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Liver hypodensity
I was dx with stage 3 colon cancer in June 08, a right colectomy and chemo( folfox) for 6 months thru feb 09. My last ct this past Friday shows a 4mm liver hypodensity which is increased from 2mm in ct done December 08 does anybody have this similar result and what does it mean? I'm scared I hope it's not reccurence as I…
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Craig or Eric
What paper is it going to be in. Do they have an online version? I hope so, otherwise one of you guys is gonna have to mail me the article.
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New to this
Thank you to all who gave me such a warm welcome and inspiring words. I will certainly take them to heart and REALLY try to be positive. My kids and husband and his kids have been very supportive so I should count myself as being very lucky. Now with friends on this board, I CAN DO IT! Will keep you updated on my doc's…
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feces after radiation is completed
My radiation oncologist told me that after radiation treatment was completed, I would pass blood and sluff off some of the cancer. Does anyone know what color the feces would be, and its consistency?
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New Grandparent!!!
Wow even in the middle of life's difficult momements we have received a wonderful little blessing of good!!! Last night at 11:51pm our Grandson, Gavin, was born. He is our first grandchild and he is the most beautiful little thing there is. I promise not to gush too much, but I am so grateful to have been able to see this…
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Nausea meds
Can you all help me with something? What are you taking for Nausea? In the hospital they gave my hubby Zolfran and it worked good. When he started the FOLFOX and pump for 46 hours they gave him a prescription for Compazine. This crap scares me when he takes it. The first time he took it for nausea he was laying in the bed…
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Healthy Eating: Veganmofo
There has been some discussion on this board of late about a healthy diet being a good support for one's immune system during cancer treatment. I certainly know that we have hued to that purpose during my husband's treatment. Since my husband also has heart issues, I believe our low-fat diet has improved his heart function…
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Our baby boy is here!
Just about one month after my husbands final chemo treatment we delivered a healthy and happy baby boy into this world! He was 7lbs 4oz and absolutely perfect! My husband is so in love with his little boy!!! Cancer will never tear this family apart!!
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Safer in the wild?
I may be obsessed with this subject of health and cancer, but i guess i have enough reason to be, as most of us do. Just as there are plenty of things out there regarding food to treat and prevent cancer, there is a lot of information as to why so many of us may be getting cancer. This may, or may not be new information…
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A week in hell.
I’m on my fourth week of chemotherapy treatment with 5-FU and Leucovorin, but not the Oxaliplatin, which I’ve been told is really nasty. I was also told that the side effects of just the 5-FU and Leucovorin are very mild and I probably wouldn’t even have any. After spending the last four days in bed with constant stomach…
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LAR (low anterior resection)
Has anyone had the LAR procedure and, if so, what side effects did you experience? Did you have fecal incontinece?
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New here and have a few questions
Hi everyone, I have been reading the board for the past few months and have found it to be such a supportive environment. Therefore, I wanted to introduce myself and stop lurking. My husband got diagnosed with Stage IV rectal cancer in January at the age of 34. We have a 3 year old son and were planning to add to our…
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liver resection
My mom will have liver resection on 1th november, after 2 RF and 1 chemoembolozation.I would like to know what we should expect after surgery and how many days takes to recover and back to normal life? Her doctor says 7 days in hospital and 2 weeks for recovery.after one and a half month she could come back to the normal…
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Ok anxiety disorder taking over need a firm talking to
my dear semi colon family after my bio yesterday lf any of you read it you will know l suffer from depression and panic & anxiety related disorder. firstly l have my 6th out of 8 chemo sessions on monday so would appreciate prayers and good thoughts that it goes well.secondly since my new anti depressants are still not…
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chat site on CSN
where is the chat?
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Everything for a reason?
I got the call from my younger brother today, as he was leaving his colonoscopy. In his words he was a "little loopy." It was funny because I could hear the medication wearing off as we talked, but he sounded drunk when he first called. They did find one small polyp and removed it. They will biopsy, but suspect it is not…
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HAI Hepatic Pump - Recovery Time Question
I might be having a hepatic pump placed into my abdomen next week. For those of you that have this, what was the procedure like? How much pain was involved? What was the recovery time? Thanks Everyone!
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Brrrrr it's COLD!!! More OXI questions
Sorry to bother so much but I am still learning the ropes with all of this chemo and side effects stuff. Someone mentioned some Neoprene gloves to wear to help with the cold...Where can I find these? Does anyone else have any recommendations in this area. I would like my husband to be able to do for himself if he wants but…
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chemo man
My son who is 39yrs old and has stage 3 colon cancer just finished his 4th chemo treatment the other day. He posted this on facebook. By the way he is in Canada today deer hunting and we live in TX. Bobby Minchew: Who can take a needle....and stick you with a smile? Who can feed you poison...for quite a long while? Who can…
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caregiver question
Does anyone know of a "Caregiver" site? I would like to get everything in place for my wife as my time for departing seems to be nearing. I'm still up and about but MD says it's tme for hospice intervention and I have a few of the tell tale signs. "Good News" is,I know where I'm going...have a place bought and paid for on…
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scan results
I got my results today, Onc.says everything is stable and pain in back is not from anything they see on the scan. I feel very relieved but still wondering about the pain. Thank you so much for the prayers. God Bless, Patti
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First Onocological Appointment - what questions should we ask?
Well, we knew it was going to come sooner or later the Onocological Appointment. Dennys appointment is scheduled for Monday at 12:30 the clinic called today. We will arrive about an hour early to get some test done. Even though we expected the phone call eventually - we hated that it actually did as it confirmed no this…
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HELP!!! High Amonia Levels...any ideas why?
I am still in hospital... for many things.... this is newest thing...ANY HELP??? jENNIE
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lesvanb
What kind of supplements are you taking for your feet???/ I still have tingeling and some pain in my feet also..I am 6 months done with treatment...Thanks JULIE
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Fentanyl pain patch
Anybody familiar with the Fentanyl 12 mcg/hr transdermal system patch for pain? Did it help relieve pain? Any side effects? Trouble Breathing? Been using percocet but still hurting. Don't know if I should try this stuff.....Thanks....Steve
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Remedy for aches and pains we all have now
Home Remedy for aches and pains! Goat Tears. Click here for 1 min. video
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Cetuximab rash
I got it bad, I got asked "what happened to your face"? You should see the other guy, I said, keeping a sense of humor.
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Nightmares and bad dreams
I've had more nightmares in the last few weeks than in my life! They seem to be based on news stories, t.v. shows or even commercials. Dumb stuff that turns scary. I've never had trouble sleeping but this is waking me, sometimes several times a night. Anyone else? I'm not on any medication and my caffeine intake hasn't…
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Getting closer
I saw the surgeon today. The cultures done from the port site did grow a very rare anaerobic bacteria. None of the surgeons and none of the staff at the hospital or doctor's office has ever seen or heard, of a port getting infected within a day of insertion. I've always got to be the oddball. I finally had him look over…
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Far-infrared light therapy - can it hurt?
We have some good friends who own a far-infrared light therapy "bed" (like a cot) and they have offered it to us for Richard to use. I have done a little research on the Internet and have found mixed claims - some sites claim it as an all-out cure for cancer, but others have debunked that. The claim is that cancer cannot…