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3 days ago · @mich · Travelers insurance
I have stage 4 colon cancer can I travel from the us to Canada and pay for travelers insurance ?? Any one with experience or a company recommendation? Thank you. [...]
4 hours ago · @spingirl1 · New here, starting this process with my husband
Hi Everyone! My husband was newly diagnosed with stage 4 Colon cancer that originated from his appendix. Apparently this is a super rare form so we were shocked when he got the diagnosis. Started with abdominal pain, so got a blood test. Hemoglobin levels super low, so CT scans later, [...]
5 days ago · @bethbourg · Running out of options?
Has anyone reached the end of chemo options? My husband has been on five or six combinations. His oncologist is looking into oral medications that might be appropriate if this most recent (Wednesday) change does not show any results. The copays are really prohibitive, but how do you put a [...]
Fri, Jun 8 11:22am · @ranij · Symptoms after Colonic Carcinoma surgery radiation n chemo tsbs
I had radiation fir 1 1/2 mths and sugerory for the removal of the colonic carcinoma T3N2 plus appendix and ovaries in Jan 2018. Also i hv completed 5 courses of chemotherapy (Xeloda tsbs 1150mg) and on my 6th course for 2 wks. Why am I passing 7/8 small stools [...]
Wed, May 23 3:28pm · @luisa · Colon Cancer Prevention Brings Father and Son Together
Colon Cancer Prevention Brings Father and Son Together – Pat Quinn and his son, Lukas, have a lot in common. They’re both die-hard sports fans, devoted to the New York Giants and Syracuse Orange. They’re both kind, loving people known for giving great hugs. And when genetic testing [...]
Thu, May 17 8:43am · @willnotgiveup · Trying to Give Hope to Stage 4 Colon Cancer Patients
Hi all, I have posted many times over the last number of years, so thought I would give an update. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2009 with metastisis to both lungs and liver. 170 chemos later and 8 surgeries including my last surgery in August [...]
Wed, May 9 7:08pm · @angellinda · Had Chemo & Radiation for my low Rectal Cancer. I don't want surgery.
I survived Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Disabling Chemo, Radiation & surgeries. I'm a BRCA1 + Positive gene carrier. I lost quality of life, my job, income, savings & means in 2010. ALL of 2018 I've Fought Low Rectal Cancer. (Stage IIA). I did all I could to avoid losing my [...]
Wed, May 2 10:01am · @luisa · From Dana-Farber: What’s New in Colorectal Cancer Treatment & Research
From Dana-Farber: What’s New in Colorectal Cancer Treatment & Research? – Article and Video – Over 100,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer, and 40,000 with rectal cancer, every year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. These cancers, which usually arise in the form of [...]
Sat, Apr 21 10:28am · @luisa · From Dana-Farber: Nuts and Colon Cancer: What’s the Link?
Nuts and Colon Cancer: What’s the Link? – Research shows that consuming nuts reduces the risk of colon cancer recurrence and death, but scientists are still examining why — because at this time, there is no definite explanation for this correlation. The most recent study found a significant [...]
Sat, May 12 7:04am · @alisakg · Observations of my Stage IV colon cancer life.
I’ve been stage IV since the end of 2014 and stage III since 2013. I haven’t been working since I was diagnosed with stage IV. I rest most of the time and feel good because of it to the point where I think I can do more. I am constantly [...]
Sat, Apr 14 5:49am · @cab1964 · Recurrence of colon cancer
Just got news that after 5 years my son’s colon cancer had spread to lung and lymph nodes. Doctor said can treat but not cure. Devastated! He is 48!years old. He is on pill. Don’t know the name yet. [...]
Sat, Apr 14 7:14am · @magsmum · Colectomy or not?
Some 18 years ago I underwent a right hemi followed by 10 months of chemo for Stage 2+ colon cancer. My reward for undergoing the surgery, chemo and 18 years' worth of colonoscopies, etc.: my latest scope revealed an 8cm tumor and countless polyps, of which 50 were biopsied and [...]
Well, the squeaky wheel DOES get the grease! My gastro, after a few nudges, has gotten me set up with an excellent c-r surgeon, with whom I will meet on Tuesday. The CT scan of my liver was unsatisfactory so will have an ultrasound on Thursday. Three lymph nodes look […]
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Wed, Apr 4 11:55am · @cindyreeves · Nutrition Post Surgery
I am 6 months post stage 3 sigmoid colon cancer. I am still having a difficult time with nutrition. I cannot eat fresh fruits or vegetables due to diarrhea after eating them. I also cannot eat whole grain foods yet. I am often eating white rice, chicken and white bread. [...]
Tue, May 8 10:29am · @n2xs · Chemo after surgery even if already had radiation-chemo prior?
Question should do 6 mos of chemo and Iv after colorectal surgery removed tumor and 12 lymph now cancer free but onc wants to do chemo for stray cancer cells? Should I or do I really need this again since it was done pre-surgery? [...]
Hi there,
My husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 47 in December 2016. I so understand your shock as this is very overwhelming! We also have kids…almost 16 and 13 now. This is a scary journey and if there are any questions please ask. I also have found […]