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Addendum to Worrisome & Scary
Well folks, I did it. I called the onc's office today...one of those I want to know but don't really want to know moods overtook me and I really wish it hadn't. The last couple of visits Bert has had I have not been able to go with him as I've been going with mom to get her set-up and going on her new chemo regime. Bert…
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for the girls only
I have been pushed into menopause because of chemo and radiation. I had a hysterectomy in the past, but kept my ovaries. I now wake up 2--4 times a night drenched with sweat. Does anyone else have this problem and did anything help?
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Some good news to share
Hi everyone - Usually my postings are very dismal, but I thought I should share some good news with everyone. My mom (diagnosed Jan 03 with stage III, second local recurrence March 04) met with her surgeon this morning. All the margins from the surgery were clear and 4/4 nodes were negative !! They are not recommending…
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surgery advice
my husband is 34 years old, diagnosed in early march with stage III rectal, closing in on the end of chemoradiaton, and scheduled for surgery (total mesorectal excision) on june 16 at UCSF. do any of you have advice re what to pack for him for the hospital (expected to be there one week), what he would need and/or make him…
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Break out the Champagne!
That's what my brother said when he heard the news. Got the results of my blood labs and CT scan. NED! And I do not have to go back for six months. They used the word remission. I never heard a sweeter sound. When asked about re-staging the thing my onc said it could be classified as stage 11. And the recurrence was so…
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for one and all
Friendship To have a friend and be a friend Is a joy and priviledge too To know a friend accepts your faults And loves you 'cos you're you To be a friend is something fine It makes one understand How selfless is the love that gives, The ever helping hand. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx kanga n Jen xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Cancer Go Away
Are there instances where cancer never recurs in certain individuals? Or does it always eventually come back? I just don't hear of many stories of people who have licked it for many years. I need hope. Thank you.
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to participate in clinical trial...or not
Hi, everyone. I am looking for some advice from people who may have already had these treatments. My 25 year old nephew has stage 2 colon cancer, had the tumor removed in an ileostomy surgery and now must undergo chemo. The doctors have presented him with the option of taking part in a research study to forego the…
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Still don't know what to do next
Just saw my oncologist Tues. for CT scan results. I still have tumors showing up in my liver and lungs although some have sharnk others have not. I have been doing chemo since Sept 2002. First every two weeks for 3 days with the pump. After a PET scan done in August 2003 which showed dead tumors I went to doing chemo every…
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CEA Levels
Hi guys, I just wanted to say I'm relatively new here, but I have met wonderful people, I hope all of you are doing well. My husband's dr appt was today and they told us that his CEA level had gone up some. In March his cat scans were clear (He has Stage 3 Rectal Cancer)..She told us that sometimes the chemo makes it go…
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Kanga - I Do Have an Incredible Man :o)
I do Kanga, I do....have one incredible man that is and I thank God for him every single day. I also have an incredible "mum" a wonderful, wonderful son, and a father who was top notch and I just know continues to look down upon us and helps look after us. I've been blessed. Bert says "Guten Tag" and doesn't quite know how…
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Young Survivors Board
Hi there is a board for young people with cancer or survivors looking for people to talk to around thier age 18 and up.
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FOLFOX and Avastin - anyone on these?
Hi all...Just wondering about these chemo drugs. Hubby starts on this on Friday (april 30) and wondering how others have done on these drugs? side effects? We are a little nervous about it. He's stage 4 with a met to the liver. DR wants to do chemo 1st, then surgery on liver, then more chemo. Hubby's a roofer - out in the…
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metastasized
Does anyone have any experience with metastasizing to the bone? Our radiation oncologist says it can be treated. This requires radiation doses everyday. Anyone who would share their experience or others, who have information, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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update re replies
Hey guys--had to start a new thread 'cos I was worried my reply to yu all would be missed--and in any case I gotta answer yu all otherwise yu might get jealous of each other if I didn't--I don't wanna be blamed for WW 3 on the net!! Kerry--every single person on here lives for that hope!Every single one of us knows the…
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depressed
hi, i'm 27 yrs old & worried abt my 55 yr old mom. she has T3N1 - Stage 3 rectal cancer. She's on her 2nd week of pre-op chemo/rad and is doing great. i on the other hand am not. i cry constantly - she never sees me cry. i hate this feeling and it pisses me that it not going to go away any time soon. im constanly thinking…
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Great News
Hi Guys, I posted a message about a month ago about my concerns on an up comming colonoscopy. I want to thank each and everyone of you who replied.I re-read your reply's every time I felt depressed it really helped! Now for the good news I had my colonoscopy this morning and everything was clear I feel like a ton of bricks…
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update
Hi all--I have some great news--and to be truthfull I was pretty down yesterday with more tests today--lost a lot of sleep worrying last night--BUT All is as well as can be expected--in fact better. My surgeon told me today that I only have to have a colonoscopy every 3 years! However, as my cancer went thru the bowel wall…
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Rectal Cancer Surgery
Hello All, My husband is scheduled for rectal cancer surgery in May. What can we expect from the surgery and recovery for this type of operation? He has been informed that he will need a temporary illestomy. He is anxious to say the least about everything involved. I appreciate all your responses. All of you are such…
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Complete Response to Treatment
Has anyone ever had a complete response to thier chemo treatment before surgery? CEA 3.0. All CT scans clear. My husband is scheduled for surgery in May and had neoadjuvent therapy (prior to surgery). Is this a good sign? Oncologists and surgeon seem to think so. Wanted to get more opinions. Thank you.
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a big day coming up
hello all. havnt posted in a while. just got off treatment so not feeling so well. i started on avistan in feb and have been on treatment again since jan with oxcili, 5fu, luc, decadron and on on may 3 i will go for my cats to see what is going on. i have 7 lesions that are very visible in my lungs and several small ones.…
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Enough! A Short Story..
Hi Everyone, My sister sent this to me today and I thought I would share it with all of you. I know I sent it to some of you earlier, but I thought everyone may enjoy it. Love To all! Lisa >I Wish You Enough > >Recently, I overheard a Mother and daughter in their last moments together >at a regional airport. They had…
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Update on my SUPER Hubby!!
Hello Everyone!!! I just wanted to update you on my husband Bob. He is holding his own. He is still doing chemo since it is finally working. He is back to working a 40 hr week. I don't know how he does it but he is such a fighter!!! We had a surprise Birthday Party for him on Sat. We danced and laughed and smiled all…
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Check up Good and I'm off to Italy!
Hi everyone. I have been finished with my chemo for 8 months now and to celebrate feeling better I am taking off to Italy. Leaving tomorrow morning and will return May 20! I had my check up this past Wednesday and my blood work all came out great - a little low on the white blood count, but that is to be expected (so the…
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adhesions after aurgery
My husband had colorectal surery last July, they removed part of the small bowel, large bowel, rectum...lots of stuff..anyway his perrinial wound has still not healed and we are not getting much medical help, just packing and cleaning several times a day. It is about 9 cm deep by 1 cm wide...just trying to see if anyone…
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Life is good!
Hi All---Just a quick note to all of you, to say, I LOVE YOU GUYS! Thank you so much for being you. Mike is feeling pretty awful today, but that is to be expected day after surgery. I'm sure he'll want to share some details of his experience with you soon; it just goes to show ya, that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! And to steal…
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Any suggestions
Hi all, I've had stomach cramps and frequent bowel movements for many months. I understood the diarehea when I was having radiation, but now it's different. Everytime I eat, I start cramping and have to go to the bathroom about 10 times before I start to feel better. It's not diarehea though. It's like a regular bowel…
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colon cancer survivor
i need to ask a question that i hope some of you can answer.i was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer that had spread to 10 of 15 lymph nodes.i had surgery and 6 months of chemo.that was 3 yrs. ago and so far,everything is fine.my question is this.my oncologist sees me every 6 months and my blood is tested every 3 months…
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Platelets are low
Hello everyone this beautiful sunny day!! My husband is doing chemo and his White count was really bad so they finally gave him a shot to help that. Now his Platelets are taking a beating and he is on Coumindan for his blood clots. That doesn't sound good. The Doctor said to give it time for them to come back up but they…
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Now it's my turn to whine...
I had a ct scan last week and have to wait until next Thursday for the results. My oncologist is not here because he is such a big shot he travels all the time giving talks and stuff. So I have been pouting instead of visiting the board. And you have been planning a big trip in my absence. How dare you have fun while I am…