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colitis
Since we took my father home from the hospital 3 weeks ago I have not gotten any sleep. Ever since his first ever Ct scan (august/07) he has been plagued with nocturnal urinary urgancy. (he has to go 8 times a night). Of course now that he broke an arm in the hospital (as he was learing to walk again after being in a coma)…
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Happy Naked Dance
Hi everyone, just wanted to let everyone know that as of 2/6/08, I am NEDS!!!!!...history, dx may 07 stage 3 with nodes affected colon cancer. Tumor removed June of 07, IV chemo started in July until Sept then I did Oral Chemo and radiation for 28 treatments, then back to IV chemo. Did Pet scan on Jan 28th, results on the…
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25th anniversary
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of my colon cancer operation. I was 34 years old at the time, with a wife and 4 year old son. It was the most trying of times. The support of my family and friends was paramount in my recovery. I had an annual colonoscopy for a while after, then every two years, now every three. Doc…
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Has anyone had experience with CTCA? We have an appointment next week for a 2nd opinion.
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Best Advice EVER
Listen to this whole thing, and tell me your thoughts. I absolutely love this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ&feature=related
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long time no see
Boy, have I missed this forum. My computer has been down for almost 2 weeks. I have gone back and read your posts. Seems some of you all are coming up on the one year after colonoscopy, I am too. Valentines Day is my appointment and of course you know what I want!! I also read some posts about diet and cancer. Before my dx…
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Back from Cancer Teatment Center of America
It was a long week but a great experience from the moment u walk in....Like I mentioned before they will even pay for hotel and travel expenses. For the ones that are asking what's the difference, here's some interesting points.... Body, Mind, Spirit and religion support ( if asked) are defenitly part of the…
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Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
RIDDLE: What is Shakespeare's Juilet saying in the shock of realisation, in the coded message below? NF AMPF PAIW CLKDMZ YKAN NF AMPF XOJW StacyGleaso is correct. The answer is: MY ONLY LOVE SPRUNG FROM MY ONLY HATE CONGRATS!!!!!!!
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Stent Shifting/Bowels Issues AGAIN
Hi all. I am more of a lurker than a poster and have been since October. My husband was diagnosed stage IV in Sept 07, scheduled for surger on the colon but it was cancelled two days before because the surgeon said it that the colon cancer wouldn't kill him but the mets to the liver would. Have more than 4 spots in both…
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Anniversary
I haven't posted for a year and I don't recognize hardly any of the names now. On Feb. 13th it will be a year since my friend passed away. Mark was my ex and I came back into his life when he was diagnosed with rectal cancer in August, 2005. I became his fulltime caregiver, his cook, his shoulder to cry on, his protector…
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Just wondering
We've been told the cancer is growing in my father lungs. Health care professionals seem rather confused when listening to his lungs with that information in mind. His lungs sound clear and strong. ?! I'm confused.
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Friday Riddle / Teaser
Okay this is probably going to be easy, but it is Friday. RIDDLE: What is Shakespeare's Juilet saying in the shock of realisation, in the coded message below? NF AMPF PAIW CLKDMZ YKAN NF AMPF XOJW
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Stage 4 Liver Re-Resection Question
Hello. Is there anyone out there that has had a liver resection? Has anyone had to go back and have a re-resection after the first resection? I apologize for all of the silly verbiage I know that this probably sounds like something out of a Dr. Seuss book:)
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This will Bring a Smile to your Face :)
20 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity. 1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down. 2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice. 3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that. 4. Put…
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How do you remain optimistic?
After 2 chemo rounds to fight stage 4 colon cancer caused blood poisoning that landed him in intensive care for a week, my father accidentally asked for a prognosis. He was told 2 years. After making through a week in a coma he had his mind set on being a miracle - but instead he has been told he has about 24 months (2 of…
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Oxaliplatin Question
I'm currently on chemo (3rd round was today) with 5FU (I think that's what it's called) and Oxaliplatin. Today it was cold here and for the first time I'm really feeling the neuropathy in my hands - they just don't want to work right. It seems from reading posts that the neuropathy gets worse as treatments go on. My…
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Neuropathy after Folfox and 5FU
We have to decide on yes or no to chemo that may cause neuropathy in hands and feet. Bob already has problems with his feet and legs because of disc desease. He doesn't want to turn himself in to a cripple. Any advise?
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no urge to urinate
hello i wish i knew of this site a year ago,i was dx stage 3 ulcerated tumor no lymph node involvement. july 06 chemo infusion pump 5fu on 24/5, pelvic radition 6 weeks 24/5 3rd week of chemo got chemo brain and uncontrollable diarrhea.jan.07 7hr. surgery hysterectomy, and rescection. march07 kidney failure from ct scan…
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folfox treatment
I started my folfox treatment on Jan. 14,every 2 weeks.I thought i was going to do well with it but just this week feel sick alot and nothing seems to taste good. For those who have had this will it just get worse? I had one of those silly crying spell today and told my husband i didn't want to do this any more but know i…
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Stage III to IV and MD Anderson referral?
It's been a long time since I visited here. My wife, diagnosed stage IIIC in fall of 2004 (10 of 14 nodes positive) is now stage IV with two small lung lesions. She is a patient at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (Tennessee) and we have been very pleased with her care. Preliminary treatment plan is to start CPT-11 and…
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Aetna Policy Change/Colonoscopies
I am just appauled and mad. Todays headlines news is. Aetna doesn't believe that patient comfort during a colonoscopy is "medically necessary" anymore,some medical professionals say. Come April 1, the insurance giant no longer will cover an anesthesiologist or anesthetist to administer deep sedation for the average patient…
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My Diet
I'm getting ready to do the 1 year colonoscopy & CT scan this month. It's been one year ago this month since I had my resection. Of course, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the past year, how unbelievable it was, how I did get through it and how great I feel today. What a journey it has been, I pray I never have to…
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It was ten years ago today
G'day all, It is the 22nd of Jan 2008(in Australia). On this day in 1998 I had surgery for colon cancer.My surgeon removed a chunk of my descending colon including a very aggressive tumour and six cancerous lymph nodes. He honestly did not think that I would make it and said as much. I, on the other hand, knew it would not…
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supliments, vitamins, anything to make chemo easier?
My husband had a terrible time with chemo 3 1/2 years ago. Mouth sores, hair loss, white count bottomed out, everything they said might happed did. We have to possibly do it again for a re-occurance in one lympoh node. Would like to get him as ready as possible if we do it again.
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Anyone notice...
Is it me, or does it seem like there are way too many people reporting that their colorectal cancer has spread to the brain? Is the brain the new area for it to metastisize? Just been thinking about this for a while now and wondering if I want to ask about expanding my CT to include my head.
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Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
I am 35 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer last January. Immediately after being diagnosed, my colorectal surgeon removed 98% of my colon and 33 lymph nodes. Of the 33 lymph nodes, 3 came back positive for cancer. In June (6 months after my initial surgery), I had a liver segmentectomy to remove the 2…
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Straight Talk About Treating Liver Tumors
Dr. Nutting gave a fantastic presentation about treatment with Y90 Micropspheres (Sir-spheres or Therasphere) yesterday. For any of you who missed it and would like to listen to the replay, it is available at the following link: https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=sl7ei28z
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My wife lost battle
I`ve been reading messages since 04/02 when my wife was found to have colon cancer stage 3.You all have been very helpful in many ways. We been through liver resection and all the new drugs out there When it was found in her brain in 08/07. We even did the gamma knife in Cleveland. Well the cancer won and she pass away…
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Great News
Hello everyone, I have been keeping up with everyone, but have not posted very often. Brief history: Mother dx with stage II colon cancer 05/06 and had surgery (only). No chemo, just follow ups. We have been released from the onc. He said he was only duplicating what her regular practioner was doing and was not necessary…
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Lung nodules
I am stage4 had all cancer removed from bowel and liver along with the chemo, radiation and surgery. Well now its in my lungs and i need to figure out my plan of attack. Anyone that can share their similiar findings and treatments would be so appreciated. Sincerly Denise