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Reduction in chemo drugs
For the sixth chemo treatment of 5-FU and Oxiplatin, the Oxiplatin was not given due to unusual side effect - I gagged every time I tried to take in liquids and my voice was affected and I had a strange feeling in my throat all the time. Felt miserable for nine days after treatment. I am getting chemo every other Monday…
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getting close to being done
I've only got two more folfox treatments. I feel good but i feel anxious or something.Not sure what it is.Maybe knowing im going to be going back to work.I am trying to do somethings so i can be a little prepared.I just wondered if anyone else had these feelings when almost done.
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Call to Stage IV Survivors
Hi everyone: I remember our friend Nanuk, who we sadly lost some months ago, put out a call to Stage IV survivors about a year ago. The response was amazing, and needless to say, inspired hope to a lot of newbies and those of us fighting the big fight to get to NED. We'd love to hear from you. Monica
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
Jamie4 is this week's winner. CONGRATS :) :) RIDDLE: My voice is tender, my waist is slender and I'm often invited to play. Yet wherever I go I must take my bow or else I have nothing to say. What am I? ANSWER: Violin
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problems after surgery
Hi My sister had colon cancer surgery almost 3 weeks ago. She started having problems with right back side pain. They feel it is a pocket of fluid. She has been put back into the hospital. Have any of you had infection after surgery or anything like this?
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not good (correction)
Sorry,I did not mention that I was writing about my husband
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Naked Happy Dance!
We have come to be danced Not the pretty dance Not the pretty pretty, pick me, pick me dance But the claw our way back into the belly Of the sacred, sensual animal dance The unhinged, unplugged, cat is out of its box dance The holding the precious moment in the palms Of our hands and feet dance. We have come to be danced…
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Surgery today
Well I had my VAD put in today and man is it sore. Did anyone else get "knots" on each side of the neck when the port is in the right chest. I think its weird having them in my neck. Chemo starts Tuesday so I hope it feels better by then. I guess I'm still being wimpy cuz it sure is sore.lol Deb
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Week Two
Well, it's gorgeous here in Michigan and week number two with the chemo/rad combo is done. I don't want to jinx myself, but so far it's been uneventful. Does it stay like this for the next three weeks or will I get some sort of side effects? I have noticed a change in bowel movements (I no longer have that urgency to go…
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pet scan
I had my pet scan Thursday,I will see my onc Monday,I'm scared but I know there is always hope,I hope I will start my chemo soon.But most of all I wish they would hurry up and fix that chat so I could talk to some of you,I mean it has only been out of service for over a month,they must have just one 15 yr old working on it…
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port versus vein??
Hi, I am relatively new to all this, dx April 2007, stage 3 retal, surgery, half way through xeloda and radiation treatments, then a rest and back to chemo for 4 months. I have a choice of receiving chemo through port or vein. Would someone care to comment on this, which is best??
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Miralax
After I got out of the hospital this week, the doctor had me start a regimen of Miralax every day. I feel like I'm having the weirdest bowel movements ever. In light of recent events, it's good to go, but is this how it's supposed to be? Anybody else doing Miralax? Gail
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Friday Riddle / Teaser
RIDDLE: My voice is tender, my waist is slender and I'm often invited to play. Yet wherever I go I must take my bow or else I have nothing to say. What am I?
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A little good news
So a few weeks ago I had posted a question about Pet Scan results because I had an area "light" up during a follow up scan. This was after a colonoscopy that showed nothing. So, just to be sure I went for an ultrasound with the potential for a biopsy if something abnormal appeared. Well.....no biopsy...because the…
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Low when I should be high
I am so depressed! I've gone through treatment for Stage III and am NED. Great, right? Why am I so sad? Everything is getting back to normal, but I can't fight back this overwhelming sadness. I seem to be floundering at everything that I used to kick **** at, even during treatment.
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Greetings & a thought
Hello there all of you in this colon cancer discussion area.. being a stage IV colon cancer survivor so far, since 05, I just wanted to say hello & hope all of you who are dealing w/ this in their lives, well God Bless and hang in there. A shout out to all my old buddies here and I am well, and have a check up in May. Life…
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Strange but good news!
I had resection done 7 weeks ago. After still having pain, I had a ct scan done on April 2nd which showed a large cyst on my rt ovary. Also a spot on my liver and adrenal gland, which I will have to do a repeat scan in 6 mos. An ultrasound was done on Tuesday. My doctor called today and said the cyst is gone, it must have…
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I am obviously an idiot
How do you add a friend? Some people have added me, and I can't figure out how to add others. Help!! Step by step please. Are the chat rooms ever coming back?
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bowel obstruction
I was hoping to have a little insight on bowel obstructions as a result of surgery or scar tissue. In me, the surgeon reconnected my small intestine to my newly shortened large intestine. I mention this because I think this is the source of a partial bowel obstruction. Here are my symptoms: heartburn, gas, diarrea, noisy…
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Found out about the pain
I've mentioned several times that I've had pain since my surgery in Nov. (Stage I colon cancer). Well, on Sunday I found out why. I woke up with severe pain that actually made me scream, so we were off to the emergency room, where my doctor met us. A rectal exam showed some blood, so I was admitted for more tests. Had a…
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Accupuncture?
Hello everyone, i'm just curious if anyone out there has tried accupuncture for chemo exhaustion??? Someone had mentioned it to me to try it, is it worth it??? God Bless All Keep Positive!!!!!
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For the Newbies particularly dx IV
You old timers are also welcome to read, but most of you know our story. I truly believe it's important to reiterate if it helps just ONE person and inspires one person to keep the hope alive. Hubby dx stage IV in Dec 06 3 days before xmas after a routine colonoscopy. Our life changed dramatically that day as yours…
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Colonoscopy
I spoke with the gastro's office today. His PA said the reason they're recommending another colonoscopy for me at around 6 months instead of a year, is that guidelines are changing. Even though it's not widely published yet, she said that the thinking is that a follow-up colonoscopy should be at 6 months, especially in…
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Remembering
Hello all, Okay..I will start out with saying (if you haven't already read how I feel about energy) I'm a big advocate of saving your energy for moving forward and not looking back. However, I can't help but think how I got to the point of not looking back. It was one year ago today that I took my first chemo treatment.…
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Thank You!
It is so humbling to see all the responses to my post. There was a time, you can ask Emily & Scouty, where I was afraid to post good news. I wasn't sure if I would jinx myself or sound like I was bragging or something. However, now I finally feel like I do want to shout it from a mountain top "I am cancer FREE!". I will do…
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Anyone heard from Tamil?
Wondering if anyone has heard anything from Tamil. She was having surgery about a month ago. I've been checking previous posts and sent an email but haven't heard anything. She did tell me previously that she's had several emails from people here , so wondering if anyone has heard from her since the surgery? thanks
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Wait and Watch vs. Radical Resection
I have Stage 1 rectal cancer at age 39. To date there is no sign that the cancer has spread to my lymph nodes or other organs. I know testing is not 100% so I am at risk for the cancer coming back. Can anyone give me advice on the following? Effects of Radiation and chemo for stage 1 after an anal excision, life after a…
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Pet Scans vs. Cat Scans
Hi all, I haven't been here in a while. I just finished my 6th cycle out of 8 with Xeloda. My onc got the dosage adjusted so the hand-foot syndrome has been "manageable". In October, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer; I had the surgery and it was believed that the whole tumor was removed. It was debatable whether I…
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Chemo Withdraw
Has anyone experienced withdraw symptoms once they finished their chemo tretements?
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Neuropathy concerns
I am having horrible neuropathy. I just completed my second cycle of folfox last Thursday, and the neuropathy is not abating. They told me it should only be really bad the first three days, and that was true after my first cycle, but now...six days later, it is not getting any better. It's especially bad in my hands and…