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Friend tested positive for liver cancer
Yesterday I had some great news. My friend's rectal surgery was a smashing success. NO cancer found in the margins. All of the tumor gone! He was in such a great positive mood. Today is quite the opposite. The worst nightmare has come true. The spot on his liver is cancer. It took everything I had to find the rectal cancer…
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has any information about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America? I am a caregiver for my husband who is Stage IV colon cancer and I am always trying to keep up with all the best options out there---actually many of you helped us a while ago on this site when we had some questions.…
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pet scans and ct scans
My husband has been taken off Oxplatin(?) and put on Irinotecan his ct scans show no change in liver lung mets but his cea's have gone sharply up to 435 he has been on the other chemo for 29? treatments and today the doctor's changed his drugs could not explain why cea is up so I ask why couldn't they do a PET scan they…
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Has Anyone Heard From Themis 01
Has anyone heard from Erika (themis01)? I haven't seen her post in quite awhile and I have sent her a couple of e-mails that she has not responded to. I was hoping that no news was good news but I'm a little worried about her. I hope her Mom is doing ok. Best Wishes, Deneen
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NED TODAY
I'm excited I just came back from the doctors and my blood work showed NED. My CEA level was at a 1. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Feb 15. I've never had one but they are going thru my colostomy. In 4 months I go for a ct scan and then blood work. I feel so good right now! I checked into going to Austin but the dates…
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0-side effects treatments
Hi All: Here are some 0-side-effect treatments for all of us. No office visits are required, just floss afterwards,that's all :) See today's news on soy and brocolli's amazing cancer fighting properties at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4688854.stm. After you're all inspired about Brocolli, see…
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Tumor Size
Hi I have a question, does anyone know if the size of the tumor has anything to do with how fast it might spread to other organs. Does bigger tumors cause it to spread faster than a little tumor would? Sending prayers to all of you going through this out there... Mindy
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your thoughts on Doctors Comment
hello to all i have not posted for quite a while..... but i do check in at least 3-4 times a week. Husband (Hayes) originally diagnosed 09/03 Pre-surgury chemo radiation nov/dec 03 surgery 02/04 - permanent colostomy post op chemo 03/04-09/04 them WHAM 05/05 reoccurrance, multiple pulmnoary nodules in lungs (inoperable) I…
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Please respond :)
Hi guys, How often have you heard of Colon Cancer spreading to the pancreas? My dad was stage 3 (11 out of 19 lympnodes were positive) it spread to his liver in April of last year and now we are worried about cancer in the pancreas as he has been experiencing a lot of cramps and stomach pain (he had an endoscopy and…
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Finishing chemo need nutrition advice
Hello everyone, I haven't posted on this website in a long time. I was diagnosed in June 2004 for colon cancer that spread to liver and lungs. I had one round of FOLFOX 4 , responded well and then the cancer came back. I was so angry at my body that I shut myself off from all cancer related websites and self research. Well…
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IFL chemo question
Hi All, I just went to the onc today and found out what treatment he wants to give me. I would like to hear from others that have taken it. A little background. I was dx 12/19/05 with Stage 3 colon cancer. I had a tumor removed 12/20/05 with 1 node out of 11 found with cancer. They said they got all the tumor and bowel…
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Liver Met found AFTER Xeloda
My friend who is in the hospital right now recovering from TME rectal surgery was just told by the doctor there was a spot found on the liver. The spot was NOT there in September's Cat scan. That scan was done before 5 weeks of radiation and Xeloda. They thought it odd that the Met would appear AFTER the Xeloda, and so do…
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pain in kidney area
Good morning Just a quick question to determine if anybody has experienced spasms/pain in kidney area as a reaction to oxiplatilin. I have had kidnety x-ray and probing to determine cause, but nothing appears to be wrong with kidney. The pain is mostly gone now, but now I am scheduled for a renogram, involving radioactive…
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re: Need your help for friend recovering from surgery
My friend is in the hospital trying to recover from a very invasive rectal surgery. He's weak and in pain as can be expected. They've just informed him he has a spot on his liver. Tests will confirm that on Wednesday. He's beyond depressed. I've told him of the many people's letters I've read on this newsgroup - how…
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awol again
Hya all...I am 1 1/2 hours from home and missing Jen already...whaaaa! Anyway I have begged, borrowed, stolen?...well, not really but am on a friends puta. Not a lot of time but just wanted to wish you all the best in treatment this week. Especially Kerry as I know she is a long way from home doing chemo and rads....our…
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stage 4 question
My chemo was finished Thanksgiving week. I had surgery 6 weeks before my chemo started. I had a hysterectomy when they found the cancer and I was in surgery for about 7 hours. I've seen some on this site that are still taking something is that normal? Should I be taking something? I've been juicing, eating veggies, and…
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Great news..Tumors haven't grown
Hi everyone, I finished my 6weeks of 5FU and radiation last Thursday for Stg.4 rectal cancer..I had a cat scan on Monday and the oncologist went over the results with me today and the 7 tumors in my liver have remained the same which is great news for me. I had my first scan on Oct.12th and 2nd scan on Dec.8th which…
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S1???
Hi..so this is my first time posting a message here. I've browsed the website but for some reason I could never post a message. However, I have read you stories and am just amazed with the courage and strength you all have as you face this battle. I admire you all. So this is my story or rather my breif synopsis...My dad…
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ostomy bag
My dad has colorectal cancer and had to have a permanent colostomy bag put on. This happened about 4 years ago. He wants to be doing things outside, but any sort of work he does, the bag comes loose. He can't keep it stuck to his skin. Any solutions? He's tried a lot of things and is getting very agitated by it always…
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Radiation Treatments
I guys! I am getting ready to begin radiation treatments next Monday in Houston. I'm getting a little anxious now because of the papers I was given on all the possible side effects. Has anyone out there had radiation to the abdomen area? My stubborn spot is about 3 inches above the navel. I was semi-permanently marked…
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radiation damage to colon
I had colon surgery in May 2005 ..Chemo and radiation ollowed it.. I finished raiation in Nov. and chemo Jan.7, 2006...Had a C.T. done the doctor said I was blocked ...did a scope and he inlarged my colon ...said it was scare tissue from radiation blocking..I have to go again March 1st....Does anyone else have this problem…
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att. Btrcup(Linda)
Hi Linda. I posted a new topic here to make sure that you read this. You posted about the tough time you will be having this month and in particular the beginning of grief counselling for your kids. I thought a bit of advice here might help this process. You probably have already read in past posts that I lost my dad when…
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got my pet results
I have just spoken to my Dr. about my PET scan taken on Monday. On the positive side, it seems that some of my liver tumors are showing signs of necrosis after two rounds of Oxaliplatin and Xeloda. On the other hand, he felt that my tumors are lighting up more intensely and because my CEA remains in the 90's, he doesn't…
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Pancreas spread
Hi guys, How often have you heard of Colon Cancer spreading to the pancreas? My dad was stage 3 (11 out of 19 lympnodes were positive) it spread to his liver in April of last year and now we are worried about cancer in the pancreas as he has been experiencing a lot of cramps and stomach pain (he had an endoscopy and…
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Question for Betsydoglover
I would be interested in hearing more about your experience on Xeloda, Avastin and Oxaliplatin. I am about to go on the same regimen. I have already had 6 months of Folfox (with oxaliplatin)and almost 2 years out from that I still have lingering neuropathy. I would appreciate hearing your thought and those of any others in…
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Colon Palooza 3
Dear Semi-Colons, Plans are underway for our Colon Palooza 3 in Austin, Texas! The dates are April 27 (arrival) - April 30 (departure) You certainly don't have to leave on April 30 - some people come to Austin and NEVER leave!!! Go ahead and make your airline reservations and plan to be here. We are making final…
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early cancer detection info
Thought you all might want to check these sites out....veeeeryyy interesting! Ross http://www.virtualcancercentre.com/news.asp?artid=7722 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/newsletters/new/Vol2006Iss28.html
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DVD'S TODAY. . .
Hi Greta & All The CSN Folks As Well As Ross & Jen, We received our package today. WOW Ross we found your presentation very moving & it also showed us a very special side of yourself. Thank You and we are looking forward to meeting you & Jen in Austin ~ Bring On The Tissues ~ ~ . To Greta, Jose, Dana & Catherine, It was a…
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Please Say Prayer for My Dad
Hi everyone, well I have been on the couch crying for the last hour and boy do I have a headache. My dad goes in Wednesday for a Cat Scan after being off chemo for 3 months. The Chemo shrunk his tumor real small so they gave him a break. Im just a emotional wreck thinking of Wednesday. I feel so bad for him because I know…
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When your world fell apart....
I am a survivor...NED..and very thankfull. But it was not always that way. Do you remember the day you were told you had cancer? Of course you do! What was your reaction? I am assuming the very same reaction Jen and I had. My point? Well....and this is mostly for our newly diagnosed friends here.This site is a godsend to…