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Update from Mike49
I know I have been absent awhile but just blame it on post-chemo euphoria. I had a PET scan which revealed one small area on my Liver. Liver Biopsy preliminary results show same cell type as my colon cancer. My doctor moved quick to get the surgery team lined up and we will be undergoing liver resection on Wednesday.…
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Lordy, lordy, look who's forty...ME!!
It has been a long, tough year, but I made it!! Yay me!!
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3 Years NED !!!!!!!
Three years ago today I was in the hospital drugged and getting pumped full of IV laxatives until my God send surgeon walked in and told my husband it had to be emergency surgery (7:00pm). The next day is when I found out it was most likely cancer, but had to wait for the pathlogoy report. I transformed from a women into a…
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5FU Side effects
I've been reading some of the posts here and i have been in awe of the support from everyones heart. So i thought i should share my experience with colon cancer. March 08 i went to see a new dr. about my acid reflux. As we were talking he had mentioned a colonoscopy when i turn 50(i was 46)to check for polyps. As soon as i…
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Cancer Project
This is a GREAT website and I wanted to share it again. http://www.cancerproject.org/
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Trans Anal Resection Surgery
My husband had trans anal resection surgery December 2008. The mass was T2 when diagnosed initially. They did shrink it down to a T1 with chemo/radiation. He's done two of his three month PET/CT and CT scans. The first CT showed a small spot on right lung. The second set last month, the PET showed two spots on lung and…
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CEA <.05 !!!
Mom's cancer marker came back and we are thrilled! It's < .05 so oncs are quite pleased with where she is at. Of course, no follow up tests until November- so then we will be able to sigh an even bigger sigh of relief. But for now---WHOOOHOOO!!! Thanks for all the encouraging words to help us through this journey. I must…
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Need Positive Thoughts...
For the past week, I have been having pain in my left hip. Friday it got real bad, Saturday about 3:00 a.m. the pain was so bad it woke me from a sound sleep, I could barely move my left leg. We went to ER later that morning, all they did was take x-rays and said that though they seen a couple of small bone spurs probably…
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Going to a concert while doing chemo?
I have a chance to go see Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick (I loved the 80's!) July 21st...it is my OFF week for chemo , Folfox plus Avastin. I am afraid to do anything too much fun during all this. Not sure why? Anyway, I quess my question is, has anyone gone out to a concert while chemo is radiating through their…
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Radiation complications
Hey y'all...I'm having an issue with healing. I had a colostomy and an ileostomy (at the same time). June of 08, the doctors reversed the colostomy but where they did the reconnection, it isn't healing like it should. The doctors say that it's from the radiation and the scar tissue. The plan is to reverse the ileostomy but…
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Zadaxin
Has anyone used Zadaxin in their cancer treatment? The doctors prescribed it to my Dad in between his chemo cycles.
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Hit the 5 year mark!
At my last onc appointment, I heard the words I have been hoping for: still No Evidence of Disease and CURED from this episode. I was diagnosed on my baseline colonscopy in '03, stage 3, 6 months of 5 FU and leuco, some bumps in the road with side effects, but no recurrance or mets. I found this site just before my chemo,…
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Happy Dance
I finally got the results of my Cat scan yesterday. The waiting was hard. Results were clear. Cancer free since 2007 I was stage 3. I hate doing these screenings but what a relief when the results are good.
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South Carolina residents?
I was wondering how many members are from South Carolina and if you are receiving treatment in state? Thanks. I am in Greenville.
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Has your mind changed about MJ?
I was wondering if anyone elses mind had changed about this whole Michael Jackson death thing. I was very surprised by my reaction to watching the Michael Jackson memorial service. I didn't plan to watch it...it was just my day off, early in the morning, and I watched it. I was impressed by his lyrical ability, which I had…
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dumb "after chemo" ?
ya know - it's been since the end of May since the last treatment - and it is 90+ degrees. My hands are worse now than before. At least in between treatments the feelings went away, I know towards the end it stayed longer, but now, the tips are sort of numb in a wierd way, i am getting worse aches and cramps in them, and…
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Chemo brain
Boy o boy talk about having chemo brain...I went to my oncol for my 3 month CEA blood test and a follow up...Well needless to say my appointment was not today but for the 21st....I drove 25 min. for nothing..I was so mad at myself and everyone just looked at me like I grew two heads..lol lol lol.....JULIE
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Reassurance
A couple of people have posted pleas for reassurance in the last few days. I've been there. I understand. I will be forever grateful to people on this site who answered my questions, calmed my fears about my husband's illness, and welcomed me as a "member of the family" although I'm only the caregiver. For those who need…
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Is chemo really worth it if it runs your body down?
Bear with me, I am having one of those frustrating days were I feel like I can't get ahead. I got my blood levels tested yesterday and my WBC and platelets are really low. So low they are going to decrease my Oxy a bit. The more I read about chemo and the side effects I start to panic. I want this cancer to be gone forever…
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followup colonoscopy after surgery and chemo
Hi all, I just typed a long post and it wouldn't post after preview! so frustrating! so I'll try again, basically my husband had a one year followup colonoscopy last August after CRC in 2007 and subsequent chemo. He had 2 polyps (non cancer) removed at his one year followup. The Oncologist said he isn't due for another one…
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blood clots related to chemo treatment
I've recently developed a blot clot in my leg. the doctors say it is related to my chemo treament. I have been on coumadin for 1 1/2 weeks. Doctors have told me to keep my leg elevated and avoid too much walking. Anyone out there with some good advice as to what they found they can do or not do. I seem to be getting…
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Angelbaby
Keeping you in prayer. Pray each new day brings more healing. Just remember there are others as well as myself, who are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. Encouraging to see how you can still offer support to others on a regular basis. Thanks for being a blessing:)Take care, Mannie
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Happy B-Day to Me
tomorrow - July 8 is my birthday and chemo day. Happy birthday to me. I wiil be having a chemo birthday party. After my birthday treatment I get another scan to see how well everything is working. Hopefully I will get a good report for my birthday present. Wish me well and pray for good results. I feel positive. Eric(:.)
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Checking in
There are several people who have not posted in awhile and I, as well as others, are just wondering if everything is okay??? I know it is summer and there are more outdoor things to do now but if you haven't posted in awhile, drop a note to let us know how you are doing!! Linda
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Semi colons in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Do any of you besides me and Craig live in the Dallas Fort worth metroplex? If so and you are feeling up to it I would like to get a group of us together in some neutral area. Eric (:.)
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Abdominal pain ten weeks after surgery
Hello everyone! This question is about my boyfriend, David. He had gallbladder removal surgery over two months ago (we were in two different hospitals at the same time for surgery), and he is still having a lot of pain at the site of the drainage tube. His surgeon seems unconcerned, but David is worried something else…
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Anyone from UT, ID. WY been to Huntsman Cancer Int.
Hi, I am wondering if anyone on this site has been to the Hunsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City UT? Paula G.
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Delaying Chemo Treatments
I called the technician who took my blood yesterday and my platelet count was only 79. Last week on chemo day it was 102 and they had to call the doctor for a "GO ahead". Does anyone know when they won't do the chemo. I'm just so not wanting to delay my scheduled treatments. Is there anything to boost the immune system by…
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Those sneaky Chinese
The Chinese have developed an artificial liver machine that is pretty effective. Depending on the amount of liver failure you may have to stay on it 6-8 hr a day. This is pretty good news. 90% of colon cancer deaths are because of liver failure. Half of those die from liver failure brought on by some type of infection…
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cherly hutch
Just saying hi, been thinking of you i hope all is well. michelle