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by O Stoma Mia
Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: side effects post chemo question
Replies: 1
Views: 528

Re: side effects post chemo question

ScottNM wrote:...My wife is having some pains in her liver area sporadically and a few other places...


Possible causes of abdominal pain (Mayo Clinic)
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by O Stoma Mia
Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Sons birthday and bad news
Replies: 7
Views: 1345

Re: Sons birthday and bad news

...Now I am sitting at home, it´s my son´s birthday, the children are one the way home, husband is working..... and I just want to be alone.... But we have a birthday cake in the fridge... http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/b/birthday/graphics-birthday-434386.gif ... Fødselsdagen til din søn!
by O Stoma Mia
Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 30 day Adjuvent Radiation for Rectal Cancer- QUESTIONS!
Replies: 6
Views: 1256

Re: 30 day Adjuvent Radiation for Rectal Cancer- QUESTIONS!

...My doctor has ordered me to have 30 sessions of radiation . This is adjuvant therapy..."Sept 2013-PET active lite up Lymps left neck"] Alys - I have a couple of questions: ⋅  What kind of radiation therapy will this be, and what kind of machine will be used? Some machines can...
by O Stoma Mia
Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: tomorrow is the big result day!!
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Re: tomorrow is the big result day!!

... We find out tomorrow if my dads cancer is operable or if they can only give him chemo to prolong his life... Hi Jessie - Another point to consider: Surgery may not be the only available option for removing the tumor . Other hospitals may have additional procedures, such as tumor ablation by tar...
by O Stoma Mia
Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: someone to talk to
Replies: 7
Views: 1065

Re: someone to talk to

Hi, I'm new to this. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer in Feb. He's stage 3 step c. He had his tumor taken out in March and we found out a couple weeks ago its back. We went In for a CT scan Monday to see if its operable if not all they can do for him is give him Chemo to prolong his life. We ...
by O Stoma Mia
Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:09 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Importance of Vitamin B6 and Folate
Replies: 1
Views: 612

Re: Importance of Vitamin B6 and Folate

...Also told to take N-acetylcistene (NAC) and L-carnosin e for basic anti-oxidation as we (all people) age. ... Here are some links for further information on N-acetylcistene (NAC) and L-carnosine: N-acetylcistene (NAC) L-carnosine [ Carnitine for] Cancer Fatigue resulting from chemotherapy, radia...
by O Stoma Mia
Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: For those following Steve's story UPDATE 10/20 :-0
Replies: 162
Views: 15265

Re: For those following Steve's story

Bev G wrote:... Prayers and chickens, more than anytime I have ever pleaded for them, are more than welcome!
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Hi Bev -
Just to let you know that I'll be praying for you and Steve. No need for you to answer this message. Just rest assured that we will be praying...
by O Stoma Mia
Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Back from hospital
Replies: 19
Views: 1972

Re: Back from hospital

...if they can not be aleviated with phenthanyl patches, they will start with 3-component chemo . I don't know which componenet ... Hi jacekia - If they are going to start you with a 3-component chemo, then it sounds like it would be either FOL-F-OX or FOL-F-IRI. If it is FOL-F-OX, then it would co...
by O Stoma Mia
Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Back from hospital
Replies: 19
Views: 1972

Re: Back from hospital

one more thing - I am not USA citizen.........how it is possible to apply for these chemos? Hi jacekica - I don't know the answer, but i will try to get more information on the requirements and restrictions. I'll let you know what I find out. Hi jacekica - I contacted the company in the USA about t...
by O Stoma Mia
Tue Oct 01, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Back from hospital
Replies: 19
Views: 1972

Re: Back from hospital

jacekica wrote:one more thing - I am not USA citizen.........how it is possible to apply for these chemos?


Hi jacekica - I don't know the answer, but i will try to get more information on the requirements and restrictions. I'll let you know what I find out.
by O Stoma Mia
Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Back from hospital
Replies: 19
Views: 1972

Re: Back from hospital

...After cintrol at surgery I will go to onc for hearing about radiation and chemo .... Hi jacekica - When you see your oncologist, could you ask if Xeloda or Avastin would be possible choices for your chemo? If so, there might be a way to receive financial assistance for using these two drugs. See...
by O Stoma Mia
Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 5-FU & Xeloda Extremely Allergic-
Replies: 20
Views: 6245

Re: 5-FU & Xeloda Extremely Allergic-

...I see my oncologist tomorrow. If you have any suggestions of questions I should ask please send them... .... - Chest pain pressure and tightness - Throat tightness - Trouble swallowing When you see your oncologist, could you ask if there is some sort of bronchodilator medication that could be pr...
by O Stoma Mia
Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: interesting research - cancer
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Re: interesting research - cancer

jeanette57 wrote:... Similarities found in cancers from different organs...


"New hope for treating cancer? Patterns seen in 12 types of tumors"
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by O Stoma Mia
Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Lower Colon Reconnect-
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Re: Lower Colon Reconnect-

Amy14760 wrote:The ileostoma reversal threads have some great advice...


Here are some ileostoma reversal threads:

Ileostoma reversal threads
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