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Thank you
Thank you all for your responses to my concernes...through your kind words and sharing your stories with me...I have gotten my ship...one that was sailing aimlessly in the rough seas of this jouney...back on a calmer one...I am eternally greatful...God Bless and watch over each and every one of you...His Angels!! Deb
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I hate this feeling!!!
My husband Gary has just completed his first round of treatment for T3N1 colon cancer...he started both radiation and chemo therapy on Sept. 30th...he had 28 treatments of radiation and took 3000 mg. of oral Xeloda daily...this journey went very well...the only apparent side effects Gary experienced were minor...he tired…
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Side Effects of Radiation
I just had surgery for rectal cancer, which was found to be stage III. I've been told I need to have both radiation and chemotherapy but haven't met the radiologist or oncologist yet. I'm really worried about side-effects, especially involving the reproductive system (I'm female)--I opted not to have my ovaries taken out…
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Advice needed
And the battle continues. Appointments are lined up, I have undergone a PET scan, John Hopkins is reviewing my case, and I continue to research. Unfortunately, this turn of events has impacted everyone aroud me - ESPECIALLY my mom. She is crying all the time and I'm REALLY concerned. To further understand the situation, I…
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Celebrex/celecoxib
I think that many of us will be interested in some new info. This relates to Celebrex, an anti-rheumatic/anti-inflammatory/painkilling drug which is already being used by very many people for arthritis etc. It is known to help prevent the development of Polyps in those with a family history of polyposis. It is now being…
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Intimacy
I need some advice regarding intimacy with my boyfriend. I have tried to broach the subject with my doctors but they deflect and avoid my questions. I don't really know if it's because they are not used to dealing with ppl. my age (I'm 21) or if they are simply insensitive. Anyways, in my experience cancer survivors are…
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Thank you
I wanted to thank Spongebob, Stacey, Lisa Rose, Emily and EFW. As you all know, advice and support is everything when you are going through a tough time. I have been pouring over the research on colorectal cancer for the last five days. I am making some calls, setting up a PET scan, getting in touch with doctors for second…
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Camptosar vs. Oxaliplatin
Can anyone provide feedback on the pros/cons of the following triplet regimens? 1) leuk/5FU/Camptosar 2) leuk/5FU/Oxaliplatin My mom just started the FULFIRI treatment (Camptasar, Leukavorin and 5FU), but received a second opinion where another doctor recommended the FOLFOX treatment (Oxaliplatin, Leukavorin and 5FU).…
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Thank you - rashes + cracked skins
Dear all, Thanks for the helpful tips. I'm from Malaysia/Southeast Asia. May not have accessed to the products that were mentioned but may have some luck with Boots product. If not, will try out butter cream/moisturiser with vit A&E. I'm concerned that she may not be able to complete the entire chemo course if the…
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Need advice on managing rashes, cracked skin and falling nail
My mum is about to start 4/8 chemo cycle for colon CA. Since the last cycle, the rashes on her feet have worsen & the nails are in pretty bad condition. Does anybody has a suggestion on how to relieve the pain/side effect? Thank you in advance.
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Chuckle of the day
http://www.colon-cancer.net/humor.htm Funny stuff!
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we need help
i have an aunt who is dealin wit cander recently diagnosed.she has had an operation 2 remove a tumor recently but yet has no recieved any treatment.we need sum kind of doctor or hospital where she can be traeted. her docotrs are very irresponcible.they tell her one day and then it turns out that he was on vacation so…
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Stage IV Questions-Do Doctors Know What They're Doing?
Another newbie to this list. I just started reading through this threaded discussion list this evening and this is exactly the type of forum I have been looking for on the web. My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer in the summer of 2002 at age 58. Surgery was performed, part of her colon removed, 18 lymph nodes were…
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A Couple Of Questions About Appetite and Colostomy.
Hi Everyone! I'm happy to say that my Father in law is finally home after colostomy surgery. As a reminder, he is stage IV with mets to liver and stomach. He has no appetite due to not being able to taste food. He says that everything tastes like saw dust. His stomach is feeling more able to handle solids but he doesn't…
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bilirubin
Recently I've developed a blockage in my biliary duct and as a result am jaudice. Also, I am experiencing intense itching throughout my whole body. My oncology nurse says its due to the excess bilirubin in my body. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? If so, what did you do to relieve the itcing? It keeps me…
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Anyone familiar with this?
My hubby talked to his Dad's chemo therapist yesterday to find out exactly what treatment they are going to do. She said that they are going to give him 5-fu and oxaliplatin. This is how they are going to do it. When he goes home from the hosp. (recovering from colostomy), they are going to let him rest up for a week or so…
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nausea/not eating
Hey there, My mom was soooooo dehydrated that she collaspsed and has been re-admitted to the hospital. Anytime she eats, which is maybe 2 or 3 bites at the max., she says she has a nausea feeling and stops eating. How is she ever going to get her strength back, if she won't eat??!! Any suggestions?? She WILL NOT do the…
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Thanks for all your advice!!!!!!!!
Hello, everyone! Thank you for talking me into seeing the doctor and for all the good info and advice. You are all wonderful. Yesterday had a colonoscopy and results were good. Just IBS, take a few pills and all should be okay. Thank God! As a side note, that juice is the grossest thing I have ever had to drink! I was…
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surgery/depressed/weak
Hedy There, About 1 week ago my mom(stage IV) had bypass of the colon surgery..not a colostomy. She came home yesterday and is now throwing up, very weak, and seems depressed. Has anyone had this reaction before or know of anyone who has had this reaction from surgery? She has an appt with onc. tomorrow. I am afraid she is…
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Update on my dad
I just wanted to thank all of you for your well thought out messages. I posted a message about 2 weeks ago about my dad being just diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Since then, he has started his treatments. He goes 2 days with a chemo bag and he does this every 2 weeks. For the first couple of days he feels ok, and then the…
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IS IT THE RIGHT TREATMENT?
MY MOM IS STAGE IV. SHE IS ON 5-FU AND LEUCOVORIN . SHE HAD 4 SESSIONS OF THIS TILL NOW, HANDLED THEM OK. BUT I WONDER IF THIS IS ENOUGH. I HEARD THAT THERE ARE BETTER RESULTS WITH OXIPLATIN,5FU AND LEUCOVORIN. CAN SOMEBODY GIVE ME A PIECE OF ADVICE? SHE HAS A VESICA INVASION AND ABDOMINAL WALL.
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Decision to make (maybe)
I was diagnosed with rectal CA on 7/3/2003. I am a 47 year female who has always prided herself on her good health:-). I've already gone through chemo and radiation in an attempt to shrink the tumor. Tumor is very close to sphincter muscle. Surgeon won't know until i'm in surgery whether he can do sphincter sparing…
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I'm starting to feel angry!
Dad (my FIL) was told a week ago that his cancer has spread to his liver and stomach. The doctor didn't want to dump everything on him at once. Meaning he was told it spread but he wasn't told that is was "incurable" and that he may only have a couple of months to a year to live. Well, it's starting to make me mad. Today…
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thank you
I want to thank all those who responded. My surgeon (Dr C) has told me that my whole rectum will have to be removed and depending on how close to the sphincter the tumor is he may be able to fashion a new one out of a part of the colon. I guess it will depend on what he finds during surgery. I think he just wants to know…
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Concerns post-surgery
I'm not certain this is the best forum for my question but here goes: My husband has stage 2 rectal cancer and had surgery 3 weeks ago to remove the tumor. Surgery was a technical success in terms of the CA (nodes tested neg) but he is feeling so poorly 3 weeks later that I'm becoming very concerned. He had a permanent…
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treatments for stage IV??
Hi There, I was wondering if anyone could share some of their treatments for stage 4 ...my mom was on oxilplatin, 5fu, lev...it worked for 8 months , then the liver tumors started growing again...went on cpt 11, the tumors kept growing, now on xeloda, and having hard side efects...no CT done yet. She is in a lottery for…
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informative newsletter for cancers
Hi all, I subscribe to an e-newsletter from Dr. Ralph Moss that comes weekly. He is a former researcher with Memorial Sloan-Kettering. He keeps up to date with cancer research on many fronts...what is working and what isn't. When I read my letters, I always think that there may be some of you who could benefit from this…
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LAUNCH OF THE MILITARY CANCER SURVIVOR'S DISCUSSION
After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
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It's my birthday..SB get the 'ritas going....
Okay that will be a blueberry smoothie for me but a round of the other stuff for you all!!! 42 and counting...... Thank you all on this discussion board for the love and support you show to all who come. It is an oasis on many a day for me. CHEERS!!! emily
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dissapointing news
Hey, My mom has been having 3-4 days of not being able to hold anything down and her onc. has had her admitted to the hospital. So far they have done an x ray, no blockage seen. Next they did a scope and said nothing was there, but a few hours later they thought maybe there was something visible, so they'll do another…