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by stevieb
Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Laser Assisted Pulmonary Metastasectomy (8 to 100 mets)
Replies: 55
Views: 34806

Re: Laser Assisted Pulmonary Metastasectomy (8 to 100 mets)

So happy to see you here, Stephen! Great to know about the insurance! Cee Cee/ Maia Thanks Maia, I am currently NED as of last scan on 1/23/17 and am currently on Adapt protocol. I have my next scan coming up at the end of April!! I have no side effects from the xeloda and celebrex. I have been fee...
by stevieb
Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Laser Assisted Pulmonary Metastasectomy (8 to 100 mets)
Replies: 55
Views: 34806

Re: Laser Assisted Pulmonary Metastasectomy (8 to 100 mets)

My insurance reimbursed me after the procedures were completed.
by stevieb
Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Cryoablation- Cost of treatment?
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: Cryoablation- Cost of treatment?

My BCBS covered my first two cryoablations and I just had two more, hopefully they cover these also.
by stevieb
Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Second Opinion at MD Anderson
Replies: 8
Views: 1889

Re: Second Opinion at MD Anderson

MDA made the match for me.
by stevieb
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Second Opinion at MD Anderson
Replies: 8
Views: 1889

Re: Second Opinion at MD Anderson

Dr George Chang is an awesome colorectal surgeon there! He did my LAR over three years ago.
by stevieb
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Lodging near MSK
Replies: 7
Views: 1269

Lodging near MSK

Can anyone recommend apartment/hotel accommodations near MSK? Looking for something kid friendly, furnished short term apartment if possible. TIA
by stevieb
Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Dang CEA craziness......again!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Re: Dang CEA craziness......again! UPDATE

Scans came back stable, no new growth anywhere.
by stevieb
Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Dang CEA craziness......again!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Re: Dang CEA craziness......again!!

Thanks for the replies!
by stevieb
Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Dang CEA craziness......again!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Dang CEA craziness......again!!

Over the last 2-3 months my CEA has been 2.4, 2.5, 2.8, then down to 2.4, now up to 4.1! Last Ct scan in April showed one 6mm lung nodule. I have been in Folfiri with Avastin since the new nodule appeared in April. Folfiri previously knocked out my 5-6 lung nodules last year in 3 months. However, I ...
by stevieb
Tue May 10, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Folfiri every 2 weeks vs 3 weeks
Replies: 8
Views: 3095

Re: Folfiri every 2 weeks vs 3 weeks

I had a new lung nodule pop up while on xeloda/avastin for several months. So I had to go back on Folfiri in April and it just wipes me out so much. Just looking for a more tolerable regimen. I have three young children and want to be active in their lives.

Thanks for your replies!
by stevieb
Mon May 09, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Folfiri every 2 weeks vs 3 weeks
Replies: 8
Views: 3095

Folfiri every 2 weeks vs 3 weeks

I am considering doing Folfiri every 3 weeks vs every 2 weeks. What are your experiences? Effectiveness?

TIA

Stephen

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