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liver enzymes - please translate.
During todays visit the oncologist said "The liver enzymes are lower - so thats encouraging". What exactly does it mean if the liver enzymes are getting lower?? We (the family + family doc) have been suspecting what has been showing up on CT-scans and Pet scans has not been only cancer - but rater hepatitis C and calcium…
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"Suffering" friends
Hello everybody, I've been a member of this board for a few years, but mainly I lurk in the background. Today I have a question that I hope many of you may have successfully dealt with. I am presently dealing with my second reoccurence. It stinks, but it is what it is and the prognosis looks favorable. I have this friend…
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Getting closer
Hi everyone, Just wanted to give you my update. On 3-25 I hd my port put in, getting the port put in was not too bad.(I had the doc knock me out for that)Major wimp!!!!! I went for my radiation markings and then this friday I'm going for my chemo class and radiation films(whatever that is). I get to start both chemo and…
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YEAH!!
I got my c125 results from Roswell today and it is 11.6. My cea was 1.4. I'm so happy I can't believe it. I'm still scheduled for april 28th for a sonogram to see if the cyst is still there. We will decide what to do after that. I can go on vacation in 2 weeks with no worries. Thank-you all for all the posts and prayers.…
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Elevated CEA
Hi everyone...I haven't posted in quite awhile, however, I do read the posts daily....Brief hist: My 77 y/o mom, originally dx'ed cc in 03, has had 3 recurrences every year, same location (at resection site). Last year was the first year she had a clear colonoscopy (7/07) and she's been feeling well in which we've been…
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Need help with Anal Cancer.
Hello. I am a 51 years old hiv+ male that has been diagnoised with anal cancer. I had chemo/radiation treatment but another tumor was discovered. My doctors want to remove my anal section completely so that it doesn't come back but I am trying to find out if this is my only option. Please send me any info if you can. Thank…
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Lung Surgery question
Hi everyone - has anyone ever had lung surgery with spots on both lungs? I am going to see a thoracic surgeon tomorrow here in Canada. I already have an opinion from Argentina that they would do surgery, based on my latest c-scan results. For the most part the opinions from my onc and gi surgeons here have been 'no…
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Swollen legs
My father is on Xelada chemo and has swollen legs (one more so then the other). What helps? Elevating the legs? walking? He did much better this time with the pills and is recovering from having been in the hospital for 8 weeks. His night time bathroom trips are down to 1-3 without someones help (thank god)
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New CRC 'integrated' treatments...
I receive this from Johns Hopkins site....interesting that what we all knew about keeping ourselves comfortable, the 'traditional medicine' community is accepting, too!!! http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/colon_cancer/1926-1.html?ET=johnshopkins:e4738:93778 Accupuncture, herbology, even aromatherapy! Hugs,…
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Study: antioxidants and radiation
Hello Semi Colons! Here's a link to a study about antioxidants helping radiation/chemo to kill cancer cells. There's often confusion about this so I thought I would pass this on. http://www.cancerdecisions.com/033008.html peace, emily who is 6 years 8 months (and counting) NED~ yippee! :-)
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second recurrence
History: 1. March 05 colon cancer IIIC, surgery & chemo 2. October 06 liver mets ( 3 cm x 2.5 cm isolated) and ovary mets (3 cm x 3 cm); chemo-surgery- chemo from Nov. 06 to June 07. 3. March 08 liver mets (1x1 on surface) again. Now, my doctors recommended to have a liver surgery again, and said it will be a simple one…
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surprised stage 4 colon cancer
My wife had a second colonospy about 4 years ago which was clean again. She went for her yearly check up last year. Found hemoglobin low, went for colonospy and told stage 4. How could this happen in just 4 years after her first colonospiesa were clean. Anyone have a similar situation. What's the prognosis? We're frantic…
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Scan results..sort of
Hello all, Just got back from Stanford and overall it was a good scan, based on the first read. We both feel good because my onc basically said based on all the information they have right now, he didn't see anything standing out. They did not have the final blood work (CEA only) and final written radiologist report but…
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scared again
Ok I need prayers and good thoughts. Recap dx last year with stage III with 2 nodes. I had a resection and 6 months of chemo. I made it and now I had my second CT scan feeling good and ready to enjoy this summer and slam I get the news that they see something on my ovaries. My onc says it will be ok. We'll wait and see if…
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How often??
Hi All, How often should you get a colonscopy after stage 3 rectal cancer. I just had one 6 weeks ago, one year after dx, all clear, and he said to come back in 3 years? That seemed a little long to me, what have you all experienced with regards to how often you should be tested?? Robin
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snoring
I am one year out of stage III colon cancer. I had a resection...port installed...chemo...now am doing pt and having weekly infusions of magnesium and calcium because of peripheral neuropathy...my husband said that I have been snoring loudly and consistently...I have never been a snorer...I grounded my teeth and spoke in…
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Ovary and liver recurrence
Hi, I have been a regular visitor of this forum, albeit as a visitor, since my mum who's 56 was diagnosed in Feb 2007. She had widespread recurrence in Jan and I have been so disheartened since... I could really o with some words of advice/positive stories from people in similar positions. Briefly speaking her Hx is as…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser ANSWER
Once again StacyGleaso is this weeks winner. CONGRATS !!!! :0 :) RIDDLE: I went into the woods and got it. I sat down to seek it. I brought it home with me because I couldn't find it. What is it? ANSWER: Splinter
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looking for others with mets to the liver
I had squamous cell anal cancer which has twice metastasised to the liver. I am looking for others with this same scenario who might share with me their treatment. So far chemo and surgery has not cured me. I am told the treatment is basically trial and error with this type so I am looking for success stories to perhaps…
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What is NED?
I'm new to the support group. What does NED mean? Thank you, Christine
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CT Scan and Nodules
I posted the following message on the lung cancer board and just thought I would post here also hoping some of you can maybe answer some of my questions (the lung board doesn't seem to be as active). You all remain in my prayers daily. God Bless, Kaye am usually on the colorectal board because my husband had crc in Oct.…
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restless night
Last night was one of those nights. The CLOUD descended on me again. Just felt scared and worried. I felt like the only way to get relief would be to scream as loud as I could, but I didn't do that. My husband had fallen asleep on the couch, and I didn't want him to jump out of his skin. Hoping tonight I will feel more…
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lots of stuff this week
Well, I met with my oncologist yesterday. He told me that on Tuesday I'm getting my mediport implanted. Wednesday I meet with the radiation oncologist and then we start both radiation and chem on monday. He told me that doing chemo/rad before surgery has a good chance of shrinking the tumor and downgrading the stage. Has…
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Still NED
Hi all, I haven't posted for a while but I read the posts several times each week. I was originally diagnosed 8/06 stage 2a, resection and four rounds of chemo. NED since. I had a colonoscopy last week and a CT and blood work this week and all is normal. I eat better, stay active and have lots of future plans all of which…
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Fantastic Fantastic News !!! (so far)
Hi Everyone, I posted last week about a suspicious 4cm object that appeared on my moms pelvis on her routine CAT scan.. Well today a radiologist confirmed via pelvic ultrasound that the spot is just a cyst !!!!! We are still waiting for the results of a chest CT and an MRI that were also ordered.. Hopefully they are also…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - EARLY
RIDDLE: I went into the woods and got it. I sat down to seek it. I brought it home with me because I couldn't find it. What is it?
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Anal cancer and long term pain
I am a long term anal cancer survivor. I was diagnosed and treated in 1998-1999. I had 5FU and Mytomycin-C and 5 weeks of radiation treatment. Now I have muscle pain, stiffness and limited range of motion in all of the areas that were radiated. Has anyone else experienced this type of situation? Please reply. I am very…
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Beautifully Written
This was written by someone else but I found it so nice that I asked if I could post this here and she said yes. Having enjoyed a beautiful Easter with my family and friends, the weekend ended way too soon. The girls started back to school and Ronnie went back to work. I returned to chemo. I had to force the car to drive…
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How Many Times?
I was wondering how many operations a person can have? I am soon approaching my 5th in 4 years. My 3rd in my lungs. Also, I have a lot of trouble with the operations and my bowels shutting down from the meds. Does anyone else have this problem? I know I'm lucky that I can still have the option of surgery, but it sucks just…
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update stage 4
Hello all. I read these daily but often late and either can't remember my password or get too caught up in other stuff to reply but I think of all of you daily. I head up to Satnford tomorrow for my 3 month scan..8:00 am and Onc appt at 2:00. He is now famous as he is the onc for Patrick Swayze so I'm "glad" I got my…