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by Jonanner
Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: All diagnosed under the age of 50
Replies: 129
Views: 21008

Re: All diagnosed under the age of 50

Date of diagnosis: July 10, 2013 Stage: IIIb (T3N1cM0) Age at diagnosis: 45 Current treatment status: Combined radiation and Xeloda Tumor was thought to be a T2 with N0M0, after surgery it was determined to be T3N1cM0. After radiation and Xeloda I'll have 4 weeks off then 12 rounds of Folfox (maybe...
by Jonanner
Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Thought surgery would take care of my T2 tumor...
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: Thought surgery would take care of my T2 tumor...

But here's a difference that you might want to check about. You say your radiation will be given by a radiologist. Mine was given by a radiation oncologist, who is in charge of a pretty elaborate setup with a large staff at one of Honolulu's large hospitals. That's his specialty -- radiation oncolo...
by Jonanner
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Finally a bit of good news
Replies: 14
Views: 888

Re: Finally a bit of good news

We're just beginning to get into treatment costs, I have to go get the chemo pills I will be taking with radiation, I didn't even think about how much it will cost me. I'm glad it's a financial load of your mind. :) I would definitely call the manufacturer of your chemo pills, probably Xeloda, as t...
by Jonanner
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Thought surgery would take care of my T2 tumor...
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: Thought surgery would take care of my T2 tumor...

Dianne and luvmymom, thanks for the replies and advice. I signed up for the co-pay program, and I also looked the drug up on GoodRX. Holy sticker shock, Batman! :shock:
by Jonanner
Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Pet Scan Results
Replies: 13
Views: 1548

Re: Pet Scan Results

vancouver eve wrote:I therefore had 5 intensive treatments instead of 10.


That's great! :)
by Jonanner
Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Finally a bit of good news
Replies: 14
Views: 888

Re: Finally a bit of good news

We're just beginning to get into treatment costs, I have to go get the chemo pills I will be taking with radiation, I didn't even think about how much it will cost me. I'm glad it's a financial load of your mind. :)
by Jonanner
Sat Sep 14, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Thought surgery would take care of my T2 tumor...
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Thought surgery would take care of my T2 tumor...

Hello all, I've been lurking about the forum awhile and have decided to register as my cancer journey has turned out to be not as easy as I thought. :( Back in mid-May I noticed blood in my stool (no other symptoms), and in early July I went to my GP. They immediately sent me to a gastroenterologist...

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