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Cancer Treatment Centers of America or Oasis of Hope
My brother has been battling colon cancer for the last three years. The cancer is in his abdomen, lung, liver, lymph nodes, and rectum. He is now going to USC Hospital for clinical trials. The first trial did not help (25% growth) so he is preparing for the next option. He also has made a n appointment with an immunologist…
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Lung Surgery ..6/4/08..
I am scheduled to have the nodule that is growing in my left lung removed on 6/4/08. I am Stage 4 which had already spread to my liver when diagnosed, I had primary tumor removed 3/7/06 and liver resection 5/27/06 and have been feeling fine since. Cat scan shows that nodule in left lung has almost doubled in size since…
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"Stand Up to Cancer"
Dear Friends, I took my kids to Dodger Stadium to watch them get womped on by the Cardinals on Saturday. It brought tears to my eyes as I remembered how big Dodger Stadium is. It seats 50,000 people. That is the same number of beautiful, American men and women that die EACH YEAR due to colorectal cancer. I believe we can…
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Picking your brain...CRC forum....
I am on a panel in September in California to get the word out about Colorectal Cancer. I am the 'survivor' representative. I have been asked about a 'goodie bag' that we could give to survivors (both in and past treatment). I need some help! (Just for ideas...not for donations...lol). I have thought about including a…
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Occasional glass of wine?
Hi, Val here, stage 3 colon cancer. I was wondering during any of your chemo treatments did you enjoy an occasional glass of wine? My doc. says it's OK but I'm hesitating>
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ANother Qestion re: treatment for my brother
In the post I made just a minute ago, I said that my brother has made an appointment with an immunologist recommended to us by Patrick Quillin, author of "Beating Cancer With Nutrition", thank you again Emily. I hope that this helps to get my brother on the right track toward proper nutrition as he battles this terrible…
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Want to help my brother & less confused but more questions about treatment?
Hello all, Some of you may recall that I wrote in for my brother who has been battling colon cancer for the last three years. He has been going through clinical trial treatments at USC Hospital as the cancer is in liver, lymnph nodes, lung, abdomen, and rectum. The first trial only resulted with a growth of 25%, he then…
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COLONPALOOZA-6 11/05-11/09 SAN FRANCISCO
OK... it's official...We're locked into the 11/05-11/09 dates for ColonPalooza-6 (CPVI). We will be at the Handerly Hotel in beautiful downtown San Francisco, CA (http://www.handlery.com/sf/). Katie (USAKat) will call today and get us a block of 10 rooms. We should be able to grow that block if we get more interest, but…
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Cea
Hi all, For those that don't know me dx jan 1998 st3 6 nodes. Had a blood test last week and out of interest asked if they would check Cea. Came back at less than 0.5. Virtually undetectable. Cheers ron.
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not again!
Hi. I am an 'old-timer' who hasn't posted here for a while -- although I do check in from time to time. Brief history: diagnosed December 2002 with Stage III rectal cancer. Treated in 2003 with chemoradiation, surgery, chemo. In 2005, I had a recurrence in my lung (single nodule). Treated with surgery plus chemo. Then in…
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Chemo #1 done...11 to go
First off, thank you to everyone that responded to me last time. This is a great site with good people. Had my first chemo this past Wednesday along with a study drug of cetexamab (sp). Not pleasant to say the least. Friday & Saturday were the worst! No appetite, pain in my abdomen for 3 days. Today is Monday (Happy…
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ladies only
I have been diagnosed with cystocele and rectocele recently. Doc says it may or may not be related to earlier surgery (colectomy to remove about a foot of colon with the cancer). Have any of you experienced this? It is fairly common in older women, but I'm not menopausal yet. Help!
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For Nudgie
Hi, I've been trying to reply to your post for the last week....but everytime I try I get kicked out of explorer...Weird... Anyway...CONGRATULATIONS! July 8 is your anniversary...and mine as well. It is a magical date. My husband and I were married on 7/8/78. Yup 30 years and going strong. It is a good omen. I wish all the…
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Friday Riddle - ANSWER
Great to see so many answers, but this weeks winner is PGLGreg. CONGRATS !!! :) :) :) RIDDLE: What goes up and down the stairs without moving? ANSWER: Runner
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Pain in lower left hip
I know I am probably just over sensitive but I have a pain in my left buttocks - it feels like a bruise but there is no sign of bruising. it doesn't hurt sitting or lying but I can feel it walking. I am pretty active - coaching and teaching but am concerned. Stage 4 with liver resection and lung resection already done. Now…
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cyberknife for lung?
Hi. Has anyone had Cyberknife for lung nodule removal? If so, I'd be grateful to learn where you had it, and why. I'm in my manic research mode! I am probably looking at traditional surgery -- but just exploring some of the options. You can email me via this site or of course reply on the message board. Sorry if I have…
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new to this site
Hi, I am newly diagnosed and looking to hear some postive stories and maybe chat with other who are going through a similiar treatment. I am 33 yrd old and have been diagnosed with colon cancer that spread to the liver. My father died from colon cancer 8 years ago and IO know a lot had changed since then. I am little…
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I have a ileostomy
Can anyone tell me the differnce between a ileostomy and colostomy? I have to wear a pouch and wafer, I don't have any control over it. It goes all the time.
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Just got my first 6 mos. scan results NED!!!
THank you all so very much for your input and support. This was my first 6 mos. scan and I am glad to have it over and even glader that the results were good. Thanks again, Pam
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graviola and chemotherapy
Hope everyone has some fun this holiday weekend! Just a question for anyone that might know...would it hurt to take graviola along with my current chemo which is Camptosar, Avastin and Xeloda? Have asked my onc about alternative treatments and he says if someone had something that has been scientifically proven to work,…
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Vacation Ruled!!!!
Hi all, Made it back from vacation last weekend!!! It was sooooooooo amazing. Stayed at a brand new condo in Fort Walton beach. The first day the gulf was so calm. I literally swam and floated for hours. I have not felt that kind of peace in such a long time. The water and temp was still a bit cool, but the sun warmed me…
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tumor continuing to bleed?
Hi- I'm new to this discussion. I'm 38 and I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in April. I am halfway through radiation and chemo (3 weeks down) before a late summer surgery. My question is this, my tumor is still bleeding and this seems to bother my rad.onc. who expected the bleeding to stop by now. Has anyone had…
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questions before surgery
Hi everyone, I have a few questions that I hope you can help me answer. I finished chemo/rad on 5/9/08 then met with my surgeon to discuss surgery...well here come my questions: 1. How long after radiation did you have surgery? 2. How high up was your tumor? 3. Did you have an ileostomy? For how long? 4. Did you have…
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6 months
As I was driving home from my family doctor's office today, I realized that it's the 6-months anniversary of my diagnosis. My checkup today was good, just a general one for a look see after my recent hospitalization. Just wonder when the unreality of it all will dissipate. I still sit back sometimes and think, "I'm now a…
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PET CT NED
Hi, For all the newbies who don't know me. DX in 2003 with StageIV colon cancer. Surgery, colostomy which was reversed successfully after 18mos. Folfox regimine with fanny pack 24 hrs a day for 6 wks, along with radiation. Then 6 mos of chemo oxillaplatin, 5FU, leucovorin. I have been in remission since 2004. Just had my…
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Symptoms?
Hello all, I have been looking for symptoms of colon/rectal cancer online and was led to this great site. I am wondering what type of symptoms you all had prior to diagnosis? I appreciate any input, the websites are mostly a laundry list of lots of symptoms. Did anyone have abdominal cramping? mucous? thick, dark jelly…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser
RIDDLE: What goes up and down the stairs without moving?
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COLONPALOOZA 6!
(trumpet flourish) Hello friends.... Who's this new person SpongeBob anyway??? OK... if you think I'm new, then you're the newbie... go back to year two or three of CSN! Anyway, the wife (USAKAT) and I will be "hosting" ColonPalooza 6 in San Francisco. We'll be there in late October - exact dates TBD, but we're leaning…
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first treament tomorrow!!
Hi, this is Valerie. Stage III colon cancer, 1 positive node out of 18. Tomorrow is my first treatment of chemo with 5-FU, Leucovorin, and Oxaliplatin. I'm getting very nervous. Any advice?
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big day
Tomorrow is a big day for me and a major moving forward point in my life since cancer. I was studying for the California Bar Exam when I was diagnosed last June. I was 24 yrs old. Stage IV rectal. I did chemo, chemoradiation, surgery, more chemo, and finally reversal surgery in April. Today I'm NED! I've spent the past…