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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Deb’s Rectal Cancer Story and Chemo Log

    Inspired by Dennis and David, thought it might be helpful to others to add a chemo diary from a female perspective. History: I was diagnosed...

    Started by Deb in Texas, 11-15-2012 07:48 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: My FOLFOX Diary

    Inspired by Dennper's chemo diary thread, in which he recounts his similar treatment, and which I found useful leading up to mine, and would...

    Started by DavidNB, 11-08-2012 02:10 PM
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    05-04-2013 12:08 PM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: You worried you may have colon cancer?

    This question comes up a lot here. Here is the bottom line. If you are here asking that question, you should go see a doctor. If you are looking for...

    Started by REB, 10-30-2009 01:00 PM
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    04-27-2013 09:03 AM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: My Chemo Diary

    Greetings, Since this is my first time through this - I thought I would write a little diary here to document how my chemo goes in the hopes that...

    Started by dennper, 04-24-2012 11:58 PM
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    04-11-2013 11:32 PM Go to last post
  1. MOM stage IV 7 years 1 mo.

    :smile:thank you for the response Reb and thank you Lucinda for your prayers -They just told mom yesterday that after several tests on the Liver that...

    Started by sheila, 09-29-2009 01:36 AM
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  2. Matthew's Journey

    I would like any information on Peritoneal Carcinomatosis and bowel obstruction. Matthew is in the hospital with one now. My signature tells the...

    Started by ash8572, 04-05-2013 01:28 PM
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  3. Father Rectal Cancer Stage IV?

    Hello Everyone, First of all, thank you for all the positive notes and vibes posted on this forum. My father had been diagnosed with rectal cancer...

    Started by anetacz, 12-10-2012 05:57 PM
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  4. New to colon cancer (repost from the general discussion area)

    I'm new to the site. Diagnosed w/ colon cancer on 12/26/2012. Had a bowel resection removing the tumor and 12" of colon on January 10, Getting ready...

    Started by Blackwolf13, 02-10-2013 10:14 PM
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    Today 04:52 PM Go to last post
  5. Celebration Time!

    One year down since I started this journey. Only 4 more years to go to really mess up their STage 4 statistics. :lol::lol::lol:

    Started by UglyStrike, Yesterday 08:46 PM
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  6. Rhea here checking in, been awhile

    Hi everyone! Just checking in... Had treatment number 11 yesterday. Went pretty well, cutting back a bit on my irrinotecan and xeloda for 11 and...

    Started by Rheaeliza, 05-15-2013 08:44 PM
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  7. Shout out to Dulcimer Gal!!

    Hey Girl! Thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. Hope you are doing fun things and never having a sickly moment!

    Started by wytyspy, 05-09-2013 07:41 PM
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    Today 03:44 PM Go to last post
  8. About to Start Stivarga (Regorafenib)

    I haven't posted in a while because I've been taking care of my dad's medical problems and his business, and he recently passed away, so have been...

    Started by Kzinti, 05-16-2013 03:47 AM
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    Today 01:49 PM Go to last post
  9. DEXA scan Tuesday

    Well, after 3 eventful and not so eventful years of colon cancer then a Aortobifemoral surgery I am back to more scans and the waiting period. To...

    Started by Baz10, 04-28-2013 01:44 PM
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  10. Radiation side effects

    another question, I know.. sorry. It's just easier to hear from people who have had these experiences vs. a doctor who says this MIGHT happen. We...

    Started by cancerfighterswife, 05-15-2013 08:00 PM
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  11. Oxaliplatin

    I am in the UK, due to start Oxaliplatin/Capecitabine following colon resection in March (T3, 2 out of 14 nodes involved). The deal is 8 x 21 day...

    Started by Richard Porson, 05-17-2013 09:10 PM
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  12. stopping avastin for surgery

    I have been having folfox and avastin since Dec 2012. I am having my last dose this weekend, as I am having surgery in 4 weeks to reverse my...

    Started by wawaju04976, 05-19-2013 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Yesterday 04:36 PM Go to last post
  13. So, diarrhea time. White rice. Anyone use a juicer?

    I'm wondering what I can do to improve on white rice. (Assuming that that helps out.) I will be making a chicken broth - seems harmless. But has...

    Started by puppetwolf, 05-17-2013 10:04 PM
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    05-19-2013 04:27 PM Go to last post
  14. Stage IV with mets

    Hello-I've never posted to a cancer forum before. I never thought cancer would have affected my life as much as it has in the last two months. I feel...

    Started by sadwife1, 04-27-2013 05:12 AM
    • Replies: 17
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    05-19-2013 05:19 AM Go to last post
  15. Do I really HAVE to get a colonoscopy?

    My Mom passed away from colon cancer last August. I turned 40 in Feb. My Dad keeps asking Me when I'm going to have it. He keeps telling me that my...

    Started by feelinghopeless, 05-15-2013 03:51 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 301
    05-19-2013 01:21 AM Go to last post
  16. The inevitable end is near and I'm not ready to say good bye...

    A little background/update... My mom (70) was diagnosed on December 27, 2012 with stage IV colon cancer with multiple mets (30-40 to be exact) to...

    Started by cjcapps, 04-23-2013 09:01 PM
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  17. Well, now it's incontinence (and PAIN)

    As in no control at all, and anything that is enough to kill the pain is scary intoxicating and doesn't seem like a good idea. As in stumbling and...

    Started by puppetwolf, 05-15-2013 03:59 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 216
    05-17-2013 07:16 AM Go to last post
  18. Deanna937

    I am from Ontario I have Colin cancer it was operated on Feb 10 And I am now on Chemo pill form The surgeon said the cancer was removed With...

    Started by Deanna937, 05-14-2013 06:38 PM
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    05-16-2013 11:46 AM Go to last post
  19. Colon Ressection surgery

    Hello again everyone! My husband had a colectomy 5 weeks ago yesterday. Most days he does pretty good, but last night he had some pretty bad...

    Started by cancerfighterswife, 05-02-2013 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 363
    05-14-2013 07:27 PM Go to last post
  20. Post surgery pain

    Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! My husband has just finished his 2nd folfox treatment and seems to be handling the chemo really well. He...

    Started by cancerfighterswife, 05-13-2013 08:00 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 113
    05-14-2013 02:44 AM Go to last post
  21. Blood in Stool...post treatment

    Hi all, Hope you all had a nice Mother's day with loved ones. My husband is post treatment and ileostomy reversal back in Feb 2013. Had a pet...

    Started by carmensandiego, 05-13-2013 05:53 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 195
    05-14-2013 12:27 AM Go to last post
  22. Father with new diagnosis, overwhelmed and confused

    Hi All, This is my first post here, however, I have been reading through the posts trying to get information on other people's journey's and...

    Started by griffendorn, 05-09-2013 06:07 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 343
    05-13-2013 04:26 PM Go to last post
  23. New to here - part way through my treatment

    I am joining here to help deal with my cancer diagnosis. Physically I am going very well but mentally the last few weeks have been so tough. In...

    Started by -Sophie-, 04-04-2013 07:30 AM
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    05-13-2013 12:50 PM Go to last post
  24. Upper left abdominal pain

    Hi, I am new here so I would like to say hello to everybody. I have had an increasing upper left abdominal pain for the last 6 weeks. I am...

    Started by premo, 02-11-2012 12:21 PM
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    05-12-2013 05:10 AM Go to last post
  25. FIL with Terminal Colon Cancer

    Here goes. This is all new to us. I am a Daughter-In-Law looking for answers. On January 28, 2013 my FIL went into the hospital with severe right...

    Started by InvolvedDIL, 04-19-2013 11:50 PM
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  26. Unexpected detour to the ER - what fun!

    There are times when it is actually appropriate to feel put upon. It's dodging anvils time around here. Tuesday night Tom's left eye was suddenly...

    Started by puppetwolf, 05-10-2013 04:25 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    05-11-2013 12:00 AM Go to last post
  27. Unhappy Can external hemorrhoids cause anal cancer?

    Hello, before I rant on. Sorry for my bad English I am 29 year olds, no family history of any cancer. I cannot go to a specialist since I don't...

    Started by Cali84, 05-03-2013 08:00 PM
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    05-10-2013 10:46 AM Go to last post
  28. drinking alcohol on chemo?

    Due to start chemo Monday due to colon cancer. One of the drugs us Xeloda. Can alcohol be drunk whilst on it?

    Started by DaveG, 05-08-2013 05:29 PM
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    05-09-2013 04:10 PM Go to last post
  29. Bladder, Colon, and Matastistic Colon Cancer of the Liver.

    Awhile back, Summer time 2009 if I remember correctly, I was diagnosed with both Colon and Bladder Cancer. I had 18 inchs of my upper Colon removed....

    Started by DraginRat, 04-05-2013 03:29 AM
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    05-09-2013 01:02 AM Go to last post
  30. Husband just started chemo

    Hi All! I am new to this forum and have been reading a lot but this is my first post. My husband started chemo on Monday and had his pump...

    Started by cancerfighterswife, 04-24-2013 10:12 PM
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  31. UglyStrike Update

    Hello everyone! Been doing pretty well. Traveling alot for work as I am out of treatment right now. Scheduled for my ostomy reversal this coming...

    Started by UglyStrike, 04-21-2013 03:47 AM
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    05-08-2013 05:08 PM Go to last post
  32. Some anxiety

    This started around over two years ago when I felt a throbbing pain in the left groin area, combined with some slight swelling. Several months after...

    Started by Ace, 05-08-2013 01:07 AM
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    05-08-2013 02:43 PM Go to last post
  33. Going in for apr surgery later this month

    I am very nervous about this surgery, sounds like the recovery is hell. Just wondering if anyone who has gone through this can help me to know what...

    Started by jeff38, 04-02-2013 04:53 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    05-06-2013 10:17 PM Go to last post
  34. IIIa (probably) almost to end of first round of chemo, surgery looming-what next??

    Hey- We're just through week 4 of 51/2 weeks xeloda+radiation for my husband's very low rectal tumor. The pet scan shows only the tumor, but Dour...

    Started by puppetwolf, 05-04-2013 06:51 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    05-06-2013 09:47 PM Go to last post
  35. It's hard

    Hello, It's my first time here, I usually don't write in this kind of places but I feel like I need to share. I'm sorry that it's gonna be a little...

    Started by Marsha Figg, 05-05-2013 02:25 PM
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    05-05-2013 11:07 PM Go to last post
  36. Curious, how much pain relief do people take?

    Mostly because Dour Doctor was questioning, and kind of scolding, husband about the amounts. Of course, on the other hand she also says he isn't...

    Started by puppetwolf, 05-05-2013 03:50 AM
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    05-05-2013 06:01 PM Go to last post
  37. A Question Regarding my Dad's Post-Chemo Experience w/ Stage II Colon Cancer

    Hi all, and thanks for providing this resource. I was just wondering if I could ask anyone with a similar cancer about their experience after...

    Started by hmoura, 05-04-2013 06:06 PM
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    05-04-2013 09:19 PM Go to last post
  38. Unhappy Are Rectal Cancer symptoms same as Anal Fissures?

    Hello, do Rectal Cancer have the same symptonms as Anal fissures. I am 29 year olds. I always been constipated, this is due to my poor eating...

    Started by Cali84, 05-02-2013 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    05-03-2013 11:36 AM Go to last post
  39. Stage I

    Yesterday I was diganosed with stage I colorectal cancer. My dr. has ordered an endoscopic ultrasound to see if it has spread and if they will have...

    Started by Notsopatient, 05-01-2013 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-02-2013 08:37 PM Go to last post
  40. Unhappy Do Rectal Cancer have the same symptoms as Anal fissures?

    Very sorry, accidently click post twice. Please Moderator delete this

    Started by Cali84, 05-02-2013 11:33 AM
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  41. First 3 month Post-cancer Scan

    Tomorrow is the day of my first post-cancer scan. I've been a N.E.D since November and enjoying the past 3 fabulous, months!!!!!! Time to "hold my...

    Started by Alllison, 03-01-2013 02:46 AM
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    05-02-2013 02:25 AM Go to last post
  42. changing bag in public

    I am now 3 weeks post having an ileostimy after colon cancer. I have had a couple of short walks out but that's it so far. Soon I will be going out...

    Started by DaveG, 04-02-2013 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 15
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    05-01-2013 09:41 PM Go to last post
  43. Hello

    Admittedly, it is poor form not to post a bit about myself before heeling all over the site asking questions ;) I'm a 41yo married mom of 2...

    Started by Rainbean, 04-23-2013 07:18 PM
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    05-01-2013 02:38 AM Go to last post
  44. So many questions after Mom passed!

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    Started by feelinghopeless, 04-23-2013 05:35 AM
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    04-29-2013 05:53 AM Go to last post
  45. Mom just diagnosed with rectal cancer

    My mother 72 was diagnosed with rectal cancer that was found when the gynecologist tried to perform a standard pelvic exam. Colonoscopy revealed a...

    Started by VickieKay, 11-06-2011 01:15 AM
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  46. 5FU and hot flushes

    Just started my next chemo with 5FU today and I have had so many hot flushes. I had thought my hot flushes/night sweats were over with my HRT patches...

    Started by -Sophie-, 04-15-2013 02:29 PM
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    04-27-2013 10:50 AM Go to last post
  47. And life goes on

    Kenny was calling for me at ten thirty this morn. He was still in bed, I was in living room. He had a severe pain in the left lung area around...

    Started by mojo, 10-11-2011 03:29 AM
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    04-26-2013 12:53 AM Go to last post
  48. Waiting on biopsy results suck!

    I had a colonoscopy a week from yesterday. The dr found a 3-4 cm polyop that he couldn't remove with the colonoscopy. He said the polyop didn't look...

    Started by Notsopatient, 04-20-2013 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 565
    04-26-2013 12:03 AM Go to last post
  49. Is chemotherapy best idea for late stage rectal cancer?

    I have a family member, aged 62, who has had rectal cancer and it was first detected back in 1991. At that time he had surgery underdone and came out...

    Started by questye, 04-25-2013 05:19 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 467
    04-25-2013 11:43 PM Go to last post
  50. Half-way through first bout of chemo - pain?

    My husband has rectal cancer, stage IIIa, they think, though we'll know more when they can look at the relevant lymph nodes. The pet scan showed...

    Started by puppetwolf, 04-24-2013 09:19 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 400
    04-25-2013 01:50 AM Go to last post

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