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by ACPdiddy
Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Second opinions? Stomach cancer cells?
Replies: 9
Views: 3118

Re: Second opinions? Stomach cancer cells?

I would *highly* recommend getting to one of the top hospitals in LA, if at all possible. In my experience, it's surprisingly easy to get an appointment at those places. Insurance covers it to the same extent it covers your local hospital. And their expertise is head-and-shoulders above what you'll ...
by ACPdiddy
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs/Spas
Replies: 7
Views: 2967

Re: Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs/Spas

My sense is: not a real risk. Go swimming!
by ACPdiddy
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Good for Cancer treatment?
Replies: 4
Views: 2227

Re: Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Good for Cancer treatment?

From that article, I'd say the evidence is extremely weak for HBO as a cancer treatment. I've not seen it showing up as a good option in any of my research on CRC. Not worth thinking about in my opinion.
by ACPdiddy
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Does immunotherapy offer a cure?
Replies: 8
Views: 2920

Re: Does immunotherapy offer a cure?

If you're MSI-high, you don't need to be in a clinical trial to get immunotherapy. At least in the states, Keytruda is already approved for MSI-high CRC (and all MSI-high cancers). If you can't get it in Canada, any cancer hospital in the states should be able to give it to you. The only hurdle is y...
by ACPdiddy
Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Lungs metastasis in Rectal cancer_12 tumors, RAS wild, MSS, incurable, 27 yo man
Replies: 3
Views: 1883

Re: Lungs metastasis in Rectal cancer_12 tumors, RAS wild, MSS, incurable, 27 yo man

When was the last time he had a scan? I wouldn't think it's even possible for a new (colorectal) tumor to show up at 5 cm. Typically it would take quite a few months to reach that size. That said, he's probably on the right treatment for now. As I mentioned in another thread, a second opinion is def...
by ACPdiddy
Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Any survivor of 4th stage Metastasis Colorectal Cancer in Lungs of_My husband of age 28 years
Replies: 9
Views: 4333

Re: Any survivor of 4th stage Metastasis Colorectal Cancer in Lungs of_My husband of age 28 years

Please, please, please get second (and probably third) opinions at major cancer centers. It's unlikely your road will be easy, but with the right team it could be long. You'd be amazed at the stories of how much cancer people have eliminated with treatment. There is so much that can be done these da...
by ACPdiddy
Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:55 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: New Direction??
Replies: 10
Views: 3586

Re: New Direction??

Also, quick thoughts on colostomy. I was horrified at the thought of a colostomy before I woke up from an emergency surgery with a colostomy of my own. I've had it a year and a half now and I rarely think about it. How inconvenient/unpleasant is it? On a scale of 0-10, where wearing glasses is a 1, ...
by ACPdiddy
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: New Direction??
Replies: 10
Views: 3586

Re: New Direction??

You're a trooper. That maybe surgery, no surgery roller coaster is the worst. Hang in there. Get that third opinion. Sloane Kettering or one of the biggest of big hospitals. Maybe someone can combine a couple different treatment modes to get to no evidence of disease. Start a different chemo regimen...
by ACPdiddy
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: so confused I don't know where to start
Replies: 6
Views: 2311

Re: so confused I don't know where to start

I have been (and am currently) in the "systemic chemo is all there is" phase. It's not a fun feeling, for sure. I think it is worth getting more opinions to see if there's a shot at getting to a cure from your current status. But if there isn't now, don't look at chemo as just a hopeless d...
by ACPdiddy
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Dana Farber versus Mass General
Replies: 8
Views: 3237

Re: Dana Farber versus Mass General

I started at DF and moved to MGH. By most peoples' accounts, they're both great. Here's why I've preferred MGH: My doctor/surgeon at MGH was more aggressive. DF doctor said resecting my liver tumors was impossible unless the tumors shrank a lot on chemo. MGH said there was a good chance of getting t...
by ACPdiddy
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Clinical Trial Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1198

Re: Clinical Trial Advice

MSK is great, but they only have a small fraction of the interesting trials available. And the best ones at MSK may not have space for you when you really need it. If you have the time and energy, be proactive. Use every resource at your disposal. Trial managers, online trial finders, etc. You will ...
by ACPdiddy
Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 34 year old with recent diagnosis. So many questions
Replies: 16
Views: 3329

Re: 34 year old with recent diagnosis. So many questions

I don't have anything new to add, but just please, please get yourself to a major cancer center (or even two, e.g. visit Dana Farber and MGH in Boston). Different hospitals have different techniques they use, different doctors can be more or less aggressive in their treatment strategies. I'm not a d...
by ACPdiddy
Thu May 25, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Job Offer - Need Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2449

Re: Job Offer - Need Advice

Hi Crazylife, This will certainly vary from place to place, but my employer has been incredibly supportive, flexible and accommodating about my diagnosis. From my experience, I could definitely recommend that your husband at least seriously consider taking the job. But the particulars of his situati...
by ACPdiddy
Wed May 24, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Job Offer - Need Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2449

Re: Job Offer - Need Advice

This sort of thing is always a judgement call. And I don't have much knowledge of lung-only CRC. That said, keep some things in mind. You have 3 FDA approved therapies still to try, any or all of which could buy you time. I assume you would at least try Folfiri before going to clinical trials? Given...
by ACPdiddy
Tue May 23, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Liver blockage-Oxaliplatin Hail Mary
Replies: 16
Views: 3260

Re: Liver blockage-Oxaliplatin Hail Mary

Hi Elenitsa, The one option they're giving you doesn't sound great, obviously. If you haven't been to Princess Margaret recently (as in since you got the "we're basically out of options" talk) please go back for another consult. And go to any other big cancer center you can. Maia is absolu...

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