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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…
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Chemo it is.....
.... and simultaneously I'll be working out, changing my diet, working with a naturopath to build my immune system and living life to its fullest! I get the port tomorrow (supposedly... they keep changing things on me!). First chemo session in a week or so. So now that I've made up my mind, I say to the beast: "Bring it on…
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Dear Abby
To my knowledge we don't have an Abby, but just in case.... Dear Abby, I have been working at the same middle school for over 8 years with over 125 fabulous faculty and staff members. Almost 6 years ago, I was diagnosed at age 29 with stage 3 colon cancer and everyone I worked with rallied around and suppoted both me and…
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Getting Port Tomorrow
3 p.m. EST to be exact. Can't wait until this part is over.... then I am going to try to schedule the first chemo right away so we can attend my nephew's wedding in October on an "off" weekend. Hope we can pull it off.
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ct results
Finally some good news in my husbands battle (orig stage 3 two years ago..got 5FU adjuvsnt..then became stage 4 with mets to liver/lungs..was on folfiri/avastin for 6 mos with variable results (some increases) so then started on xeloda and oxaliplatin and after 4 treaments of every three weeks we finally have some…
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the plan
hi all, well it seems i will be starting second round of chemo on september 11. what a sucky day to start on. they have to wait due to surgery healing issues. it will be oxil. 5fu and leu... anyone had this type? im kind of nervous about weight loss as im already fighting so hard to gain a ounce. does anyone know how this…
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Quick Question on Folfox side effects
For anyone who has taken the standard Folfox regimen.... I am scheduled to take a hit of the stuff every other week. On what "round" did you begin to experience any side effects that would have interfered with your attending a wedding? I'll explain later. Thanks!
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New to Group
Hello, I'm new to this group and need help regarding my mom. She is 67 and was diagnosed in Feb. After surgery the results from her lymph nodes tested positive. She has had four oxyplatin (not sure of spelling?) treatments and now we have been told it has metastisized to the spleen (they say this is very uncommon).…
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Ostomy Pouching Techniques
For those of you with ostomies: there is a list of pouching tips & techniques at- www.ostomy.evansville.net Bud
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insights and suggestions for alternative therapies
Hi. My Mom has recently decided that she no longer wants to do chemo. She was diagnosed with colon cancer about 2 years ago. It later metastacised to her liver, and now it's beginning to show in her lungs. She has undergone 2 major surgeries, chemo, and radiation therapy, all of which have taken alot from her. She's worn…
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What to Expect?
Does anyone have info that might help me in the terminal colorectal battle my husband is fighting? I'm so very nervous, not knowing what to expect and when to expect it. Are there indications that the disease is worsening? My husband is rapidly losing weight - like 2 to 3 pounds a day. This just started within the past 3…
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Husband StageIV Newbie
My husband Jim, age 65,was diagnosed with StageIV colon cancer 6/06.This all started 5/06 & he has had 2 surgeries. Right testicle was removed & a wk to the day lymnph nodes & 18" of colon.Blood test for testticular cancer had come back neg but showed on pet scan.Also had colonoscopy & that came back pre cancerous.Removed…