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by Jacques
Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Failed prep (hubby) could this be sign of CRC?
Replies: 8
Views: 2359

Re: Failed prep (hubby) could this be sign of CRC?

Hi Diane - I'm very sorry to hear about Jim's problems, but they're probably only temporary. Just hope for the best, and I'm sure that everything will work out for the best ( for those who love the Lord and who are called according to His purpose... Romans 8:28) ... I really miss your old "Just...
by Jacques
Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: A Brother's Heartfelt Plea: Seeking Guidance and Support for Metastatic Colon Cancer Journey
Replies: 11
Views: 2421

Stage4 mCRC with liver mets -- CT scan

. Here is a summary of the [April 10th] scan results: Clinical Indication: New diagnosis of colon cancer with liver and possible [lung] mets Technique. Postcontrast enhanced CT of the [chest], abdomen and pelvis at the portal venous phase . Comparison: No previous exams for comparison. Findings: Ch...
by Jacques
Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Seeking Online Second Opinion for Colon Cancer Treatment
Replies: 5
Views: 1813

Re: Seeking Online Second Opinion for Colon Cancer Treatment

... I would like to ask you what additional information you would want if you were a doctor assessing my brother's case. So far, he has undergone a postcontrast enhanced CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, an endoscopic sigmoid colon biopsy for pathological examination, and has started FOLFO...
by Jacques
Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: A Brother's Heartfelt Plea: Seeking Guidance and Support for Metastatic Colon Cancer Journey
Replies: 11
Views: 2421

Re: A Brother's Heartfelt Plea: Seeking Guidance and Support for Metastatic Colon Cancer Journey

...Prostate lesion detected in abdominal ultrasound (15/Feb/2023) but not in CT scan (16/Feb/2023).. This new entry in your signature requires an explanation... How high is your brother's PSA right now? Or is this just a case of BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia)? Does your brother have any informat...
by Jacques
Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Seeking Online Second Opinion for Colon Cancer Treatment
Replies: 5
Views: 1813

Re: Seeking Online Second Opinion for Colon Cancer Treatment

I think that the best way to help your brother with the second-opinion issue is for you to use your excellent writing skills to help him draft a concise and convincing letter (i.e., "Re: Second-opinion request") to accompany his submitted medical file. This would require some serious thoug...
by Jacques
Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:25 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Seeking Online Second Opinion for Colon Cancer Treatment
Replies: 5
Views: 1813

Re: Seeking Online Second Opinion for Colon Cancer Treatment

Hi everyone, ... We would greatly appreciate any recommendations or guidance on where to find reputable oncologists or cancer hospitals that can provide an online second opinion for my brother's case. We hope to share his test results and gather additional insights on the most appropriate treatment...
by Jacques
Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Seeking Advice and Suggestions for My Brother's Chemotherapy-Related Stomach Pain
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: Seeking Advice and Suggestions for My Brother's Chemotherapy-Related Stomach Pain

...The next chemo session will be on April 11th. ... I have updated my signature with the patient's case information. If you have any tips or thoughts about it, we would appreciate your advice. How did the April 11th chemo session go? Any news to report? Regarding your signature, there are still no...
by Jacques
Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:28 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Seeking Advice and Suggestions for My Brother's Chemotherapy-Related Stomach Pain
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: Seeking Advice and Suggestions for My Brother's Chemotherapy-Related Stomach Pain

... We would appreciate your thoughts on these results and the medications the patient is still taking and their potential impact on the patient's condition. Thank you for creating a signature. Your brother's cycle-1 lab results look fairly typical to me, but you would have to talk to someone who h...
by Jacques
Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Seeking Advice and Suggestions for My Brother's Chemotherapy-Related Stomach Pain
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: Seeking Advice and Suggestions for My Brother's Chemotherapy-Related Stomach Pain

A signature would be a great idea for more help... ... BUMP - Still no signature. Still not enough information about the patient to make any kind of assessment or to do a proper "situation analysis". In the information previously given there are already several "red flag" issues...
by Jacques
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: A Brother's Heartfelt Plea: Seeking Guidance and Support for Metastatic Colon Cancer Journey
Replies: 11
Views: 2421

Re: A Brother's Heartfelt Plea: Seeking Guidance and Support for Metastatic Colon Cancer Journey

.... There is a lot of good information here if you search through other posts you’ll find answers to most of your questions.... Yes, that's true. But to find the older posts that might be relevant requires quite a lot of work and a lot of experience with using the Advanced Search function here. Be...
by Jacques
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice
Replies: 41
Views: 12772

Re: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice

Best wishes for good outcomes on the upcoming scans.

Take care ...
by Jacques
Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice
Replies: 41
Views: 12772

Re: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice

Thank you for the well wishes. It was iohexol intravenous... In my hospital, they use ionitridol for IV contrast. Here is the side effects profile for that particular contrast agent: https://www.drugs.com/uk/xenetix-350-350-mgi-ml-solution-for-injection-leaflet.html Here is the side effects profile...
by Jacques
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:47 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice
Replies: 41
Views: 12772

Re: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice

question ? : was it intravenous iodinated CT contrast OR oral iodinated CT contrast ? addendum : Yes, they should do kidney functions test assessment : creatinine / creatinine clearance with eGFR suggestion : IF they are going to do an MRI he should have the kidney function tested, as the MRI contr...
by Jacques
Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice
Replies: 41
Views: 12772

Re: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice

My husband was given iodine contrast yesterday and has been really suffering today with horrible stomach cramps and diarrhea. Has anyone else experienced this? FYI: https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62966&p=496017&hilit=creatinine+clearance#p496017 Did your hu...
by Jacques
Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice
Replies: 41
Views: 12772

Re: Immunotherapy Experience & Advice

My husband gets his ct scan tomorrow. We won’t get the results until Thursday when he has his Opdivo only infusion. He has been feeling really good. He said he has more energy than he has had in a long time. He isn’t having any side pain from the liver tumors at all anymore. He also says his bms lo...

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