Given that history of extensive pelvic surgery, have they checked for ureteral strictures due to scar adhesions? (That wouldn't usually account for liver problems, however.) Not sure, but I'll raise that question if they're still having trouble. I haven't heard back from them in a few days, so they...
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58824&p=468260#p468260 Thank you! Super helpful info. I've passed on your notes about blockage and ways to hydrate to my friend. She's hesitant to try out a support group, but I'm hopeful when she sees how much amazing info can be...
Kiter wrote:Thx Tracy, very good to know. Sounds a lot like my starting point too.
That's what I thought, too. Please feel free to ask me any questions I might be able to give input on. The people here are just wonderful, and provide such good information. They truly turned my life around.
JMRWife wrote:Pathology report: Stage 2, 0/36 nodes, good margins.
Love that you named your tumor Mrs. Wiggins! I named mine Oscar (after the grouch). Glad to hear they got her out of you with clean margins, and that no nodes came back positive. Also glad to hear surgery recovery went well for you. --Tracy
Hoping the knowledgeable folks here can help me find some info for a friend. They had a recurrence with mets that led to a liver resection, colon resection, complete hysterectomy and gallbladder removal, all in the same session - along with hernia repair and ileostomy. They ended up having to have a...
Question 1: how critical is food with Xeloda and how much food is really needed? Question 2: What's with the "don't exercise after taking" instructions... and is 30 min enough time after taking to address this? Additional Question 3: Has anyone seen an increase in their Nueropathy with Xe...
My GI was supposed to call me yesterday morning. He didn't call at all and there was no explanation. I emailed his receptionist asking what had happened. I didn't receive a response. Monday, is Thanksgiving so I won't receive a call until at least Tuesday. I can't change doctors because of the doct...
Ugh! That is definitely frustrating. I've been finding out due to changes in jobs within our family that insurance coverage is changing also. Where before we'd have a deductible we had to meet but were still covered for basic care, now we're finding most insurance only covers what they call "pr...
Mercy110 wrote:Thank you all. My mum passed away today. May her rest in peace.
So very sorry for your loss. I pray God will hold your family in His loving arms and give you consolation, rest and peace during this difficult time. Much love and many hugs, Tracy
I did Xeloda (oral) as mop-up chemo in 2016. They had me on a 2 week on, 1 week off schedule. After maybe 4 months it began to build up and I had a lot of hand/foot syndrome and fatigue. I went to a 1 week on 1 week off schedule after finding backing and information here on the group that supported ...
I haven't taken Keytruda myself, but Annie did (BeansMama) and I remember her telling me that her bones just ached terribly, especially in the fall after she'd been getting it for several months. She pushed the doctors and surgeon to set a date for surgery to avoid additional rounds due to the pain....
Thank you Tracy !! That was a very informative response and I really appreciate that you took your time to share your experience. :) I am just a little overwhelmed with everything right now, deep inside I was hoping everything would be over after chemoradiation and surgery but it is what it is..we ...
Hi everyone, My husband just got his path report from the APR surgery he got 2 weeks ago for rectal cancer. So his tumor was completely gone due to chemorad and everything was clear EXCEPT one positive lymph node. So my question is : is he automatically gonna get mop op chemo ? And second question ...