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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…
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Just hoping to survive
My mom, age 61, was diagnosed w/ Stage 4 colon cancer in February. She had a colon resection and an ilieostomy. They were able to remove 80% of tumor. She had some very small ones in abdomen that couldn't be removed surgically. She had one round of continuous infusion 5FU/LV at end of April and in June had her first round…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
This week's winnder is Jamie4. CONGRATS!!! :) :) RIDDLE: I dig out tiny caves, and store gold and silver in them. I also build bridges of silver and make crowns of gold. They are the smallest you could imagine. Sooner or later everybody needs my help, yet many people are afraid to let me help them. Who am I? ANSWER: Dentist
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Going for my first six month scan tomorrow
I wasn't going to post this. I get the results Friday and wanted to wait until then, but I am scared witless. (probably didn't have that many wits to start with). I was IIIA, finished treatment in late August had a clean scan in October and a clean colonoscopy in February. I hope and pray it will be fine. To top things…
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Hello again
It's been, well, I don't even know how long it's been since I last looked here or even posted. I've been avoiding coming here because I just wanted to be 'normal'. Whatever the heck that is! I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in May 2006. Had the radiation, rectal resection surgery, and had chemotheraphy (Folfox).…
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Report on #1 new treatment
Well, I was very afraid of this first treatment. It just sounded like so much "stuff". I am now on Avastin, again, Irinotecan and Erbitux. It was a long, long day, but I got through it. It is now day #4 and I am feeling better then yesterday. I had muscle pain and a bad headache. I also slept most of yesterday, but went to…
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Why not antioxidant rich foods during chemo treatment??
Hi, Valerie again. Recently diagnosed with stage III colon cancer. Had surgery and about to begin chemo. I was told by an encologist nurse not to have too much food containing antioxidants during chemo because it would work against treatment. Things such as berries, broccoli, etc. Has anyone else been told this?
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Question about sugar and possible survey?
Hi All, I guess the reason I need to know about sugar is I have a hugh sweet tooth and a fast metabolism so I dont have to worry about weight gain. Does sugar cause colorectal cancer????? My oncologist told me not to worry about sugar because it occurs naturally in our bodies and there is no basis for concern. But I keep…
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Relay
Our area Relay for Life starts tonight. I'll be in my first survivors' lap. I know I'm going to cry a lot! Our little team has raised over $3000 in our first year. Woohoo! I'll be thinking of this group when I'm hoofing it around the track. Gail