Thanks to all that reached out to help me. I just got call from doctor office i do not need liver biopsy. I am beyond words. A sense of relief like nothing I have ever felt.wanted to share some really wonderful news with people on forum that have helped me in so many ways. The oncologist did not cal...
I have just reached my 3 year anniversary from my stage 3b colon cancer. Went for cat scans and follow up visit with oncologist. Saw doctor a week later.I was told something was found on my cat scan of liver. It is one spot very small in size. A MRI was done on Friday. I am beneath myself we fear as...
Hi My oxaliplatin was reduced by 20 percent. Oncologist said this drug was not really the important part of treatment drugs. I lost feeling in my hands first treatment before I even left cancer Ctr. They said that told them I was sensitive to it. After reduction although I had tinkling for several d...
I lost feeling in my hands on first treatment as I exited cancer center. I would start to get tinkling back a few days later. I had a hard time often after treatment to write checks etc. onc doctor reduced oxi drug and things improved. Cold was a real problem I wore cotton gloves to take food from f...
I have this problem too. Being a women makes it so much harder and embarrassing. I went on amazon and buy this spray Medi-aire biological odor eliminator. I carry it with me and have it in the bathroom at all times. It really helps I think. I no longer have cancer and that is a wonderful thing.I que...
I had surgery chemo and radiation and YES. I have this problem big time. And you have little time to get yourself to a safe place so to speak. Being a woman makes it all the more nerve racking.I hate this left over problem but the cancer is out of me. And that is beyond a great feeling. My entire ba...
Hi I did my chemo and radiation in 2013. But I remember clear as day my first treatment. After the several hrs of chemo when I went to leave and grab the door I had no feeling in my hands. They told me I was very sensitive to the chemo for that to happen so quickly. My onc immediately reduced that d...
Hi I am a recovered stage 3b patient. I had 6 months of chemo and 2 months of radiation. My chemo was stopped on 3 occasions due to counts and I received shots at each of those times. My insurance must have been contacted and approved as I did not get billed. I did take tylenol or one of the over th...
I read an answer given. About drink lots before treatment. I did not mention that. I was not good about that and paid for it as I got dehytrated several times. That just added problems that could easily been avoided. I like the idea on the egg sandwich which I had done that too makes perfect sense.
Thanks for the info. I finished treatment in later 2013. Went on a crazy crazy ride after that in terms of bathroom issues that were intense and never ending for hours. I too was confined to the house. Scared to leave as these are not just one trip to a bathroom kind of things. I still have many iss...
Hi I am a stage 3b colon cancer recovery patient. I had surgery first in October 2014. Then had port and 6 months of chemo with take home back for 3 days and 2 months if radiation. I am doing good today.If you have any questions or I can help in any way. Please just reply to me. The cancer center an...
Thanks for the info. What about the foods you eat. I read colon patients should eat a lot of fruit and veggies. I gave up chocolate and seafood as my body did not like those anymore and quickly let me know. Went with plan b the vanilla Oreos for the sweet craving. Did you have problems with certain ...