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Still NED!
Yesterday I visited with my medical oncologist. My CEA was 1.6 and she said I continue to do well. I then went and had a mammogram (yearly check -up ) and bless them, they read it right there (the tech had to maneuver around my port so that was probably a tip-off) and it was NORMAL. Whew! I still remain NED. Next month is…
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donna in Hospital but doing fine
Just got off the phone with Donna, she went into the hospital on SUnday due to extreme pain. Come to find out there is a blockage in her small intestine, so they admitted her and they plan to keep her until it resolves its self. She couldnt eat for a few days but now is one a liquid diet and good pain meds and doing fine.…
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NEW UPDATE ON DONNA
Well I talked to her today, she sounded much better. They have gotten all the infections out of her and she is healing well. Still in some pain but doing alot better. She is scheduled for surgery tomorrow 7-15-09, to clear the blockage. She doesnt know how long she will be in the hospital though. I told her I would call in…
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Update on Donna's Surgery
The surgery worked and donna is feeling much better. They had to remove some scar tissue that was causing the blockage. Now they are just waiting for her to "poop" and then she can go home. She said she should be home with in the week. That that is great news. She said to say thank you for all the prayers and good energy…
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Semi Colon Prayer to God for Donna and Pattee Who are In Surgery Today
Hi, Gang We've got 2 of our own "out on the wire" today having surgery - Donna and Pattee. I was feeling very concerned for them this morning and just wanted to say a prayer for the both of them this morning, so that they could feel the healing power of God today as they journey towards a successful outcome of their…
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Hubby is NED
Hi, Wanted to let everyone know, my hubby dx last July Stage IV had a colectomy to remove tumor in transverse colon. Had 6 mo 5FU oxillaplatin, leucovorin. Finished chemo in Jan, had a PET/CT found a small met on his liver. He had a liver resection on April 3. He has been doing very good, it was done laprascopic. He had a…
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Liver Abscess
Results of untrasound.......Looks like I may have a 3 inch liver abscess, full of pus, anyone have one of these and had to have it drained, or go on antiobiotics? I have a CT scan scheduled for next Tuesday to make sure, but what else could it be!! I had a liver resection in April, but was starting to get pains around my…
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Any news from Shayenne?
I've been watching every day for something from her, just would love to hear that she is home and healing. Sandy
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KRAS mutation, good or bad?
I have this and I only know the Erbitux would not work for me. Does anybody know if this is good or bad sign ( or doesn't matter ) for long term prognosis? Best wishes for every body Steven
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More Prayers Requested
Well I had my interview with the Loudoun County Public School System Construction Services Department on Wednesday, 22 July 09. They had 70 applications and chose only 8 to interview. I felt pretty good after the interview and should now something within a week or could be as long as a month. Their HR Dept is consentrating…
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5 Nodules Lungs
Hi, I'm new to the board, just joined today. I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in November 07, surgery in December followed by Chemo in January 09. Finished my Folfox series July 08. I recently had a CAT scan done a couple of weeks ago and they found 5 small nodules on my lung to small to biopsy. My Oncologist sent…
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Last Schedule Chemo!
Well, today was the day of my last scheduled cycle of chemo! I made it all the way to 12 and I can't believe it! I wanted to quit so many times, but thanks to all of the support and prayers from my biological family and my cc board family I made it! I get scanned on Friday and the results and next steps at clinic on…
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Still NED
Yippee Got my CEA blood results back and everything is good.....Now I see the surgon tomorrow for gallbladder and hernia surgery...Once that is over I will celebrate good health.....JULIE
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What next?
It looks like my dh's surgery is going to be pushed back ANOTHER week - what the heck? Does anyone out there understand he has cancer? He needs to have that surgery done to remove the darn tumor??? I guess the Lynch Syndrome Test might not be back in time and they need it to decide how the surgery will be...jeez put a rush…
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last treatment for a while
I just got my pump off. I finished my 3rd treatment, everything seems fine. I have that metallic taste in my mouth, a slight sensitivity to cold. The cold sensitivity was really diminished this time by the calcium and magnesium. I have a PET/Ct next week to see where I stand. I think I have responded well. My CEA fell from…
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laugh, cry or........
I'm in the middle of my second set of scans since chemo ended in December. Just had a biphasic CT scan on Thursday and picked up a copy of the report. There is no evidence of recurrence in my liver or lungs altho they did note a nodule there. Happy news! But then they drop me out of the plane with no parachute with the…
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Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLING OR SEARCHING ON THE INTERENT ALLOWED :) RIDDLE: Jake is walking at 2.5 miles per hour. Bob is trying to catch up, and is walking at 3.5 miles per hour. If Jake had a three hour head start, how long will it take Bob to catch up, and how far will he have walked?
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Now I am really, really mad!
So, when my GP first scheduled a GI appointment for me, I mentioned that the doctor's name seemed familiar. When I went in for my first appointment, I realized he was the doctor that misdiagnosed me a little over a decade ago. I called my GP's office and told them I was uncomfortable having this doctor treat me (and why)…
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Has anyone had a colonoscopy while taking Avastin?
I have not had another colonoscopy since my initial diagnosis in Aug. '07. I had a sigmoidoscopy in March '08, which was good, but haven't had anything since then. Two out of three oncologists I've consulted with told me as long as I'm on Avastin, I can't get a colonoscopy done. I'm still on Avastin every other week as…
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Nail or No Nails??? Dye or No Dye???
I am feeling pretty **** with bitten off finger nails and gray roots hanging out. All I can say is my husband must really love me. Anyway, I have heard fake nails are not wise but I don't know why. Also, I know I cannot use a heavy duty hair dye but what about a temp. rinse? I would appreciate your input. Thank you Jennie
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Convinced One Family member to Do Colonosscopy!!!
Hello, We have all talked about hwo despite a likely genetic connection with CRC, we've encountered "stalled" responses from family/friends about doing the scopes. Well, thankfully, I've gotten through to one hard head ( many to go!), he had it done today, age 42 w/ two polyps removed. Blessings and peace, V.
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Waiting
I hate the waiting game!!!!!!!!!!!! I just had a CEA blood test done yesterday..I am 3 months NED..So now I wait and wait and worry...I need a CAT scan but I need surgery for gallbladder and a hernia so I will wait for the surgon to do that CAT scan and the onco doc will read that one..So its more waiting UGH UGH.. I know…
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Nervous abot follow-up colonoscopy- Update
I have my post-op colonoscopy tomorrow. I was supposed to have it in early June, but the chemo was kicking my butt then, so it was postponed. I am NED, and my last scan was clear, but I am still nervous about this. Wish me luck...Vicki Colonoscopy report…they found 2 new polyps, but he thinks they are benign. I sure hope…
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Medical and Drug codes ?
Does anyone out there have access to medical and drug billing codes ? And, is anyone interested in comparing EOB's from their insurance companies ? I am mostly interested in what is being billed to my insurance co. and how much is actually being paid from ins. co. to my cancer treatment center. Anyone ...... ? John
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HAI Pump Therapy
When I was first diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer with 5 mets to the liver I was told by an oncologist at our local cancer center that I was inoperable. That oncologist recommended 6 rounds (12 treatments) of FOLFOX/Avastin and said we would scan in 6 months. I sought a second opinion from Memorial-Sloan Kettering in…
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colonoscopy time
Hi everyone! I will be having my third year coloscopy next month,and I just received the prescription for it and it is HalfLytely, & Bisacodyl tablets, this is a 2 liter prep. last year I had one that was 32oz. and it made a diference, before I call the Dr. office I would like to know what you guys have been using for your…
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Not cancer related at all
This just made me feel really good...expecting the unexpected. http://outspokenmedia.com/online-marketing/the-power-of-the-unexpected/ Chip
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I am confused
I have been having chemotherapy for five months now. The seven tumors left over from my surgery have only changed a tenth of a cm. Four have gotten larger, three have gotten smaller, but in such a small degree and a new tumor above the umbilicus has popped up. Why am I doing chemo? I thought it was to shrink the tumors or…
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Coumadin and Emend
Hey everyone, been a while since I posted. I will be starting round 4 of chemo tomorrow and I'm not looking forward to it. I'm so sick of feeling sick, muscle twitching, can't walk because of the pins and needles on the bottom of my feet, can't drink or touch cold things. Whine, whine, whine....ok I'm done....sorry. One…
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What to expect?
I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in April/May 2009 and I have no idea what to expect. It has been a tough ride so far, but getting better. I am only 30 years old with two children under the age of 6. I have had two major surgeries (removal of part of right colon and ovaries-due to MET), port inserted, and chemo-I…