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Germ phobia!?
Mark had his second infusion on Monday as he posted earlier this week. He's doing great, although I think we pushed things a little today and he's been pretty bushed this afternoon and tonight. He also has activace yet again as no blood return; x-ray showed position to be correct, so he's also on baby aspirin and coumadin.…
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Husband Diagnosed surgery this Thursday
Hi, So glad I found this place. My husband was dx with colon cancer when he went in for his 1st colonoscopy on Halloween. It's been a whirlwind week with CT scan, xray, blood but got results that CT scan and xray clear, blood all normal what ever that means. My husband got the results and really didn't ask any questions so…
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thank you semi's
well just came back from dr's office and he found a fissure. he is 99.9% sure that is causing the bleeding. he tested the stool and no blood in it. the plan is colace to soften,water and more fiber and cream to help heal. the more water the better for the colon. i know i was very upset last week because i thought the worst…
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Usakat & Spongebob
Hi all - Unless I REALLY missed something, there is something cool going on between these two great people! Anyone else pick this up? Or am I the last to know? (Bob, let me know and whip me in public if I am wrong!) Betsy
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Pink??????
Hi all - I don't really have an issue with all the pink / breast cancer stuff. I'm sure it has helped with research in that disease. Maybe I am slightly jealous - we need more advocates out there for our disease, but that doesn't make pink pieplates etc bad. So, that is not what this is about. Last week I received a JC…
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Friend - Stage IV - Chemo Not Working
My friend Nancy, Stage IV rectal cancer w/liver tumor found out last night that the current treatment she is on is not working and now is going to the pill form of FLOFOX. She has been on chemo for 1-1/2 years. Has anyone done the pill form?
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CSN Administration
I'm wondering how ACS gets their funding,how much, and how these funds are allocated? Is there some kind of a disclosure document/financial statement, and how do I get this information? Bud
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Need help
I am having a hard time mentally thinking to go on with the chemo. Background: I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in April 2005, had chemo/radiation for 5 plus weeks and then in August 2005 had a local resection. Eight months later I was diagnosed with a recurrance in the same area. Surgery involving an abdominoperineal…
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New Treatment for Liver Mets
Trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) of liver metastases from colorectal cancer using irinotecan-eluting beads: preliminary results. Aliberti C, Tilli M, Benea G, Fiorentini G. Department of Interventional Radiology Delta Hospital, via delle Tombe 65, 47023 Lagosanto, Ferrara, Italy. camy.ali@libero.it PURPOSE: The…
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Importance of Nutrition
I know this site is great for discussing nutrition and it's relation to cancer. I want to give another reason to eat right. A year and four months ago I hit rock bottom with nutrition. I was way overweight, ate a lot of bad stuff, and had a huge depression after going through my battle. More importantly, my blood pressure…
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What a downer!!
My General Practitioner called me last night to get my prescription for Thyroid Medication renewed. She proceeded to tell me that my blood work "wasn't good". "You have some kidney problems, your blood pressure should be checked regularly, and Oh by the way I looked at your CAT scan and I want you to do an X-Ray immedately…
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new to the site and just want to say hello
hello to all, i am new to the website and so far what i have read is so wonderful. All your words of encouragement are great. I only with i would have known about this site when is was first diagnosed in feb of 2005. i am a stage 4 cancer survivor, have been in remission for 9 months now, in fact i dont even like to…
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Unofficially still NED
I had a Cat Scan on Sat. The unofficial report is that I remain NED. I am so happy. To all the newbies there can be life after cancer. To everyone still in the fight you remain in my prayers. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer on 3/17/03. I have been cancer free since surgery on 6/24/03. I had preop chemo and…
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x-ray results, good
Hi Everyone, Thank You all for your posts. I really appreciate the support! It turns out that I have some arthritis in my hip, no cancer in that area. Yeah!!! My onc was very excited, telling me it's only arthritis! I have to say that although I agree it's strikes me as odd to be excited about having arthritis and pain.…
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1 year and still alive and living
1 year ago today my fathers doctor gave his opinion that he had "1 year to live" (diagnosed Aug 2005 with colon cancer recurrance to the liver (very large liver mets) This not only shocked my father but really depressed him for a long time (which I'm sure did not help his health) Well, the year is up and my father is still…
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Besides the "Patrick Quillin" book...
Hello Online Family, Mary from WI here just writing to say "hi" and that I hope all of you and your family and friends are all safe, happy, and well today and everyday! ; ) I hope you all realize that even though I am not physically "writing" on this website everyday; that "all of you and your friends and family" are in my…
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Stopping Treatment - Thoughts
I have posted on this, but would like more insight and advice. Short version of history: DX on 7/06 with Stage IIa NO/MO colon cancer. Tumor removed by surgery. Was told by Onc Doc that the FLOFOX Regime would be for insurance purposes in my case and help with survival rate, so I decided to do it. I began the FLOFOX…
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Second Infustion Yesterday
I posted on here two weeks ago when I had my first FOLFOX infusion. In case you missed it, I was diagnosed in August 2006, had a resection and was staged at 2a NO/MO. After a brief hiccup due to a lower bowel blockage which sent me back to the hospital for a week and an introduction to the NG tube very special experience),…
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Elenora
Where are you? How are you?
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Good news!!
Went for my coloscopy to-day. Yippee!! All Clear! Almost afraid to say NED....have an apointment with my onc on 22nd then off to Naples Florida for the winter.
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I find myself shell-shocked....
First, I am still physically NED...no trouble there....WHEW! But, it is almost the anniversary of my diagnosis 2 years ago that started this 2-part ride! And I find all of the emotions are on high!!!! I find it hard when I get told "You are such an inspiration!". I fought like heck, and didn't have much of a choice. I look…
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Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Hi everyone. It has been a long journey for me, as it has been for everyone but I finaly get another PET scan on Tuesday to see if I am finaly in remission! My CEA last month was at 8, down from 19 so my doctor expects it to be within normal range when I do my scan. I am so anxious about the results of the scan I dont know…
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Finally...Web Page Picture
Hi Everyone, Well, I finally did get a picture of my mom and dad on my web page-Helping My Mom Fight This Fight. Now you all can put a face with my parents. I have been reading all of your personal web pages and find that I gain from them: hope, encouragement, faith, stregth, and love. Great group of people, and I really…
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Stopping Treatment - Thoughts
I have posted on this, but would like more insight and advice. Short version of history: DX on 7/06 with Stage IIa NO/MO colon cancer. Tumor removed by surgery. Was told by Onc Doc that the FLOFOX Regime would be for insurance purposes in my case and help with survival rate, so I decided to do it. I began the FLOFOX…
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COLONSCOPY AND/OR CT SCAN?
I took a ct-scan and cea tests after treatment and was NED. My onc said he wanted me to do another ct-scan/CEA test three months later which is Dec. My gastro guy sent me a letter and reminds me it was a year since my colonscopy and suggests I should get another. My last and only colonscopy was last Nov which detected the…
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waiting for x-ray results
Hi Everyone, I hope you're all enjoying a great weekend! I have been having pain in my right hip. I had x-rays taken Thursday and will get the results Monday when I go for chemo. I have been trying to keep busy with my kids and grandkids this weekend, but the waiting is getting to me. It took me a week to go for the x-rays…
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Colonoscopy prep changes?
Hi all, I am scheduled for my annual colonscopy next week (3 years post surgery). I have gotten horribly sick in the past with both the phopho soda and the go litely, with vomiting AND diarrhea and dehydration (and I'll spare everyone the really gross details!) I have used "old fashioned" citrate of magnesia for my last 2…
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New to cancer
Hello, About a month ago a cancerous tumor was found in my dad's colon. A week ago he underwent surgery and had the tumor removed. Dad is home and doing well. The doctor was optimistic he got it all and the tumor didn't spread to any organs. We just got the pathology report which shows he has stage IIIB cancer. 2 out of 19…
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CEA Rising after 1st chemo
Hello all, Has anyone had the experience of your CEA rising after the 1st treatment of chemo? My onc at Stanford said before I started that it could rise on the first treatment. The details are as follows. I was dx Stage 4, 1 liver met on 8/28. I had successful colon surgery and started chemo on 10/10. I did have a CT scan…
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PANCREATIC ENZYMES RISING AGAIN
Hello everyone. Looking for advice again. Back in June I was admitted into the hospital with dizziness and near collapse. I was on this new product called EX-Jade for iron over load due to blood transfusions. Brief hx. ca/colon 8/2003. Now have myloid dysplastic syndrome due to radiation of pelvis. Transfusion dependent…