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relief from after effects of colon surgery
My husband had colon cancer surgery in February. The entire right side of his colon was removed. It was Stage II, and nothing was in his lymph nodes. It appears that they were able to get everything. Since his surgery, of course, it's been a struggle for his system to get back to normal. He's much better now than he was,…
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Another Question????
Hi everybody, Byron had a CT scan last week and his tumors are still responding to the chemo (just finished 12 rounds of FOLFOX with Avastin) but his liver is not ready for a resection yet. My question is ....what does it mean when they say "some of the tumors have calcified"? Has anyone else heard of this happening? We…
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Booked for Vegas!
My wife and I have booked our air and hotel for the Vegas get together. We will arrive Tuesday night and stay thru Friday night. Can't wait! Mike
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Pet Scan yesterday ~
Well yesterday I had my Pet Scan and I am now just waiting for the results I'm sure you all know how nerve wracking that is. Everytime the phone rings I about jump out of my skin. I will post when I know something. D ~
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RESULTS are in!
Hello everyone, I was class IV colon cancer liver metastasized 2002. I had colectomy and liver resection (60% removed) I was on two types of chemo over a period of one year.Diagnosed in clinical remission August 2003. I had my two year check last week and I remain in clinical remission. I commit to another year of liver…
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Maintenance Pill After Chemo
Hi everyone, I was wondering what you have used as maintenance after finishing chemo. Is anyone taking a Chemo pill and if so what is the name of it? Also what has the success been with it? Thanks Mindy
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Need Advice on next step
Hi Everyone, I went with my Dad yesterday for his bi-weekly oncologist appointment. When we found out a few weeks ago that the cancer was back the oncologist sent a sample of his tumor out for testing with Erbitux. As it turns out my Dad's tumor does not express the EGFR protein which is supposedly what the Erbitux is…
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Glutathione and Oxaliplatin side effects
I am looking to see if anyone has had any success in using Glutathione to reduce a numb and burnt tongue after folfox chemo, I am reading it can help: http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/colon_cancer_news.aspx?id=17470 thanks, Jim.
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please please help- sad news
Hello everyone- my love just went for his post chemo check-up for stage 111 after 7 months of 5-FU and leucovorin and was told he is now stage 1V..there are 6 growths on his liver based on an ultrasound (what the hell was the use of 5-FU) he is scheduled for a CAT (his first one) to see if there is a spread elsewhere..and…
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looking for information
My aunt was just diagnosed back in decemebere and has been trying to cure her colon cancer by all natural means for the last 8 months and is running out of options. The cells have not grown any since but her diagnosis is squamous cell carcinoma/anal cancer. If anyone knows anything about any alternate means of cure, the…
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Anyone Hear Of Avastin Pill
Hi everyone, hope all is well. I was wondering if anyone heard of or has used a Avastin Pill after your chemo was through. My sister said she heard there was a pill now and when she asked my dads dr he said he never heard of such a thing. If anyone heard of it or is on it can you please let me know any information about…
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Oh Sponger??????????
I was surfing around this morning and found this link. I thought of you. http://www.colorectal-cancer.net/bracelets.htm It has a coloncancer warrior bracelet. It's blue and brown camo. Not quite white with a brown stripe, but interesting. How about you, Zena?? Barb ( who is always searching for information )
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Supplement Dilemma
Hi...I'm posting quite often lately...lol I had appointment with Naturopath yesterday. I finished radiation on July 11. I now have to wait until Sept 9 for surgery. I'm very interested in getting on supplements to try to inhibit tumor growth in the next few weeks. I'm still struggling with feeling ok about taking…
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Guided Imagery / Emotions and Cancer
Allo allo : ) Well I am very enthused today about trying several different holistic healing methods. I bought a Andrew Weil Guided Imagery CD. I'm also looking into to seeking some sort personalized appointments for this. I'm interested in trying to use imagery to help my body fight cancer as well as I think some therapy…
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cost of avastin
can anyone tell me the cost of only the "Avasitn" chemo drug, as I may consider buying it privately as its not available on the NHS in the UK.
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Calling All Newbies
Hello to those new and relatively new to the boards! There are quite a few new names these days. If you have introduced yourselves already I apologize for not remembering, but please take a moment to tell us your story and introduce yourself!! We love to welcome new ones here (sad that you are here, but happy that you join…
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"GONE FISHIN'"
Hey all you fabulous Semi-Colons!! Well, it's that time of year......trying to squeeze a quick vacation in before school starts in a couple weeks! I will be gone for the week and just wanted to say....take care, I will continue to lift you all up in prayer, and enjoy the rest of the summer!! I am heading to a lake cabin…
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Pa in ER
My pa is stage 2 rectal ca. He is is halfway into his chemo 5FU Monday thru Friday with radiation daily. He will then go to surgery for tumor removal. He went to the ER due to painful urination. He had a urinalysis done and it was clean. I am not sure if this is due to his chemo and radiation. The docs did numerous blood…
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Colo/rectal check-up
Hi everyone, well yesterday I went for my checkup with the colo/rectal surgeon. I have not seen him since April every 4 months. For those of you who didn't know I had a rectal mass that I had a complete response to from chemo and radiation. The surgeon decided it was incredible and we keep a close eye on me. I went…
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emotional support
Hello!! I want to say this to all colons and semicolons. If there are folks who talk negative about what we are going through, get away from them. There was a co-worker of mine in 2001 that had cancer and passed away 2002. We were a close knit work group and would go visit or call her. She moved in with her mom and if we…
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first annualcolonscopeCLEAR
hey friends.. well I did it. wednesday I had my first annual colonoscopy and I passed..holds up my report card..whewwwwww.. even though things have been going good with scans and blood work..ya still get scared..till they give you the ok..yanks one of the monkeys off my back..only four more to go. ha.. i was wondering have…
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Back from Vacation
Hello to all! Just wanted to let you know that I had a great vacation the past 2 weeks. We went to Williamsburg, VA for the first week. I mostly sat in the hot tub, played in the pool, and played a little miniature golf. We went on a cruise of the York River and walked around Colonial Williamsburg one morning. The second…
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mouthin' off again
Hiya all. Being a "near" 50 derelict geriatric 'ol bugger I guess I should do some "regression therapy" and return to my younger days. Huh?..what am I on about you say? Well, back in the so-called good ol' days kangathong had a pet hate for dentists....now those ill-gotten days have come to haunt me. During my surgery they…
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One surgery for rectal tumor and liver met
Hi again, Omigosh got unexpected decision from my docs today. I had asked for my case to be reviewed because my liver met had grown. I wanted them to consider doing the liver resection at the same time they remove the rectal tumor on Aug 26. Today they told me that they can do them both at once. I'm excited but a little…
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Movie suggestion
Well, I'm back in the hospital for chemo infusion #5. I'm actually very encouraged by a dropping CEA count (started at 55, down to 7.6) although I know CEA count is not a conclusive diagnostic tool but only a piece of a puzzle. Still, my oncologist is encouraged, as well as my favorite nurse, so I feel good about things.…
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rectal mass and surgery ~
Hi guys its me again. I was just wondering if there was anyone here that had a rectal mass and did NOT require surgery like myself? Even though I have had clean scans and blood tests I am so worried about them not doing surgery on my rectum. I go Friday to see my colo/rectal surgeon and he will check me out its been since…
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Seven year anniversary stage IV survivor
Hey all, Just wanted to share that today is my seven year anniversary. It's hard to believe so much time has passed - it almost feels like a dream anymore! Seven years ago I was on vacation visiting my parents and scheduled an appt. with a gastroenterologist to check on some blood I'd been passing. Next thing I know I'm…
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FOLFOX w/Avistan Treatments
My husband will be having his 6th treatment this week, he has tolerated it well so far, he has the cold in his hands and his jaws can be very painful. My question is to all you fighting survivors out there, does anyone know if there is a maximum to what is the longest one can stay on this treatment. After 4 treatments he…
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Heelllooo!
To my dearest CRC friends! BIG HUGS AND MANY, MANY KISSES TO ALL! I have missed you so much and did not mean to worry anyone! I had to finish up my thesis to FINALLY graduate, and then I went to Florida, Prince Eward Island, les Iles de la Madelaine, a spa up North and California. I'm finally back and settling in. I have a…
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tired after 1st week of chemo
Hello everyone. I had the port put back in 8/5 and started chemo that Monday 8/8. All last week I was so tired I went to work Thursday and left after lunch cause I was too sleepy. I called the nurse and she said they wanted me to try this drug called provigil 200 mg. I haven't taken it yet. Like Saturday I had a little…