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"Good Liver Enzymes" in Stage IV Colon Cancer?
I have a quick question here: when my mom was recently diagnosed with her Stage IV Colon Cancer, she was told that "your liver enzymes are good, so that's a good sign" by one of the doctors. The CT scan showed 1 medium-sized lesion and 2 small lesions on her liver. I am just curious - what should we take from this…
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for those that know the names of the chemo drugs/trials
I was dx in May 08. At that time there was a trial drug being used that showed great promise. Then when I saw the oncologist in July 08, she said the drug had been postponed due to some results showing it was very effective against a form of cc, but not others. (plus she said the side effects were very bad) And basically…
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Has anyone tried a diet vs. Chemo
I think someone here is doing a special diet instead of chemo, if so I would like to get more info. Dave
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34 yo husband dx stage IV
After some complications from a back surgery, we found out a couple of weeks ago that my husband (34 yo) had a tumor in his large intestine with mets in the liver (3 spots). He is starting chemo in a couple of weeks after he is recovered from having the original tumor removed, with the hope of qualifying for resection.…
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Rides to treatment
Why does everyone want to give you a ride to treatments? I was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in early June after a colon resection -- 3 of 90 nodes showed positive. Had a port inserted and am scheduled for #2 of 12 chemo treatments 5FU + Oxaliplatin next Wednesday. All things considered, I'm doing great. I was a…
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Not Getting Nutrients
I just don't think I'm getting the nutrients I need to get my platelet count up. I have an ileostomy and I always knew that things go right through you with this, but today I really noticed it when I ate jello and 1/2 hour later it was coming out and also my vitamins which I now cut in quarters come out "in quarters". I…
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New Clinical Trial for Advanced Cancer -
Trial of New Drug to Blocks Cell Changes Available at NIH Clinical Center Posted: 30 Jul 2009 04:00 AM PDT Written by Kate Murphy. An oral drug that blocks activity of enzymes that change proteins in cells that leads to cancer is being tested at the National Institutes of Health. R935788 or Fostamatinib, a protein kinase…
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personal question
I have a belly that hangs and under neath I am getting a rash does any one know what I can use for it.Now I have another question if you have an colostomy do you wear the bag in or out of tour under wear I know this is a personal question but I have been wearing mine on the out side so my under wear are bunched up near the…
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Be Honest!
Hi Friends! here's my story again! 4th stage colon cancer, surgery last year, 5 fu for over a year, changed meds to xeloda, I just got my last CAT scan results, I have nodules in both my lungs that have changed in size, Cancer again. I will be starting Xeloda 2, twice a day for 1 week then 2 weeks off. I will be adding to…
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reoccurring cancer
I have a colostomy and they removed my rectum and I am sewed up the back. Has any one had this type of surgery ,and the cancer came back I was a stage 2 cancer all margins were clean and 12 lip-nods. I don't know why I am having these fears now my colostomy is 4 months and 2 days old and I am going back to work on Aug 1.I…
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happy birthday KathiM
Hi Kathi Hope your birthday has been fabulous in Holland; what a lovely place to celebrate life!!!1 Serrana
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its finally my turn
hey everybody,well finished treatments two weeks ago.went to onc yesterday to get blood checked.the only thing that was low was my platelets.so i have to wait a few weeks to get my port out.i asked her if this means im NED and she said YES oh happy day.just want to thank everyone on this board who helped me thru this.we…
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what is juicing
OK dumb question - I've seen several people mention juicing - what is this?
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PET/CT results
Got my results today. All of my disease was either stable or smaller. There were no nodules in my left lung and two lesions from my liver weren't visible. That leaves three in my right lung one 4 cm lesion in my right liver lobe and two small lesions in my left. But I did get some alarming news. When my surgeon sent me to…
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CEA Questions.... Confused about it
I am not real sure what CEA exactly is and why it is important to our bodies. I see you guys post your CEA levels all the time. Does this constitute how many cancer cells are in your blood stream? everywhere? My count was 75 right after surgery. After my 1st chemo treatment it was 65.3. Today he had results from my second…
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DIET, FOODS, NUTRITION, ETC
There has been alot of topics on foods, supplements, vitamins, diets, etc., in regards to fighting this disease and I really found the below website VERY INFORMATIVE and would like to pass it a long. I have posted this site in my responses to different discussions, but thought this would be the best way.…
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PET/CT results...not so great
Well, I had my PET/CT last friday and got the results from my onc today. The pelvis and liver are all clear, but a new small (less than 1cm) nodule showed up in my upper left lung lobe. There were already smaller ones scattered in the bottom right, but we were just keeping an eye on those because they never changed.…
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Elizabethgd needs your PRAYERS
Please add her to your prayers. She needs surgery but needs to gain some weight first. It would mean so much! Christine
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DISABILITY
HI, TO ALL i WAS WONDERING ABOUT APPLYING FOR DISABILITY, i HAVE NOT BEEN A REGULAR AT WORK FOR OVER TWO MONTHS AND FRANKLY I REALLY DON'T WANT TO GO BACK. If i am able to work part time, can i still apply for disability? My current job can be done a good bit from home, but it is harder to find and keep clients if you…
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Stage 4 colon cancer survivors
I am a stage 4 colon cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in November 2007. I have been reading the discussions on this site, only because I made the mistake of looking online for updated treatments and accidentally read the survival statistics. What a mistake. It really sent me spiraling. Now I'm busy scrambling to regain my…
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Husband has run out of options ???
Hi, this is really very new to me and the first time I actually joined a discussion board. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer June 2003. He had surgery and some prophylactic chemo. Everything looked good for a year. Since the fall of 2004 he has been receiving some type of chemotherapy and things progressed very…
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Surgeon said no, scan said yes
When my husband's stage IV was diagnosed, the scans showed spots in his abdomen and underneath his liver that they labeled as metastatic sites. The surgeon who removed the original tumor in his colon confired the mets on his liver but said based on a visual inspection there were no other spots that the scans were showing.…
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Amazing Research. Kill Cancer w/o Chemo or Rad. - New Compound
A new compound in trials cures cancer without chemo or radiation. Greenville, SC WYFF Channel 4 News July 28, 2009 Amazing research. Doctor kills cancer cells without chemo or radiation. A tiny compound called HS7. How does the compound work? A real cancer cell host is injected with HS7. Cancer cells split and grow which…
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Worried, advice and prayers needed please
Hello to my semi colon family, It's that crazy chick from England sonia, need so advice please as I'm worried and I'm starting to go back to thinking when I was first diagnosed back in Feb 09. Basically I did round two of oxi and xeloda, before I had treatment on the 20/7/09 I had blood tests and they were fine for…
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1 week to go....
Well a week from today dh will be in the operating room...my mind is blank - all the tests and pre surgery tests are done and all the doctor appts. - now we just have to wait for next wed. alot of time to sit and pray and think... hope we put it to good use. I hope everyone else is doing well - I read the boards often for…
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Good Foods?
Hello Again - Can anyone tell me some good foods to get my dh to eat after his surgery that will not upset his colon as much? I know there are lists out there but I prefer to get advice from those that have experienced this in hopes that they are better choices!! Thanks
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Next stop Liver resection
I received my MRI results yesterday and things look good for the next step which is liver resection surgery. The plan is to remove the right lobe. Prior to surgery, my oncologist is setting up a visit to Sloan Kettering to verify my plan and provide a second opinion. It is interesting that they are prompting this, not me.…
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Hey... Read This... U can all relate
TODAY WAS #4 CHEMO DAY I PUT IN 5 HOURS THE USUAL WAY THANK GOD MY COUNTS WERE UP TO PAR OR I MIGHT BE SITTING AT THE BAR PORT ACCESS WAS AGAIN NO FUN BUT, OXYCODONE..... THANKS A TON PASSING TIME WITH ONLINE FUN "CSN" IS NUMBER ONE! WORE A PATH TO THE BATHROOM DOOR AS TRIPS ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE MY TIME IS DONE & HERE…
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Mouth Sores, No Tastebuds - How to cope
Of all the side effects from chemo, I resent this one the most. My sense of taste is 99% gone. Food in my mouth feels like broken glass and sand paper. I've lost 30 lbs since being DX'd, 40 since symptoms appeared. I know I have to pull up my big girl panties and just force feed myself, but it's getting old fast. the good…
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Treatment is Postponed
I was to take my 6th chemo treatment this morning at 8:00, drove 1/2 hour there, only to be told my platelet count was too low at 75. Last week it was 78 so it went down. I am sooooo bummed. It wouldn't be so bad if it went up some and they were just waiting for a couple more points, but going down and waiting, it's like…