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NED
My husband's colonoscopy went well. Still NED. It's been three years this month since his original surgery to remove the tumor. Thanks for all you support and prayers. I don't know what I would have done without all of you and this board. God bless, Kaye
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Thanks for the support
Wow this has been a wonderful site. I have a lot of family and friends but none really know what I'm going through. It has been great reading all the different stories that are similar to mine. I was just wondering how in 1 month my life has changed so fast. I feel great and can't understand how this can be in me. I really…
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biopsy not back yet but
The doctor found a 6.5 cm tumor about an inch and a half into the rectum yesterday that he said looks malignant. I am so shocked and scared. I'm 38! I have a 2 year old and just bought a second house. We are supposed to move this weekend and rent this one out. So many fears. Will I see my daughter grow up, will I be so…
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ileostomy questions
I have been on this board for the last year as a stage 3 survivor. However, this question is in regards to my mother,who is fighting colon cancer. She had all but 2 feet of her intestines (bowel and colon- everything)removed and has an ileostomy. Since there are only 2 feet for absorbtion she runs a high risk of literally…
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CoFactor?
Hello, Does anybody here, heard of this CoFactor? It is clinical trial in Phase III. This is one of the options they give me to go to this trial. It is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cofactor and 5FU with Avastin VS. Leucovorin and 5FU with Avastin. I am stage IV with liver mtes and bone mets. So does any of you…
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My Husband passed away
It is with a heart broken heart that I am witting this to let you all know my husband Ben passed away this morning at around 6:30 am Ben has battled stage 3 that had recurred 4 more times including now for 14 years A few weeks back we where told it had returned again this time not only in his pelvic but in both lungs. When…
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wafer explosions
Feces start piling up under the wafer instead of going into the bag. The wafer finally pops open on one side and feces spill out. Smelly and a mess. Can't tell it's doing so till it pops open. Any help out there?
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1st colonoscopy.....any advice?
I have an appointment Wednesday morning for a colonoscopy. This is all new to me. I've read a lot of posts about good and bad things concerning the prep and wondered if anyone has any tips on getting me through this without losing my mind. :-) I am on clear liquids today and tomorrow. I bought: lemon-lime Gatorade,…
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That time again, need prayers!
My husband is having his 6 month colonoscopy, etc Monday (2 months late due to head on collision on Dec 1.) Please add him to your prayers that he is still cancer free. You all remain in my prayers daily. God bless, Kaye
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Vectibix and AHCC
Hi everyone. I wrote a few weeks ago expressing concern about my mother's blockages and asking for advice. To recap, my mom was diagnosed Stage 4 about three and a half years ago. She did very well on Xeloda. For the past four months, though, she has had trouble with blockages. She has been hospitalized three times since…
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immunetherapy
What is this??? Have anyone had this therapy ? God bless
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here's where I got the info from
http://www.cancernet.com/
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scared to death
I just found out I have stage 3 colon cancer. I'm scared to death. I'm 42 and was told it was a small tumor on my sigmoid colon and shouldn't be more then a stage 2. Well surprise surprise I'm sitting here thinking how the hell did this happen to me. I'm waiting for a onocologist to call for my next appt. The waiting is…
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On the lighter side-Keep your humor
This has been my week.. 3 trips to hospital for hubby.. biopsies, port, scans,(of which nothing went smooth) an argument with insurance company, a 45 mile commute to work one way for one hour until they closed due to a 3 ft snowstorm here ( it took me an hour and half to get there and 2 hrs to get home) 7 hours of…
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Update on my life...
It's been a long time since I posted but I could use some words of encouragement just now. I was down to the 3rd chemo (Xeloda) and it didn't do much for me. Recent CT shows seven tumors in liver now and 2 somethings in pelvic are (1 appears partially fluid filled?) I am not really a candidate for surgery but we'll see. I…
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Update
I last posted on this board ten days ago when I was amazed to get so many lovely, supportive messages (and from such articulate and well informed people too). My worst fears were confirmed yesterday morning when the GI doctor confirmed that I had a four inch tumour in my ascending colon. I saw a surgeon later in the day…
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Hello everyone
How are you all doing I wanted to stop in and give an update on our life Due had a follow up with the oncoligest. they said he look's good and has to have a check up in 4 months. He is up to 225 lbs he's making up for lost time when he couldn't eat.... On a sad note my Aunt just lost her battle with Cancer. I want you all…
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YEAH LAST CHEMO TREATMENT YESTERDAY
I don't post very often (kinda shy) but I do read the postings every day. You have all been such a comfort while we have been on this journey. I have laughed, learned and cried when reading the postings. Recap of my husband Jim, dx 6/06 with colon cancer matasterszed to testicle. Testicle removed, 18 inches of colon, 1 out…
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hello semi's good news !!!!!!
hey all you wonderful people, dr just called and ct scan was negative. i have fluid around hernia repair. will have to have it drained. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. never,ever give up !!!!! be well bruce
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Knock wood, Going to resume living in paradise!
Hi All, I just wanted to thank you folks for the support and advice. If you're up for reading my long-winded Personal Web Page, click on the link below. Knock wood, Going to resume living in paradise! Larry
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It's me again
I just received a phone call from my Dr. assistant, telling me that the insurance only approved the pet scan, and depending on the result they will approve the ct scan, I would like to know after finishing treatment what scans where done on you guys, if both pet and ct scan or only one, please let me know.
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hormone replacement therapy
I went to the Dr. the other day (not my onc. or surgeon, just a dr.) and he did blood work that says I am in menopause caused by the chemo or radiation. I am 30. He put me on Prempro, a hormone replacement therapy. I picked it up today and read the leaflet. I am scared to take it!! Any advice? It sure would be nice to not…
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Getting more anxious.....
Hi everyone! I finished my 12 treatments 2 weeks ago,and met with the oncologist to schedule the scans,I will have a pet scan and ct scan both the same day next Weds.and this coming monday I will meet with the surgeon that did my surgery to schedule the colonoscopy,I have been very positive during all these months, but…
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Friday Yummies
Ying is traveling and asked me to provide one for today..... This recipe looks much harder then it is. I only use free range, no antiboitic poultry but you could use the other too. I also buy the chicken with the skin on and take it off myself to say a few dollars. BRAISED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL AND BEANS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ½…
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General Anesthesia for Colonoscopy?
Hi everyone! I haven't posted in a while, but I visit the board frequently. I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary of my CC diagnosis, and I am scheduled for a colonoscopy on March 9. My surgeon is doing it, and I just found out that he is going to use General Anesthesia. I have had 2 scopes in the past, both times I had…
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interesting site
Interesting site, especially for newbies; it provides a good summary outline of the types of colon cancer, symptoms and etiology. Also other cancers, stem cells, and alternative treatments. http://www.newhopemedicalcenter.com/
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PRAYERS NEEDED - FRIEND PASSED
I found out last night that my friend, Nancy Flanagan, passed away at Noon on Valentine's Day. She has Stage IV rectal cancer that had spread to the liver and her last chemo treatment was not work on the liver mets. She fought this beast for 2 years. PLEASE SEND PRAYERS to her family, husband, Bob and only son Stephen.
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THANK YOU ALL, AGAIN!!!
Hello Online Family, Mary from WI here to say "hi" and that I hope you all are safe, happy, and well today and always! ;) Also, my last post was regarding all of the "what if's" I've been having regarding my mom. Well, we got the results from her last CT scan this past Monday and there is good news... Overall and great…
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Scared and anxious....Part 2
I wrote previously about some symptoms I was having and that I was 3 weeks out from my first ever colonoscopy. Well....it's now 6 days away. As much as I want to know the answer, I also don't want to know (even though I do), if that makes sense. Most of the symptoms I had are gone....no more bloating, no more bleeding (it…
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CEA is up
Hi Semi-Colons- Well, not the news we wanted to hear. After disappointing scan results, we found out yesterday that Jim's CEA level is up from 65 to 86.4. Grrr... Jim's onc. is very cool and still encouraging. He met with Jim tonight and did some stuff to move his chi around - something to do with his chakras. His…