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Those Lovely Medical Bills
I was just wondering if anyone has ever planned a fundraising event to raise money to help pay those medical bills. My dad is a stage 4 colon cancer patient for the past 3 years. I am trying to help my parents pay off the current 15,000 owed, thanks to our lovely insurance system. I tried researching but don't know where…
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sleep?
I find I can not sleep well at night. I woke up last night wet with sweat. I take a tylenol PM instead of Vicodin 1 week after my surgery to remove the tumor. I am just a mess waiting for results Tuesday from the PET scan. I know I have at least one 2 cm lession on my liver in a difficult location to access. I pray, read…
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colon cancer
I recently had an allergic reaction to Oxaliplatin. Has anyone else had a reaction and if so, what was recommended as a replacement treatment?
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In the News - genetics
Scientists tie about 200 genes to cancer The Associated Press Published: September 7, 2006 Last Modified: September 7, 2006 at 01:55 PM WASHINGTON (AP) - Scientists mapping genetics of two of the nation's leading cancers have found almost 200 mutated genes in breast and colorectal tumors, many of them never before…
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Hoping for 'Canceritis'
MRI was done this morning bright and early, 8 am....I got to pick the radio station...and, but for the trouble breathing when the contrast was injected, all went well. The tech said I would know within 2 days.....speedy service! So, then went to my primary care, still having trouble with my 'special' breast...red, warm,…
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Prayers for a friend...
Hi everyone, My friend's mother is suffering from liver cancer and has only been given weeks to live. She is in liver failure and was told that there is nothing that can be done for her. My friend is pregnant and trying to stay calm for her baby, but through my own experience, I know how difficult that can be. I'm asking…
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relentless colon spasms
Trying alternative therapies and eastern medicine after 4 months of uncontrollable colon spasms following takedown of a temporary ileostomy. (See previous posts on this subject on 8/30/06). Has anyone had any success dealing with this problem that doctors believe is the result of radiation to the colorectal area prior to…
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Sugar
I've seen a lot of references on this list that sugar is related to cancer. I love ice cream, cakes, sweets, etc. I had rectal cancer. Can anyone refer me to information relating sugar to cancer?
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Permanent Epidural Pump for Pain Management
Hopefully, someone can give me some quick answers regarding a permanent epidural in the back with a pump to control my husband's intense abdominal pain. The doctor is looking at this as a method to attempt to give him relief from the horrible pain he is enduring. Anyone know anything about this - pros and cons? He must…
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Hello everyone
I hope your all doing good! We went to the Surgeon yesterday He was shocked how quickly Duey is healing! He wants Due to have Radiation to the bladder area since the tumor was pressing up against it. All the doctors keep telling me he's gonna be just fine I would like to thank you all again for all your help, I would have…
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Trip to Disney
We made the trip to Disney and to say the least, in my opinion, it was not a good thing to have done. My husband suffered terribly. He was able to enjoy a few things now and thing and I think he is thankful he went but also thankful he's home. He wanted those memories with his daughter so he's happy he went. His pain level…
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Esophagus damage, they think...
So I took your advice and called my oncs and they told me to stop over at the hospital there for a look-see on why I am having trouble swallowing. The verdict they'll talk about is possible damage to the esophagus from the chemo or even a possible thrush infection, also from the chemo. They gave me a special "Magic…
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Hello! Update and Question
Hello all, long time since I have posted, but I do check the boards quite often. Some of you may remember that my wife Kim was diagnosed stage IIIC colon cancer in Sept. 04. There have been some difficulties and false alarms but as of today she is NED and we are thankful. I do have a question for the experts here, however.…
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sil has rectal cancer
hello semi's, just found out sil has rectal cancer. she had 2 bouts with breast cancer, now rectal. she was bleeding and went for scope and when scope went in it stopped at 2 inches and found a tumor the size of a golf ball. she is up beat and positive but scared. she will be doing rad to shrink and than chemo. she called…
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Friday Giggles from Indis!
Hi Guys: Greetings from Chennai, India! Here's wishing you a great weekend! Cheers, Ying ------------------ One Side of a Phone Call between James Bond... Hallo? Is this Giganta? Giganta Crotchetta? Oh, grand! It's Bond. James Bond? O07? Shaken not stirred? Tuxedo? The trunk-sized jet pack? We had a run in with an Austrian…
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Anemia?
I finished 12 cycles of FOLFOX at the beginning of June for Stage III colon cancer. I'm going to be getting my port removed on Monday and had a CBC done yesterday in connection with that. The CBC showed that I am still anemic--hemoglobin is 9.2 (normal is 11.6 to 15.4 with my lab) and hematocrit is 27.9 (normal is 34 to 45…
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Lynch Syndrome msh6 gene?
Well...my "gene" Dr. called me today and said...Good news...we found out that the reason for your cancer is that you have Lynch syndrome which is a very rare mutation of hte msh6 gene...I'm still trying to find out where the good news are...the way I see it is that the gene is there..chemo won't kill it and cancer will be…
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Can anyone tell me....
OK, this is going to sound weird and paranoid... I have been doing FOLFOX since April. I had to miss my last two treatments because I was sick. I have two treatments left ( which means if I hadn't got sick I would be done). Anyway, I have been craving mint chocolate cookies like crazy. I read that cancers feed on sugars,…
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Update on my surgery
Thank you so much for all your positive thoughts, wishes, prayers for me as I went through my surgery on Monday the 28th. The surgeon was able to remove the tumour without installing a temporary bag - a great relief! The day after surgery was a blur of pain and trying to walk down the hallway. I took all the advice to…
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Update on decision
Today I am having my pre-op done for my port which will be put in on September 7th. Chemo will begin September 15th. Orginally it was slated to begin September 11th, but I changed the date due to losing my aunt (age 47) two years ago to pancreatic cancer. For some reason I just couldn't do it that day.. We were very close…
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Chemo causing problems swallowing?
Ok, sounds wierd, but since I had that chemo last Friday I've developed a "block" along the esophogus so that every time I swallow (food or liquid), I feel like it gets caught up in my chest area. It goes through, but it is slightly painful. So is this a chemo-caused thingy or just another odd thing in my personal cancer…
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liver resection with a spot on the lung
hi i am from the uk ,my father has been told he is fit for liver resection of a 6 cm tumour on his liver.the oncologist has reported a small 8mm spot o his lung ,has anyone else had this sort of diagnosis and what happened.we are worried about the liver resection but now worried about this small spot which could be nothing…
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Knort
Did you all see the great article about Knort in the latest CSN Newsletter? Well done, Kay!!! Howard
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Tired - months after chemo ended
As some of you are aware, I finished 6 mos of FOLFOX last December. (Following surgery for lung met in May 05). Have been doing great since -- had clear PET scans in Jan and July -- working-- exercising fairly regularly. But, I am still tired. I find I need to lie down (nap or at least lie down) for 30 min or an hour every…
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colon spasms
I have been battling colon spasms following surgery to restore my "plumbing". These spasms trigger an urge to move bowels and often last 8-14 hours a day. I'm told this is because the area that received radiation treatment is not getting enough blood flow. Does anyone have any experience with managing something like this?
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Visit to Disney World
My husband has incurable colorectal cancer with liver mets and insists upon us taking his 15-year-old to Disney World. This is very important to him so I am in full support. My only concern is helping him have a wonderful time without wearing him out or overdoing things. He is on Fentanyl Patch 100mg and Oxycodone for…
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Hi I'm new here - any suggestions?
Hi, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer with metz to the liver last year. I have had radiation, surgery with permanent ileostomy and, so far, 16 months of chemo. I started with FOLFOX with Avastin, then that quit working so I was switched to Camptosar and Erbetux. That worked well for a bit then no so much. Avastin was…
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MRI Friday...8am...
Well, finally, I get to see what is in my head...(hopefully nothing that is not supposed to be!). The only thing that could mess it up is my MediPort....the surgeon can't find the record of what he put in, so he doesn't know whether it contains metal or not....sigh....If it's metal, well, no MRI till after the 26th....when…
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Awesome news about Duey
We went to the Oncologist yesterday, He said right now Duey is cancer free but they want him to have adjuvant chemo This is the best news I have heard in awhile. I'm so very happy I hope you all are doing well HUGS!
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Can't Sleep
Geez Louise. It's 4:45 and here I sit online. Have to work in a couple of hours so I guess I'll have another tired day at work to look forward to, eh? It just seems like every night I wake up to go to the bathroom and then I can't get back to sleep. At least the nausea seems to be dying down. I didn't take my meds last…