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Cancer of the Appendix
I am being treated for this cancer, first with intraperitoneal heated chemo and now being given iv chemo. Anyone else have this or know of anyone that has? Having chronic diaherra, can't stop it losing weight, nothing stops it. Any suggestions? Have tried everything over the counter. I heard there was an injectable.
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Worried about my Mom.
Hi, Some of you may remember me, I am a CC survivor myself. I recently had a thoracotomy done (in October) for mets to the right lung. I am happy to report that at this time I am NED. My mother, however, just had a colonoscopy done (finally). I was diagnosed in 2002 and it had taken her this long to get around to being…
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Happy Happy Joy Joy
Funny how life is like a rollercoaster. Three weeks ago I was laying in my recliner in agony and feeling like total doo-doo. Today I am planning an impromptu trip with friends to Cancun leaving in 2 weeks. Leaving behind grey, cold, muck, slush, and the sadness of the Steelers losing the AFC Championship game. Going to a…
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Gemcitabine anyone???
Hello all, So, I met with the oncologist today and he is raring to go. Apparently the surgeon thinks I should start treatment instead of waiting so here we go! I'm starting tomorrow on Gemcitabine. I'll be doing DAY 1-Gemcitabine DAY 8-Gemcitabine and Xeloda from DAY 1 through 14. Break for a week, and then we go again. My…
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A QUICK THOUGHT
>In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the >Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red >vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy >lives. > >Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and >Krispy Creme Donuts.…
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itchy bumps
hi- has anyone experienced tiny bumps on skin (particularily arms and legs) that are very itchy? My "best half" is on 5FU/leucovorin and these appeared at the end of round 2-they are not as big as mosquito bites- more like what you would imagine flea bites to look like (nope- he doesn't have fleas!!) Any suggestions as to…
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Starting chemo again
Hi all, Well, will start the FOLFOX4 on Thursday morning, so say a prayer for me. I've not started it yet, but I've had so much pain recently that I'mtaking pain meds, which I'm afraid will stop my colon up, so I've been sleeping alot. Miss you guys. Remember me and my family in your prayers. I hope I don't get sick. Love…
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Small Intestinal Cancer
My friend Angie is 28 years old and recently diagnosed with this cancer. I am looking for anyone she may could chat with about this. Please let me know of anyone. Thank you! Amanda
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off to the hosp. I go again
Hi, I am off to the hospital. things are not moving again. Maureen
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trials
I would like to hear from any stage 4 semi-colons involved in involved in trials..esp stem cell w/sibling-relative donor. Bud
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Re; Ron50
Hey--did you guys all catch Ron's post? 8 year anniversary on the 22nd!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS RON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Knowing that in itself has got to put some sparkle in our lives Ron---thanks mate---- luv and a big hugg from Jen! And a hearty ozzie handshake from tha kanga-thong!!!
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Foolish Optimism?
I have been offline for a couple of weeks. The cat killed my mouse. Long story short: we have a bunch of spoiled pets that chew on woodwork, wires and one another. They eviscerate their toys and knock the stuffing of our sofa cushions. They eat so much food we are constantly running to the store hauling 20-pound bags of…
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where o where is sponger????????
hey sponger where are you. we miss your posts. hope everything is okay. all the best bruce
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You guys are awesome!!!!!!!
I was so excited when I logged on and had 13 replies to my message. It means so much to have people who understand where I am coming from. I appreciate all of your suggestions. The suggestion about irrigation was a great one. I just started irrigating not too long ago and it has made a world of difference in my self…
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Home Again, but.......
I am home from the hospital again, but already things are not working again. I was vomiting during the night. I have talked to the surgeon and I am trying to get things working without a trip back to the hospital. Please pray that things start moving, i don't know how much more I can take. Thanks again for all your…
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CEA and other markers
There was a thread about CEA marker some time ago. I am one of those whose CEA level was not elevated even at diagnosis. Although I do still have CEA test done periodically, I am pretty skeptical about its value for me. My oncologist is doing another marker test for me, called "CA 19.9". He told me that, among individuals…
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Stacy and Runner
Dang!!!I missed tha celebrations!!!!The passed 2 weeks have found things hectic here and I apologise for my ignorance. Congatulations to you both for reaching your respective milestones. As we all live each day as it comes there is no substitute for encouraging news. I am off to pour a "wee" drop 'o red to toast you both.…
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Back in hospital again
Hi to all, I am back in the hospital again with a post op bowel obstruction. My surgeon says just another bump in the road. I will let you know when I am home again. I am in Boston and they are expecting 2-3 feet of snow. This will get me out of shoveling. lol Maureen
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New to the site.
Hello everybody, I am new to this site and a fairly recent addition to the semicolon family. I am 34 years old and was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on 06/03/04. I did 8 weeks of radiation and chemo before surgery on 08/11/04. I am still trying to adjust to the colostomy. I am a divorced mother of 2 great kids and I am…
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Some humor for the day
This ought to put a smile on everyone's face!!! Jimmy 1) When I die, I want to die like my grandfather-who died > peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the > passengers in his car." > --Author Unknown > > 2) Advice for the day: If you have a lot of tension and you > get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin…
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Checking in to say "What's Up"
Hello all my dear, dear friends. I've missed you all terribly but not a single one of you has been out of my thoughts. Where have I been? Remodeling the house and just doing a bunch of stuff. My PC was also in the PC hospital for a few weeks and internet access at work went "bonkers" but today I would like to just take a…
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Lisa's Surgery Went Well...
Hi All, I'm Simon - Lisa's husband, and I wanted to give you an update on her cytoreduction surgery yesterday and how she's doing post-surgery... This is a bit detailed, but as Lisa knows, I have the incredible ability to turn a short story into a very long one... :o ) Lisa's surgery began at 8:20AM yesterday and was…
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question re: red blood low due to no illium??
I'm 10/12 of the way through FOLFOX 6 (stage III colon cancer plus Crone's disease). I was anemic before going into surgery and my red blood count has been low throughout chemo, despite my being on 2 iron pill supplements a day since late June. A visiting doctor at my clinic suggested that because they removed my illium…
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Scott's Appt.
Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. Have my candle lit for Lisa as we speak. Well Scott's appointment did not go as well as planned. We met with surg onc (Dr. Sardi) to discuss surgery for his peritoneal carcinomatosis (same surgery Lisa is getting now). They said he has many tumors in his abdomen and small bowel. We need…
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6 Years and Counting!
Just wanted you all to know that it has been 6 years since my cancer diagnosis next week. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer adn endured preoperative chemoradiation as well as surgery and follow-up chemotherapy. It was almost a full year of treatment...and many of you here have endured the same trial. I was treated…
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Infusaport put in
Well, I had my infusaport put in today. It's under the skin completely. Really strange. They just put a needle into the part that they can feel that is sticking up a little and the meds go into the artery. I start chemo on Thursday morning, so be praying for me. I have a hard road ahead and we're praying that this chemo…
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New to this monster they call Cancer
I have been reading so many of your emails and have been touched by the lot of you. My boyfriend has been fighting colon cancer for over 2 years now with some but little results. He has received his limit of chemo and is back to radiation treatments 3 times a week,while also taking a multitude of drugs. He finally went for…
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CSN Colorectal discussion group recommended
Happy Day everyone!! I just wanted to share that I recommended this message board to a couple of people that are currently going through chemo and having a rough time of it. You all are a super bunch and a great comfort to us new to the block! I hope you all have a wonderful day and wish you all the best of health! When I…
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Bad News for Griff.....
Hello Semi-Colons.... Well I got my test results back today and the three spots(nodules, tumors, lesions)on my right lung are malignant. I'm to see the oncologist tomorrow to set up a plan of action. They are recommending surgery while they are still small. They said radiation can only be used on vital organs once. Has…
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Prayer Chain for Lisa's surgery
Hello all you fabulous Semi-colons! Friday one of our own, Fitlisa, will be having a very serious surgery that will last 12-14 hours. That in itself is a nerve-wracking thought. So I propose that all us semi-colon prayer warriors join together in a PRAYER CHAIN to cover her in prayer during that 12-14 hour period (and…