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Rising AST/ALT liver levels
Hi all, Need some feedback here. My husband Jerry 42 now just had a b-day is on folfox and erbitux (trial) for 6 month stage 3b colon. Anyway he's been doing great and just finished treatment 4 of folfox and of 8 of erbitux. Not to bad side effects well he went in on Wednesday and his labs showed that his liver enzymes…
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Back to chemo
I took 3 months chemo break to have rectal surgery, after finishing 12 folfox+Avastin. The recent CT scan shows growth of the liver and lung lesions. So I am back to chemo next week. This time it will be Folfiri+Avastin. I have K-Ras mutation, so Erbitux is not for me. They have to cancel my SIRT testing due to the tumor…
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Thank you all and your advice needed
Thanks all... You know how hard it is. I tru;y appreciate your kind words and help getting me back up. Failure was the wrong word choice...more like letting down others... and I know its not true but that is the feeling. I'm better, your words helped A LOT and getting fighting mad again... For those that know the…
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Bladder Issues
I haven't seen a post about this. I had my last resection December 12. It was done laprascopically and they removed the portion of my colon where my lesion was and a small part of my rectum. I noticed the first week I was home from the hospital that my lower abdomen would ache sometimes when I had to urinate. (Sorry to get…
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Another question for all the "Experienced" people
I'm on my 3rd chemo treatment with Oxaliplatin the first one was alright, the second one was a breeze, this third one I have that tingling/numbness/pain in my hands so bad it hurts to type. I was given a "list" of side effects before chemo started and I read that these are possibilities, it doesn't mean you will get them.…
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my turn
i guess its my turn now just got a call i go monday to have my port put in [yeehaw] i am so scared but i know i can count on my friends here. i had a bad day yesterday after my onc told me 12 rounds in 6 months but i just have to cowgirl up and do it. hope everyone is having a good day......God bless johnnybegood
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Test tomorrow
I have to be at the hospital tomorrow at 8 am to start drinking that wonderful tasting barium for my first CT scan after chemo and I can't stop thinking about it. I've stayed pretty busy all day trying to keep my mind off of it. My onc. has taken x-rays of my chest and abdomen and all was clear and my CEA is .7 I'm hoping…
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Results not so great
Well I talked to onc at Stanford about my last CT scan (Stage 4 9/06, liver and lung surgery for mets and chemo) I have been clear for the last year. This last one showed a 8mm lesion near the margin of the last lung resection. It is not great news but not terrible either. I just feel disappointed and down. I teach and…
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New to this
Four and one half years ago my Dr suggested that I have a fecal occult test because I had a family member that had a history of multiple polyps. My test came back postive and I was scheluded for a colonoscopy. When it was completed the result was that I had a large polyp and it was removed and tested. On the tip of the…
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Bowel Movements (I know, yucky subject)
I hate discussing this, but it's making me nervous..I haven't had a BM since Sunday, and usually go regularly, I had diarhhea, but took that Immodium-AD, and now wonder if it was bad for me, or is stuffing me up.. I want to go before the chemo treatment tomorrow, I know I'm not blocked or anything, because I'm passing gas,…
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Decreased 5FU
Mom began her 4th 5FU treatment today. They decreased the dosage because she is having so much trouble with her hands. She is experiencing pain- she has RA too- so maybe the chemo is flaring it up? Or is it neuropathy pains? I guess they know when it is appropriate to decrese the chemo- it is a little scary to think about…
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well port is in
ports in, a little sore but not to bad, now i have the fun of wating till the 9th to start chemo, this should give my nerves a mini vacation, thank you again to all of you for the great support you guys really helped!!! also i was wondering if anyone has used vitamins on chemo i have heard both pros and cons about this and…
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Elimination Problems Suggestion
I wanted to share something with anyone who is having elimination/bowel problems. It is something that has worked really well for me, I know others who have had colon cancer treatments and ostomy reversed are having trouble like I did for several years, pain, bleeding/ constipation/diarreah, hemmorhoids. A nutritionist…
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Dad still NED!!!
Hey everyone!!! Well, my dad continues to be NED 2 1/2 years after first being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, which spread to his liver. After many, many prayers and prayers of others, my dad was completely healed of the spots on his liver after the doctor said my dad would have 2-3 years. My dad only had surgery…
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bag back on
Has anyone here made the decision to have an ileostomy or colostomy bag put back on? If you did what lead you to this decision?
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He got his fifth treatment today
Hubby had been on hold pattern due to low WBC. Today it was up, so he got his 5FU treatment with Oxal. So he's on the pump till Thursday then he'll get a shot of Neulastin on Friday. And I think he'll be getting the Neulastin after each treatment from now on, so no more delays. And dr. said that he should see if Ritalin…
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Only 3 days home from Vandy then admitted to local hospital
Frank had his lung resection (wedge) sugery done on 2/10 and we came home on the 15th. He was doing good on the 16th and 17th. Home health came and was pleased with his progress. Then on the 18th his pain got worst and medication was not working so called Dr at Vanderbilt and they said see a doctor asap or go to er. Took…
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cold sensitivity
I was told that drinking something cold would bother my throat. Does this usually start with the first chemo treatment or come on further along. i am on day 2 of first folfox treatment and so far , no side effects. I just had to try the diet coke over ice. I am drinking it thru a straw and so far I can't tell any…
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Nuerontin
Is anybody else taking this for nueropathy? My doctor started me on one pill at bedtime. A month later, I'm taking 2 300mg pills 3 times a day. It's made my insomnia worse and I just don't feel right. I would say the pain in my hands is about 25% less than it was. However, I now have the pins & needles effect in my hands…
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PET results in
Well, met with my doctor today per results of PET, mammogram, ultrasound, and CT. The lesion that showed on my liver did not "light up" on the PET. My oncologist is sending me to a surgeon just for opinion on little lump underarm. One weird area behind shoulder blade they don't know what to make of that. Sent me over to…
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Cancer Spreads with Chemo?
Does that happen? I though Chemo killed the cells, but can cancer still grow and spread everywhere, when you're on treatment? it hasn't I don't think with me, but in reading some of these posts, it scares me to think that new cancer grows elsewhere when I thought Chemo was supposed to be shrinking or killing it?
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Results in -- all clear!! Yea!
Thanks for all the warm words as I went through the waiting game. I was BLESSED BLESSED BLESSED to get my results (MRI of thorax, abdomen, pelvis, brain) very quickly (24 hrs!). And I am ALL CLEAR - NED. Yea!!! Brief summary for those who don't know my story: I was diagnosed with rectal cancer 6+ years ago (!). I have had…
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number seven today, bring it on
Seventh treatment of Folfox starts in a few hours, lets get it over with and move toward eight,nine, NED? I am ready today, I'd rather be on a cruise but chemo is part of this journey, Time to press through to the end. I have the cold sensitivity and hand and foot soreness, and occasional mouth sores. I am a survivor.…
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Radiation to the vagina. and i am new
I am new here. I am also very sad. I went thru colorectal cancer txs in 2007. Had chemo/radiation, colorectal resection, than 6 mmonthes of chemotherapy. Now I am left with a semi-dysfunctional colon/and tiny rectum. I have damage to the vagina. It has shortened and narrowed and is not elastic any more. I have been to 3…
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Limey
Hey Limey haven't heard from you in a while, just wondering if your ok?....does anyone know?
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Sancuso patch for nausea
Has anyone tried the Sancuso patch for nausea that is apparently very new? My husband David was given this today by his chemo infusion nurse as a trial. David was diagnosed in April 2008 stage 3C and underwent resection and then six months of chemo which he completed in October. In late December, scans found a spot in his…
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Krista
Just wondering how did it go yesterday? You've been in my thoughts. God bless.
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I lost my dog 2 days ago
Hi everyone, I am stage 4 colon cancer, I did 6 months chemo 5fu, surgery, and now heading for more chemo. During this whole process, I have had my 13 yr old beagle, Maxine by my side. Maxine was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer, she had 2 huge lymph nodes in her neck, ironically this is how I discovered my cancer too. At…
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Bras for a Cause
Could you a smile today? Of course! so surf on over to the below web site and see what a group of quilters in the Carolinas have created in support of breast cancer. There are two pages, so be sure to see both pages. The sock monkey bra gets my vote, but then again Fifi and Mimi is pretty neat, too. Share this site with…
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Scan coming up Monday
Well its my next 4 month scan on Monday after a clean one. It's so nice to get good news for a Stage 4 guy as I've had both good scans and bad ones. Just "scananxiety" setting in for that long trip to Stanford and the longer wait for results.... Need some prayers if you've got some good ones.. Thanks all Chip