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Question for women who had rectum removed
Hello ladies, Has anyone out their had their rectum removed along with any part of their vagina tissue? I dont know how many people are in the same situation I am in, it is a little embarassing to write about but I dont know what I should do! I had part of the vaginal wall removed and in doing so it made it alot…
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Reading other folks' stories
This is for Nudgie and other newbies who are still trying to figure they way around this site. Let's say you want to know more about a person's story. Well, if they have set up a web page you can go to it and read all about them. Here's how you do it: 1. Click on YOUR CSN START PAGE link on the left. 2. Over on the right…
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re: Mark starting trial E7820
Mark has made a decision to start the new trial. The cancer he has is very extensive and it is worth it to him to take this chance. I'm beside myself but will accept his decision. This is his life and I would never be able to live with myself if I talked him out of it and the alternative was worse than this trial. I'm just…
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More bad news for Duey and I
Today we found out Duey's mom has lymphoma and they are saying it has spread through her whole body, They are telling us once it gets to her brian, Well you know what that means. HIs mom lives in Hawaii Due's brother and sister are going to be with her there. Due can not go because of his chemo. Sorry to share such bad…
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Attn: Liver Resectionees
Just curious for those who have had liver resections did the first surgeon you saw give the green light for the resection or did any of you have to look for more opinions to find a doctor willing or able to perform the surgery?? I'm just trying to figure out why the VERY conservative oncologist of my father who gave him 1…
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Hello...
Hi everyone, I haven't really been on this site for a couple of weeks. My computer is not working very well and I think we will need to either get it fixed, or buy a new one. Also, my family has been sick with colds and the flu. I haven't felt too well myself (I am three months pregnant for those of you who don't know).…
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I am port-less as of 10 am!
So, I had my port removed at 10am day care surgery. I am taking tylenol, but thanks to you guys and your input...I don't expect anything worse. So, the beast cannot come again.....I have no way to treat it!!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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tumor highlights on cat scan
My husbands cat scan today showed some highlighting around his liver tumors. we are way excited as he is on a program of lots of supplements that are supposed to first highlight the tumors and then shrink them. He is stage 4 and has been on chemo for over a year with only shrinkage the first round of chemo. Anyone have any…
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diet to empty you out??
Hi all.. a while back someone posted a diet of sorts.. where you drink a glass of prune juice I think before dinner to help with having a complete bowel movement and to help with not having so many in a day.. I tried doing a search on here with the word prune juice but no luck. if anyone remembers the plan or the site I…
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My mom lost her battle
On Sept 3rd, my mom lost a 2+ year battle with colon cancer. She was fortunate to have very little pain and was able to be home with the three of us and her grandchildren. In March mom was told her cancer was under control and she would be watched, she began to have problems in May and was scheduled to have a surgery for…
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delayed!
To-day was supposed to be my FINAL CHEMO but it was delayed one week because of my blood work results. I'm upset but oh well what does 1 week mean - I'm not the same person I used to be things just don't seem to "jangle my chain" - I've finally learned to relax and take things as they come.
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Clincal Trials - creating new/more cancer?
musiclover 09-26-2006 05:03 PM EDT re: Clincal Trials - creating new/more ... [reply] I'm at odds with the clinical trials, at least for those with stage IV. For one, there is no end in site. Other's treatments I continue to read are "I went on so-and-so for 4 months...". With the Clinical Trials there is no definitive…
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Update and Advice Please
I have not posted in a long time so I'll give you a quick summary. My dad age 63 was diagnosed with livers mets in August 2005. (This was a recurrance..he had 2 colon resections in the past 10 years) The liver mets are quite large. The mass is about 17cm X 11cm X 10cm. He immediately started chemo in Aug 2005 and has been…
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Cancer is back again
Hi all, I thought it was time I gave you a quick update on my cancer story. Some of you know I was diagnosed 2.5 yrs ago with stage II colon cancer. I did surgery and chemo. November of last year the cancer returned outside of the colon stage IV. I did Folfox for 4 months and the tumors had shrunk to NED. At that time I…
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Irinotecan
Lung mets from my 10/05 resection. Was NED in Feb.I am having biopsy Mon and then we are considering Irinotecan....Anyone with experience? Thanks!
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Hubby hates when I say "chemo brain!"
OK, only after two rounds of chemo I already have experienced what I term "chemo brain." In my case it is this irritating, agitated feeling throughout my head and upper body that makes it hard to concentrate around day 4 and 5 (like today). I feel like I am coming out of the flu and I'm walking in a tunnel. Or, like today,…
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need words of wisdom/update
to refresh your memories...had a ct scan 2 months ago..they found 2 lymph nodes in the psoas muscles...did a biopsy...pulled wrong tissue....I had another ct this past week...one os the lymphs is the same, the other grew 5 cm...will have another biopsy this coming Thursday...Sometime I great frustrated because after all…
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update...Claudia
Hi all. I have not written in months. I was very depressed and my psychiatrist and I decided i would try to stay off web chats for awhile. I am better. I had my ileostomy reversal in May. Still incontinent but diarrhea is better. as a reminder, i am 35 and had RC stage 3 diagnosis in may 2005 a few weeks after my daughter…
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Happy Birthday To Me. . .
Dear Friends, It's a double celebration for me. Today I'm celebrating my 45th birthday. Also 4 1/2 years ago today I was getting ready for my stage 3c rectal cancer surgery. I would like to thank all my CSN family for the love & support that you've shown over the past four years. Lisa Rose aka Baby Lisa
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Happy Birthday Judy
Hi Everyone, Let's all join in and wish Judy in Boston a very Happy Birthday today from her semi-colon family. Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy birthday, dear Judy...... Happy Birthday to you ! And many more. Have a wonderful day with family and friends. Cheers, Lisa Rose
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Happy Birthday Emily (2bhealed )
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY - FROM ALL YOUR SEMI-COLON FAMILY. . . So gang let's all join in and wish this wonderful lady a very Happy Birthday and many more. I raise my glass of carrot juice to you today Emily. Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy birthday, dear Emily...... Happy Birthday to you ! And many more.…
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Didn't Get a Cold
Last fall my sister-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer and in March of this year I was diagnosed with colon cancer. The two of us were talking tonight about the nutrition class put on by the Touched by Cancer Foundation that we are going to attend on Saturday. She was talking about all the supplements she took, such…
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PET Scan/CT Scan - are they different?
Firstly, thank you for all the lovely replies to my "coming to the end of my chemo thread" it made me feel so much better (and normal!!) Well I finally got the last one out of the way last week and feel physically better today. Had my CT scan yesterday - results 13th October. My elder sister suggested I also had a PET…
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Good Receipes for Vegs & Fruit
I am on FLOFOX Regime which includes Oxiplatin which does not allow cold drinks, food and weather. So I was hoping someone had some good receipes for Vegs and Fruit. Since I can't have cold items, I have been VERY BAD and eating bad things like subs, chips, french fries, steak, etc., but also trying to eat chicken, vegs,…
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re: Bringing up wills, etc. without creating fear
My friend Mark does not have a will or a financial POA. I have offered to be his executor - he didn't even know what that was. My concern is that just bringing this subject up will create more stress for him. He wrote a will before his surgery but it got stolen along with more of his belongings from my car (while I was…
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Need your prayers
My husband's condition continues to worsen. They told us Monday they do not expect him to make it more than a month. Thankfully, they now have his pain under control most of the time. Each day has it's own burdens - he has been very confused today and hallucinating a lot. Hospice Care is helping us - I'm very thankful for…
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low platelet count
I just came from dr. office for the routine blood work, and my platelet count was 39 they want me to go back in 3 day for another blood work to see if they go up, I was told if the count is less than 100, I will not be able to get my treatment next week that make me feel a little depressed, because I would like to finish…
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More RC woes and PICC
Thanks for all the info...My dr. says he has better success with Picc for short infusions..mine will only be 6 wks...i am only now learning how lucky i am in this concern. Has anyone done this with the radiation at the same time...besides the chemo and picc problems i am looking for info about + and - of the radiation. My…
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I did it! 3.2 MILES!!!!
Celebration on the Hill was a great warmup! I was an honorary team member for the Orange County Komen Race for the Cure today....and, I am proud to say, 3 months post treatment....I walked the WHOLE THING!!!!!! It was up and down a BIG hill....but was incredible. There was a HUGE amount of people!!!!!! I am so happy to…
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Intimate Relations - Concerned
I had my Stage II colon cancer removed in July 06 and have not had an intimate relation with my husband since then. I started Chemo on 18 August and will be finished around 19 Jan 07. I have received permission from both my surgeon and Ono doctors to continue relations but I can't seem to figure out why I do not have any…