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question about reoccurance
In December 2002 my mom had surgery to remove colon cancer. It is the beginning of stage three. They were able to remove it all and it had only invaded 2 of the 9 lympnodes. The surgeon said that without any chemo that she had a 70% on non reoccurance but that if she would take chemo it would increase the chances of non…
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Good News!!!!!
Hi all! As my nimble fingers fly rapidly across the keyboard typing this post, I want to let you know that Bert is sitting right next to me, practically dictating everything that I am about to type (see Sponge...we are making progress). Anyway, we just got back from USC and Bert is CLEAN!!!!!! No evidence of…
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tests results
Hi semi-colons all, Today as many of you know was my follow-up at Mayo Clinic that I do every 6 months. Today was blood work, chest x-ray, and CT scan. IT WAS ALL CLEAR!!!! NO CANCER!!!!! My oncologist was so happy but told me I cause him so much stress that he was ready to pass me off on another doctor! haha! I mean how…
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Glad to be here!!!!
I am new to the group. I am 38 and was diagnosed with rectal cancer last October. I had a port-a-cath installed in November and had chemo and radiation for 5 weeks. Then I rested for 4 weeks before having surgery to remove my tumor. I am so glad to be here or anywhere right now! I have a couple of questions for the…
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Emily
Hi Emily: Hope all went well for you today...I was thinking about you all morning long. Hugs, Monika
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Chemo treatment
I am a 51 year female. I had surgery for colon cancer on 12/31/03. My cancer is in Stage III; there were 2 lymp nodes that were cancerous, and possible blood vessels involvement; because of the size of the tumor. I will be starting my chemo treatments within the next two weeks. The two treatment plans offered by two…
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"down under"
Hullo to you all.I guess I qualify for a "lurker" too.I have been looking for ages for a great site to chat with others-as you call us-"semicolons" and hope you will accept me into your group. As you will see from my nickname I come from AUSSIE. I am male/ 47 years "young" -have a loving wife of 30 years and 3 adult…
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Finally posting a message
Well, enough lurking....This site has provided me with some entertainment and information for awhile...it's about time I let you know I'm here. I'm 41 years old and just received my 5 year all clear after a rough battle with Stage 3 rectal cancer. Had chemoradiation in NYC on the tumor before surgery....and had a complete…
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CAN ANYBODY HELP ME?
MY MOM , AGED 51, COLON CANCER STAGE 3, SOME SAY 4. HAD SURGERY(MARCH 2003) TWICE AS SHE HAD A RECURRECE AND THE DOC DECIDED TO OPERATE. BETWEEN HER SURGERIES SHE WAS ON 5FU+ LEUCOVORIN. AFTER HER 2ND SURGERY(NOVEMBER 2003) , MEANING NOW SHE HAD HER FIRST ROUND OF OXALIPLATIN+5FU+LEUCOVORIN(BEGINNING OF JANUARY). HER…
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Liver Resection--now what?
My husband had a colectomy 13 mo. ago w/no chemo afterward. 3 weeks ago he was diagnosed with a mass on his liver. PET Scan showed stage I w/no distant mets. 40% of the liver was resected two days ago. Now What? I think he should have chemo or something this time. What type of chemo? I have read other posts where it…
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Pet Scan
Hi everyone, I've only posted a few times, but each time the "semi-colons" have been a great help. I hope you can offer advice now, too. My mother was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in July 2003 (She had a small spot on her liver). She was only given 8 months to a year. She didn't see the use of going through heavy…
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i need info please
My Aunt has stage IV colon cancer. She has just recently been given a two month life span. She got a 2nd opinion and was encouraged to under go treatment. The chemo is making her deathly ill. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what may help? Some kind of food that will help through the moments of nausea?
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Hair Loss
I have one treatment left of Oxali/5FU/LEV. I did not lose all my hair. but lost a lot, it's very thin. I thank God I started with a good head of hair. It's really not noticeable to people who don't know me. I was just wondering when I'll notice it getting back to normal. I haven't had a haircut since July and colored…
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New
I have reading message boards and just thought I would put a short story about myself out there. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in August of 2002. The first oncologist gave me 6-18 months. It has now been 18 months and am doing well I think. I have not had any surgery just chemo--oxaliplatin & 5FU. Last CT scan…
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Help!
Hi yall, I hope everyone's doing well. I am freezing my fanny off in Montreal (it's -36 degrees Celcius). What were my ancestors smoking? What in the world could have pocessed them to come to Canada? Why, why! And the best part is everyone is always surprised by the cold. IT'S LIKE THIS EVERY SINGLE YEAR! Yet, for some…
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WHERE'S ARLENE?
Has anyone seen or heard from Arlene (fandaj)? According to my monitor, it's been almost a month since she's joined us here. Arlene - you out there? Don't make me send Squidbert and Patrick to find you! - SpongeBob
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Help managing my gut?
Hi all, I'm busy gathering suggestions for how to manage my (thus far) infrequent bouts of diarrhea...just 1 or 2 a week following my 5FU and leuco, and Immodium stops it cold. BUT, I think I'm then stopped up for too long, and that seems to trigger another bout. Yesterday, my beloved smoothie seemed to set off another…
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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors-
Is there anyone on this forum that is involved, or has been involved in TKI trials? There is one in progress by Novartis-protocol CPTK7870135. It is a drug that blocks cell growth at a molecular level. Just wondering about response, side effects, etc. Bud
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Dumb question
Hi everyone! Okay, so I need some brutal honesty. Get into a 20-25 year old male mental state... Now, how would you view a girl with a bag. Honestly. At this point, all my close friends and family know about the colostomy bag (we even joke about it and my "man-made vagina"). However, I'm having a really hard time telling…
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Test Done Today
Hi Folks! I've been sooooo busy, deliberately keeping my self that way. I've read through some of the posts and plugged my two-cents in. Lots of pretty good news on the board lately and I'm grateful to hear it. Well, today Bert had his combo PET/CAT scan to determine what these multiple lung nodules are...are they all…
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Hi from UK
Hi, just a hello really - I've been 'lurking' for a few months now, hesitant to contribute because this is a US group - but judging by the supportive tone of all the contributions here I don't expect to be spurned (but please don't correct my spellings!). I've had a right hemicolectomy, Dukes C1 (one node), and now I'm on…
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Am I nuts??
Hello again all, good to see you. All is going super terrific here, just 6 more chemo treatments to go. I've been blessed to get through it so well. Fatigue is the only problem, ( not really a problem when I hear so many horror stories). Anyway, as the treatments wind down, I'm getting scared to stop them, afraid the…
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A Very Happy Girl!!!!
Hi Everyone! Hmmmmm.... Debating, should I thank everyone for being such sweethearts or should I share the news? I guess I'll be kind and I won't keep you guys in suspense (as cancer survivors and caregivers, I think our lives have just about enough suspense!). And so, I marched into the office and read the reports myself…
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Hot weekend/Cold North
AH HA!! I bet you came here wanting all the *JUICY* details of my R&R weekend with my hottie..I mean...hubby!! Well what I WILL tell you is that we had so much fun, the cabin was cozy and charming with a woodstove (we have 3 at our farmhouse so nothing new but still cozy and romantic), a view of the lake and woods, and the…
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I need some info
My Hubby as some of you will remember from my ramblings of days gone past has stage IV colon cancer met to liver and one lung and nodes. After three treatments (xeloda and oxliplatin) (never was good at spelling).. his cancer shrunk 50%. Now he is on treatment #6 today and in a couple of weeks we will do another CAT scan…
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Need hope or advice.
Hello All, This is my first time on this site and may not type the correct terminology, so please bear with me. Last August my brother was diagnosed with colon cancer that spread to his brain. He went through a chemo\radiation regiment and had the tumor removed from his brain. He then went through more chemo than went…
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New to group
I would like to become one of your semicolons. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 6/03. Had a resection, lost ovaries some lymph nodes and it has metzed to my liver. I am currently on the new oxcilaplatin, 5 FU, and Lewcovourin. I have treatments every other week. I also get neulasta shots to keep up my white…
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Juicin
I'm Juicin, you Jucin..? Bud
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Porta-cath question
last time I had a Groshong placed with a local anesthetic, and it was fine. This time I'm having a porta-cath implanted.. is there anyone who has done the porta-cath without anesthesia? Bud
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Questions, Questions, Questions
I'm recurrent rectal cancer-(lungs) confirmed by CT & lung biopsy, and about to start chemo in about a week; I asked Onc if more tests were needed, to see if my primary cancer was back-(colonoscopy) or MRI, PET, etc., to see if mets in bone, brain, etc. & she said that further tests were not necessary at this time because…