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Incision healing question???
Hi all, It's been exactly 8 weeks since surgery. I have done 2 chemo treatments (FOLFOX). Before surgery I went through 28 radiation sessions. My behind area is completely healed up. However, my front incision is having some issues. It is completely healed up except for a very small area in my abdominal fold (gut if you…
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Help me please
I am posting this message looking for help decifering my Father's path report. He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, moderately differerianted haggit level 4. What does this mean?
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great article !
It really tells what we go through...and it's also encouraging... http://health.msn.com/centers/breastcancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100158911
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Quick Question
I am curious about when you were diagnosed what size your polyp was and what stage you were diagnosed with. I am wondering if there is a relationship between the size of the polyp and the stage of diagnosis as with other types of cancer. I am asking because we are in the process of waiting for a path report to come back on…
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Chemo getting on my nerves day....
Hi everyone, I am mainly just writing to vent. Had my second of eight FOLFOX chemo today and generally feel like crap. I have been crying for the past 3 hours....why????? I have absolutely no idea.... I think this chemo is messing with my head. Anyway, I am upset.....my WBC blood counts are way down from last time. They…
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NED!!!!!
I just returned from the oncologists' office. My PET showed NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! I didn't realize just how concerned I was until the relief came from the good news! We are going to continue with Avastin every 3 weeks, to keep me NED as long as possible! I was initially diagnosed with stage IIIB, had the resection,…
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Just Finished Chemo
Hi all It's been a long 7 months but I just finished chemo today!!! I had surgery in August for a tumor in my colon and started chemo in October. Just finished my 12th treatment and I am relieved, but still a little apprehensive about stopping (did I do enough?) I was at Stage IV and can't believe I've come this far. The…
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Naked Happy dance for all!!!!
Hello! Well, after 3 months of feeling sorry for myself, and STILL no cause of death on my daughter, I am pulling my head out, God willing! mccolon and Lisa Rose.... YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE for both of you!!!!! I, myself, am almost at 2 years NED on the rectal, 1 year on the breast.....and NO…
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Please need advice..
Hello to you all, I am back with chemo for 3 weeks now and treatment everyweek with 5FU, leucovorin, and avastin. My problem is that I felt so sick and the nausea is so bad, the meds is not helping, I can't sleep, I vomit all the time. I often thinks of Quitting the chemo. I don't know what to do, I don't wanna give up on…
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iodine allergy
Those of you who are allergic to iodine. Did anyone else have any itching problems after surgery? I had no red dots, but terrible itching after surgery, and wondering if it could have been the Betadine. If anyone else has had a problem with this, let me know. I will definely keep this in mind, when or if I ever have…
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Erbitux and stomach pain
I have had colorectal cancer(Lynch Syndrome). I have had three operations and different chemo's. I started on Erbitux along with the Avastin that I was getting and now have stomach pain. The only thing that helps is when I take tylenol. Does anyone else have this problem?
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Insurance Coverage for Avastin
Has anyone faced a problem getting their insurance to cover Avastin? My husband has been receiving it for four months and now our insurance company has notified us they don't think it was "medically necessary." My husband's first pet scan after surgery showed no cancer spread. His second petscan showed additional lymph…
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Questions about my father's CT scan report
My father has been off chemo for Stage 3 colon cancer for 1 year. All his CT scans have been normal. His last CT scan done on 3/13/07. Even the oncologist's nurse called and said this CT scan was "fine." But when he received a copy of the CT scan report it revealed the following impression from radiologist (got me a little…
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radiation/chemo finished
I just got back from my last chemo and radiation treatments. I remain tired and sick to my stomach but that will change soon. I lost weight, but I had it to lose. I will have my CT scan on April 17 to make sure this is all gone. I am counting on it. Thanks for your prayers. Mark
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To KateFM
Haven't seen a post in a while from you. Hoping Jim had his cryosurgery and it went well.
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Is Folfox and 5FU the same?
My dad is scheduled to begin chemo real soon. He had his port put in yesterday. He will be taking 5FU only. Is this the same as Folfox? What side effects can he expect? He can't take the mixed chemos beause he had a stroke right after his colon surgery (although he is doing great and no disability). Any help or advice? As…
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Hello again!
Hi to all, it's been awhile since I posted but like most, I read the postings almost daily. Well, I managed to get in with the best onc around, which was questionable at one time. I just got out of the hospital a few hours ago. He likes to hospitalize the first go around to watch an reactions. While there I didn't have…
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Musiclover/Mark - how are you doing
Hi - Rodney and I were wondering about Musiclover (Katherine) and Mark. Has anyone heard? If you are still out there, Musiclover, we are thinking of you. Take care, Betsy
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Just got some of the worse news
I was recently diagnosised with FAP, it started in2004 with rectal cancer and there are no support groups in my area. I'm from a small town in North Carolina. Please help. I went for a EGD and the polyps have move to my small intestine, the doctors around here in North Carolina are not good at the kind of surgery that I…
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Friday Giggles - Battle fo the sexes
Hi Guys, Some giggles and sizzles for your Friday! Have a great weekend, and Ladies, buy a dog. Read on :-) Cheers, Ying ==================== Advice for Women If you want someone who will bring you the paper without first tearing it apart to remove the sports section buy a dog. If you want someone willing to make a fool of…
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bad dog news
As if going through CAT scans and surgeries with my hubby wasn't bad enough, we found out today that our beloved jack russell most likely has cancer. We are scheduling biopsies and ultrasounds. Somehow this does not see very fair.
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paranoia setting in
Hi folks well just went yesterday to the oncologist I haven't been for 4 months and I knew he was going to hit me with scans scans scans.... Ugghhh I dread this. My last scan was in September 06. As much as I want to know I don't want to know I'm sure you all know what I mean. Bloodwork first then I have to schedule the CT…
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Superstitious Anyone?
So today I made appointments for PET and CT scans on 4/11. Then I called to make an oncologist appt two days later - happened to be 4/13 as in "Friday the 13th". OK, said I, no problem just do it. I called to make the appointment and the receptionist told me doc was out that day. I joked "Well, who wants to see an…
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Remission
I haven't posted for a while because I have been so terrified by the whole experience of having my husband diagnosed with colon cancer. By way of background, my husband had surgery in May of 2006 for diverticulitis and a large colon cancer tumor was found. His initial post-op pet scans showed no cancer and he was treated…
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UPDATE FOR MOM
COLONOSCOPY AND ENDESCOPIC WENT WELL YESTERDAY. NO SIGNS OF RECURRING CANCER, BUT DID SEVERAL BIOPSIES FROM THE COLON AND STOMACH. WILL HAVE TO WAIT 2 WEEKS FOR RESULTS....ALSO TESTING FOR A BACTERIA IN THE STOMACH NEXT WEEK ON THE 29TH. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS TREATABLE WITH MEDICINE. HOPE THIS IS WHAT CAUSED HER CEA…
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Margo!!!!
Are you ok?
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Lisa Rose
Darn...missed your celebration posts. From Jen and I we congratulate you for your 5th year and know that you will have many more. Our sincere thanks to you for your support and friendship over the past 3 years. I am sorry I was not here earlier to reply, but hey, betta late than never. Huggs to you from oz...Ross n Jen
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Got CT scan results...
here we go....1 tumor shrunk 1 mil and the other one grew 1 mil. Dr. said that he is not concern . Plans ??? finish my 12 cycle, have a pet scan and if everything is negative...SURGERY !!! and this is what I have been waiting for,,,,on the other hand CEA dropped again to...3.3....started at 7.8..so I am happy....Bunch of…
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headache after folfox 4 cycle
I had severe, splitting headaches from Friday to Tuesday after getting disconnected from my chemo treatment. Was on pain medication, which helped a little. Have others had similar reactions?
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For Sale To The Highest Bidder-(fiction)
One well used male body with stage 4 rectal cancer.Presently have an undetermined life expectancy, during which time the Succesful bidder will be given carte blanche for any kind of alternate / conventional research they wish to perform in the interest of CURING cancer. All funds shall be donated to a non-profit trust…