I can’t answer the question about the soreness, but I do think they will allow you to use a different bowel prep. I had a colonoscopy yesterday (clear!) and I used Suprep. I got so nauseated and ended up vomiting it back up after the second dose. When I told the nurse this she said to talk to the do...

Yes, they gave me dexamethasone last year and when I start Folfiri in a few weeks they will again, I believe. This increases blood sugar. I am interested in trying the Keto Diet when I start chemo in order to mitigate side effects. I can’t do full on fasting because that would mean fasting for at le...

I didn't find out my genetic mutation until I switched to MSK. Why my previous oncologist never told me I was KRAS I'll never know. I just looked up my surgical pathology report again and I'm KRAS G12A. Yes, I did end up with a pesky liver met that escaped the initial treatment. But I've had it remo...

Thanks for your input, everyone! I guess I should be happy that it’s going down.

My CEA was 5.1 when I was diagnosed. I didn't really follow it during my initial course of treatment. Then it was 2.4 when I was diagnosed with a liver met. Today it's 1.8 and I am currently NED. Given that my initial CEA at diagnosis was a little higher than normal, but was apparently in normal ran...

I've definitely noticed that the neuropathy in my feet has faded over time. I used to get major pins and needles when I took my shoes off at the end of the day, but now it's very faint. We'll see how winter goes when I wear socks and boots again. Just want to encourage anyone else who may be dealing...

Questions for you guys: 1. If it is rectal cancer, it seems surgery is 4 months out—is that pretty standard? I’m so nervous about it spreading during that time, but the doctor said the chemo/radiation would be fighting to do the opposite. Yes, 4 months is pretty standard. I started radiation in Jun...

If you would like, you can read through my thread of my experience here: http://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=59411&hilit=Reversal&start=30 There are also many other experiences chronicled on this board if you search “reversal” or “takedown.” Everyone is different ...

I second what hiker said. My liver spot lit up on the PET, and they were able to determine from looking at both the CT and MRI that it was a met. They didn’t need to do a biopsy. It was something about the glow around the spot that differentiated it from a benign spot. But in any case, the biopsy wi...

So so sorry to hear this. She was always so encouraging to everyone even in the midst of her own difficulties. RIP

I tried to get a second opinion at MSK after I had started treatment and they have a policy of not offering a second opinion until your current course of treatment is done. Not sure if that’s true at other places.

My oncologist was able to tell me that I was MSS from the biopsy taken at diagnosis. However, he didn’t offer it up, I had to ask about it after learning about it on this board. I too have no idea what the standard practice is.

I had the same situation teacher - don’t know how it got there! I’m having surgery the day after you at MSK. Best of luck with your recovery! Hi! Checking in on you! How are you feeling????? Hey! My surgery actually got moved to the 18th, so I'm still in full on recovery mode. My surgery was roboti...

Congrats!

So sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking. In August I had to say goodbye to my cat of ten years, the only pet I’ve ever owned. He had similar symptoms in the last days - couldn’t eat or walk. I too was in the room with him when the vet gave him the injection. It was the saddest thing I have ever ...