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Good Scan Results
well we saw the doc today to go over the scan results, first one since reoccurance to the lungs. I had posted earlier as i was very anxious about this appointment, well good news folks all tumors shrank 25%, so now we just keep up the good fight and remain on the same treatment plan FOLFOX which my husband has tolerated…
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Met NED today
My results from my Thursday's PET/CT (my first since post-chemo) came in this afternoon and NO CANCER PRESENT! I was so emotionally happy. I thought the results would be good, so surprisingly I haven't been that nervous since the scan (not like I can affect the results) but it still shook me to the core. I just thank God.…
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1st treatment today
My pa and I are going for his first Chemo and radiation treatment today for the next 5 weeks. I am very nervous. I woke up today and could not believe where I am taking my pa. Wish us luck!
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congratulations to all !
Hi everyone - It has been a while since I posted, but I have been following and I am so thrilled to be reading such wonderful news over the last while. Congratulations to everyone who received such positive test results ! My mom receives her six month CAT scan results in two weeks, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. (she…
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Hey Rodney - Are you feeling better?
I hope you are over the virus! I have been thinking about you. Let us know. I am sooooo nosey! Hugs, Taunya
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Discouraging News
Hello Everyone, My Dad got the results of his latest scans yesterday and the news isn't good. He has been NED since late last year and yesterday's scans show a tumor in the colon as well as spread in the lymph nodes, liver and his back. The spots on his liver are smaller than the original spots he had last year and the…
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a miracle?
Some of you may remember my nervous posts in early January, and February. My father who was dx stage 4 in August, with liver mets, was starting chemo, and I questioned whether or not he should. Later I reported that other than fatigue, he had no trouble with the chemo at all. His treatments finished in May, and from that…
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To worry or not to worry
I have had diarrhea six or so times since late last night and have a fever that stays around 101 degrees (give or take a 10th of a degree). Called the on-call doctor from my oncologists office and she said to take Immodium AD and Tylenol, and definitely call her if this doesn't seem to help. I've been a good patient so far…
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2 years!!
Hi, To all my semicolon friends, just wanted to share my anniversary of 2 years with you. Today is 2 years since my surgery for StageIV colon cancer, and I remain NED!!!!!! I am soo blessed, and happy that I am here. It didn't look very promising for me, but I beat the odds with a very strong will to be here for my family…
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Idea
Maybe we could make up shirts that look like bowling shirts that have the name "Ned" on the front. Profits could go to colon cancer research. Boy, my mind just races when I have 5 minutes of free time, doesn't it? Have a great weekend everyone! Stacy
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Erbitux + CPT-11 - Questions
Hello - I am writing on behalf of my aunt, whose message is below. If anyone has any information or feedback, please let me know - she starts treatment Monday. Thanks! Elizabeth Dear Cancer Patients, I have Pancreatic Cancer and will be treated with Erbitux and CPT11. Can you tell me what premeds you take before the…
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anyone heard from Shandle
Hi, I just wondered if any of you guys have heard from Shandle. I know I haven't seen any of her posts for quite a while. She always sounded so strong aka Xena the warrior. I emailed her but never got an answer. I just pray that all is well. Gail
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Antioxidant supplements and chemotherapy
This morning I met with the nutritionist at my oncologists office, and in the course of our conversation she mentioned that taking supplements that are high in antioxidants might diminish the effectiveness of chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs. Yet, I have read in a couple of sources that taking antioxident…
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Still neddy in oz
I am so relieved guys n gals...."taking deep breath".....I was unprepared this morning when my lady GP rang me to tell me all was ok. WHAAAAOOOPEEEE! Boy, she must have pulled some strings 'cos she new how hard it is for us to wait. I did not expect to hear until late next week! She (Shirley) is such a wonderfull GP, very…
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Time for the happy dance
I have good news, excellent news, news I want to share with all who will stand still long enough to let the words touch their ears: I went with my wife (Jerri) to see the oncologist today for a regular old office visit, blood labs, and to get the PET scan results from last week. The scan came back clean...AGAIN!!!!!…
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at a cross road
hello all. so glad to hear so much good news on here. well i have another treatment today and of course am not looking forward to it. its so strange in my blood work of course my white cells took a dive but my red cells went up. i have always been a strange case, but i also found out my cea is 9.8 and i have never been…
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Help: Advice on oncologist visit results
Today my father went to the oncologist. Here's a little history. Colon resection in 1993 and 1996 followed by rounds of chemo. He had been going for checkups since then but had stopped a couple years ago. Now: Liver tumor 1/3 of liver (cancer) 6cm "growth" in thyroid upper chest area (biopsy next week) Too much calcium in…
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Pic of Fitlisa and her father in "Expressions Gallery"
Hi All - besides posting a really long message in response to the 35 YO firefighter's post about youth here on the board, I finally figured out how to post a pic of my lovely wife, Lisa, in the "Expressions Gallery". Hope you like it - for search purposes, it's called "FitLisa and Her Father" There are a lot of great pics…
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Upcoming CT Scan results
i am new to this site, so please bear with me. I am the caregiver to a wonderful guy, his name is Hayes, he was 53 last month so another youster. He was diagnosed Sept 2002 with rectal cancer had pre op chemo/rad then surgery Feb 2003 (Valentine's Day has a whole new meaning for me now) permanent colostomy as the tumor was…
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Ned visits Britain
There's been loads of great news shared this week so thought I would just add my own. For those that don't know was diagnosed last year. Had all the treatments going for stage 3 rectal cancer and jsut had my one year postop screening. Results in last night- all bloods and CT clear. Emotional time for my wife and me- my one…
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Info. about Vegas ?
I was wondering if someone could give me more information about the October Vegas gathering. I doubt i would be able to make the trip but would like to know what kind of gathering it is so i can look forward to attending a future event. Thanks, Tim
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results from pet scan
I received the results from the doctor today. I have two small nodules in both lungs. He said they are smaller than a centimeter. He has recommended the drugs eloxatin and avastin along with leucovorin. My veins are so roly that he told me I need to think about getting the port put back in. He wants to start me as soon as…
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ct scan all clear
Hi everyone, My ct scan was excellent, according to my onc, and all my bloodwork came back good too! I am completely relieved and hope that everyone else gets good news on their tests! On the other hand, then what is causing me to be in pain? I have pelvic and butt pain on and off and all my joints ache. I'm hobbling…
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colon or lung ???
I had stage 3 colon 3 years ago, now have multiples in both lungs,(nothing visible from inside lungs), liver clear, how can I tell if this is secondary colon, or primary lung disease.
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Hickman Port Risks
Hello all, I have a pretty technical question that I of course am going to be asking the doctors mainly. I posted something about this a few months ago, but am still unsure. I am interested in getting a Hickman port instead of the PICC line. My oncologist is not a fan of Hickman Ports because of risk of infection and blood…
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low white blood count
Hi. I just had my chemo postponed for the second time due to low white blood cell count. I'll go back in a week for another blood test. My oncologist is going to start me on a drug to increase WBC starting with the next round of chemo. I haven't had any such drug previously. He didn't tell me the name of the drug (and I…
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My Nutritional Approach
Some of asked so here it goes. I had read that everyone is exposed to cancer several times in their lives and most of the time, our natural immune system kills it off. My research told me that chemo,radiation, and surgery all treated symptoms of cancer (the tumor/tumors) and was not addressing the root cause. For some…
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Xeloda follow-up treatment
In April and May, I underwent chemotherapy (5-FU, administered through a PICC line and a continuous pump) along with radiation treatment to reduce the size of a large rectal tumor. I had surgery (Abdominal Perineal Resection) on June 3. The pathology report stated there was no evidence of cancer in the lymph or vascular…
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waiting for test results
To everyone waiting for test results, Ross, Maura and everyone else, let's all hold hands. Together we can send support, prayers and positive energy around the world! I'm probably in for another night of tossing and turning, but it really helps to know that you are all thinking of me. Thanks and know that I am also…
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wide awake
Yup..check out the time guys...1.20am...grrrrr!!I think it is about noon your way and I hope some of you guys are lurkin. Right now I have the wierdest feeling. I keep tossing and turning and to be honest I don't know whats happening. Jen has to work so I come here to let her sleep. It would do me no good trying to. I have…