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rectal cancer
hi all, just diagnosed with rectal cancer through biopsy.go for bone and cat scan on monday.port installed on thursday. can any one let me know what to expect out of these procedures. thanks
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Memory issues after chemo
Hi all, I think my mother has been going through dementia. Either due to old age or the side effect of chemo. Her last chemo was in Feb 2023 but there has been a constant decline in her short term memory and increased restlessness since the chemo ended. Recently she had a bout of covid infection too. I am at a loss to…
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1 Year Update
Good morning everyone, I wanted to post a status update as I hit my 1-year post diagnosis for stage IV rectal cancer. I just finished my 23rd treatment with Folfiri and Cetuximab. A couple weeks ago I had a PET scan and consults for liver resection and even liver transplant. Unfortunately, the pet shows some spots still in…
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HIPEC Questions
Hi, I’m looking for more information on HIPEC surgery. My mother was diagnosed in 2020 with appendix cancer we found out because her appendix had ruptured. The mucin from the appendix got to her colon. So now they are calling it colorectal/small bowel cancer. She was cancer free after they removed her appendix in 2020 but…
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Insurance is PAINFUL
anyone else have sooo many issues with insurance that it delayed your treatment? How is this the best healthcare systems?! It blows my mind how what my doctor deems is best for me won’t be done because of some jerk at an insurance company. I have United Healthcare and for everything else they have been fine but for my…
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CEA rising with No Evidence of Progression (Covid related maybe)
Good Afternoon Everyone, I just returned from my regular 3-month lab work, CT scan, and Appt. with Oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The lab work had a very wonky CEA reading. Back in November, I had one lesion on my liver that was growing larger despite being on Folfiri + Erbitux. Doc decided to ablate…
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About Abita...
Hi everyone. As you can tell from my username, I'm Abita's cousin. Her last post on the boards was about her brain metastases and subsequent surgery. She had successful surgery and radiation, but unfortunately, as soon as that was over, she had another growth right behind her eye, which caused her to go blind in that eye.…
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My Mothers Diagnosis
Hello everyone, I am new here and I am fortunate to have found this website. My post is regarding my mother. A little backstory on how she got her diagnosis in 2020 right before the pandemic she started getting really bad stomach pains. Know if anyone knows my mother, she does not complain about pain one bit. She has never…
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Platelets
Again my platelets are below 70 and delaying for the 3rd time. My doc wanted to do 12 treatments I’ve done 7. I’m not sure what will happen from here?
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Advice
I have been diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer which had spread throughout my intestinal wall. It is treatable, but not curable. They have given me 6 mos to 5 yrs. If chemo doesn't help, they say the next step would be pallative/hospice care. I had to have emergency surgery because the stent perforated my intestines and…
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HAI pump - what to expect and the treatment
My husband has stage 4 colon cancer in various places in the liver. There has been no spread to any other organs. Oxaliplatin and 5-FU treatments have been very effective and they are now discussing installing an HAI pump, at which time they would also take out the colon tumor. We will know more soon and I know our doctor…
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Sodium Ascorbate IV - Intravenous (vitamin c + sodium bicarbonate)
I have seen many posts in which forum members ask where they can purchase various necessary treatments, so I decided to ask you too... Can someone guide me where I could purchase Sodium Ascorbate IV needed for the treatment of my uncle diagnosed with cancer? We are open to alternative therapies, but it is difficult to…
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Need some help for my husband
Hey everyone I was wondering if someone could help me out. My husband has stage 4 Colorectal cancer and his treatments aren't working anymore. New mets have been popping up and also he has a fistula that has formed . So the Oncologist suggested going on Lonsurf.(He has been on FOLFOX and also FOLIRI) Is it a good idea for…
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Rectal Cancer Newbie
I'm 48 years old and recently diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. I completed 28 rounds of oral chemo & radiation and just had my port placement yesterday. I start IV chemotherapy next week and I'm terrified of the unknown and all the side effects that I may or may not have to experience. I'm just seeking support and…
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Surgery
I was diagnosed with colon cancer in early March. I had surgery on April 24. Recovery is going well. I am still waiting for results to see what stage this is. The waiting is giving me anxiety.
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New to this
Hello. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer with metastases in the liver and lungs back around Christmas 2022. Surgery was not an option due to many fistulas and cancer in her pelvis basically “sticking” everything together. She has been on chemo every other week since her port placement in January. Started with…
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obstructions anyone?????
I have just returned home from my 12 and 13 hospital admissions. I was discharged once and ended back in the hospital in less than 48 hours. It was good to sleep in my own bed last night.. I had been sick since 1/6 - my birthday. I had a small bowel obstruction that was slow to resolve. I have dodged the surgery bullet for…
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Advice please. Colon cancer or something else?
i would really love some advice if anyone else has experienced anything like this. 2 years ago after a sinus surgery I got super constipated from all the pain meds. Nothing worked to get me back to being regular. Along side that recover my ENT put me on generic Prilosec for what she believed was silent reflux (even though…
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Nervous and looking for words of support
Hi Group, I am nervous and sad to have to reach out, but I'm really hoping for some comforting words from others that may be in similar boats. Last year, very suddenly my husband received a diagnosis of stage II testicular cancer. He is 35 and I am 31 so for seven months we were really in a spiral of, well what cancer does…
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Extra Sensitive to Mosquito Bites?
Wondering if anyone who is going through chemo or has finished with chemo has grown more highly sensitive to mosquito bites. I've always been sensitive and tend to get welts when I am bitten by mosquitos but since I finished chemo a year ago, the bites turn into HUGE welts. I had one on my cheek a couple of weeks ago that…
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I’m new here
Hello. I’m 53 years old and newly diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer found during my first colonoscopy. I will be seeing Oncology on Monday. I saw my surgeon earlier this week who said that rectal cancer is often treated successfully with chemo/radiation only. So surgery might not be in my future. My husband and I have…
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Not sure where to go from here
I'm a 35 year old male, married, with two daughters (9 and 3). Last month I started having heavy rectal bleeding, including black tar like stools. I went to the ER and they recommended I go for a colonoscopy. After fighting to find somewhere that could get to me before November, I was able to get in this Wednesday, August…
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Taking Supplements DURING chemoradiation?
Hi All, This is the first thread that I have started on this very helpful and inspiring web site. Before I get to the subject of this posting, I guess I should introduce myself and provide some background information. I am a 58 year old male who has recently been diagnosed with a fairly early (T2N0M0) stage of rectal…
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What Are The Symptoms?
Hello everyone. I am a 12 year prostate cancer survivor. Recently, I've been having stomach issues...colicky...not feeling empty after a bowel movement...occasional blood in the toilet. I have a colonoscopy scheduled next week. My last colonoscopy was four years ago and it was clean and they said don't come back for 10…
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HIPEC Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
Hello, Looking for any experience that survivors had with HIPEC for abdominal OC recurrence?
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Surgery
Not sure when it is Just wondering what to expect.. Painful? Can I get in and out of bed by myself? Etc.. please share details
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49yo Husband Recently Diagnosed with Stage 2/3 Colorectal Cancer
We are in week 3 of Neo-adjuvant Chemo Radiation. So far we are doing well with labs, nutrition etc. He is still going to work and exercising daily. Anyone else out there have success with CRT with Xeloda? Did it shrink your tumor and how long was it before you had surgery? They are telling us at this point he may need…
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Anyone Use Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Liver Mets????
Has anyone used Staten Island, Buffalo, Indiana University, Karolinska Institute, or another facility that uses radiosurgery for LIVER METS???? We can't find any real live person who has actually used this new radiation treatment for liver mets, who we can ask real questions of. Does anyone KNOW anyone we can contact?? Or…
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Your never gonna believe this!! NEED HELP!!
Soooo...may 31st..found colon cancer July 11th sigmoid colon resection surgeries..remove 2.5 feet of colon but pretty sure he got it all.. all 13 lymph nodes 0 signs.. 2 weeks later..healing good waiting on cancer Dr appointment Aug 10th. I get horror pain left side..after 2 days can't take it..called surgeon met at er..…
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Back For Cancer #3
Hi all. As a bit of background, I had IIA breast cancer in 2010, treated by lumpectomy, chemo, rads, and a year of Herceptin. At the time of this diagnosis imaging noted several nodules in my lungs that were believed to be related to previous history of severe asthma triggered by allergies. They were stable and did not…