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Taking avastin?-A predictive biomarmarker
ascopubsorg.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2017.77.1782 Don't know how one gets tested for this.
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Podcast
Someone else on this board had mentioned the book, Everything happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I Have Loved) by Kate Bowler who is a Professor at Duke Divinity School and diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. I have not yet read the book but want too. My disclaimer is that I am not a deeply religious person but some of the…
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cancer cells like hair cells ?
I am new and have a question. As I understand it the cells that control hair growth is fast acting as is cancer cells. I noticed after my first chemo that my beard had almost stopped growing. This probably a stupid question but I let my beard grow for a week and it was like it was just 1 day. Could this mean that the chemo…
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Need advice on Colon Cancer Stage 4
I had a tumor removed on my right side at the end of colon. 19 of 31 lymph nodes positive for metastatic carcinoma. Margins are negative for involvement. AJCC stage pT4a N2b. I had a CT scan and the results were very small spots on the lungs...the doctor wasn‘t sure if cancerious but but his professional opinion was…
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My Colonoscopy
So here I lay in bed the day after my colonoscopy, not feeling well physically, but emotionally fantastic. I toasted my first prep to my husband whom is going thru the unimaginable. My second dose, I rose the glass to everyone here that is so supportive, defying the odds, and for those whom depisite their fight, lost the…
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Recent articles (updated)
Once again, from the "for what it's worth" department, here are recent articles that might be interesting to some: Frequent follow up may not matter: In this randomized clinical trial that included 2509 patients with stage II or III colorectal cancer, follow-up testing with computed tomography and serum carcinoembryonic…
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A pill used to treat toenail infections could help to cure bowel cancer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5790737/Cancer-nailed-pill-commonly-used-treat-fungal-nail-infections-cure-bowel-cancer.html?ito=social-facebook. A pill commonly used to treat fungal nail infections could cure bowel cancer, research suggests.
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CSN push for lowering colonoscopy screening to 45
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/american-cancer-society-guidelines-colonoscopy-screenings/story?id=55530367 With so many younger folks being diagnosed, this would be a good start. Personally, I think 40 would be a good age. Tru
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Anybody heard of this?
I'm wondering if this would help with the side effects of immunotherapy chemos. I've had some pretty bad side effects of the immunotherapy causing inflammation in my colon last September when I got sepsis from it. And the last time it didn't go after my colon, it went after my uterus and has cause all kinds of…
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Last updates. Mostly negative news
Hello Everyone, It's been going a lot on my side lately, so I could not write here for a while. Unfortunately I write you this entry from hospital. Since I had left the hospital last time after surgery, my stomach started to give me very hard times. On Monday, I went for several tests, xray, ultrasound and endoscopy to…
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ASCO meeting abstracts 2018
ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) annual meeting is next week. The abstracts are searchable. More info for colon and rectal cancers, and a few for anal cancer.
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Appointment with surgeon on Tuesday...what to ask?
Hi everyone, My husband has been diagnosed with rectosigmoid cancer. He has a 6cm mass about 10-11 cm from the anal verge. By the time we meet with the surgeon, my husband’s MRI for staging will have been completed, as well as the biopsies from the scope. Those of you with experience, can you please tell me what questions…
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New diagnosis, 35 year old Just had sigmoid colon resection, waiting on pathology
I was diagnosed May 2018 with sigmoid mass, on colonoscopy, no evidence of metastasis on CT scan. I’m day 6 recovering from partial colon resection, and an additional mass in omentum and nodule on peritoneum were also removed. Surgeon says chemo will likely follow. My energy is struggling to return-is this common? I am 35…
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Radioembolizatiom?
I have Stage 4 rectal cancer that has metaticized to lung and liver. I am terminal but taking chemo (5FU) to push things down the road a bit. Life expecrancy currently is in the 3-6 month range. My oncologist and radiologist want me to have radioembolization since most of my cancer is in the liver and I haven't yet decided…
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No systemic chemo
thats what the oncologist told my husband today. So after reading the pathology report there were 3 tumors, one was ablated because of location, one was not a tumor but leftover fluids from his last resection, and the third ( I didn’t know about) but it was 95% necrotic and encapsulated. So the dr thinks the 12 rounds he…
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Introduction
Hello Everyone! I finally officially joined after lurking here for almost a year. I've learned alot from reading different folks' posts and questions that have been asked. i see a recent post that I can add my $.02 to. So maybe I can help someone out with their decison-making. Hope everyone has a great weekend - whereever…
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Liver Resection Question
Hello all, I am new to this forum and have enjoyed reading what people had to say. While wanting to participate, until now I’ve had no questions and little feedback to offer that hasn’t been offered already. Here’s my question: Has anyone been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and gotten to the point where resection if…
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Fatigue after liver resection
For those who had liver resection, how long did your fatigue last? I have to push myself to do every little physical thing. Butt.
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Treatment Options for Stage 4 Colon Cancer?
Hello, My father was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer that has also appeared in his liver. We have seen an oncologist in Maine who recommends that we take a low to medium dose of chemo because they think he is currently too weak for his body to handle a high dose. We are going to get a second opinion from the…
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Anyone have a false positive cologuard test and taken a second?
Hi I'm feeling silly being so nervous about the colonoscopy because people on this site have really much more to deal with but I took a cologuard test and almost did not send in the sample because it was not a typical fecal sample. It was not during a time where I was shall we say 'smooth' LOL. Anyway, shockingly test was…
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Newly Diagnosed 2018
Hi All! I'm a 43 year old mother of 2 newly diagnosed with colon cancer. It all started on the 7th when I had my colonoscopy. I managed to stay awake and saw the ugly that was hidden in my upper right quadrant of my large intestine. Afterwards, my doctor told me it was cancerous. My the 8th I informed my managers and…
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Big day today!
As you may know, I finished my first round of chemo of April 26th. That was a long 12 weeks. 3 weeks out, I am feeling pretty great! I would say about 90% of where I was before all this started. Had blood work last Tuesday, scans last Friday ( which happened to be my 47th birthday), and now today I go see my Onc to find…
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liver resection, pump, systematic chemo?
Hello, I have been reading your posts for months but it is actually my first post. I got diagnosed with stage 4 back in Fall. I had radiation on my scupular and removal of ovaries because cancer went to my right one. I had 12 Folfoxs. Now I am 3 weeks past a liver resection and installation of the pump. They think they…
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Scar Tissue on Lungs
Hello all, Got my CT results on Monday. Everything was good except for a couple small spots on lungs. These were very small, about 2 mm. The onc. says he is not worried but ordered a CT scan in three months to see if anything changes. I have read it is not uncommon for people to have scar tissue on the lungs for any number…
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Colvera, has anyone had this blood test done?
My mother just had this new blood test done in conjuction with the CEA. It's a new FDA approved blood test that shows cancer in your DNA I guess. Basically if it comes back at even a 1 it's not good, that means it's in her blood . Her past two CEA's were 25. She had a ressection on April 18th with no treatment yet. We are…
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Severe pelvic pain, nerve damage issues from rectal cancer
My mum is still battling Squamous cell cancer of the schincter muscel rectal, she has had a full removal and hysterectomy, started with chemo radiation to shrink no luck, so all was removed. chemo & radiation didnt work as it travelled to nearby lymph nodes and lung metasis. however currently being treated with nivumolab…
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Just joined, wanted to get some firsthand feedback
Nice to meet you all! First and foremost, I'm just really thankful a forum like this exists. I was pretty certain it was, but I wasn't certain, if that makes any sense. I've never searched for a forum for cancer survivors, after all. Although, I'm not sure why I hadn't. So, a bit of history. I just turned 30 last month,…
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Chemo, what to eat and what not to eat?
Being the research guy I am, I've checked out allot of sites regarding food and chemo. I'll be taking pills by the way. Can any of you pass on some of your food/drink experiences? Good and bad! Like... definately eat this or stay away from that! Thanks guys!
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Gas build up
my husband has been having major back issues for several months. Due to the chemo and everything else nothing has been done. The family doctor did an x ray and said it looks like gas build up. We are out of town for a few days and when we return they want to do an MRI w/ contrast. We will be having many test at the end of…
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A reason to hit the gym?
A new study shows that loss of muscle mass is significantly related to mortality in stage I to III colorectal cancer. (see also, weight loss and mortality, https://csn.cancer.org/node/311659 ) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jcsm.12305 In this large population‐based cohort study, we demonstrated that…