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new to this site also
I am also new to this site as of last week. I have stage 2/3 cancer. No lymphatic or vascular invasion and the margins were clear. Currently I am waiting to meet with an oncologist to discuss Chemo/ no Chemo options. My surgeon says no reason for chemo (it doesnt change the odds with my stage of cancer) I am 43 and am in…
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Thanks to everyone
Thanks everyone for wishing me a happy 50th. It was great, as I said earlier. But...you always have to have one bad apple. Let me explain how this person is, first of all. She's my sister in law, married to my husband's brother. She makes jokes about metally impaired people and tells these to me, since I have bipolar…
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Stage 111 on 5FU/leuko
I should be grateful for anyone who has come through this nightmare having had stage 111 with lymph node involvement and who was treated with 5FU and leukovorin. My husband has had 3 cycles where treatment was given every day for five days, then two weeks off and then 1 cycle of treatment once a week while he was receiving…
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stage 11
I am new to this chat room but I would love to hear about your experiences with colon cancer. I was diagnosed last October. I had Stage 1/11. No lymph node involvement and the surgical margins were clear. The doctors did not recommend chemo at this time and so far I am feeling great. I go and have CEA tests every 3 months.…
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Awesome...
Showing my sensitive side here, I wanted to share this with all of you. http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com (click on "View Presentation"). It's sad to say, but for many of us - myself especially - it took this disease for the words you will see at this site to mean something. Be well, my friends... - SpongeBob
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50th birthday, YIPPEE!
Hi all, Well, I celebrated my 50th birthday yesterday. When I found out last July that I had cancer, I found myself asking if I would live to see 50. Dumb, huh??? Never realized what a fighter I was till then. Anyhow, I had a WONDERFUL birthday. Got to see all my family, either Sunday or yesterday. It was great. Feeling…
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antigenics?
Has anyone heard of/had experience with the company antigenics? This company makes oncophage, which is apparantly a personalized cancer vaccine treatment. This has been suggested to my mom by a few people. (she has Stage III, no distant mets, but has had 2 local recurrences.) Any advice on this versus traditional treatment…
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WELL, TIFFERS???
I've been holding my breath for ya since the 25th (and I'm starting to turn blue!)... how did everything come out? No, not with the prep (we ALL know how that comes out); with the colonoscopy! Inquiring minds want to know! - SpongeBob
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questions about chemo and radiation
Hi all, I forgot to ask these questions when I posted earlier about the big 5-0!!! Getting forgetful already. LOL. I am in my 5th week of radiation and 5FU continous pump, Monday morn through Sat morning. After I have radiation, I come home and sleep for about 4 hours. Is this normal to feel so zapped of energy? I've also…
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Depression/Medication
This past week I have been getting more and more depressed. And crying alot. My doctors do not want me feeling this way and have recommended I take something. So far I thought I was okay and could handle it, but now it seems I am not doing so well with this. I was wondering if anyone has taken any medication for…
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Vaginal Polyps
It's me again. I hope that no one is tired of me but you guys seem to be the only ones with the advise for me. My family doctor has now found vaginal polyps. I have never hear of these. What are they?? These things are starting to scare me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chemo Question
I started my chemo last Friday (5-FU, Camptosar, Leucovorin and Avastin). On this for 3 weeks then one week off and will do this for 6 months. So far so good, no side effects. Does chemo build up over time and do side effects worsen? If so, when did your symptoms start?
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update on spots
i recently told you guys about spots on the liver that the doctor wasn't too concerned about. Well, here's another one. Last Friday I found a two inch lump just above my pelvic bone and the doctor ran no tests just poked around and said that it could be a small hernia starting. What else should I do? Do you think that I…
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Please email me your story
Hi there, My name is Julie. My mom has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer. Its been a rough three weeks waiting for all the first doctor's appt's. We met with the surgeon and the oncologist. Friday March 26th is her CT scan & liver scan. She'll be having an MRI done within 2 weeks. So far the plan seems to be wait…
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ct scan shows spot on lung
hi there, my mother was recently diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. she's been having several tests done and her liver is clear but the ct scan showed a 'small spot' on the lung. the doctor said it might just be an infection from when she was young that never healed or it might be cancer. has anyone ever heard of…
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Perianal Crohns Disease/Cancer in Anal Canal
I'm trying to find information on a rare anal canal cancer. My husband is 57 and has had Perianal Crohns Disease since his early 20s. Has never allowed an illeostomy to be performed. A rare (from what his doctors tell us) cancer was found in his anal canal. The "tumor" itself is actually filled with a gelatinous material…
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I have a life - I have a future
A few weeks ago I posted a message here about my upcoming right hemicolictomy and what to expect. I was told by both my family and gastroentologist doctors this was my only option to preemptively remove the adenoma that contained high-grade dysplasia cells and possible any cancer cells that could be discover during this…
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from Mrs. Galliano
Many thanks to all of you and your comments for my husband. Your words of advice & support mean a lot! You've soothed many of my fears! Also, note to Stacy; your sister is the reason that we are at this site. On Monday I went in to Community to pick up hubby's last films, to take to his next PET. I struck up a conversation…
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kangatoo "el incognito"
Hiyas all guys!!!!Wow--we have been gone a coupla weeks now and Jen n I have managed to steal a puta for a minute or two.As most of you know we are on our long awaited holiday to the far north coast of OZ--about 2,500 kls from our home town in south ozzie.We are in Brisbane now and heading for Bundaberg before turning for…
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Looking for Advice
I was diagnosed in August 2002 with colon cancer with mets to liver and lungs. My last colonoscopy showed no tumor left in the colon and 2 polyps were removed. My PET scan which was done in August 2003 showed tumors but indictated that they were dead. I am seeing my oncologist tomorrow as I am still undergoing chemo. I was…
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Miss yall!!!
HI EVERYONE, The capitals means a very big, exuberant hello! I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a while. SOOO many things I want to say, so little time (it's crunch time at McGill, two book reports, two finals, a presentation.... Woes me!) to type. Just wanted to say CONGRATS to Stacey, SB and Judy. It's so very, very…
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ileostomy
What is 'ileostomy'? I've seen the word mentioned a few times lately, but I don't know what it means. Thanks!! Pam
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Stacy, Sponger & Judy On The Sharon Osbourne Show
Hi Everyone, Sponger, Stacy & Judy are on the Sharon Osbourne Show today. I just about fell over when Sharon announced there names. I said to myself I know those people!!! You Guys Were Great, Lisa
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Judy,SB & Stacey
It was great to see you guys on the sharon Osbourne show it was almost like we had met in person. I just wish that they had talked to you more and in depth. So how was Mortons. Pattie
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Surgery/chemotherapy or chemotherapy/surgery for colon cancer
I was wondering why do some colon cancer patients have surgery and then chemotherapy, while others have chemotherapy and then surgery? Would you respond and let me know in which order you are and why.
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kickerm&schurciakova reponse
Thanks for your response. I had my colon resection in June of 2001. My CEA level slowly started rising in Jan. of 2002. BY June it was up to 7.5 Oncologist kept saying the number itself is not that important ,take summer off come back and see me in Sept.(I wanted her to start me on chemo as a preventative measure,she…
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Judy, Kris, ron, Scmurciakova, pj, Michelle, Carolyn. Et-Al
Thank you all for your medication bios..I will call the Drs monday with much ammo..CSN is truly an enlightening and supportive place. Bud
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nausea, vomiting, fatigue,tests
I'm on 5fu/Oxal/Leuco/ IV bi-weekly for 4hrs, and come home with 5fu & hydration pumps for two days. For the first two days, I don't sleep for 48 hrs because of anti-nausea drugs in the 4hr infusion, then when I remove the pump(s) on day 3, I get nausea & vomiting for 2-3 days..for the past 2 rounds I've used Emend, an…
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Bad taste in mouth
Any suggestions for a really bad taste in the mouth. I was recently on Decadron which my doc said can cause a dry mouth/bad taste in mouth. I have been off the Decadron for a week, and now I have sort of a different bad taste that is driving me crazy!! I brush my teeth and tongue all day long, eat mints, chew minty gum,…
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INCOMMUNICADO
Ahoy Semi-colons! Just a quick note to say I'm sorry that I've been so hit and miss on posting lately - I reported aboard my new ship on Tuesday morning (after a red-eye from LA! No doubt I made a great first impression!)... Been working "half days" (12 hours+) since trying to get the outgoing XO relieved and get…