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Oxaliplatin meltdown
Ok, I'm really struggling with the chemo drug Oxaliplatin. It didn't seem to bother me much the first time around but I guess it has a cumualitive effect and now I have so many awful symptoms I can barely tolerate it. I'm seriously thinking of telling my oncologist no more! I s there anyone else out there that has made the…
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Prayer request
Hi All, I went for a routine mammogram Friday and they called yesterday and told me that there was a change from my last mammogram. I tell you when you have had this disease something like that can really upset your world. I go today for an ultrasound. Please send positive thoughts and prayers to me. It would be greatly…
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Downstaging liver mets
Is there anyone out there on chemo to shrink tumours in their liver to possibly have a resection? My husband (stage 4) has been told this may be a possibility for him and he is on CPT-11 and Avastin.
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New Update on mom
well mom has been home from hospital since a few days before Xmas, she mainly just lies in her bed, and gets up for washroom only, she is drinking water with electrolytes in it and they gave her antibiotics to take twice a day and potassium pills twice a day, she also has a patch on for pain and takes pain break through…
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colostomy...yes or no
On Oct.24 I had Lower Anterior Resection surgery. I had done little research and had no background on the subject matter.I was told by my surgeon that I may have enough of my rectum left to avoid having a colostomy. Hearing this my mind was made up that if this was possible that this would be the obvious choice.Now however…
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Not good news
Hi all, First off I would like to Wish everyone the best in 2008. My hubby was dx in Jan 2006 stage 4 colon cancer, 2 surgeries later, and an illostomy, 9 rounds of chemo, we thought we had it beat. But alas the beast has returned. It is now on his bladder, now I do not recall anyone having it show up there. We have…
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anal fissure
anyone with experience? I am waiting to see the surgeon and am in tremendous pain. Finished up chemo. in oct after rectal resection and reversal last may. any input would be great, as I am stressed!!!
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gendicine
does anyone know anything about this stuff in china.? chrisdee
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Update
History: DX in July 06 with Stage II (NO/MO) colon cancer. Finished chemo in 11/06. Latest CT Scan was done on 27 Dec 07 and I am still NED!!!! :) . Bloodwork is good also. I also had a biospy of my cervic because of mother nature hanging around for more than 7 - 10 days and that also came back clear. That procedure was…
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Sis hits bump in the road...sigh
Well, my sister has been off rads for almost a week (sigh, she has only one week completed) because of a low platlet count. The docs are hoping it climbs for Wed restart of rads. It's a bit frustrating...the onc gave her a 'big' dose of chemo (mitomycin and 5FU) to start...and now..humm...well....I'm trying hard not to…
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Finally.... and it's Terrific News!
The Surgeons' office just called us . For those of you who know our story....(liver resection only to be told 6 weeks later that the cancer may have progressed considerably, the PET shows negative for uptake. The resection was apparantly a success and the surgeon's wife(who is also a nurse in his office) said they did not…
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Still Recovering in 2008
Happy New Year to all of you! May your new year be filled with all good things! My husband was diagnosed with stage IIIb in September 06, had rads, chemo, surgery, followed by another surgery to reverses his ileostomy in June 07.He has done well, but is still having some problems after having his reversal. He still passes…
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Grace of a New Year
Happy, Healthy New Year to you all! I wished my husband a happy new year, and being the pessimist that he is, he just said, "So what? We'll just be doing the same things we did last year." Well, I just had to say something there. I told him, "I'm here to be doing the same things I did last year, and if that's not a…
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Swelling of the feet, ankles, legs
Just wondered if anyone experienced swelling? My husband (46) has undergone extensive things in the past 2.3 years. Stage 4 colon cancer, has had radiation, chemo, surgery to remove primary (permanent colostomy), more chemo (folfox), theraspheres, embolizations, liver resection (60% removed), more chemo (folfox), as he…
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oldies
Hi Everyone...this is franny. It has been 4 years in October since I first posted here. I dont checkin like I used to either. I have lost several friends here as well and sometimes it gets hard not to see their posts. I am still NED and about to have my colonscopy again on January 21. I still get all anxious before this…
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New Stoma site questions
I recently under went surgery, post chemo and radiation, to remove most of my rectum along with a bowel resection....there were complications and I had to have a second surgery (3 weeks after the first) which required a colostomy. I am two weeks post second surgery and my incision area is easing up on my pain but the stoma…
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Celebrate 2007
Hi All, I have been away for a while. Finished chemo 4 weeks ago, went on vacation, then busy with Christmas. Anyway 2007 was a year of change for me. I was dx in April, surgery, radiation/chemo, more chemo and now trying to adjust to the side effects and new bowels. I celebrate 2007 because it was a year of awakening to…
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New Year's Resolution
Simply, to live another year! My best to all on this wonderful site. Linda
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High ALP on blood test?
Hi, I am stage III colorectal-had radiation, chemo, surgery, now am halfway through a six month FolFox round. I received a copy of my blood tests, and saw an ALP of 239, the normal range being 50-136. The doctor did not mention it to me. Of course, like a dork I looked up what a high level means on the net, and just got…
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Happy New Year
As a long time lurker I would like to wish everyone a very happy and joyous new year. I have willingly taken so much from everyone that posts, but have not given anything back! As a stage 3c rectal cancer survivor, I want to let everyone know that there is hope, even when the doctors say there isn't. My doctors were very…
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protocel?
Hello, Someone was just telling my husband about protocel. He says it is the miracle cure for cancer that no one knows about and it is the "world's greatest antioxidant". Has anyone heard of it? I reasearched online and read about it on the Sloan Kettering site that discusses alternative treatments. Of course, lots of…
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Intimacy
Ok Here it goes, an embarrassing topic but one that I'm in need of support on. To be honest sex has taken a back seat since my diagnosis. My hubby of 23 years has been very patient but he's beginning to hint for more, and lets face it we are only 41 and not ready to let go of this part of our relationship. The problem…
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Update MOM
well we made it through Christmas, but today she didn't have a bowel movement, I am a little nervous, she eats mainly liquid/creamy soups and some bread, and remember she came home with a possible whole/perforation in the colon, its been since Dec 2nd since they confirmed this, even though they are amazed that she is still…
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Ten Ways to Relax and Reduce Stress
Stress and Relaxation: Ten Ways to Relax and Reduce Stress http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/ART00536 The following are some wonderful ways to reduce anxiety, agitation and stress and promote relaxation, calm and peace within yourself. Some techniques take practice, and most require some commitment on your part to achieve…
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Stress and pain
For the past month I have experienced alot of stabbing pains in both sides of my upper body. They would come and go and make be generally miserable. The culprit is stress! I did too much traveling, bought a new house, moving from Tx to Fl and all the moving worries...My Dr. prescribed some Xanex to take as needed and the…
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shortness of breath
Lately I've been having a feeling of pressure on my chest, and find myself gasping for air. I was told this is a reaction to the chemo drug Oxy. Anyone else experience this?
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Out of options? Then you could try this
The drug referred to below is only available via the FMFs Compassionate Use Program so if other treatments are unsuccessful you could contact them and try it. It is a hormone antagonist and quite well tolerated as meds go: Their website link is: http://feminist.org/rrights/compassionateuse.asp 2004: Effects of mifepristone…
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hard knot on stomach
hey you guys havent been here in a while..but something kinda got me nervous.. I am feeling a hard marble shaped knot on my stomach about four inches down from my breast.. when I am constipated it gets harder and its sore now..I know I am going to the doc..but have any of you had this? I am praying its just a syst or…
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Where are all the oldies?
I check most days if I am home, but no posts from the golden oldies, where are you? Foxy, from down under NZ.
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Brain mets
My wife had the Gamma Knife done at the Cleveland Clinic three weeks ago for 7 brain mets. She has been very tired and weak. I`m not sure if they did her any good or not. The other night she thought she was ready to die. Her breathing was very shallow and slow. It appears her time is very short. Can anybody tell me who has…