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New info on my Duey
Hello everyone, How are you all Duey wants me there to take care of him all the time, lucky I use to be a nurse's aid, all the nurse'e keep telling me I'm on the payroll now. So far they have told us that out of 10 lump nodes 2 had cancer I will know more on Monday. By the way Duey is feeling much better he took a shower…
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Is it just the steri-strips?
I removed the over bandage on my newly-placed port last night and I was surprised to find it kinda "bumpy" like a wash board road after a heavy rain. I expected a bump, to be sure, but more like a smooth quarter under my skin. I haven't removed the steri-strips (been told to let those fall off naturally) so I am hoping…
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Anyone taking Panitumimab?
Are they almost out of names? "Panitumimab" is supposed to be good stuff, working to block one of the pathways for the cancer to get new blood supply (anti-angiogenic). I was very satisfied with results from Avastin (anti-angiogenic) last year (actually worked to stop cancer growth for about 11 months until the cancer got…
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To Betsy,Eleonora, Lee & Lisa
Thanks for the information & kind words.. Surgery is scheduled for Aug 30 AM Bud
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Pain Worsening
It's been a bad two days. My husband's pain has worsened. He is on Fentynl 75 mg patches and taking Oxycodone every 2 to 4 hours and still huring terribly. How do you know when he's getting too much medicine or whether the meds need changed or increased? It's terrible watching him suffer like this. Also, I'm frightened to…
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Removal of tumour on Monday
Hi all! I've found so much comfort from this board and I'm glad I'm not alone in getting rid of this 'beast' inside of me. I go into surgery on Monday, August 28th, for the removal of the rectal tumour I was diagnosed with back in May 2006. My surgeon said the chance of a temporary ileostomy is over 50% so I'll probably…
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Cost of Neupogen injections?
Does anyone have any idea how much Neupogen injections cost? Pepperdog
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Erbitux and Avastin anyone?
My oncologist is recommending Erbitux with Avastin for me. Has anyone had great success using erbitux? If so, what did you combine it with? How was quality of life? (acne, fatigue, etc.) I have had metastatic colon cancer for almost 4 years and have had surgery to both lungs, colon, and liver. I used Avastin with low doses…
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second opinions
Hi everyone! I was wondering if any of you have gone for second opinions regarding your initial diagnosis. I will be looking at MD Anderson. Have any of you been treated there? I have been told they are the best. Of all the cancers they treat, colon cancer is the number one cancer they deal with. Right now, there is no…
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Broken bone...will it mess up chemo schedule?
I fractured a bone in my left foot Wednesday night at the baseball game. I thought I had just sprained my ankle, and I was icing it and keeping it elevated. But, a few hours ago I had it x-ray'd, and I fractured a bone.....Now I have a cast up to my knee, and crutches, until I can get to an ortho doc. Anyway.....I was…
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My heart is breaking....
My very frightened young friend with the brain tumor passed today at 4pm. He had recently been responding well to the new chemo, and was going to start Physical Therapy today....no regrowth on the tumor... Brain swelling is the preliminary cause of death.... So very, very young....what a waste....36. I HATE THIS BEAST...IT…
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Stage IV survivors
My husband and I need a little encouragement. We would love to hear from Stage IV folks that still have tumors/mets but are still doing well. My husbands liver mets are stubborn and will not go away, despite many different chemos, lots of nutritional supplements, and good diet. We are a bit overwhelmed and would love to…
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Lumbar Laminectomy
Is there anyone out there who has had this surgery? I'm scheduled for it in a week, and was wondering what to expect. Bud
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How to concentrate?
I'm back at work and in some ways, might as well not be back at work. On those days where I have something going on, like today when I meet with the oncologist, I am worthless. I just can't seem to concentrate on my work for more than two minutes at a time and I feel like I get little done. Any advice on how to stay…
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Angels on earth!
They do exist! I have been trying for 4 years now to get a colonoscopy due to my family history. Only to get shunned away due to my age(32) or the fact i had no insurance and simply could not afford it. I had posted on the Colon cancer Alliance board and i got a response from a lady whom sent me this addy.......…
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Update on my husband
This morning he had surgery to remove a mass as big as the doctors fist, That's what the doctor told me, he said everything looked good, but one thing has him worried the cancer was pushing up agianst his bladder, he had to peel it off But then he told me not to worry that everything would be OK! He say's Duey is gonna…
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3rd Cousin to be burried
Hi all. I write with a heavy heart today as my 3rd cousin is to be burried tomorrow afternoon after succumbing to "sun cancer in her blood"... that's how it was described to me. She was just under 40 with children. I was not very close to her; however, when I learned that she was sick, her mother (my dad's cousin and her…
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Ab Pain and Avastin
I am looking for information from people who have used Avastin for an extended period of time. I am currently experiencing abdominal pain that I think may be a side effect of the Avastin and am becoming very frustrated in getting it diagnosed. Here is some background: I completed 10 cycles of Folfox/Avastin/panitumumab…
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Stage IV 8 year anniversary
8 years ago today at this time I was just going into surgery to remove a "growth" discovered the day before in a routine colonoscopy. Much to the surprise of everyone (mostly because I was only 31) when they opened me up they found the cancer had spread to my liver. A foot of colon and a lobe of liver later, I started my…
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Still NED
Thank goodness!!!!!! I have to say I was a basket case yesterday and today, more so then ever. I think it is because I know the significance of what I consider to be my first major survival milestone, 2 years after chemo with no recurrance (that will happen the end of Oct). My oncologist was pretty funny as he got all…
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Friday Giggles
Hi Guys and Gals! Here are some giggles to get you on the way to a great weekend! Cheers, Ying - - - Just A Juggalo A man is driving home, when is pulled over by a patrolman for a broken blinker. The cop looks into the guys' car and sees a collection of knives in the backseat. "Sir," the cop says. "Why do you have all…
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chat rooms
Hi everyone I am new here I am looking for a safe chatroom and thought the Cancer Society might have one....does anyone use the chat rooms...when I lost my baby Cubby (my dog) I found a great chat room to help me through that ...I sure could use a chat room now..after getting this colon cancer..Carol
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anyone had two primary tumors at the same time
it seems my father has had a colon cancer primary and a liver cancer at the same time both now resected .does anyone else have a similar experiance of this .any info is greatley received
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Strange Rash
Hi, My husband just completed his chemotherapy in June. He never had any touble with break outs or rashes during that time. However, recently he has been breaking out, especially on his back, face, and head. It looks like acne and it is very painful, he says. It also itches. Is this common after completion of chemo? He was…
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questions for naturopath...
Hi everyone, I am scheduled to talk to a local naturopathic doctor for my dad tomorrow, and was wondering if any of you can offer some advice as to what types of questions I should be asking. Thanks, -Lee-
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avastin ,do u get given this mixed with 5fu for liver mets after resection
my father has liver mets with resection on thursday ,we are offered 5fu and oxiplatin but in the united states u all seem to be given avastin .does anyone know if this mix including avastin has better results, many thanks dan
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Why was I such a wimp?
Got the port installed this afternoon (back up at the hospital, though. Laid there hooked up to an IV for three hours past my appointment time, but that's another story!) The insertion went well and I'm still a little loopy. But I don't think other than some soreness that it should be any big deal. The guy who put it in…
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Other forums....
Hi all, I just wanted to suggest that we all take the time to read/post in some of the other forums which seem to be lagging in activity. For example the young cancer survivors, emotional support, military survivors, lesbian survivors, etc. I often see posts in some of these other forums that sit unanswered for days on end…
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delayed again
Hi Everyone..even tho we got good news last week from CT my husband was delayed with low platelets and much to our surprise was delayed AGAIN this week which makes it 2 weeks in a row...has anyone else experienced this or have any suggestions on what could help boost his platelets (his white cells are fine) Thanks for your…
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sad what makes the news
At first I giggled at this CNN News Alert. But in light of Kathi's post, my mood quickly turned to disgust. I suppose in it's element is it very newsworthy, but in our "world of continuous struggle" it seems ridiculous. "Leading astronomers say Pluto is no longer defined as a planet, The Associated Press reports". Whatever…