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32 y/o female faced with rectal surgery, hysterectomy, and Avastin...HELP!!!
Hi, I am new to the group. Was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer on September 18th. Finished 28 radiation sessions and 5-FU pump on December 1st. My pelvis is peeling and burnt. I am also having a lot of pain when I go to the bathroom (on Lortab around the clock). Did anyone else have severe pain after radiation in the…
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Once again into the breach
Had a colonoscopy at two o'clock this afternoon. Some observations. It is getting progressively harder to cope with the prep,even tho I use the fleet prep it is all I can do not to bring it all straight back up again. It is getting creepy when all of the staff at the gastro clinic know you and welcome you back like an old…
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surgery changed !!!!
hi guys, just called dr's office and surgery is changed for the 21st instead of 12/13. i am a little bummed, wanted to get it over with. the surgery was scheduled at 230pm and dr wants to start early because it is a big procedure. i guess things happen for a reason. be well, bruce
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Food Choices - ARTICLE
I got this through The Cancer Project. Very informative and wanted to share. The link below should take you there. You will need to cut and paste the address. A also posted it under the Expression Galley under image with the title of Food Choices for Preventing Cancer.…
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No more chemo! Yay!
Saw the oncs yesterday and gave them a chance to talk me out of stopping Folfox after only five infusions. Candidly one of the oncs said I may have received the benefit of the Chemo just in those five infusions. Balancing that with the bad stuff (esophagus problems, possible heart problems, and memory problems) and the CON…
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Pancreatitis
Has anyone heard of chemo therapy causing elevated pancreas enzymes. My lipase is up around 750 and all petscans and mrcp's were clear. Is this toxicity from chemo?? Everyone is baffled! Chemo is on hold after having 9 straight treatments. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Dimples2
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Common cold and chemo
This may sound like a silly question, but my little angel gave me a lovely cold, and I'm wondering what the protocol is with chemo. I'm supposed to do a chemo round this Thursday. I assume they would look at the blood work and whether there is any fever, or do they just postpone automatically?
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Starting Chemo on Wed.
Hi all, Just an update. Carl (dx stage4 Oct/06)will be starting chemo on Wed. with Folfox and possibly adding Avastin later. He has recovered from his bowel and liver resection well and had his port put in on Tues. I am very nervous about the starting treatment, but he just says 'bring it on'. I will let you all know how…
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Calling all caregivers! Advice needed!
I just talked to my friend whose hubby is stage IV, colorectal...you know the story...can't do surgery, in liver, etc...on chemo...infusion number 5...just sunk in...scan due on Thursday to see progress... He is really having bad mood swings...and is on TPN to help keep his weight on...and the care nurse is expecting my…
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Am I thinking ahead TOO much?
Mary from WI here (again)! Hi everyone! I hope you are all safe, happy, and feeling good today and always! ;) After I talked with my mom last night (history: dx 1/06 Stage IV Colon Cancer & on 2nd round of different chemo combination) and she gave me the name of the two chemo drugs she will be starting on Monday (Camptsar…
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hello semi's going for surgery
good evening all your awesome semi's. well i am finally going in for the hernia repair surgery. it has gotten quite large(basketball size). i am a little nervous but looking forward to it. i found this wonderful site on 6/04 after having emergency colon cancer surgery. i have been blessed so far (ned). i am having some…
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Just fell apart
Hey guys, My surgery got pushed back for the liver met because I have a pulmonary embolism and am now on blood thinners. After hearing this I went to a school awards banquet where my son recieved some very special recognition, I couldn't handle it. As a 47 year old man, I just started crying and had to quietly leave. 30…
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E7820
I posted about this some weeks ago. My freinds doctor wants to put him on a trial using this experimental drug and Erbitux. I found out the number to the actual source of the trial, called and spoke to the trial nurse and was told her patient's disease had progressed on it. Not looking good and hoping my friend changes his…
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try this
google "rebounding-cancer bud
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?? ON ENLARGED LYMPH NODES
I am still quite crazy about these lymph nodes being enlarged by the para-aortic retroperitoneal area. I went into the hospital for one thing and came out with another thing. I am looking all over the place about enlarged lymph nodes. I am trying to keep a postitive out look that the lymph nodes could be enlarged for other…
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Saw the onocologist...
Hi Everyone, Hope this finds you all doing well. Saw the onocologist today, real positive.Recommended chemo because of the perforation. He said my husband will get the FLOFOX (is that right?)regimine. He has an appt. for the port to be put in after the Christmas and chemo will start after that. They offer a complimentry…
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COMING UP ON 40,000 - Thanks, Ken Ashman!
I see from the post ticker that we on the Colorectal Cancer Board are coming up quickly on 40,000 posts. That's quite a milestone and it represents quite a lot of advice, support, caring, and fun. Congratulations! I went back and read the first post on this discussion board. It was Ken Ashman on July 20th, 2000. Ken wanted…
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will the pain ease up while on chemo?
Since we found out my dad's cancer was back, the onc has him on oxycodone and oxy IR. He will probably start chemo next week, but I am wondering how he is going to function or even walk into the drs office while on this medicine. Is the pain always going to be there? or will the chemo help? His mets are in his lungs and…
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Camptsar & Erbitux???
Hello Online Family, How is everyone doing today? I hope just awesome! ;) Also, just curious... My mom (dx 1/06 - Stage IV Colon Cancer) is starting her 2nd round of chemo for liver and lung mets and the drugs are called (and forgive me if I've completely "biffed" the spelling on these) - Camptsar - Erbitux Can anyone give…
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Stage IV Colorectal Survivor
I've found so many inspiring stories here! Thank you. If anyone is interested, I'm making progress in my fight against stage IV colorectal and I thought my brief story might inspire someone else. I'm a 44 year old female and I was diagnosed in 5/05 with many met's to the liver. I was told I was inoperable and things were…
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MULTIPLE ENLARGED LYMPH NODES
HI EVERYONE. Just got back from the orthopedic surgeon. He gave me the results of the MRI of lumbar area. This was my 3rd MRI. I have a fracture in the L1 (lumbar area). needle guided biopsy thru cat scan was done yesterday here on Long Island. Awaiting results of that to see if is cancer related. I just read the results…
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Panic Time!!
Why do we always think it might be cancer? Recap of husband, dx 6/06 with colon cancer matastercized to the testicle. Testicle removed, 18 inchs of colon removed and 1 out of 27 lymph nodes positive. 6 mths of chemo and we have 4 more treatments to go. 2 treatments delayed due to low platletes. He is doing great. Riding…
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low red blood platlets
Any scoop on ways to get this number to rise? My hubby is getting low and I don't want to miss his chemo? Thanks everyone!
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23 yr old daughter dancing with NED
hi again everyone. just think of me as your quiet relative--i'm part of the family but i don't talk very much. i read all the time and owe alot to all of you who share so much information and so much of yourselves. i wanted to give you an update on my daughter. brief history, she was only 22 years old when she was dx april…
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Hope everyone Believes!
I received this in an email from one of my friends, and thought everyone could read it ... it really touched me. Gail Always believe in MIRACLES!! Three years ago, a little boy and his > >> > >>>grandmother came to see Santa at Mayfair Mall in Wisconsin. The > >>child > >> > >>>climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a…
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Reccurant Stories?
I am in great need of some positive stories and experiences with reccurances. My dad has mets to lungs, abdomen, and nodes. Thank you guys!! Jessie
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Show a Caregiver you Care
Is the theme of this months newsletter. Since I got mine earlier today I have been trying to think of a way to acknowledge and thank these very special angels. I decided to leave it to my fellow semi-colons to help me honor them. Add your thoughts to this thread. Thanks in advance, but mostly: HEARTFELT THANKS TO YOUR…
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WHAT AN UNBELIEVEABLE FAMILY YOU ALL ARE!
OMG... I seriously want to give each and every one of your a big "cyber hug", k? ; ) Seriously online family, I truly DO NOT know what i would do without each and every one of you all! You ALL are an inspiration to me and my family; and I love you all for that! (okay, am I wrong for "loving" people I've never even met...…
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re: Anyone heard from Limey?
Limey went off to Mexico a few weeks ago and I haven't seen any postings from him. Anyone know how it went/is going? Hope all is well with him.
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Such Sad News Today
Mary from WI here everyone... Very sad and practically crying as I write this to you all. But I do hope each and everyone of you are safe, happy, and well today and always! ;) My mom has IV Stage Metastic Colon Cancer and behind her already she has: 3 surgeries, reverse colostomy, 8 months of the folfox treatment,…