I went to the Mayo Clinic for second opinion. Did Folfox as recommended in 2010. Here after colon cancer in appendix and colon. Always good to have a second opinion from a major cancer center.
Hello Friends, I wish to give all those just diagnosed the inspiration to live your life with hope. In 2010 Told by Oncologist at Mayo Clinic get your life in order. Diagnosed with colon cancer in both the appendix and right colon. My oncologist told me I was in the group most likely to recur. I had...
Told in 2010 by Mayo Oncologist I am in the group most likely to recur. My survival stats were bleak But My sister a Mayo Pediatrician told me even if the percentage of survival was low someone survives so sit might as well be me. I learned to live treatment to treatment and then scan to scan. This ...
Hi, My story is similar with colon cancer started in appendix. Just wanted to share I had an enlarged right ovary on my scans as I was doing Folfox. My double cousin diagnosed ovarian cancer while I was doing Folfox. When I finished I a Had an ultra sound no ovarian cancer. 6 months later ovary retu...
I was told I needed a skin cancer checkup every 6 months while doing Folfox. If all ok then back to annual checkups. By the way lost my hair on my arms and legs but also my moles lightened while on chemo. My Dermatologist said all quick growing cells change while on chemo and that is why it is impor...
Hi Congratulations and prayers for your final Pet. I had my final lung X-ray and ct scan this past month. I was told I was in the group most likely to recur with a tumor in my appendix and also in my right colon. BUT decided to prepare for the worst but hope for the best. Also my sister who is a doc...
Christine, We joined about the same time so happy to see you online. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for healing and to gain back your strength. So sorry to hear about your Mom. Prayers, Nbrandt
Diane Sending my thoughts and prayers for a good scan. Just had my scans ex rays and blood work and all OK. The anxiety is always there but what a relief when you get the good results. Happy Anniversary you deserve all the best. Thank you for holding my hand for the past 4 years. Returning the suppo...
My Mayo Oncologist told me as a IIIC CC patient I was in the group most likely to recur. I prepared for the worst but hoped for the best. My research, this club and my local naturopath encouraged one 80 mg aspirin after I finished Folfox 12 treatments. I believe prayer, Mediterranean Diet, exercise,...