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Cimetidine?
I have some old research notes on cimetidine. But can't find any new research on it. Is anyone familiar with whether it is still considered useful, or if you are using it, what is your experience? Thanks.
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Just sharing my good news, 1 year of NED after stage IV
I just heard back from my last PET scan yesterday and I am now officially 1 year NED. WOO! I made it past my first hurdle! Like everyone on here, I think I've had all the chemo and surgery I care to have. For now I think I will just keep doing what I've been doing, and try to stay NED. For anyone else who is stage IV as…
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Platelets at 64
I am thinking since my platelets dropped from 84 to 64 in two weeks that I will be below 60 on the 2nd next treatmen. I have had a reaction the last two times from chemo.
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Advice Appreciated, Looking for similar cases
Hi all, I am new to this forum and looking for some guidance. I am 28 years old. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer last year stemming from the genetic condition known as FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis). I've had a total colectomy and a partial resection of my right lung. I have completed one cycle of the…
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So far so Good
I just had a CT scan for my colon cancer - I am 18 months out of treatment. It was all clear and my CEA is still below 1. It has actually been that way since my surgery, before my chemotherapy. I had to change insurance when I lost my job in June, but I am really pleased with my new oncologist. As I mentioned before, I…
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Mother
Hi Everyone, Ive been reading through many posts all day, but figured I’d start my own post. My mother has been diagnosed with cancer of the colon which has spread to the lymph nodes. It also has spread to her liver with tumors throughout the entire liver. We are told surgery is not an option. She will begin chemo right…
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Results from PET/CT look great
I just got the results from my PET/CT Scan and it’s good news. No spread and only thickening of soft tissues in the presacral space, unchanged in size and decreased hypermetabolic activity. My Oncologist indicated I would not need another scan for a year. Not NED but PFS (progression free survival). And my Neuropathy is…
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Last two CT scans bad
My scan on November 30 showed quite a bit of increase in growth of what were "tiny" places in my liver. My CEA had started going up also and my Doctor was really flabbergasted. It's been rough since then. Outlook seemed terrible. I posted about having the Y90 treatment directly into my liver, have talked to the radiologist…
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Very Unusual Ileostomy Output
Everyone: I posted this as a response under a different topic earlier today and Tru recommended that I post it separate with another title to get more attention. Since I always do what women tell me to do, here it is... Yesterday afternoon I began feeling that tingle in my throat. Then I developed a headache (something I…
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Update - CRC spread to skull bone
Hello all - Just an update - Had biopsy recently for a skull bone tumour diagnosed due to feeling off balance. It was very invasive and still healing. I had terrible symptoms before biopsy - off balance, lots of head and ear pressure, jaw pain, hearing loss, earache and headache, head feels like a heavy weight. I believe…
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Radiologist offered hope, first I've heard in a while!
So I had my consult with a Radiologist regarding the radioembolization therapy. He spoke with me for almost an hour! He was way more positive than my oncologist has been since my bad scan results in November. So the radiologist really thinks he can either do an ablation of the places in my liver and the lone one in my lung…
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SURVIVOR 5 YEARS PLUS!!
Regular reader, irregular poster...just wanted to let you all know that I follow your postings, your struggles and your victories. I am a 42 year old and going on 6 year survivor of stage 3 rectal cancer. For awhile there I never thought I would see 42...and for the past two weeks I have watched my daughter run cross…
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colon cancer
I had my surgery Oct.2 for my cancer, there is still 1 piece left...anyways I went for my 4 hr chemo session yesterday, he told me my pet scan showed worse, so he doubled up the dose,wich I cant handle! I guess my count went from 20.3 to 3.30 any help? have him do a lighter dose or quit chemo altogether?
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Looking for Answers
well let’s see, I feel kind of stupid being here when I haven’t been diagnosed yet.but I just need to get this out. I’m 42. Colonoscopy scheduled in 3 weeks and I’m terrified. Symptoms started around Christmas. Abdominal pain in 2 sections of abdominal area, bloating,tummy noises, gassy, more straining to get stool out,…
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Small bowel obstruction
Hey everyone. My mom has stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver, lungs, peritoneum. For the past few days she has been having intermittent vomiting and diarrhea. CT scan showed obstruction in ileum due to mets in omentum. Has anyone had small bowel obstruction? They are treating it conservatively now but there's a high…
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abita I think tomorrow is your surgery
I just wanted you to know I will be thinking about you! I am sure it will all go perfectly and you will be home recovering in no time! Good luck!!!
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Support & Love
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-politics-42825111/ex-mp-tessa-jowell-gets-standing-ovation-after-cancer-speech At 00.47 she says, and I quote 'So many Cancer patients collaborate and support each other every day. They create that comminity of love and determination that they find each other every day' And that is what this…
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Question re Cancer Becoming Immune to Chemo
I should have asked my onc yesterday but I forgot. I know some people's cancer becomes immune to the chemo that's been working for them but I don't know the numbers. Does that usually happen, commonly? Is it sometimes? Rarely? I'm not good at looking up information for some reason but I know some of you on here are great…
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A bit nervous
Hello all. My mum recently passed away with lung cancer. Back in 2012 I had some rectal bleeding would not take no for an answer and had a colon oscopy. At the age of 29 Lucky all clear I was diagnosed with internal hemmaroids. Over the past 5 years on and off blood has been on my stool and tolit paper. Sometimes I look at…
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Great News
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my good news! When I started reading posts on this forum back in March 2017 I was desperately seeking hope! My mother had been diagnosed with bowel cancer and we were frightened. It had metastasised, she underwent a large operation, lost a lot of weight and was very weak, her CEA level…
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Stage 2 colon cancer- should I take xeloda?
I was recently diagnosed with stage 2a colon cancer. Had a resection in December and currently feeling well. My oncologist has said I could try xeloda but there is not a lot of evidence that it will improve my survival rate by more that a few percentage points. I am struggling to make this decision. Is it worth the risks…
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Check your nearest YMCA
Hi All, I wanted to share some great informatrion for those that are post treatment and are looking to rebuild your strength. Through a friend of mine, I was introduced to a program, at my local YMCA, named "Live Strong". They are a non-profit organization, that works through grants awarded to them. Basically, if you are a…
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Erbitux experience
can anyone share their experience with Erbitux? whas it successful? did you get a bad rash? was it worth it? any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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scans
how many of you have had decent scans then the next one shows progrssion? i came back from LA after twice a month treatments (total 12) relatively stable and started the partial remission? routine of 5fu and erbitux but after three treatments local doc told me she was giving me a 3 session break without the pump just…
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What can be eaten after colon resection?
Hi as a follow up from my previous post, I would like to enquire about what foods are suitable to be eaten by my Father after colon resection. What should be avoided for the time being? Please help! Thank you very much and your help is very much appreciated!!
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Possible new blood test for Cancer detection
A step in the right direction http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42736764
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Seeing Onc Tomorrow and Nervous
Ugh. Haven't seen her since September when I had to stop the chemo because of getting septic shock due to (probably) the chemo irritating my colon and it allowing 4 different colon bacterias into my bloodstream. I had a ct scan in October that showed that the chemo did shrink the mets a bit except for the biggest one but I…
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CEA up after 3 rounds of chemo. Help!
Sorry this is so long. Wanted to give you all complete info. My father was diag. Stage III in June 1998. Had resection, 7 out of 26 lymph nodes positive. Did 6 mos. of chemo - continuous infusion 5FU and levamisole. NED for over 4 yrs. Jan. 2002 - diagnosed with prostate cancer - gleason 7 (agressive). Did 5 mos of…
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Good news on my latest CT scan results
I just got the results from this morning's CT scan. Two years, nine months since my initial diagnosis of Stage 4 rectal cancer with mets to the liver, after chemo, radiation, more chemo, a liver ablation and APR surgery with a permanent colostomy and continuing maintenance chemo, the scan shows no evidence of new…
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Popping on to say hello.
Hello to everyone who is on from my time period especially those still fighting. I used to pop on more but a lot of times people pulling up the old posts would send me into a depression. Even now I just saw one and all of those names just make me so sad. I miss some of the old friends dearly. Even with their struggles, the…