Hello, Does anyone have a lymphodema in their leg? If so what did you do? Did it come on fast or gradual. The doctors are tying to figure out if my sisters swollen leg is lymphodema or tumor pressing on vein. nothing is showing up in MRI or CT scan but CEA is elevated. But her leg is so swollen she ...

Even though your Dad has accepted Hospice, there are still things that can be done. There are clinical trials, a bunch of alternative methods consisting of supplements, meditation, etc. You Dad needs to be ope and encouraged to explore those avenues. I have a ton of information so if you want it ple...

I think you bring up a great point. I saw this article and thought it was inspiring.. http://www.cancerguide.org/median_not_msg.html

Dear Anne, Thank you so so so much for your response. It is so HARD to find any positive stories involving signet ring and appendiceal cancers. Thank you sincerely for contacting me.. you truly have made my night/week and are such a source of hope for my sister. Would you please let me know where yo...

hey Jessica.. my sister was 28 with stageiv.. she is doing ok.. pleaseemail me if you are interested kbfmango@yahoo.com

Hi there,
Does anyone have this diagnosis of signet ring cell originating in appendix/colon? If so, any l uck treating it? thanks, katherine

My sister just got her CT scan results back and the Dr. said that the CT scan revealed a grey area and they couldnt tell if it was scar tissue from her previous surgery or if it was cancer. Are there any opinions/experiencewith this?

thanks,
katherine

Has anyone had the interperitoneal heated chemo to treat mestaticized cancer of the appendix?

If so any positive results?

Thanks,
Katherine

Hello, My sister is 28 and will have to go through a surgery requiring her to get her ovaries removed due to the spread of cancer. She wants to preserve/freeze her eggs prior to her operation but the insuarnce wont cover the procedure since she is currently fertile. Does anyone have any experience d...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of a Fertility specialist who has experience with colorectal cancer patients in the NY area. My sister is getting a surgery done in May, which may require her to ger both ovaries out. Upon stopping chemo, she may need to freeze her eggs, however, her oncologist...

Happy Birthday Molly!!! I hope its a wonderful decade of your life!!!

-Katherine

hi Kevin, My sister (28) has stage IV and she has lots of information about alternative herbs/foods. However, she is holding off on mixing her chemo of 5FU with alternatives becuase research on success with chemo is based on a "normed" diet. I have found pretty strong evidence of decreasing tumor si...

Hi Rob,

Know that you and your children are in my prayers. I hope that the peace of God and knowing she is watching over you will be a comfort during this difficult difficult time.

Sincerely,
Katherine