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Doing the Happy Dance
Ok, there have been a few people posting fantastic news about their longevity on here which is fantastic. I know I have a ways to go yet before I can join that club, but I think I have maybe one step along that pathway that I wanted to share. I got a call from my Dr yesterday and the results of my CAT scan came back all…
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Looking for advice
I am a two time Stage 4 colon cancer survivor. It looks like the cancer may be recurring again (more test next week to see if same type or different). I have used a highly recommended cancer clinic in the greater memphis area for the past 11 years during all this. The Oncologist is suggesting we use the same chemo that was…
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Decisions, decisions...
It's a minor decision but it's still bugging me. I had my latest CT scan on Monday. I don't seee my onc until next Thursday, so a week and a half later. It's how it's done here, we have to go to an appointment and get the results. But I could get in to see my family doctor this week and find out. I'm trying to decide if I…
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Is escozin real?
Hello just wondering if escozin is a real cure for cancer? i am watching tv commerical of this pharamcy offering it for 600dollars a bottle, the commericals are in different language (armenian) and seems to be target only for armenians. They only take cash and there are no receites, they recommend 3 bottles which is 1400…
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Hi, I'm new here
Hi, My husband has colon cancer with mets in the liver. This is his second recurrence, and I was just wondering. Has anybody tried Riovida Transfactor products? or the soursop? I have been give it to him for a little bit more than a month and noticed that his chemo side effects are a lot less. www.transferfactor-4-life.com
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NED for now
halfway through, completed cycle 6. Cat scan results after talking with onc. NED!!!
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New to this...
The begining of this year I started having some dull pains that came and went in my left side. Didn't think much of it until after a few months and my testicle swole. My fiancée pushed for me to be seen by her family doctor. That lead to a CT scan which showed inflammation and thickening of the colon. The doc then did a…
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Drinking
The abstract of an article that will be published soon is out. Of interest were that only 9% of colorectal survivors complied with the relatively mild diet and exercise suggestions of the American Cancer Society ( http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21146/pdf ). But they gained a 42% increase in overall…
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pete43lost_at_sea has passed
Just read the sad news that Pete has passed away. For those of you who remember him, you'll know that he was a tough guy, who followed cures all over the world. For those who do not remember him, you will see his posts popping up when folks ressurect old threads. He was quite the guy. Always sad when we lose one of our…
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Update
Especially for those recently dx, I was so happy to hear that others were doing well over time. I never thought I would get here but almost 11 years ago I was dx stage 4 with liver and lung mets. I was praying that I could see my sons 8th grade graduation in two years.... then I got there... then praying for my daughters…
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Heartwarming story with sad ending
How I hate this disease. It takes from the old and the young and all ages in-between. I just read this article, and then I clicked on the link to the blog. I didn't read all the blog, but I will get back to it. Just thought I would share. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-40290563 Tru
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Back to Reality
Hi all, We just returned from 6 weeks in Costa Rica. This was our 3rd trip and it really has become my happy place. It is a bit like Peter Pan running away to Never Never Land. There is no cancer there. No tests, blood work, scans, waiting for results and the fear that never seems to go away. Come October I will have…
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Colectomy and nutrition
I had about 25% of my colon removed along with the tumor--initially they thought they would take out 60%, and I was wondering if this has any effect on the way I absorb nutrition. The doctors said it would not, but I am learning that what they say is not always fully informed. Does anyone have experience with nutritional…
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Thin Stools
I am a 17 year old male, turning 18 next month. I have always held my stools as a child, I don't really know why, just have. This has led to serious constipatition that I have never really done anything about until about a month ago now when I had blood in my stool after I passed a very large stool. My Doctor also says…
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Free Hollister ostomy supplies
I have 22 boxes ( 5 to a box) of Hollister New Image #14708 Pre cut 1-1/2 wafers. I will ship these to anyone who has to pay for their supplies, just can't stand to throw them out with the trash. I now use a smaller size, probably hsve extra bags also, wife is getting ready to move into our new house and is in the process…
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Happy Fathers Day!
Hey! Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.
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When do you start counting?
I know, this is going to sound like a really stupid question, but when do you start counting how long you have survived? Do you start when you first had your symptoms, when you were Dx'd, when you had your last treatment, when you get a NED? Seems silly, but I don't know when I should "Start the clock" so to speak. What do…
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Sun Sensitive on Xeloda?
My husband and I went out today to our town's festival today. It required walking a total of about 3 blocks to go around it. Halfway through I was weak and feeling like crap. Last time I saw my onc she reminded me that I'll be sun sensitive from the Xeloda. Its a beautiful day. What exactly does sun sensitive mean? I've…
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Cognitive changes due to chemotherapy
*Deep sigh* I can no longer ignore what is going on. While I am physically healthy and strong, I am suffering from distinct cognitive changes resulting, no doubt, from chemotherapy. While I suffered terribly from 'chemo brain' during treatment and several months afterwards, I have noticed a slight improvement, but, the…
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40 year old with stage Iv
May 16,2017 I was diagnosed. I completed my second cycle today. The side effects have been minimal and tolerable even chasing 3 teenagers. Some cold sensitivity. I was wondering if there is any correlation to side effects and its effectiveness.
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Anemia after a year of treatment
Hi my partner has been diagnosed of stage 2a colon cancer last Sept 2015. After hving oral chemo(Xelodda) last year 2016. Her ct scan and CEA shows no sign of cancer. But this last April 2017 her CBC result shows low hemoglobin level 111, after a month we have it checked again and still it is low 108 together with…
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Healing - PamRav
Thinking about you Pam and hoping you are healing and home or heading home soon. Tru
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Probably a Stupid Question About Xeloda...
I just saw my onc yesterday but hadn't thought about this so I can't ask her. I got my new supply of Xeloda yesterday. They give it to me in a bunch of blister packs. I just sat and filled up some empty medicine bottle with the Xeloda tablets to make it easier to grab them when I need them and because I keep a basket on…
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Helping husband come to terms with colostomy
Hi there, My husband just had his surgery for stage 2 rectal cancer and due to it's low location he now has a permanent colostomy. After having the teaching from the colostomy team I feel that it will be something that will be fairly easy to adjust to.....easy for me to say, I know! To those of you who have experienced…
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94 yr old Cancer
Hi all, new to board; my 94 year old mom I just got Dr with colon cancer
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Colostomy
My mom is going in tomorrow for an apr colostomy. Her oncologist said she wouldn't need any treatment after, im no dr but would chemo be a good idea to follow up? Also she was re diagnosed march 8 but because of our of control blood sugar she couldn't have surgery until now. Shes panicked it has spread, pet scan 7 weeks…
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Survival Rates confusing
Why do websites say the survival rates for 3b are worse than 3c? Wouldn't you expect it to be the other way around?
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questions about cachexia and introducing myself
Hello....my husband was diagnosed 2 mths ago with colon cancer metastasized to his liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and bone. He is 52 and we have a 14 yr old daughter. I filled out my profile with all that we've been through so far. My question is about cachexia. I just read about it a couple of days ago and am thinking my…
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Atrial Flutter
Went to my Oncologist for my follow up on my Xeloda and Avastin and ended up in ER. I told him my pulse seemed high, he confirmed it, couldn't reach my Cardiologist so I went across the street. They messed with me for a while and the ER Doctor said it wasn't A-Fib but Atrial Flutter. My Cardiologist was at hospital…
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What Kind of Painkillers Do You Take?
I have other issues besides the cancer and I'm starting to have them really affect my quality of life. They were there before the cancer but with the subsequent blood clot and stroke and being paralyzed after I haven't been as active as I was before everything. Well, now I am and my issues are cropping up again. I have…