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mediport removal
I am new to this board. I had colon 3b in August of 2006, surgery-re-section, chemo 6 months. Twelve rounds of Oxaliplatin, 5FU, steroid, and a slew of anti-nausea drugs (most that have been mentioned in other posts. The neuropathy was very bad during chemo and for about six months after. Plus the "can't lift your head off…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser
I will be out until 21 June, so the answer will not get posted until Monday, 23 June. RIDDLE: Adam, God made out of dust But thought it best to make me first, So I was made before man To answer God's most Holy plan. A living being I became And Adam gave to me my name. I from his presence then withdrew And more of Adam…
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Zits at 38? Like I need this too?
Any colon cancer gals who also had ovaries removed? I'm enjoying the effects of surgically induced menopause - no periods anymore! - but also the crazy hot flashes and other irritating symptoms. Just a few days after chemo I notice my face is awash in tiny zits. Any ideas on whether its the menopause or the chemo? Anything…
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accupuncture and chemo
Anyone have any experience, positive or negative, with accupunture during chemotherapy? Just curious...
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4 year mark
I am approaching the 4 years post-chemo mark early next month. My last round of CT scans and bloodwork continue all clear. I was diagnosed stage IIIa in Nov, 03. Looking back, it's starting to seem like a long time ago. Despite a few minor bumps, it is such a gift to get to this day. My heart and prayers go out to all who…
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CT scan
Well I had the CT scan yesterday and found out today that I wont find out anything before Monday as both docs are out of office til then. Got home yesterday and horrible diarrhea again. Got stool cultures turned in today. wont it be something if all this time its been CDiff or something like that and my oncologist didnt…
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Blindsided
Ive always known that cancer didn't get me. And I was right I've survived stage 3 cc for over ten yrs. I always wonderred what would get me. Now I know. My doc found some protein in a routine urine test last month. Thought he would do a twenty four hour protein urine test where they check how much protein your kidneys leak…
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Chemo almost intolerable!
I've been laxing on my internet participation these last few weeks since my chemo experience has been worsening. I know it's probably expected, but my side effects are almost unbearable. The treatments were going okay, i had the typical uncomfortable neuropathy and fatigue, but after my fifth full dose, i was at the point…
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Lymphadonopathy
Well, it wasn't quite the news I exptectd. I had my 3.5 yr follow-up with the oncologist today. Brief hx: diagnosed with stage 2a colon ca 12/04. Had laprascopic right hemicolectomy and regular follow up visits. No chemo. At the 3 yr visit I was told everything was great. Today I happened to mention some intermittent pain…
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Still doing good
I have had such a time lately trying to get here to post. It's not for lack of trying , but well things are a bit hectic right now with my work and I've had a multitude of computer issues. Bob, my hubbyk is still doing very well, (thanks to God) Had "emergency" surgery 2 weeks ago to remove the port and dislodge the piece…
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miserable
Ok everyone (esp Stacy and Ron)...I responded to their(your) posts and when I re-read..they sounded really harsh and were not meant to be...it has been a long road since Peter died on November 25 and I am facing my daughter's graduation and son finshing University,,,and it just makes me realize how alone I am...my son is…
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New clinical trial
I know this is a long way off but I keep hoping that researchers will work to find new ways to attck this disease: A biotech company, founded by researchers from the University of Munich, has developed a fascinating way to make the immune system fight cancer. On Thursday, Micromet Inc. announced that its experimental drug,…
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Should I be offended?
Ok, so I'm not sure if I should be offended or not, but here's the story..... I went for my usual 6 month check up (recap: stage 4 with liver mets, diagnosed Oct 2001, all clear since my surgery in Jan. 2002) with my oncologist. My original oncologist just retired, and this was my first appt with her replacement. She…
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Couple of ?s before 1st chemo
I start chemo on Thursday and keep thinking of things I didn't ask my Dr on the phone. It can take days to get a return call from them and I seem to find better information here, so hoping someone can help me. 1. My appt is at 1:00pm. Is it ok to eat that day? He didn't say anything about fasting or clear liquids, but are…
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Bladder Function
I'm new here. I'm an RN, but work in the OR, so I'm clueless to all of this. My boyfriend had an anterior-posterior resection with permanant colostomy. He lost his bladder function. Did any of you experience this and if you did, how long did it last?
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PET scan results
Just heard results of PET scan on my husband. Reocurring colon cancer with surgery to remove lymph node. 6 months later after surgery and 2 rounds of chemo the pet scan to check. It shows 2 nodules under an arm pit and 1 in his buttocks. Will have to have test to see if the cancer has returned in the nodules. Does it ever…
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Will Be Out Of Touch
I will be out of touch and on vacation from 14 - 21 June, but will think of my family here every day as I do now. It is hard to explain, but sometimes I still find it hard to believe that I am NED. It still goes through my mind everyday, I still think every medical appt is going to be bad news, but I do enjoy life and take…
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Appt. went well!
Hi, I wrote earlier in the week about the results of my husband's CT scan and wondered why things were mentioned this time and never in the previous 2 CT scans. Well anyway the doc said each radiologist reads them different and this one did a great job! He told us he has actually had ones come back with findings of "no…
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Sleeping pills
I've been taking Ambien CR for a long time and have tried to stop. The withdrawal is terrible and I'm not sure I can do it. I'm awake and having night sweats and muscle aches. Has anyone else experienced this and lived to tell about it? Jo Ann
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CEA level after resection
My mom had stage 3 rectal cancer and underwent a low anterior resection at the end of April after 6 weeks of chemo and radiation. At diagnosis her CEA level was 20. Her latest labs show the CEA level to be 3.0 - a bit above normal. She needs to wait another couple of weeks before she can start chemo (Folfox) since her…
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colorectal cancer spread to adrenal glands
my husband was dx with stage II in May 2006.His tumor was huge -8 cm but it did not spread.After 6 weeks of chemo and radiation he had surgery on September22 2006. Doctors removed 13 nots they all came negative.Surgery was fallowed by 8 three day chemo sessions. Third session was disaster-he had fever and infection in his…
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tumor on liver
Hi everyone, My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer 2 years ago, had rectum removed and chemo and radiation which ended 1 year ago. Now, after a PET scan, he has a 4 cm tumor on his liver that "surrounds and appears to encase and compress the middle and left hepatic veins near the IVC." Anyone know what IVC…
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Xeloda (or just chemo in general)
Is it possible to shrink the tumor on ONE organ while the chmo does nothing for another?! Just wondering because: Normaly a CT scan is done after a couple of treatments - but because my father had his hemoroids removed a months ago the surgeon had a look at the state of the colon tumor. (There is only a residual growth…
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another treatment held
Well I went today for chemo and for the second time they held it for another week. I am still having terrible time with diarrhea and they said I am losing too much weight. I have a CT scan scheduled for tomorrow. My Gastroenterologist thinks I may have an ulcer. My stool has been black for the last week so she thinks I may…
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Fluorouracil & long term sensitivity to sun?
I stopped 5FU chemo over 3 years ago and noticed I am much more sensitive to the sun than before chemo and cancer. I know there is short term sensitivity during chemo and for a few months thereafter, but I couldn't find any information about long term sun sensitivity resulting from flurouracil. Has anyone noticed the same?
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Treatment starts on June 16th...Clinical Trial
Hello everyone. It's been a rough two weeks since I've been diagnosed...the roller coaster of emotions and all the trips to the hospital for tests and appointments have been really draining, both physically and emotionally. But my husband and I are plodding through. The doctors have not given me a stage for my cancer, but…
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small bowel kink
Help! I've been hospitalized several times since my November resection for Stage 1 colon cancer. It was originally thought that my pain and distress was coming from "backing up" quite a bit. I've been on a heavy regimen of Miralax and Benefiber. The problem persists. I just spent another couple of days in the hospital with…
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It's been awhile
Hello everyone, It's been awhile since I have posted, but I read your posts every day and keep you all in my prayers. There are so many newbies on here!!! Just want to introduce myself to those of you who don't know me. My name is Lee. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 1/2 years ago. He was first stage III, then a…
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Question about CT scan results
Hi all, Have a question about my husbands latest CT scan. It's been a 1 year since his last scan which resulted in surgery to see about a spot that lit up on the PET scan. It was nothing. Anyways, this scan says: there is a small 11mm enhancing lesion within the posterior segment of the right lobe of the liver. This is…
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Successful lung resection.
Thank you for all of your prayers, I had my surgery on 6/4/08 and came home this morning, 6/7/08. The surgeon had good margins and things went well, now I have to recuperate. Thanks and hugs to all. Audrey