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by Ampes
Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Mental status changes
Replies: 9
Views: 2477

Re: Mental status changes

Could be a mini stroke or TIA . He should probably be evaluated by a physician
by Ampes
Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Adjuvant therapy
Replies: 9
Views: 1296

Re: Adjuvant therapy

Thanks for the reply’s and the link to the other answers from Fred . We are waiting to talk with the oncologist on the 13 th more in depth . I really think it depends on what type of chemo and how long he recommends he take it if he will decide to take it or not. Chemo as we k ow is not without risk...
by Ampes
Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Adjuvant therapy
Replies: 9
Views: 1296

Adjuvant therapy

My husband finally got his final path report and his OncoX score is 32. Still has a decision to make about doing chemo . Has anyone else had to make this decision ? Do the benefits of therapy outweigh the side effects And long term issues suffered from chemo ? Thanks !
by Ampes
Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: bleeding after right hemicolectomy
Replies: 5
Views: 1328

Re: bleeding after right hemicolectomy

My husband had the same procedure and had absolutely no bleeding post -op . You need to see a doctor S soon as possible ! This is very concerning. I am also a registered nurse of 30+ years. Good luck!
by Ampes
Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: O/T - Scare with son ...hospitalized
Replies: 9
Views: 1562

Re: O/T - Scare with son ...hospitalized

That is frightening ! I think I worry now more than when they were small! Mine are all young adults !
by Ampes
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: What a difference a year makes! UPDATE
Replies: 25
Views: 4631

Re: What a difference a year makes!

Congrats on all of your news!! Grandchildren are great !!
by Ampes
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:49 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Update: It's just a matter of time
Replies: 15
Views: 4235

Re: Update: It's just a matter of time

So sorry for your family!!
by Ampes
Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Testing results
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Re: Testing results

When editing my post it cleared the entire thing! Yes I️ meant right Hemicolectomy ! Haha ! I️ don’t type well. We are continuing to wait on OncoX results and it will be nearly 6 weeks when we finally get them . Has anyone else had to wait this long for results ? Thanks
by Ampes
Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Testing results
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Testing results

My husband had a right Hemi colectomy on October 11 stage 2 a . We are waiting on path results to determine if chemo is advised . We were suppposed to go tomorrow after waiting an additional 2 weeks for results. We have now been told results are not back yet and rescheduled for December 13 . Has any...
by Ampes
Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: A Difficult Year
Replies: 19
Views: 4479

Re: A Difficult Year

I am so sorry about your daughter ! People have no idea how Tylenol can kill! You have definitely has a most horrible year !! Hugs to you ! Glad you and your husband are doing well!
by Ampes
Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Confusing pathology results
Replies: 11
Views: 2539

Re: Confusing pathology results

My husband age 57 has an almost identical diagnosis to yours we are waiting on the Oncox type test you mentioned to decide if chemo is warranted . He did not have anything show up in his ct prior to surgery and his CEAwas <2 I am unsure how to post the information on the bottom of the screen where t...

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