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Tumor-induced fever
I have colon cancer with mets to the liver. Relatively speaking, I am doing okay but I have a huge problem with tumor-induced fever. I was having it every day (in the 101-103 range) and Tylenol, Advil, and Indocin were not controlling it. My doctor finally put me on steroids to control the fever. It worked and I was…
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Started my web page!
After feeling pretty "down" last night, I decided to put together my web page. Before I did, I read a lot of other web pages and it really made me feel so connected to everyone. I especially enjoyed the ones with photos - a real face - so I added a photo to mine too. Thanks again everyone for all your support. Everyday my…
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What happens when the spouse quits?
Does anyone else have a spouse who could not handle the stress? I was diagnosed in Dec. 2003 with Dukes C1 stage colon cancer - I went through 6 months of chemo of 5Fu/Leukovorin/Camptosar with lots of nauseau, diahrrea, fever, gas, etc., but was able to take the whole treatment. I finished my treatment on July 9, 2003 and…
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timing of chemo
I was expecting to start my chemo this week to "mop" up after my liver resection and for a "spot" on my lung. I met with the onc a couple weeks ago & got the chemo regimine sorted out. Then this week I met with the local doc at the cancer clinic in town- everything seemed set. Now my local surgeon has sent me to a thoracic…
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Chest cold recommendations?
Hi everyone, Mom has developed a chest cold, coughing, sneezing, etc. Her temp is still low, but we're having trouble finding a way to deal with this. Over the counter remedies seem to be sapping her strength further, and causing her to be constipated (while on 5FU and Leucovorin!). What has worked for you? Thanks, Sondra
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transanal excision surgery
My husband had his surgery two weeks ago today. We found out one week ago today that the biopsy showed cancer free. As of this past Saturday he was doing pretty well. Still had a little anus pain and a good amount of itching. But alot better than before. Then Sunday, he had 6-7 very watery stools. Had one more early Monday…
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Ellagic Acid a Cure?
Does anyone know anything about Ellagic Acid which is derived from raspberries and strawberries. Researchers at some prominent cancer research institutions have mentioned this acid and I wonder why if it has curative powers I've never heard about it before. Anyone out there with personal experiences to relate?
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Happy Upcoming 49th Kanga!!!!
Make it the best day ever!!! Got you beat...the big 50 coming up March 10...Sponge, I'll take any of the left-over Tiffany that you don't want. After all, you are just a young "wipper-snapper", still wet behind the ears, while a woman of my wordly knowledge and experience sure could use some of those pieces (hahahaha). For…
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A little info on Eributux
Hello all, I am currently on Folfox and have 5 more treatments. Today I asked my oncologist if I would be elligible for Eributux. Since I am stage 3, my insurance would probably not cover it. However, he did say that either Eributux or Avistan (sp) would become the standard treatment in the near future to be given with…
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"thoughts"
We would like to leave you all with some "thoughts" which we sincerely would like you all to think about. Then as a family we begin to understand why we have such a big "family"--on this site and all about us. We are "touched" with a horrible disease that has changed all our lives in an instant. Consider; Realise that by…
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Erbitux : is it worth it?
Hi all, I receive a wonderfully informative newsletter each week from a former researcher with Memorial Sloan-Kettering. These past few weeks he has been focusing on Colorectal drug treatments and their effectiveness. If I were more computer savvy I would just cut and paste it over here....but alas I am not. Nanuk tried to…
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Stage 4 Again - Erbitux
My hubby Hunt has stage 4 colon cancer. 17 out of 18 lymph nodes effected, large tumor removed from colon, mets to liver. He has had camptosar, clear 45 days, CEA count reach 24.9 with spots returning to liver, he was dx in Feb 2003, been one year, he is on oxaliplatin and has one more round of this before he is scanned.…
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Sorry I've Been Out of Touch
Hello Everyone! I've been gone a few days (celebrated our 29th anniversary) and will be gone again a few days next weekend (birthdays), but wanted to touch base with everyone just to say hi and hope you are all doing well. I've replied to some posts when I can, but NO WHERE near how much I would like to reply....ah well,…
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holidays!
Hiya guys--just a short note to say our long awaited holiday(waited 10 years) is about to begin.Jen and I are off on a 5 week adventure on our touring motorcycle from Adelaide in South Australia via Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane then home again. It is now 3 weeks since I finished my chemo and am gradually regaining my strenght…
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Thanks for the responses
Thanks to all who took time to respond to my question about working or not during chemo. The day I posted, I was home following another bout of diarrhea, and generally feeling quite lousy and fatigued. In the last 2 weeks I have received 2 procrit injections and my hematocrit has bounced back; I feel somewhat more…
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low temperature?
Hi everyone. A question: the onco warned to watch for high temperatures signifying the onset of infection. But mom's temp has been consistently low--97.5-98 degrees. Prior to the onset of this cancer her temp was a normal 98.6. Doctor is not concerned about this at all. Has anyone else experienced this? Should we be…
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Liver mets
My wife is stage 4 with many liver mets. Was diagnosed in December. They say the liver is unoperable, she will have to fight this as a chronic disease with chemo. She has spent 26 days hospitalized for side effects of the chemo, so she is not tolerating it well. No mention of radiation. I am hoping to find some positive…
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Can metastatic cancer be cured?
My doctor said there is a small chance of metastatic cancer being cured, he didn't give the number, but said he had one patient who had a "complete response", so I realize it must be a very small persentage. Then I posted a thread in Metastatic Cancer Forum and received a reply from a lady: "Metastatic cancer is VERY…
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WOW, Look at all those web pages
Dear all, Thank you all for sharing more info about yourselves. Each of us is living our own journey, but it is so great to be able to come together like this. I don't know how I would manage without the support of you, fellow travelers. I feel blessed to have found you all here!!! Wishing us all continued hope, Regards,…
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Stage 4
Hi, I am new to the group although not new to cancer. I have been a caregiver to my husband Hunt for one year. He was dx with stage 4, 17 out of 18 lymph nodes dieased, mets to liver. On campostar for 6 months, was clear for 45 days. Testing proved it was back, CEA reading 24.9 with liver spots. He has not been sick, no…
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cellular question
this may not be an appropriate question for this forum, but I can't talk to my Onc until the next appt., which is a little over 2 weeks away,an I'm afraid that if I bug the nurses too much, they'll take thier revenge on chemo day.. "chemo-brain" may also be taking it's toll..anyway, here goes; shortly before my lung mets…
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What Do I Do
OK gang, here's the story: My far better half has had the second colon surgery. Then the 5FU I think it's called. While taking that, it spread to the liver. Chunks of liver removed. Now on Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) every 21 days and Xeloda - 1500mg 2x day for 14 days after each treatment. What do I do to provide support…
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Have you heard.......?
There is a new symbol of hope for colon cancer cure. You can visit: www.nccrt.org and click on the Blue Star symbol on the right side of the page. It will give you info on the new symbol and how to purchase pins. I know I will be wearing one! Hope everyone is doing well, Carolyn
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Request for web pages
Hi, me again, I took the day off to be close to the BR, and the computer keeps beckoning! This board has gotten very busy with many new and old names contributing. I have a request....for those of you who haven't done a web page, please consider. It helps me to keep track of everyone...and it's easy to do, the format walks…
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To work or not???
Hi all, I am experiencing a dilemma, and look forward to your thoughts. I had my colectomy in Dec 03, which went well. I started chemo for stage III cancer, 1 small positive polyp, AND 1 microscopically postive node, my ticket to chemo. I started 5FU and leuco Jan 04, and completed the 1st course without too much…
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What should I expect?
After reading all of the messages in this discussion makes me feel like I'm not alone. But I know there is no hope for my aunt. She was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 3 back in July of 2002. She had surgery to remove 2 tumors that were the size of a small apple and a goose egg. She ended up with a colostomy. Two weeks…
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Giving a big hug
I just want to say something to all you parents with small childred and wives/husbands, I don't know how you do it my kids are grown so I don't have the problems you do. And I want to give you big hugs for doing what you are doing and going thru what you are. I love all you guys. You sometimes make my problems look mighty…
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Crazy Talk
I am here in tears and I do not know what to do. I feel like have no support just ideas of what everyone thinks that I should do. If I have to keep up with the treatment and not really get any answears why should I--I want to be a normal or as close to normal 29 year old as I can. I feel my marriage is slowly sufferig and…
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good news
Hi everybody I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Went to onc yesterday and he says I am stable now that not remission but I'll take it. He has stoppped all chemo for right now and told me to get my strenght back and when I do I can go back to work. The spots he was treating me for have done nothing not…
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"Blindsided"
"Welcome to my world, where I carry around dreams, a few diseases, and the determination to live life my way". In his newly-published autobiography, "Blindsided", Richard M. Cohen gives us a frank yet hopeful account of his battles with multiple sclerosis and two occurences of colon cancer. You can buy "Blindsided" today…