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First round of chemo
Well, we are finally starting my husband's chemo tomorrow. It's kind of surreal to feel so relieved to finally fill him up with toxins- my definition of normal is so altered! Anyway, I have really appreciated being able to read through everyone's experiences with chemo so wanted to say thanks to everyone for being so open…
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Prayers, Prayers and
more prayers needed today. I have my 2nd Interview with Loudoun County Public Schools (Construction Dept) at 11:00 a.m EST. I really need this
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Scared!!
Hello everyone, I am off to have my 5th Chemo treatment tomorrow, would you please pray for me that I will have minimal side effects and shrinking tumors. I am very nervous and scared and need prayers. Thank you, Patti
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Medical study shows aspirin of value in colon cancer issues
If you go to the following web site, you will see an article that deals with the positive aspects of aspirin in helping with colon cancer. Here it is: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/08/11/20090811cancer-aspirin11-ON.html?source=nletter- This was also in the morning paper today. It is an interesting read.
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I`m off to the chopping block
Tomorrow I get my first scan and marker levels since my original diagnosis. Wed. I will meet with the onc to find out if my neck is still in the noose and discuss my future. Minor little things like if I actually have a future. I think it will turn out well but I am prepared for whatever comes. Best case scenario I will be…
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SIR-Spheres microspheres for metastatic colon cancer - comments?
Hi everyone, My sister-in-law sent this to me today - her co-worker's mother is having some success. You may already have heard about it, but thought I'd share it for those who may not have. Would be interested in hearing your thoughts. http://www.sirtex.com/content.cfm?sec=usa&MenuID=1110 Of course the stats under…
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VATS x3 tomorrow!
I'm off to the cutting board again tomorrow afternoon @ 12:30. All prayers welcomed! By the way, nice to see pictures of you guys...Lisa42, Craig and Phil! -Sheri
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It's always something.
As Gilda would say, "it's always something." My husband (stage III and later IV) sees his oncologist every month. I admire/revere/totally trust his oncologist, but I have to confess that I dread the monthly visit. Even more than the monthly visit, I dread the day after the monthly office visit. My husband has routine blood…
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Phil- like the new pic
Hi Phil, Just wanted to comment I like your new avatar picture! (This one also doesn't have the "black and white head" you spoke of- lol! :) :) Have a great day!!! Lisa
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Questions ?
I know I just posted, but was unrelated to this one. I was Dx in May with CC with Mets to liver. My husband had lost his job and my insurance had expired. We were in the process of getting ins. coverage when I was Dx. So, I was not insured. I was treated as indegent (self pay)at the hospital and had a colon resection and…
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Question for Craig concerning upcoming Thoracotomy
Craig, Nice picture of you. OK, that's not my reason for starting this thread. I also thought let's get these technical questions off the Buzzard thread and into a different on. I do hope he is OK though... You mentioned: "CyberKnife is a device that delivers highly concentrated radiation with surgical precision. It is…
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Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE:A certain investment doubles Joe's money every five years. If Joe leaves all the money invested, in 40 years he'll have 384,000. How long will it take to have $340,000 if he starts with twice as much money? How much money did he start with? ANSWER: It would take 35 years if he invested twice as much. Think of it…
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Obituary for Susan Kowalski
Susan Kowalski known here on the CSN as jerseysue was a very special lady, sadly she lost her battle to this disease last week. She will be sadly missed by all her friends here at the CSN. Our thought and prayers are with her husband Mike and her children. Always, Lisa KOWALSKI, Susan E. of Bay City, Michigan. Mrs.…
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Anyone hear from Limey?? Any update?
Haven't noticed any posts from Mark. Has anyone heard from him, or know how he's doing? I get concerned about you stage IV's when you don't keep in touch! Many hugs, Krista
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Self tanners during chemo?
Okay, I'm so vain! My darned legs are SO WHITE and I have two bottles of a self tanner. They're screaming at me every time I go in the bathroom. Calling me 'chicken legs' and 'zombie girl'. Has anyone used a self tanner during chemo and not turned green or had some strange reaction?
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Teresa7374
Teresa, I am re-posting your post from another thread. Sometimes questions tend to get lost in longer threads and I wanted to make sure the posters here saw your question and responded to you. This was the post from the other thread: "Could you please give me some info. i am a 43 yr old female diagnosed with stage iv colon…
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How do you all do it?
Hello my semi colon family, Just a ramble here, feeling a bit low today. You all know I suffer from depression and panic attacks started after the cancer, had depression before but was recovering from it. I have a supportive husband, family and friends. I am going to get counselling for the panic attacks etc and the…
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Scouty-have question about UNC hospital
husband dx with stage iv rectal cancer 6/09. just completed 6 weeks xeloda, radiation. next is ct scan an ultrasound (in chapel hill, i believe) would appreciate any input. thanks
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Blood tests, CT scan
I am having a blood test this week and on the 17th a CT scan of my kidneys. Then a few days later see my onc. I have felt pretty good since last lab work, but this whole CT thing is really beginning to scare me all over again. I know I have to b e checked on a regular basis, but I feel as if the ax is hanging over me all…
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Any Oncologists you recommend in Chicago Area?
I am starting the process of 2nd opinions. I am waiting for my Medical records. I go To Loyola University Medical Center. Dr Shelly Lo is my onco. I was blessed to get an appt with Dr. Al Bensen, at Northwestern, who was recommended to me as a colorectal cancer specialist. Any others I should seek out? I'm seeking 2nd…
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Nana B
Wondering if you got your scan results! Been praying for you and worried because haven't seen you post. Valley
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I Finally got this chemo party started
Woohoo I finally got to get my chemo started today. I took that Neulasta shot Monday and Tuesday and my WBC went from Monday 1.8 to today 14.3 (normal is 3.8-10.6) Neutrophil from .66 to 12.30 (normal is 1.40-7) so two days worth of shots did it for me. Instead of the 10 day continuous shot they said I only need to do the…
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Updates
Hi, dear all.Yesterday was a good day to us.My hubby and I went to see the surgeon,the surgeon couldn't do a ultrasound because my hubby just finished chemo and radiation a week ago,so he only checked him with his finger,then we chatted some about the coming up surgery.The surgeon said the good thing is he couldn't feel…
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Question regarding bleeding
After a bowel movement this morning, I started bleeding bright red blood. This has happened once or twice before but never to this extent, usually just bleed when I have the movement, but I have been bleeding now for about an hour. I have had hemorrhoid surgery that supposedly removed all the veins in the rectum that could…
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Stretching my envelope.....
Yesterday, a friend of mine set up a 12:00 tee time for us to play golf!!!! In my 'other' life before cancer, I had played, even have clubs. So, I'm at the driving range, and whap! every ball ended up hooking to the right. We just played 9 holes, and I am now looking for a pro that can help with my game...I realized that…
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This crap is everywhere
The rash has even spread into my knees and shins. I`m afraid I may be turning into one big erbigerm. I would take antibiotics but I might dissolve into a pile of toxic sludge. Eric ( : . )
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New Study for K-Ras Stage IV : Enroll THIS WEEK!
Click Here for full article The open-label, 56-patient KRAS-mutated colorectal cancer study is being conducted at three U.S. locations. Patient enrollment begins this week. All subjects will receive Imprime PGG® at 4 mg/kg weekly plus standard doses of Erbitux®. Tumor measurements and determination of tumor responses for…
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Consult yesterday at MAYO
My Oncologist sent me to MAYO Clinic (Phoenix) for a consultation because after my recent resection, they did not get completely clear margins. They have me on capecitibine and Oxy a regimen called CAPEOX, at the VA. Mayo recommended I keep doing what I am doing, imaing every 2-3 months and their are options,…
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Post-op Small Bowel Obstructions
Hello friends, I am writing in despair over my sister's surgery which was on july 8th, all was good with procedure. Then approx 1.5-2 wks later she began to vomit hard, too much to manage with OTC/home. We went to emerg room no definitive findings then, PS ~ 1 week and one fired GI doc, and we find out it is an SOB. Due to…
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Recent Stage IV Diagnosis
My sister, age 39 with three small children, was recently diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. She had NO symptoms, and ended up in the ER after severe stomach pains. Emergency surgery revealed the cancer, mets to the liver and peritoneum. She has done 5 months of aggressive chemo; CEA levels went down, but still hovering…