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VEGAS, BABY!!!!!!
Alright, the time has come... Let's nail down some potential dates for Vegas. The following is a list of what is definite: 1.) Booking as early as possible offers better rates; 2.) We'd like to make it a "majority rules" regarding choosing dates to accommodate the greatest number of people; 3.) We all agree that we all…
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stage 4
I was diagnosed with stage 4 in 1/21/05. It was spread to my ovaries. Pet and cat scan show no more tumors.I will be on chemo for 6 months. My question is, if I have no more tumors why is it still more dangerous than a stage 1 or 3...because cell keeps on reproducing faster ? When this started I though that with chemo…
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Liver Mets...
I was just reading some posts and am curious, is there anyone out there who had mets to the liver, except not just a large tumor, but mulitple lesions, that was able to get rid of them? I've been told that when Colon spread to the liver, it is usally a bunch of lesions, not tumors, but I read that people have tumors and…
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Stage IV Treatment Plan???
Hi, Hope all doing well. I'm a little weary. Last week PET scan pretty much confirmed liver met. I went to talk to a surgeon outside my HMO today. His plan of attack is : 1. Radiation to rectal cancer and Chemo 2. Surgery to remove rectal cancer 3. More Chemo 4. Surgery for 3 x 3 cm liver tumor. This wasn't what I was…
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Avastin
I'm on Eloxatin, Leucovorin and 5fu, but I keep on reading about Avastin...The day of my second chemo I was listening to my nurse talking to another patient about this treatment, how new it was and how well it was doing ( it's been on the market for 9 months).For you the experts out there, do you know why is giving to some…
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Treatment Follow-up guidelines
Want to know what the treatment guidelines for your condition are? Make sure your doctor is doing all that is suggested? Try www.guideline.gov Although there is nothing new and suprising, the information may be useful in discussing a treatment plan with your Doctor. Nanuk
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Is anyone going to the conference?
Just wondering if I may meet some of the semi colons at the conference in Newark on Sep 30-Oct 2. I found the breast cancer conference so informative for my daughter that I just have to see if this will do the same for me in regards to my husband. You have all been so helpful to me I would love to meet you. Vegas is…
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Stage IV Treatment Plan - Comments Please
Well we have decided on a treatment plan for my Mom and picked an onc. that really seems knowledgeable about colon cancer. She will be having chemo for 5 or 6 sessions and then surgery to remove anything that is left in the abdomen and liver area. Right now the areas are small but they want them as small as possible. There…
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Can blood test dectect a spread in cancer...
Can doctors tell if cancer has spread from a change in blood test results? thanks
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Confusion (my Dad's stage III colon cancer)
My Dad was diagnosed a year ago with Colon Cancer stage III, he was operated on and has a permanent colostomy. He's done his three rounds of chemo and radiation, and is going for a SCAN (scray word) on March 21st. I am soooo nervous for the results. My question is: They said my dad s tumor must of been there for five…
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Dad all clear-Hoorah!!!
Hi all, I forgot to tell you that my dad had his first colonoscopy last week. He's 78. Thank God it was clean as a whistle. Mom had one few months ago and she had one polyp that was noncancerous. She had breast cancer and had one breast removed about 10 years and no problems since. So, at least God is watching over my mom…
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Nerve Damage from radiation
Hi all, I have not posted in a long time, however, I always read what is going on with everyone and you are all aways in my prayers. Although, (thank God) I have NED, I have been very sick battling side effects from radiation and adhesions and scar tissue. I just had another operation 3 weeks ago for the removal of these…
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thank you all
Sorry guys n gals, bin awol again. Thank you all for your replies to my post and for your kind words. "ah found tha scotch--lol!" luv always, kanga n Jen .........no need to reply ........
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colon cancer bracelet
I was wondering where I could get a colon cancer bracelet. It was mentioned in a previous post. I wasn't aware that they even existed. Thanks for the help! Jamie
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Does anyone know of colon cancer conferences coming up?
I recently attended a conference in Philadelphia with my 31 year old daughter with stage III breast cancer for young survivors of breast cancer, it was awesome and full of information. I would love to go to one on colon cancer as my husband is stage III and I would learn so much at a conference. If anyone has info please…
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I wanna be a juicer...!
Hi ! Since know I'm in the semi colon club, i will also like to be a juicer. I visited the website, but there are to many ! Does it make a difference on which one I buy ? And then...what do i do with it ? Just blend carrots ?...or any other fruits ?? Any other recipes will be appreciated cos i don't like carrots !!!( but I…
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Pet Scan Clear
Hi Everyone, Got great news on Friday. My petscan was normal, no evidence of cancer! I don't need to see the oncologist for 2 months and no scans for 6 to 8 months. I hope that you are all doing well! Jamie
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Thanks for the encouragement
Thank you everyone for your encoraging words. I really needed them. These blood counts being down have made me feel like I've never felt before. It hurts and takes all my strength to even move. This is the first time I've been on the computer in days. All I've done is sleep. I hope I feel better tomorrow because it is my…
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surgery question
Hi everyone, The last week has been crazy. One daughter graduated eighth grade and another got married last Saturday. The wedding was beautiful. I went away for a few days with a friend which was very relaxing, but now it's back to reality and surgery scheduled for Monday. My question has to do with what the surgeon wants…
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It's good news but I am not feeling it....
Hi All~ Went to two drs appt last week. The plastic surgeon cut me loose. RE: my vaginal reconstruction "They don't look much better than that!" I'll have to take his word for it. I nearly fell off the table laughing when he then said he wanted to get a picture of it. I sure hope it isn't for his wall or an album where…
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PET SCAN RESULTS
Hi everyone, Last week I had a petscan done. I have this on going problem with the right sacral ala area. Although I am not having any pain, I have had 2 Mri's and a petscan of the pelvic bone which showed an insufficincey fracture or it could not rule out bone metasis. In Feb.2005, the mri of the pelvis showed no change…
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Chemo round cancelled AGAIN
Hi all, Was scheduled to start the new chemo today, FOLFIRI. I've been feeling really bad since before I even went in to the hospital last Friday. When I went today all my blood counts were really low, red, white, platelet and hemoglobin. They gave me an injection and said I will have to have it every two weeks. They also…
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Colon cancer
My sister has colon cancer. She has been fighting this for three years now. Has anyone out there tried any alternative medicines? Her current chemotherapy drugs do not seem to be working and she doesn't have a lot of time. We need to find something to built her body up to begin a new chemo in 1 month. Also, any chemos out…
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Chemo and metallic tongue effect..
Folks, I've recently completed my 5th round of chemo and my tongue is taking a beating!!! Nothing is tasting right...and I understand that this problem could go on after chemo for at least a year, is that true? I'm sure that some of you have experienced this same problem, I would be greatful for any help/tips/advice on…
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FOLFIRI info
Anyone know much about the FOLFIRI regimen? Is it harder than the FOLFOX?? I'm really nervous about starting something new and haven't really been able to find much info on it. Any info will be appreciated, as I start it Thursday. Love you all Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)
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need prayer and support
hey all. hope all is going well. i ask for my need cuz my grandma who is 80 was supposed to have gall stones and the surg to remove blockage to her liver showed a suspicous lesion. dr sd thinks it is probably ampullary cancer which is like pancreatic. i am learning and i am still healing myself from my surg. i just want…
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small cell in colon
I am trying to find anyone that knows anything about this type of cancer. My 29yr old brother was diagnosed with small cell carinoma in the colon in Jan2005, the onc told us it was very rare. He has had 2 session of chemo. He is in horrible pain. If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know!!. Thank you, Maria
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Finally GREAT news!!!
Hello Everyone!!!! I want to THANK EVERYONE for all there prayers!!!! They worked!!!! Bob's brother Erv is CLEAN!!!!!!! He gave me the news about 10 minutes ago and I cried like a baby!!!! I was so worried as you all know!!!! He said the best think was eatting after the test. He was fibbing as I know only to well what was…
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Lots of Questions for you all
Well, we have had two different onc. appts and here is what I am getting out of the two. My mom had level one colon cancer spread to the liver and abdomen cavity. Supposedly pretty rare to go that route. There are several places but know large tumors. The places are freckle sized and they called them "implants". She is…
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I'm 4 for 4
I'm 4 for 4 with Kanga, Susana's dad, and Jana. Got my first post-chemo CT scan and blood work results today and I'm all clear. Had my first glass of wine post chemo to celebrate. (During chemo the alcohol tasted awful and gave me mouth sores.) I hope I get better at the pre-results jitters as I go along with this…