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Why do I dread chemo day
I know its small of me but I have been dreading chemo day all week in anticipation. Now on the CapeOX regimen I only go in every third Monday(tuesday this week) for infusion of Oxiliplatin and then take the Xeloda for two weeks. I have just been dreading the infusion and I know I can handle it, sure I can't drink cold and…
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calling (dr.) phil(lieg)
Sorry for the repeat question( chemo brain here) but now that I am done w/ my crc met to the lung thoracotomy the oncs are going to give me the menu of what is next.They are making noises about erbitux or some kind of focused radiation. Being compulsive I want to know everything ahead of the game and want to revisit the…
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medical marijuana dispenseries raided in San Diego Co.
Hi, I just thought this might be of interest to some folks. I've never personally used medical marijuana, but I know some people on this board do. I had asked some about it lately. I know many claim it's about the only thing that really seems to work without side effects in nausea control and also in pain. It was on the…
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GREAT NEWS UPDATE
FRANK SAW THE ONCOLOGIST YESTERDAY AT VANDERBILT AND SHE GAVE US SOME NEWS. THE GREAT CT SCAN WAS GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE LIVER AREA BUT THERE ARE NOW SEVERAL SPOTS SHOWING UP IN HIS LUNGS THAT WAS NOT THERE IN JULY CT SCAN. THE SPOTS ARE ABOUT 1 CM EACH..THE DOCTOR SAID THEY WERE TOO SMALL NOW TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE CANCER…
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Update:dear all,we are home
Hi dear all,finally we made home this afternoon.I am sorry that I couldn't update you guys earlier because I was too busy with walking back and forth between home and hospital everyday,I thought it would be a short walk,but it turned out to be a 50 mins walk for a single trip. The surgery took much longer than what I…
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Herb Ganoderma,
Hi,haven't been writing for a while, but have kept up with the board discussions. Was stage 3 colon cancer with 1 positive node. Surgery and then chemo. Completed treatment in Dec. 08. Have been NED since, thank God. I've been hearing somethings about an herb called garnoderma that is suppose to be very effective with…
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One of those bad days
So, in order to cope with my 34 yo husband's stage IV dx (with a 2 1/2 year old and baby twins), I often enter into denial mode with the assumption that the only option is for this to all work out and for him to see our girls grow up. Several times over the last week, my defense has faltered and I find myself hit with the…
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Sigmoid colonoscopy after surgery.........
Well, Im home. I had my first colonoscopy after surgery July 15th 08 this morning and am happy to say that everything is clear and he doesn't want me back for 2 years....YESSS !!! So I celebrated this morning with a LARGE McDonalds coffee and a sausage,egg, and cheese McGriddle....Life is Good again.....I'm heading to…
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To Krista...
You asked about my second dilation treatment. Well, I finally had it yesterday (Wednesday). The dilation was a breeze - I take the Versad/Fentanyl combo and it works like a charm for me. But the results were mixed. Yes, he was able to dilate the area more, which helps a lot. But they also have determined that the radiation…
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Johnnybegood, how did your port removal go?
I did NOT like it at all! I'm having some pain. I don't DO pain pills but will take some Ibuprofen tonight! Filled the gauze with blood within minutes and the doctor had to change the bandage for me. OUCH I prayed for you while he was yanking at my chest and yanking, pulling, yanking, pulling... Hope yours went well and…
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Complications with Port Catheter Angiogram
Hi Everyone: I am writing for my mom, who has colon cancer and is receiving treatments through a port catheter inserted in July 2009. She had a problem with the needle that was inserted to hold the pouch that she is required to carry around for 48 hours after her inhouse chemo treatment. The oncology office wanted to make…
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Has anyone sought treatment outside of US?
Quick summary; sister was dx 03/09 w/ mets to liver and perit. 4 months of Erbitux w 5FU, hoped to have liver resection but cancer spread to lymph node. Back on chemo w/ avastin and 5FU. Wondering if anyone has sought treatment outside of US? Anyone heard of cryosurgery done in FUDA hospital in China? I question if it is…
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No Pet Scan
I finished my chemo and my onc. contacted ins. co about approval for Pet scan. They said I don't meet the criteria for pet scan. They approved a CT scan, but not the pet scan. I wonder what the criteria is. I am not a happy camper about this. I keep thinking that a pet scan would show if something small is in there, and a…
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Appreciate prayers, positive thoughts etc
Hello to my online family, It's the crazy gal from England ;-) Firstly just to let everyone know I am being weaned off the prozac and should hopefully start a new anti depressant in two weeks which will have a sedative effect and help me sleep! I will have a community nurse check up on me every week, and have intensive…
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Want a Yellow Lance Bracelet?
Hi Y'all!!!! I was working on my annual "tax writeoff" (sad but true)donations and decided what the heck I would give to the Lance Armstrong Foundation and get bracelets for it. I have many left over...adult and children's sizes both. I wear a child one cuz my wrist are skinny (the only skinny part of my bod). If you want…
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Getting just Fluorouracil and Leucovorin for stage IIA
Sorry if I’m asking too many questions. I’m new to all this and after I ask one question I think of something else. Anyway here’s the first question I started treatment on Thursday, which consist of just Fluorouracil and Leucovorin for once a week for six weeks and then two weeks off and then we do it again for a total of…
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Probiotics mixture for cramps
Hello! Well, i said i would post about my experiments, and i gotta tell you...whether it's placebo, or not, those probiotics KICK BUTT!!! I have been having major cramping, gas, and the constant "have to go potty" feeling all the time since takedown. I started the probiotics two days ago (Blueberry Kefir) with half a scoop…
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SOMETIMES IT'S JUST TOO MUCH TO HANDEL!!!
I was told that I have stage 3 rectal April 14 2009. I've been through the first round of chemo and radation then have surgery on August 13. Today I was hooked up with my PICC line to start my final round of chemo (I hope). I find myself being so angry and at times very sorry for myself. At times it's so hard to see the…
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need opinion.
HI everyone, I have some concerns and would like some opinions. I am planning for my ileostomy reversal on the 22nd. I have had it since June 2nd. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. I was just told by a distant relative who is a oncologist that I should avoid getting a reversal because of the high risk of…
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CEA
I had blood work done just before the 1st chemo and just got the CEA results. Its 78.1. I am concerned. It was only 39 before they did the colon resection. I have tumor in liver that they are looking at doing a resection. What does this mean??
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Fightformylove...How did surgery go?
How did the surgery go yesterday? I am thinking of you both, and hoping that all went perfectly well! Many hugs, Krista
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I start my last round (I hope) of chemo next Wednesday
My name is Brooks and I have stage 3 rectal cancer. I have went through 6 ½ weeks of chemo and radiation and then on August 13 surgery to remove the tumor. Surgery went great and the tumor showed NO signs of cancer left from the treatments. Now I’m at home recovering from the surgery and preparing for my final round of…
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he's done! Thank you!
Hi everyone My husband was disconnected from his 12th and final treatment today!! He's crashed on the coach right now, but we are both silently celebrating inside :) He did have to get the Neulasta shot, which is a bummer cause it seems to drag out his recovery a bit, but HEY - it's number 12 so we aren't complaining!!…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is phillieg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :) :) :) RIDDLE: RIDDLE: A small zoo had just mammals and birds. When asked how many of each they had, the zoo keeper said he had a total of 54 animals with a 140 feet total between them all. Assuming all the animals had all the feet they should have, how many birds and how…
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Increased appetite - Why?
Well, I read about so many people who lose weight and cannot eat. My appetite is growing and I just don't know why. Any clues on how to calm the hunger?
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Nutrition and supplements to prepare before chemo?
I'm looking for suggestions on diet and supplements to get my body ready for chemo. I just had a resection and they are giving me a month to heal and get my strength up before starting chemo and I want to use this time to my advantage. I am mostly vegetarian. I do a small amount of dairy - yogurt and cheese. I do eat…
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Confused
Hi Everyone, I'm a bit confused, I read everyones posts and I hear a lot of people that have surgery for their met cancer. I feel like my doc is not making that an option and am wondering why?? Someone said he doesnt want to disrupt my quality of life so why put my body through all of that. But, one surgeon I went to see…
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Moms update
I posted on here some time back about my mom who is 82 going on 83 this November. a jog back in memory for those that read my post: Mom 74 years old when she was afflicted with what her doctor , who has been in practice over 38+ yrs said was the MOST aggressive breast cancer he had EVER seen in all his years of practice.…
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Stomach pain and hipcups with Fluorouracil and Leucovorin.
I had my first treatment with Fluorouracil and Leucovorin on Thursday last week (not getting Oxaliplatin) and there didn’t seem to be any side-effects, but then Friday night I started getting hipcups and I never have hitcups and then Saturday I had stomach pain that has been constant since then. Also, in typing this I…
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I'm starting Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin this week. Any personal storys on these?
I'm starting Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin this week. Any personal storys on these? Please let me know. Try not to scare me too much. LOL