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Hands going numb
Just had my fourth treatment of oxilliplatin and when I got home my hands went to sleep. This is our first cool spell. Will this wear off in a few days? Usually I feel back to normal the following week. I really havn't had too many side effects other than drinks tasting nasty and feeling bad for a few days. I have just…
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New Member
I am a 55 yr. old woman. I was told I have anal cancer after going in for hemrroid surgery an April 21st of this year. I have had 2-4day treatments of chemo, 28 external radiation treatments and 3 internal radiation treatments. I have some questions about the side effects that I am having. Of course I am always tired but I…
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So far so good
Hi all, Met with my oncologist and nephrologist after my scans and bloodwork, and GOOD NEWS: negative findings on the scan, AND my adrenals, which were causing problems, as some of you know, also show no evidence of the suspected tumor. The doc thinks it's just one of those things, no surgery needed and continue on…
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Taking one day at a time
Hello everyone, I have getting stronger with each day appetite getting better. I have less pain. Got my staples out Friday the 29th. Doctor said I can see the Oncologist in about 2 weeks. I was blessed by God and your prayers. I had a large Cancer about 10cm on the outside of my liver when they went in and did the liver…
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Colonoscopy
Thanks for all the encouragement. The pills are called visicol and you end up with dulcolax. I had a hard time keeping down the colytle and the nutrylite stuff so they thought this might be easier on me. I was just wondering what the effect are going to be like. I am trying not to be nervous about this, but I know it is…
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Need Info!!
Hello Guys - Sue here. I just received a call from my daughter -in-law. she said to try the Cancer Center of Amer. in Zion, Illinois. She said that this is a place for advanced cancer patients. Is anyone formiliar with this canter? We are hanging in there!!! Bob is doing aobut the same. He is getting out more now then he…
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Little Julie's Cousin
Hi everyone, Well unfortunately Julie is not near a computer right now so she asked me (her cousin) to post this message. On Saturday, my aunt (her mom) was vomiting excessively. Once they realized that it would not stop, they brought her to the hospital on Sunday morning. The doctors determined that my aunt had blockage…
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Forums wih doctors
Hi I just found these forums, and they are really great. I am here to tell you about the forums I created. I am a Doctor and have 2 family members that have been affected by cancer: leukemia and prostate cancer. I will be specializing in Hematology and Oncology, and from personal experiences with my family I found that we…
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Help- What have we done to deserve this?
I find myself asking today,"God, how much more do we have to bear?" I know He says he won't put you through more than you can bear, but I find myself doubting. I'm in a really bad mood today. Very down. My husband went looking for work all day and could find nothing. West Virginia is at the bottom of the list as far as…
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Speedo Sponger
Hey Bob, how is your mate Sea-Detail doin mate??
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Thank You!
Bob, Bruce, Jana, Kanga, and Kerry, Thank you so very much for posting on Memory's site. I'm sure that each of your sincere posts touched her heart. I know that they sure did mine. Stay well. Kay
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Angry husband
My husband was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer last month. He is 40 years old. He is having a very difficult time dealing with everything that is going on. He is angry (which I understand). What concerns me is that he becomes defiant and acts out in ways that, I fear, may come in the way of his treatment and…
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Whats worse, cancer or chemo?
Well, I'm on my secound bout with this horrid disease -- this time mets to my liver. I am on the Folfox treatment (Leucovorin, 5-FU, Oxolipaton, and Avastin) and I am NOT tollerating it well. Even after the adjusted my dose, I'm still sick and puking for 5 to 6 days after treatment. Before i started treatment, the doc said…
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Big week
Well, Tuesday is election day, Wednesday I see the new urologist, Thursday I go to chemo doctor to see if I need more chemo(I pray not), Friday I go for blood work(have to have because on blood thinners because of blood clot in lung)Saturday I have baby shower to go to, Sunday I have church twice, then next week is…
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Update on Ben
I just wanted to give yet another update on Ben... He is once again in Hopkins.. He went for a follow up with Dr Gearhart Tues and she admitted him. He still was dealing with wound care issues from the surgery in May. he had emergency surgery Wed that removed most of his skin area from chest to groin for infection control…
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Update on Bob
Hello Everyone!!! It's Sue again. You guys are probably really tired of hearing bad news from me as much as I am having to say it. Well, we heard from Fox Chase last night and again bad news. After we started yelling at everyone. we finally got news. They are not able to help Bob out at all. They say that do to the liver…
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A request!
Hello Everyone, I'm sorry I haven't posted this week, but a chemo friend of mine has been my priority. I met Memory, a 27 year old kindergarten teacher, last spring when we were both having chemo. She and I became friends and I was so thrilled when she was declared in remission from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in May. She…
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Colonscomy
I am going for my first colonscomy after my resection. They gave me about 40 pills to take this time. Can anyone tell me if the procedure is any different after surgery and how anyone taken the pills? Are they better? Any tricks of the trade. Thanks Franny
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having a colonoscopy Wednesday
hey guys, hope everyone here is doing well. My dad who is stage 3, is also doing very well, thank GOd, he just finished 4 of 12 chemo treatments and is God willing handling it remarkably well with minimal side effects. The biggest problem right now is that the wound is just not healing the way it should be and now the…
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Update on my mom
I have not had access to the internet past few weeks , and i just wanted to give you an update on my mom. We saw the oncologist and she (the doctor) was very negative. She walked in and told my mom " We are not going to cure you, you are going to die of colon cancer " I was so shocked. I tried teling her of many strories i…
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Great Results For My Dad !!!
Good Morning, I hope this post find everyone well. I feel a bit guilty posting good news in light of the recent bad news we have all shared with regard to KrisS and Monika's mom. But I think we can all benefit from hearing something promising right now. My Dad, stage IV colon cancer with mets to the the peritoneal and…
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
I am sorry to say that my mother passed away at 2:26am on Saturday, October 23. But my sister and I were blessed to have been with her at that very moment. Although this was the most difficult thing I have ever done, at least I know Mom was not suffering and that she was at peace and ready to go. Please don't let this…
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My Mom has Colon Cancer what do i do
My name is Stefanie and I'm 24 years old. 3 years ago my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. they got her into surgery and said they removed it all and there was only a 25% of it coming back. It came back all right, now she's had another surgery and the doctor's say there is nothing they can really do exceot buy her time…
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Question Regarding Chemo Side Effects
I have been diagnosed with stage IV appendiceal adenocarcinoma and had surgery to remove appendix, part of my colon, and arachus in February of this year. The tumors have metasasized to the right pelvic sidewall and I am being treated with Oxaliplatin IV every 3 weeks followed by 2000 mg Xeloda (capecitabine) twice daily…
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To Edina77
Edina, while I already posted a response to your request, I wanted to start a new topic as well to reiterate my feelings and add something. Here's what I posted: Edina, short and sweet, find a new doctor!!!! I have zero tollerence for doctors who play God. No, the prognosis four stage iv's is not the greatest in the world,…
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Had RFA Friday
Had radiofrequancy ablation for what I thought would be one tumor. Turned out to be 4, although 3 of them were probably dead and the fourth was still alive. The surgeon zapped them all and now considers me in full remission. What he said to my wife and mother after surgery was even more interesting. He said that he feels…
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to mikew42
hello. i was wondering of course when you are feeling better if you can tell me about the procedrure you had and done. did you have to meet certain qualifications and such. where did you have it done at. plesase let me know all you can. i pray for a qucik recovery for you. take care nettie
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Update on Bob ! Trouble dealing with anger!!
Good Evening Everyone!!!! Well, Things here aren't going any better!!! We have been trying to get into the experimental phase of drugs testing for treatments for Bob with no luck! First they say that he qualifies and then after going through all the paperwork and testing they come back and say sorry this isn't for you. Why…
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What comes next
I was diagnosed 2 years ago with stage IV colorectal cancer. I had 8" of colon removed and 3 nodes. Followed by 6 mo. of chemo. Next it appeared in liver and I had a resection. Next it appeared in lungs so I've started chemo (oxaliplatin,xeloda and avastin). I understand that this will not cure me but may prolong my life.…
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Good Vibes and Prayers Requested Please!!!
Well folks, tomorrow Bert goes in for his CT/PET and blood tests. First set done since stopping chemo July 2004 and since last array of tests done end of July 2004. I sure will appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers that all goes well. We won't have results until we see the onc next week and there's nothing I'd like…