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Plateles level
Hi, my plateles level dropped to 115000, I wonder what is the critical level for not giving chemo. thanks for feedbacks.
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Chemo break to recoup
Hello everyone - I have had 27 avastin + folfir chemo treatments - started last year. Have CRC with multiple liver mets - told inoperable. In the past 3 mos or so, have needed 4 blood transfusions and had my last chemo delayed to build up immune system. Have been on WBC shots since second chemo to help keep up neutrophil…
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What are the chances PET scan is wrong?
My husband had his first PET scan this week and we didn't get the results we were hoping for. 3 lesions showed on his liver that weren't in previous ct or MRI in September. 3 showed with intense uptake SUV of 6, 4.4, and 3.6. The oncologist wants a needle biopsy of the one that had the most uptake. But the scan report says…
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New Book About Coping With Cancer
<Content Removed by CSN Support Team> My professional credentials include a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a career working in mental health. But the more important credentials were earned by surviving two lung surgeries, two courses of chemotherapy, one alternative chemotherapy, radiation, over 40 CT scans,…
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CEA Levels
Hi all, Concerned about the latest CEA rising trend in quarterly blood test results. Here is a little history: - Colon Cancer diagnosed in summer of 2014 - Surgery (Total Colectomy) late summer 2014 - 6 months of Chemo Oxy and 5FU following surgery, ending early the following year - Started quarterly blood tests to monitor…
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No chemo since August due to gallbladder problems
Hi everyone! I haven't been on this site much lately, been busy with my family and trying to organize my home and life. I finally have a little energy for things like that since I havent been on chemo for awhile I was hopsitalized August 30th with choleocystitis, or inflamed gallbladder. I had a biliary tuble placed to…
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Skin Cancer Energized by Rectal Cancer?
Everyone: I mentioned before that I am a prostate cancer survivor (2009) and now am dealing with stage 2 rectal cancer. However, I did not mention that I have had skin cancer (basal and squamous) on my head and face since 2012. Treatment for those lesions has included freezing, burning and excising. In addition to the…
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Thinking of you JanJan
Its been a while since your last post, so you've got to know we worry. Here's a little something to brighten your day Tru
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Lonsurf - Anyone used it before?
My mom was recommended Lonsurf pills. We've been on 5Fu, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, Irinotecan, Avastin. I've done some research on the pro/con of it and challenged my oncologist about it and they said that it's their last chemo med that they have to offer. Then they recommend mom go to clinical trials at Memorial Sloan…
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Worried newbie
I worried and feeling hopeless ...I have the bloating crampy lower back symptoms and this morning blood in stool....ER visit this morning and bloodwork is ok and CT show nothing but I know that doesn't show colon cancer. With my history and symptoms I know I have colon cancer . my appt with colonoscopy isn't until 16th but…
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Non cancer related question
How do you upload your avatar pic? This dummy just can't figure it out. :/
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Neuropathy
I thought I would share this in case anyone on here needs it. I had a pretty rough time with lingering neuropathy during and following my most recent Folfox treatments. My chemo nurse told me to start taking a vitamin B complex to help with the neuropathy. She specifically said that the "Nature Made" brand worked the best.…
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Not sure what to do next
So I was diagnosed with "advanced" stage 4 colon cancer with numerous mets to the liver in July 2017. My initial CEA was 811. I have been on FOLFOX with Avastin for 7 cycles since then. CEA down to 20. The only surgery I have had is for a temporary colostomy. Have not had surgery to remove any tumors. I met with surgeons…
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Very depressed
Hi all, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in December 16. The primary was resected. After surgery she had 4 small spots in the liver. N very small lung nodules. Started folfox. After 3 months two liver lesions disappeared. cea came down to 17 from 41. So far so good. Talked to the liver surgeon for resection.…
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Here we go again :(
Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've posted but the cancer is back so here I am! Just wondering if anyone has experienced a cervix mets? I have been through the 5fu, Xeloda, Radiation, etc...all beginning back in 2013. Started off with a 10cm mass in my colon, and a lesion on one of my ovaries. I had all of that…
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Signet ring adenocarcinoma...anyone else have it?
I had my appointment with my oncologist to where he told me that my cancer is a "variant" (his words) of colon cancer. I have looked it up and found statistics showing that it is very rare...less than 1% of colon cancers. The prognosis isn't good...but then the only informlmation i have found is old. I am thinking that i…
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Looks Like It Is Back
Not a happy scan at all. Was my mistake, I was actually thinking I was going to have a clean scan. Still hoping some other causes for what showed up. Maybe something not mentioned in all the other reports but was there (benign nodule anyone?) and that lymph nodes, which often are the ones where mets go, is just infection.…
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Husband with Stage IV colon CA mets to liver, lung
Well I've been reading alot of these boards and have found so much encouragement. My husband was recently diagnosed, felt like we were hit by a train without even knowing we were on the tracks. Anyway, he is handling this so well, he is such a positive person, loves life, is the type who is at home in a crowd. At first I…
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Can you post screen shots on here
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Results. Need prayers.
So all I know is they did a CEA marker in my blood and it’s 3.9. The report says it’s moderately differentiated adenocarcenoma arising from villious adenoma. Hes my gastro so he can’t stage but he seems positive I will Live. I’m gonna get to md Anderson this week I hope. Oh and all my other blood levels were normal
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xeloda and feet: deep blisters - advice??
Hi All, I'm on Xeloda (and other stuff). Was on Xeloda before and did have various problems with my feet (blisters, peeling skin). Having a lot of difficulty this time and only on round #2 (starting #3 tomorrow). Biggest problem is that, especially at the balls of my feet, I have "blisters" -- but seem to be very deep --…
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This Can Be Awesome News - Radiation and Immune System Treatment Combined Works
This can be great. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5054961/Scientists-CURE-bowel-cancer-immunotherapy.html
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Does the chemo itself cause weight loss?
my husband is literally wasting away its killing me to watch. He is eating, I see him eat, no nausea, no vomiting. His cancer was not aggressive so I don't think that's it, and he only had two liver mets. so does folfox with Avastin cause weight loss on its own?
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I need prayer warriors....
I just couldn't take waiting one more day with blood in stool and discomfort all day ..in ER and just praying.....
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Do you ever wonder what caused it?
When my husband was first diagnosed with rectal cancer I felt that I needed an answer as to what caused it. I wanted to know for the future, for myself for our kids, etc. Was it his beloved Diet Coke, the couple of beers that he had couple times a week, was it the fact that every job he has had he has been around…
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Targeted Cancer Care page at MGH
I answered a few questions on BRAF and KRAS variants last night on another board after doing a a lot of research and asking my son to interpret a paper for me. I have a much better understanding of the big picture of CRC now. This morning I was looking around and found that Mass General Hospital (MGH) has pages by variant…
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Metastasized colorectal cancer
My mother found out Tuesday that her cancer has spread to her liver (6/7) masses and her lungs. The doctors said the only option we have is to do aggressive chemo to prolong her life. I'm scared for her to do the chemo because last time she almost died twice. She contracted MRSA and Sepsis as well. Her health already isn't…
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So I go at 3 today for biopsy results
I literally feel like I’m on death row going on for sentencing to see if I’m getting the chair or just get to live it out in prison. I know I should be more positive but it has been the longest weekend ever waiting. And I just feel sick.
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Advice please?
I am 41 and had a colonoscopy Thursday for bleeding. They found and removed a 30x50mm tumor from mid rectum. dr Says she is very confident it’s malignant but says she believes she got it all. I know I have to wait for pathology report to see if It is malignant and if margins are clear. My question is if margins are clear…
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Question on Imodium
My directions are to take one four times a day if there's too much water in the bag. I was doing this at the hospital but they indicated that I should try the Nutrisource (Guar Gum) packets first. I got Benefiber instead as CVS didn't have Nutrisource but it's the same three grams of fiber. I am planning to take the…