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My 38-year-old sister was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer nearly 3 years ago and, at the time, had surgery to remove the largest cancer mass in her descending colon. Needless to say, the cancer had metasticized to other organs and, despite encouraging results, continues to grow. She is now near the end of her journey. Her doctor is giving her one last regimen of Folfox4 before ...

Good day to all On September 12 I went in and got a colonoscopy – I have suffered from constipation since I can remember. They found a pallop and when I got my results the DR told me that it was an underdeveloped cancerous cell and that I have to go back and repeat the procedure in 3 years… my thing is that since the procedure I have been bleeding every time I go to the bathroom… the DR ...

My Mother had colon surgery three weeks ago, along with a mastectomy. She has been released to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation before she takes chemo. She is 83. When she entered the hospital she weighed @ 125 lbs. When she entered the rehab center yesterday they weighed her at 176.6 lbs! How can she have retained over 50 lbs of fluid in just three weeks and how can she ...

Hi, I have posted and replied to posts on this board for about a year. I was dx with stage III colon cancer in 2005. In 2007 I had a recurrence in my liver. My question is, if I was originally dx as stage III, does it stay that stage even if it metastases? I wasn't sure if it changed to a stage IV once it metastasizes down the road. Right now I'm 20 mos out from the surgery to remove ...

Just had a colonoscopy today and everything was normal. I cant understand why i have been having so much diariah for months and my iron is very low for only being 26 years old.. I had lots of weight loss and doctor recommened me have a colonoscopy and everything was fine. I was in and out of it for procedure. Is it normal for the dr and two other nurses to have been in office? I was kinda ...

Replying to: Good News Congratulations to you! I am sure you are celebrating all over the place! This is great news indeed and I am so happy for you. Prayers have truly been answered and will continue that all scans stay in the clear forever! Have a great day and much love and many hugs for your continued good health!

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HI TO EVERYONE ON THIS BOARD. I COME TO THIS BOARD QUITE OFTEN. DO NOT POST TOO MUCH BUT ALSO SEARCH FOR SUPPORT AS MY HUSBAND WAS DX WITH COLON CANCER ALSO. HE HAS COMPLETED 12 ROUNDS OF CHEMO. HAD TO STOP THE OXIPLATIN AROUND TREATMENT 8 OR 9. HIS FINGERS AND TOES HAVE BECOME REALLY BAD WITH TINGLING AND PAIN. HE HAS A HARD TIME EVEN BUTTONING HIS SHIRT. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE BEST ...

I have stage 3 lower rectal cancer. Just finished radiation with chemo and surgery in 3 weeks. My oncologist is suggesting I consider removal of the rectum and colon as large rectal tumor, several polyps removed from colon, plus heretetary gene (grandfather, mother and 1 sister had same cancer) . Says removal would greatly increase chances for cure and reoccurance. The last I spoke to the ...

is anyone else out there always nervous about any ache and pain, always think its coming back, always constipated and wonder if its coming back

My 38-year-old sister was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer nearly 3 years ago and, at the time, had surgery to remove the largest cancer mass in her descending colon. Needless to say, the cancer had metasticized to other organs and, despite encouraging results, continues to grow. She is now near the end of her journey. Her doctor is giving her one last regimen of Folfox4 before ...

HI TO EVERYONE ON THIS BOARD. I COME TO THIS BOARD QUITE OFTEN. DO NOT POST TOO MUCH BUT ALSO SEARCH FOR SUPPORT AS MY HUSBAND WAS DX WITH COLON CANCER ALSO. HE HAS COMPLETED 12 ROUNDS OF CHEMO. HAD TO STOP THE OXIPLATIN AROUND TREATMENT 8 OR 9. HIS FINGERS AND TOES HAVE BECOME REALLY BAD WITH TINGLING AND PAIN. HE HAS A HARD TIME EVEN BUTTONING HIS SHIRT. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE BEST ...

Replying to: Good News Congratulations to you! I am sure you are celebrating all over the place! This is great news indeed and I am so happy for you. Prayers have truly been answered and will continue that all scans stay in the clear forever! Have a great day and much love and many hugs for your continued good health!

texaslady ,this is my first time to post, are u in spring tx? my son is there he had no elec for 12 days, i'm 2 yrs out of surgery stage 3, having real problem with upper right side, pain and bowels sorta messed up had ct on tuesday sept 30th, no results til monday am, so scared it is my liver or common duct???it was "PROMINATE"? two months ago as seen on sonogram but enzymes were okay??? ...

Just had a colonoscopy today and everything was normal. I cant understand why i have been having so much diariah for months and my iron is very low for only being 26 years old.. I had lots of weight loss and doctor recommened me have a colonoscopy and everything was fine. I was in and out of it for procedure. Is it normal for the dr and two other nurses to have been in office? I was kinda ...

Hi, I have posted and replied to posts on this board for about a year. I was dx with stage III colon cancer in 2005. In 2007 I had a recurrence in my liver. My question is, if I was originally dx as stage III, does it stay that stage even if it metastases? I wasn't sure if it changed to a stage IV once it metastasizes down the road. Right now I'm 20 mos out from the surgery to remove ...

My wife needs to go in for a colonoscopy, however she will not go unless I am permitted to be there during the procedure. The desk clerk at the doctors office (nasty) has informed me that it isn't allowed. (tried to tell me it was the "law" (it isn't a "law" -- trust me.) Anyway... she won't do it unless I'm there... Were you allowed to have a loved one there during it? What can I do? ...

My Mother had colon surgery three weeks ago, along with a mastectomy. She has been released to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation before she takes chemo. She is 83. When she entered the hospital she weighed @ 125 lbs. When she entered the rehab center yesterday they weighed her at 176.6 lbs! How can she have retained over 50 lbs of fluid in just three weeks and how can she ...

is anyone else out there always nervous about any ache and pain, always think its coming back, always constipated and wonder if its coming back

Good day to all On September 12 I went in and got a colonoscopy – I have suffered from constipation since I can remember. They found a pallop and when I got my results the DR told me that it was an underdeveloped cancerous cell and that I have to go back and repeat the procedure in 3 years… my thing is that since the procedure I have been bleeding every time I go to the bathroom… the DR ...