us posted. Life is funny sometimes Brooks
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PET scan results
Well, my husband was able to get the PET scan after radioactive shot number 2. I would love some help interpreting the results: A photopenic defect is identified in the right hepatic lob with a rim of hypermetabolism corresponding to a hypodense mass on the low-dose CT scan measuring 5 x 6.6 cm in size. Intensity of…
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Trying to convince PCP to allow colonoscopy - update
I've got an appointment to meet with my PCP next week to try to convince him to allow a colonoscopy for me at age 45. I told his nurse that my mother has a history of pre-cancerous polyps, that there's occasional blood, and lots of cancer in my family, and even with that they said I'm way too young, but they're willing to…
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Bad CT scan results from Vanderbilt
As you know my husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 4 in 8/06, colostomy 9/06, colostomy repair 07, 2 plus yrs of chemo, sent to Vandy in 12/08, right lung surgery in 2/09 remove metastases nodule and 4 % of lung, 4/09 liver resection removed 75 % of right lobe of liver. Told NED. In September went back again…
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Sometimes I get so COLD... HELP
Hello my friends. I hope this finds everybody doing fine today. I have a problem that seems to be getting worse as time goes by. Three to four times a day I get cold. Now I’m not talking about a chill. I mean cold cold where I just shake cold. When I get this way I go take a hot bath and it seems to do the trick for a few…
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Feet are Itching
I have neuropathy in my hands and feet (mostly feet) and they itch so bad. Like you need to take an ink pin or something sharp to itch it, but the itch just doesn't go away. I wondered if anyone else has experienced this. I don't know if this has something to do with the nerves or not, but it is very irritating. Kim
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Tomorrow I'll be over the Hump
Just thought I'd let everyone know that tomorrow I'll be having my 5th out of 9 of my last chemo treatments. That means.... I made it over the hump. "All down hill from here" When this whole thing started on April 12th 2009 I would have never dreamed that I could come this far. I have not only fought cancer but I have…
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looking at disabilty retirement
I decided this weekend that this fight is a full time job and I need to work hard as I can at my cancer fight. I filed for disability retirement with my job and will have an appointment with Social Security next Monday. It was not an easy step and I was a grouch all weekend but my family needs me alive. I was surprised…
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New Member Stage IIIC
Hi everyone, I am a new member to this board. Actually I have ben reading this board for several months, but just tonight decided to post a message. Thanks to everyone for their amazing stories. It has helped me to read about the journey that each of you has endured. What an amazing group of survivors!! Here is my…
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update for Mac1212
Hey everybody, the surgery went very well. I am am doing well and have been up and around walking already. I even got a bonus..my surgeon took out my appendix while I was under. They have been doing my pain management with an epidural. That has worked out really well and they will be switching me to oral pain meds tomorrow…