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Please help my younger sister
My younger sister who is 31 years old with 2 kinds has been diagnosed with colon cancer and spred to liver and plevis area. She ahs been on 5-FU, CPT-11, LV, and just finished her 2nd round, soon start on her 3rd. But it seems not getting better. We are looking into changeing her chemo to Oxi and etc. Also looking into RFA…
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I believe Radiation damage
I had 6 months of chemo 6 months of radiation. Since then my left side hip leg and buttocks are stiff also my back on that side. I use to have burning pains in my hip if I lay on it to long while sleeping. My mobility on that side is less than my right. I have started to exercise now with hopes of relief. Anyone had…
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Thanks
I would like to thank the people who answered my discussion (feeling sorry for myself). I knew the suggestions, but sometimes I need to be told the truth. I do have stage III colon cancel, but it is in the acending colon. We do run a small business (something I love to do) and intend to do some journaling. SO FOR TODAY…
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Fear
Does the fear ever go away? I was diagnosed in dec 97 with colon cancer. I was very lucky in that it hadn't gone through the wall yet and after the surger I didn't have to go through chemo or radiation. I have been cancer free now for 5 years now and I just can't seem to get comfortable about my remission. I have a new…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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if I get re-ocurrence for colon cancer,to think very long & carefully ,before getting more chemo
One of my siblings-is on his death bed. a brother ,9 yrs older he's had a form of leukemia since 97 he had a reoccurence, then 5 days of chemo. it weakened his immunity,he got a lung infection,the antibiotic they used shut down his liver! The lesson to learn here if I get re-ocurrence for my colon cancer,to think very long…
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32 yr old going into radiation
Hello everyone.... first time on. Its nice to read the posts of others who understand or have gone through similar problems. Here is my concern (for now... this minute) I am a 32 yr old male who was diagnosed with a Stage 2 tumor, no lymph nodes. I had a resection of my rectum and part of my colon (no bag.... whew).…
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quality of life
I am in remission and am having contenance problems!
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Where to get Xeloda (for colon cancer )for people over sea.
My mom had colon cancer and had the operation last week in China. Doctor plan chemotherapy recommender Xeloda for my mom. I check the pharmacy here,it needs Doctor prescription. How can I get this drug for my mother. ron
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My Dad just diagnosed - HELP
My dad just found out tonight that he has colorectal cancer. He had a colonoscopy on Monday and just got the results and hour ago. He is terrified, my mom is beside herself and I am too scared to even know what to write. The Dr told him that the tumor was "significant" and that it is near the rectal wall. The Dr also said…
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Thanks to all who posted - For my Dad
Thanks you so much for the posts in regards to my dad. They helped calm me down enough to think straight again. I am sure that as we hear more about my dads particular case I'll have more questions. Thanks for your thoughts and especially for your prayers.
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scar tissue
Hello. Does anyone have any experience with scar tissue showing up on CAT scans? I had most of my large intestine removed last May and then 6 months of chemo (5FU/Leuc) and then in early May I had a PET and CAT that showed something at the joining of my small intestine to what is left of the large. I had a flexible sigmoid…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Chemo Brain
Serious concerns. I went through all the Stage III stuff including the chemo treatments and the chemo and radiation at the same time. I swear I am having more problems with my short-term memory. I have seen little about the problem. Obviously other problems also occur like the constant stomach problems and the nerve damage…
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Colostomy and Weakness
Hello! A year ago my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. The surgery resulted in taking out a large portion of his colon and rerouting the remaining colon to his side, resulting in a permanent colostomy. Since then he has gone through chemo and radiation. His treatments are now over; however, he is so weak and has a…
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Stage III Survivors
Hi, is anyone out there a stage III colon cancer survivor? I'd like to hear from others who are long term survivors or if you know of others who are. My friend was diagnosed with stage III at age 26, had surgery and now is on 6 months of 3 chemo drugs. He's taking a heavier dosage than normal. It is part of a clinical…
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Don't Know where to start
I'm a truck driver and do this as a contracter. I have been diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago. Two and 1/2 years ago I had half my colon removed. The tumor had been bleeding and my hemo count was 6. The tumor had just started to push thru the lining. They checked lymph and other areas and found no signs of cancer. Everyone…
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Rise in Liver Function Test
Diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in September, 2001. The results of my LFT drawn on Tuesday came back 1.7 after having been well within the normal range since diagnosis. I suspect that this is bad news. Any feedback?
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OK, now what?
My colon cancer has recurred at the site where the colon was sewn together. My abdomen is full of tumor which is inoperable. I am told that I "may" have nine months. Went to the University of Virginia - they will treat with Oxaliplatin as a first line therapy. They said I may have a year with treatment. Georgetown…
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magic bullets
View Tomcat replys---thank you. Any ideas anyone/
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any magic bullets or home remedies
I was operated 8 yrs ago for colon cancer. It was diagnosed in early stage. Had a resection. One foot of colon was removed 14mm from anus. No chemo was involved. I still have frequent stool syndrome (this is what I call it) going anywhere from two or three times a day up to twelve. A lot of times I'm OK other times I'm…
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Lombardi At Georgetown Univ
Any feedback from anyone about successes at the Lombardi Cancer Center in Washington, DC? I am headed over there soon for recurrent, Stage IV colon cancer. I don't know if there is much hope but I am willing to try most anything.
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Colon Cancer Survivor
Just three short years ago, I heard the words no one wants to hear: "You have cancer." For me, it was colon cancer - the same disease that claimed my mothers's life 30 years earlier. I knew a little about the disese, but science had come a long way since my mother's illness. I underwent surgery, and was preparing for my…
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My friend documented his color cancer experience.
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that my friend had colon cancer at the age of 27. He documented it on his website: www.helpalex.net/cancer. Visit it if you get a chance.
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Chemo with irinotecan(CPT-11/camptosar) and 5-fu/leucv
Any long-term feedback on this treatment? I was just diagnosed with recurrent colon cancer and was told that I have nine months if I don't opt for any further treatment. I thought that this regimen sounded promising. I am going to Georgetown University to try to get as advanced treatment as possible. I just want some…
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rectal, chemo,radiation need help Please reply DONT
DONT, Do you have an email address? I would like to talk to you on a more personal level. I have some more questions. I am very concerned about the radiation treatments. Please respond thanks
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rectal, chemo,radiation need help
I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in august of 2002, I underwent surgery on sept 4, 2002 and was lucky that i had enough colon to resection the colon. I had a very low resection, about 2 inches from the anus. My surgey was successful in that the small tumor plus surrounding good tissue was removed. My cancer did not…
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Villous Adenoma
Hi...I've just been diagnosed with a villous adenoma in my colon. It's benign and that's good. I have an appointment with a surgeon next week to see about the possibility of having a laporoscopic prodedure to remove it. Has anyone had any similar surgery? I really don't know what to expect and, quite frankly, am rather…
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Cramping
I was diagnosed 11/11/02 with rectal cancer and had a low anterior resection on 12/6/02 with a temporary illeostomy. I will be having the illeostomy reversed within the next couple of weeks. I have been experiencing a weird feeling in the rectum with the passage of some mucous and blood clots. I also get a stomachache…
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Stage IV colon cancer
I have Stage IV colon cancer with liver metastis. I had a colon resection in Nov. of 2001. I have been in chemotherapy since Jan. 2002 and still going. has anyone had metastis to the liver that was not operable. If so I would like to hear from them