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Unsterile Colonoscopy Equipment at VA Hospitals!!!
10 people have been diagnosed with liver disease - Hepatitis B & C - after being exposed to improperly sterilized colonoscopy equipment at several VA hospitals. Thousands more were also exposed and are being advised to seek blood testing. Please read the attached articles. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29916792/…
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Good news CT
Hello Semi-Colons, Well I just returned from the oncologist and the chest CT Scan I had last week showed no change in the questionable nodules in the last 3 months so the doctor does not think they are cancer. Probably scar tissue from radiation I received years ago. They will continue to monitor and I will go for a…
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Johnnybegood, how did number 2 go?
I'll be leaving for #3 in a few minutes and hadn't seen you post. Guessing you're sleeping it off! Hope and pray it went well. Diane
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side effects of oxiplatin
got my third transfusion of oxaliplatin on friday and am taking capecitabine pills for two weeks and had no side effects before. now my hands and feet tingle, my stomach is constantly upset and i have a bad smell and taste of iron in my mounth. Anyone know what can help get rid of these or atleast make it easier to deal…
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Scan and Radiologist Anxiety
Well, I guess I'm into countdown mode. On Friday, I go for my lung CAT scan. This is a twofold scan. It is being done at the hospital I had my Lung RFA done as the 8 week followup scan after my RFA procedure and at the same time I will be having the followup appt. with the radiologist who did the lung ablation. I really…
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Rectal Cancer Surgery?
I am nearing the end of a 28 session radiation therapy. The next step is surgery. I was told throughout the diagnostic phase that a colostomy would be necessary and likely be permanent. I want to avoid this. I am looking for new surgical techniques to best my chances. Any input is greatly appreciated. I have begun my…
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Worst I've felt yet...
I don't have severe side effects similar to those that I read on this message board. I felt blessed. I had my 5th treatment and finished it on Thursday afternoon. The only "new" side effect I had was my chest hurt with every breath and I had a temperature of 99.6. It was not extreme pain, but something did not feel right.…
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Dear Cheryl
This is truly a great place to be. I still consider myself new at this cancer. (Diagnosed 12/08, stage 3c) There are people here that have had cancer a long time. They seem to know the "ins and outs" of everything. They're supportive, kind and informative. I thought..."life is over" until I found out that there are peopple…
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cherylcrowe
QUOTE: My name is Cheryl. I am hoping too talk to someone that is going through what I am. I am having a very hard time. Please help me. I am only 44. END QUOTE Hi Cheryl, I saw the above note in the middle of another thread and wanted to see how we can help you! We have MANY younger than you or your age. I'm praying for…
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Hello newbie here
I came across your wonderful site by accident, as I was looking for inspiring survival stories and boy have I found them on here. Firstly have to say you are all positive and inspiring folk and I think I have been brought to this site for a reason. Firstly I'm Sonia, 32 years old, from England. I'm married to my wonderful…
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Should I ask doctor to put Dad on IV??
Should I ask the doctor to put my dad on an IV?? Since he can't eat more than a couple bites of food a day if that. He's very jaundice and weak and puffed stomach from the fluid. and pump his stomach so he may be able to eat. If he can't eat he will never last the 2-3 months doc predicted. Is it possible to get his…
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Question for snommintj
I noticed you said your bills are now over $2 million. My insurance has a $2 mil lifetime cap. Have you had to change insurance companies to continue treatment? Guess we should all keep an eye on these things and be prepared! Again, God bless and wishing you only great news and a dance at your grandchild's wedding! Diane
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Update on Dad & question
Flew in yesterday and saw my father last night. He is very weak, not eating much if anything and probably in bed 23.5 hours a day listening to radio, sleeping. No pain though and still has a urinary tract infection and taking xeloda 2x per day. One thing surprised me was his belly was puffed so big and eyes very yellow. I…
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is this the end?
My dad (66) has been on chemo for 3.5 years non stop since being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with inoperable many many mets to liver. Great results with FOLFIRI + Avastin for 3 years...liver tumors stable entire time with some shrinkage but recently developed new lung mets(very small) in Oct 08. So then doctor…
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Your favorite chemo brain story
Another thread gave me this idea. Keep in mind that I haven't actually had real chemo since end of April of last year, but it was the third time I had full rounds, and they say it can take up to a year or more to completely recover; well, I haven't actually made it that long between chemo, so I guess I can't say if it will…
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Missing for a while, but i'm back now
I haven't posted or even viewed any other posts for quite a while. Here is an update on what is going on. Had surgery on 12/30/08. Dr remove all but about 1/2 inch of rectum and six inches of decending colon. Dr reconected colon to what was left of the rectum. I now have a temporary ileostomy to allow plenty of time to…
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Something to Share.......
: God is in Control This was forwarded to me...thought it was worth passing on... A man from Norfolk , VA called a local radio station to share this on Sept 11th, 2003, TWO YEARS AFTER THE TRAGEDIES OF 9/11/2001. His name was Robert Matthews. These are his words: A few weeks before Sept. 11th, my wife and I found out we…
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CT results & update
My mom received her CT results yesterday and all is stable. The onc is keeping an eye on a small growth that is showing up on the CT. It grew a tiny bit but because it is where the incision for her surgery she isn't concerned because it may very well just be scar tissue so for now we're just keeping an eye on it. The other…
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Neulasta Freakin' Hurts!
Man, I just got the shot on Saturday, and by Sunday, I felt like I was giving birth! I thought it be like the nurse said, "some aches and pains" well, heck to that, It hurt so bad, I could barely walk, and was screaming for an epidural LOL..I don't know why it hurt for me so bad, but it seems to be tapering off now,…
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Daydreamer
Have not seen any recent posts. Was wondering how you are feeling. Hope you are doing well especially after that last chemo. Glad your daughter is home...sometimes we just miss them.
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I'm soooo MAD!!!
Hi everyone, I am 39 yrs old. I have stage 4 colon cancer, mets to the lymph nodes, 16 rounds of 5fu so far, and had surgery to remove tumor from colon in Oct. Here's my problem, a rep. from the american cancer society came by last week while I was getting chemo, she asked if I would be interested in sending out info to…
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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
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SURGERY ON THURSDAY
I am very nervous about the surgery and the pain that is in involved . I have rectal cancer had 6 weeks of rad and chemo shrunk tumor but still have to have a resection and wear a bag.I know I will have an ostomy nurse and she will teach me how to take care of it.I go into the hospital on the 25TH and surgery on the 26TH…
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cancer fight
I have been cancer free for 2 years. Just wondered if anyone has any tips on how to locate someone I'd like to talk to from my past. Since I fought the big fight I feel the need to locate a few people in my life to give closure to some issues. God bless.
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UPDATED: Liver enzymes perfect, white count too low for chemo #3
Doctor was very pleased that my liver enzymes and all other tests are 'perfect' but my white count was only 500. I was told to avoid enclosed public places for at least 3 or 4 days and given masks to wear if I absolutely HAVE to go into a store. Also, the doctor has decided to decrease my dosage because I'm very tiny and…
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Has Anyone Heard From JaDot?
I have not heard from her in a long time and wanted to make sure she was doing well.
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What is the purpose...
of steroids while I'm on chemo? What do they do for me or the cancer?
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My update
Well it has been almost 3 weeks since my colon/liver resection. I was under for about 7 hours and in addition to the liver resection and colon resection they removed my gall bladder and implanted an hepatic pump. The first couple of days were pretty rough but now I just am experiencing fatigue and minor discomfort around…
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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
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Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…