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Lymph nodes in neck
Background: I'm stage iv. My last PET scan was Sept. 17 and NED. Friday before last, I had a slight sore throat, tender to the touch at the base of my neck. Last Monday, I went to my PCP and he said I had drainage, but no infection. My lymph nodes were swollen, so he prescribed an antibiotic and said if they didn't work,…
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pamness...
Hi, I read that you were treated at Mass General. I'm going there for my reconnection surgery sometime at the beginning of 09. I was wondering who did your surgery? I've been referred to Dr. Cusack (sp??). Thanks, Elizabeth
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Just got back from
Well, just got back from a 4 day vacation to Lake Placid with my husband. It was great, for a little while I had my old husband back. He was given the clear from the surgeon to resume his eating (was on a low residue diet from surgery for 2 weeks). It was nice to see him eating again, and enjoying his food and not feeling…
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Is there a difference?
Is there a difference between Lung Cancer and cancer in the lungs that stem from colon cancer?
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Need your prayers
Sorry for not posting the Friday Riddles the last two fridays, but I have lost my job and my main focus has been on find one. My last day was Wednesday, 1 October 08 right after I returned from our anniversary get-a-way. All prayers are welcome and I will do my best to try and post the riddles, but I am on dial-up at home…
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new to the game, not fun
I hope everyone out there is doin fine, I'm tryin my best I hope. it's a bummer, but I guess it's the luck of the draw. I'm havin a hard time adjustin to my condission, and the money issues, well, it makes you insane, barley or not makin it month by month. damn, sounds like I'm beggin or something. didn't want to do that I…
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Diet for the "New Normal"
Hello Semi-Colons, Hope everyone is doing well! My question for the day has to do with dealing with gastric issues now that I am a year and a bit out from last chemo and surgery. (Stage 3 - took out ascending part of colon plus 6 months chemo) I find that there does seem to be a new normal. My stomach seems to be very…
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rectum cancer
Hello All, My 83 year old Dad has rectum cancer. His tumor is about 5cm. and up in the rectum. He will be starting rad. and chemo within a week or so. He is a very healthy and wonderful 83 year old. The cancer seems to be contained. We are all scared about how he will handle the rad. and chemo. He has to do it for 5 weeks.…
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Metastasis
Hi Semi-colons! Just read this new study report and wanted to pass it on: www.cancerdecisions.com/100508.html peace, emily
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leg cramps with oxaliplatin?
Anyone experience leg cramps with oxaliplatin? I had an oxaliplatin infusion yesterday and I'm experiencing very sore calf muscles and calf cramps -- feels like I did a 50 mile hike (but I didn't). Called my onc. He hadn't experienced this before, but I just found a few references to this in an online search. I trust it is…
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PET Scan... Keep Your Fingers Crossed For Me
Hey gang. Last week I had my PET scan. A few weeks before, I had a CAT scan that showed 4 small suspicious nodules in my lungs, plus the one 1/2" (14mm) nodule in my right lung. The 1/2" nodule, we know has to be removed surgically but the lung surgeon wants me to have more chemo to try and get rid of these 4 small nodules…
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CEA coming up
Monday's my next CEA test. As always, the anxiety level is up a bit. Can't wait for Tuesday to hear the results.
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Chewing Gum aids in Colon Surgery
I found this news interesting in the current AARP Bulletin. Chewing gum three times daily for 5 to 45 minutes stimulates nerves in the digestive system, boosts gastric hormones and saliva and secretion from the pancreas after surgery. Apparently it helps get the digestive system back in operation much quicker and the…
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whirlwind
Recap: Mom dx '07 stage iv colon cancer. Surgeries: colon resection, omentectomy, ovaries removed, possible mets to liver and lungs. 12 rounds of folfox + avastin. CT scan, disease stable, 8 rounds of 5FU leucov + avastin. CEA began to rise, ordered pet scan. Pet scan, no lung nodules, no metastatic disease to liver,…
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Four Years Ago...
I was looking at the date this morning and wondering why it felt like it should be important. I started thinking about friends and relatives and wondering if I missed a birthday... I was sitting here at 12:40 and it finally dawned on me that four years ago today I was in the hospital having a colon resection that would…
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New to group, surgery on the 30th of this month
Hello everyone, I have been lurking around just reading posts, and must say what a great place for support. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer on the 28th of July and did the 28 days of Radiation and chemo with the pump. I hope that the tumor has shrunk some from the radiation so I wont need a colostomy.My surgery is…
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mom in hospital
So. I wasn't crazy that my mom was having too harsh of side effects. turns out she is of the few that have the enzyme deficiency and can't metabolize campostar. I'm not sure why she wasn't tested for this. her onc said because it takes time and is rare. I need to get her to a major cancer center which i am working on. I am…
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Completed Chemo Still Depressed?
Hi to Everyone. I'm new to this forum so if I do something wrong please let me know. I know this sounds really whiny and stupid, but here's the thing: I had a type 1 Stage 4 tumor removed from my colon in November of 2006. I completed Xelox chemo program (daily oral Xeloda and biweekly Oxiliaplatin) in June, 2007. I lost…
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Dating and being a cancer surviror
I am 35, female and single. I have just finished chemotherapy which i went through for 6 months, for stage 3 cc. I am interested in whether there are other single people out there who have faced issues when dating? I would hate to feel that having had cancer puts people off dating me, but the reality is there may be people…
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Girlie Question
Hi everyone, I have stage 4 colon cancer also in lymph nodes, I am getting ready for surgery in a few weeks, then more chemo. My question is for the ladies... I have been off chemo (folfuri 5) for 5 weeks, last month and this month I have skipped my period, to be on the safe side I took a pregnancy test which came back…
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CT scan coming up Friday
Well it is my first 4 month coming up Friday and I have "scanxiety" already. I know we all wish each other well and talk about how you are not alone but when I get in that CT machine...sorry guys...I am alone....Back to brighter thoughts. Wish me luck and god bless you all Chip
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Good to go for 5 years!!!!
Yea!!!! I just had my colonoscopy today, and my gastro said "No polyps, no cancer...come back in 5 years." WHEW!!! I asked him to sign the pic of my J-pouch...lol! Also, I used the prep that is all pills....OsmoPrep...and it was great! The pills are a bit the size of vitamins, and 4 at a time was interesting....BUT I got…
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Rear's In The Clear!!
Had my 2 year anniversary colonoscopy for Stage III, sigmoid cancer. (Hey KathiM ... Today's OUR day!!!) N-E-D!!!!!!!!!!! N-E-D!!!!!!!!!!! CEA and CT scans were NED also! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheryl
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Today
Well, today was my husband's 1st. oncology appointment since his surgery. She (the oncologist) had the reports from the surgery and the PET scan results. She told us that he has mutiple nodules on both of his lungs (we were not expecting that), first they had told us there were only a few and only on one lung. The good…
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signet cell
Does anyone know where I can find info. on signet cell carcinoma? My husband's cousin, age 20, had a mass in her colon and was diagnosed with this rare cancer? I can't seem to find much about it. Any help would be appreciated. Jo Ann
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questions about fullforce chemo and acaiberry
I had stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosed in may 2006. Had radiation and chemo then surgery which included an ostomy then adjuvant chemo of fullfox. I just returned from my oncologist on Tuesday. I have two lymph nodes in my groin area that have shown up on my pet scan. My cea number has increased from 29 in aug. to 47.…
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New Chemo/No longer stable/pressure on "tubes" in liver?????
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in some time but still read often here's my story: My dad was diagnosed over 3 years ago in July 2005 with many BIG mets to liver and given 1 year to live. Obviously the doctor was wrong ... he started FOLFIRI + Avastin 3 years ago and has been on that continuously since July 2005. Some…
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Appears it's back again
Hello eveyone . Hope you are all doing ok and keeping you all in my prayers. Unfortunately, it looks like we are going to do battle again with the beast. Results indicate a reoccurance in my husbands liver and although we are terribly disappointed in the news, we will continue to keep hope alive and wage the war against…
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Bile Duct Stent Problems...Bilirubin & ALK going back up
Twice Dr's have tried to place stents in my moms bile ducts with no success. Her Bilirubin levels are starting to creep up again and her ALK phosphate #'s have gone up 150 points in 1 wk to almost 900. We are going to another Dr. to try and have the stents placed again and hoping that they will stay this time. The other…
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27 year old female, stage 3- any other young ones out there?
Hi there, all the way from New Zealand! I'm a 27 year old female, diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in October 2007. I had surgery and have 1/3 of my bowel left- which works beautifully now! I finished 6 months of chemo- Xeloda(oral) and Oxaliplatin(IV) in June. As for depression- it smacked me in the face really…