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Sudden Weight Loss Question...
Hello, I have not posted in a while, have been just reading the boards lately .....but I have a question maybe someone can help me with. Here is the background: my father has colon cancer /diagnosed with mets to 1/3 of the liver this summer. He goes for chemo every other week. After first 8 weeks on chemo the doc said no…
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New memeber
Mar 28/05 surgery for gall bladder problems?? Emergency surgery Apr 28 for blocked bowel, subtotal colectomy done. dx stage III cancer, 2 of 27 lymph nodes involved. I have just finished #5/6 treatments. Although dr. feels my prognosis is good, I am well aware of the nasty monster re-occurring and would like to enhance my…
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Adhesions
Hi all, Well...it looks like I got the dreaded adhesions. I was hopitalized again last week with cramping and vomiting. I had surgery Sept 9. Was re-hospitalized at the end of Sept with vomiting and cramping. They thought it was Ileus (slow moving bowels post-op). They sent me home and put me on Reglan, WHICH BY THE WAY…
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What's your CEA?
For those here with colorectal cancer, you've probably heard the term "tumour marker" associated with "CEA" (carcinoembryonic antigen, a protein molecule that is sometimes considered indicative of how effective or not treatment may be.) If it's not too personal to ask, what has your CEA level been, both at initial…
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back from vacation
Hi everyone, I just got back from my first cruise. I had a wonderful time and was able to relax! The time flew by. My ct results of my abdomen were normal. Finally some good news! Now it's back to reality and getting rid of cancer. I'm getting my port tomorrow and starting chemo next week. While I'm not looking forward to…
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NED
My husbands ultrasound and colonoscopy today, and CT scan three weeks ago show NED. Thank God. Also I really want to thank you guys for your support and prayers. My husband was dx in Oct 03, had rad/chemo, transanal excision surgery Feb 04, chemo (xeloda) for four months and has now been NED for 1 year 8 months. All of you…
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Waiting...
Greetings all... It's been 5wks since my last CT Scan, no cancer in my colon or liver, however there's a new spot on my left lung. My onc has me waiting 8 wks until I get a PETscan(11.14.05). So far so good, I feel great. Other than a scratchy throat and an occassional cough I feel fine. I'm wondering if the scratchy…
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Vegas Travellers
Loking at my tickets I just noticed I arrive in Vegas Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Although I'll miss the first get together - I'll give you guys a call to find out where you'll be on Wednesday. littlejulie :)
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SEA DETAIL
Greetings, friends... Sorry i have been AWOL - between my work along the Gulf Coast, official travel immediately thereafter, closing on a new house and a heinous commute I have not had much time to post or even read. I hate that the main reason I found time to come to the board today was to pass along a bit of bad news...…
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Las Vegas
One more Las Vegas note!!! Tomorrow is the big day. If anyone gets a wild hair and wants to head out to the dessert and join forces with fellow "semi-colons", come on out. Reminder: We are staying at the Aladdin Hotel. Our "meet and greet" the first night will begin at 6:30pm. Check in at the front desk in my name (Kerry…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN ON THE 23RD!!!!!!!
Ross, I am sending this note to a very special lady!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought that I would drop you a short line and send your BETTER half a very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAINBOW!!!!! I know I have been awol for a while but you guys have never been far from my thoughts!!!!! Jen have a GREAT time at…
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Vegas
Hi all. Just wanted to let you all know I will be thinking of you out in Vegas. Remember "what happens there stays there!!" lol Have a great time. Linda
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Another sappy day
Today I went with my youngest son who is now a senior in high school to look at a college for Sept. He was only 14 and a freshman in high school when I joined this colon cancer club. I have been through so much in the 2 1/2 years since my diagnosis of stage 3 rectal cancer. To all the newbies --- it does get better. I am…
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How often do you get a colonoscopy??
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer March 2003. I had a scope after 6 months and then another one year later. My gastro. doctor wants me to have another one in November. I had polyps on the 6 month scope, but none a year later. He said if I don't have any polyps this time I can skip a year. What do your…
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hi
Hi everyone, It's been awhile since I logged on. The wedding kept be very busy I guess. Thank you so much for the wedding wishes that was posted a couple weeks ago. I am in Bora Bora right now but I will see some of you in Vegas soon! mrs. littlejulie :)
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colorectal cancer/colostomy
My father just found out he has colorectal cancer. He is going to start radiation/chemo next week for 5 weeks. They are trying to shrink the tumor, if that does not work, then he will have the surgery and the colostomy. I would like to get in touch with someone that has a colostomy and how it effects your daily life. He…
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Need to Vent
I am so upset. Not only is going through cancer bad enough but on top of it we have to battle the insurance companies, the lack of competant staff at the doctors offices to correctly submit claims and so on. Just when I think that I have finished my fighting, here we go again. I just received a letter from the insurance…
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Folfox
Hi everyone, I hope that you are all doing well! My brains still spinning from everything going on. I will be starting folfox soon. What are the side effects? Will I lose my hair? According to my oncologist I will, but I couldn't find anything on line that confirmed that so I'm confused. I'd appreciate any information that…
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So, what's the head count?
Greetings, all. Could everyone who plans on heading to Vegas for Colon Palooza II please respond to this message so I could get a head count? It's still not too late to make plans if you hadn't already done so... DATES: October 25 to October 28 LOCATION: Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas Two weeks away!
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Been AWOL, catching up.....
My dear friends, I just read the board for the first time in a while (very busy lately) and cried, laughed, and then cried some more. Y'all are amazing people and I do not think I would be alive today without you all. To the "newbies". Bless you and I am so sorry you have to even be here with us but now that you are, you…
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Anal Cancer - Hip Pain/Back Pain and Early Menopause
I am a 42-year-old female who was diagnosed in October 2004 with Stage 2, squamous cell cancer of the anal canal - and so my journey began - had chemo (through an access port in my chest [yes that surgery hurt, which no one told me about until after]), 2 chemo treatments (4 weeks apart) lasting 96 hours on a continuous…
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little good news
Hi everyone... just wanted to share with you that my onc looked at the xray with me. My tumor in the right lung has faded some with only 2 wks of treatments.... thank god. I was so scared the chemo wouldn't work and I would have to wait for new drugs. WHEW!!! Unfortunately, I can't start avastin afterall. I had a TIA…
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Good Reads
Jana had a great idea about us posting some of our favorite books. I will start the thread and feel free to join in. Please add the title, author and something about the books that have helped you during your cancer experiences. "Beating Cancer With Nutrition" by Patrick Quillan. He is the Director of Nutrition for the…
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We didn't make it with treatment
I have written a few times and have always received much love and support from all of you. For that I say "Thank You". Yesterday my husband (stage IV colon w/ mets to liver and lung since Sept 03) began the new Erbitux and didn't get to take it. After about 30 minutes he broke out in a severe rash with welps and itching…
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Pa surgery/my nightmare
My pa was dx with rectal cancer June 2005. He went through a series of scans followed with 5 weeks of chemo and radiation. He is now finished and scheduled for surgery this Thursday. I have been so angry at my husband and siblings lately. I am very depressed too. I did not know why until last night. I had a nighmare that…
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off topic
Sorry to go off topic for a momnt but most of you know who my "angel" is.I just wanted to tell you that Jen is turning 50 on sund. 23rd Oct. I am throwing a party for her saturday. After the hell she has been thru in the past 2 years worrying about me I thought it was payback time.And you all know how much our carers mean…
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Time For Testing Again
Hey everyone. I'm still hanging around reading post and praying for us all every day. Glad to hear from those of you that are NED. My husband had his AAA surgery late last month. Did really well. A little history: Husband dx w/colorectal cancer Oct 03, rad/chemo, surgery, transanal excision, Feb 04, then more chemo…
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it's been awhile
hello to everyone.i haven't been on the board in awhile as i have been concentrating on my chemo and trying to get well.i truly hope that everyone is doing o.k. and i keep all of you in my prayers everyday.i continue to have my chemo every week and lately,my cea level has dropped from the high 90's to 16.my oncologist said…
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worse news
Hi everyone, I will see my oncologist tomorrow, but spoke with him on the phone today. Apparently I have 2 lesions in my lung. The second one did not show up on the pet scan, but showed up in the ct scan. He decided not to tell me about the second one because he thought it might not be cancer since it didn't show up in the…
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colorectal cancer update
This Sunday, the radio program The Group Room will have 2 esteemed colon docs on live for calls. 1-(800) 477-7666 1-3pm Pacific, 4-6 Eastern. CALL with your concerns!