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First of all I would suggest that she get a second opinion. They need to determine if the spots on her lung are matastasized colon cancer and if it is than I would think that it is Stage IV instead of Stage 2. My colon cancer had matastasized to one lobe of my liver and also to the middle lobe of my right lung. In colon cancer when it has traveled to other organs in is Stage IV. My own experience was radiation in the beginning and chemo to shrink the tumor before surgery so they wouldn't have to cut out so much good tissue, several surgeries, healing, chemo afterwards. It is a hard battle but one that she can win. She will probably need some help and assistance during the chemo and recovering from surgery. Give her a good loving support system and that is half the battle!View Thread
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Saw the oncologist and it is incurable but I just finished the first two week xeloda run and I move better, less tired, shoulder pain gone and the pain on the right side which is the classic sign of liver cancer(didn't know at the time) almost gone.
Had a portacatheter put in the other day.
Side effects: constipation, back pain and some insomnia.
Get the right care team including palliative care and you have a chance. The oncologist is willing to discuss adapting the xeloda. The palliative care doc is very helpful.
Really looking forward to my week vacation from xeloda to see if the side effects subside.
Anyone out there going through the same thing, let's talk.View Thread
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The pain is mild. But since it has been going on for almost 2 weeks, I am slowly getting a little worried about it.
I feel like the pain is just right under the skin. I think the area is called "subcutaneous fat". I can actually squeeze the fat tissue where the pain comes from with my thumb and index finger. When I squeeze it, I feel like something is swollen there. It feels like a swollen tube shape tissue that extends from near the belly button to the side of the abdomin.
I was not really worried about it before because the pain is quite away from the internal organs. But the pain has been going on for two weeks. So I start thinking more about it now.
Could it possibly be any form of cancer?View Thread
2. If the benign growth is large, it can cause issues with stool passing around/through it.
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Since my surgery my life has changed, always needing to be concerned where a restroom is, wonder if I am going to have pain or rawness from food?View Thread
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If you are having trouble that needs fixing today ( appliance won't stay in place, bad burns, etc) Visiting Nurses can send out someone who is well versed and she will often have the solution to your problem with her. They have helped me a couple of times when my problem trapped me in the house.
Hang in there and good luck.View Thread
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Good news that he is being taken off hospice for a while. We went through the same thing with my father in law.
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4 wks after surgery I started daily chemo and radiation session for 30 days, by week 2 I was bed ridden and trying to cope with lethargy, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Once the radiation treatment stopped I had chemo sessions one day a week for 4 weeks, again I responded badly to new treatment and ended up in hospital more than once.
I am a single mom with two dependents, and I too was stressed about job security and income and was extremely concerned about the future of my family.
I am not sure if the above helps you but please do not try plan and control too much of what could/might happen as each person is unique and their reaction to their treatment is unique.
My lesson was to sit back embrace the treatment, accept the weakness's that come with it and just focus on getting through it. My support during this difficult period came from friends, family and strangers which allowed me to stop stressing about things not going according to the plan.
I would recommend you husband looks at what he can start taking before he starts treatment like folic acid for mouth ulcers, SOLAL - Glutamine for radiation theropy and so on.
Wishing you and your husband all the best during his treatment.
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It will be seven months next week since my reversal. It has been a journey. Before the reversal, changing the bag was a chore, and knowing that something attached to my side was not natural, which didn't help me when I want a good sleep.
After the reversal, it was great that I didn't have to do those two things. However, the stool frequency replaced them. Almost seven months now, I still have good days and bad days. Part of my journey might be that I am getting used to my new routines- like...I need to be aware of where the bathroom is at all times. I carry a pack of flushable wipes with me at all times (the cleaner, the better).
I love the outdoor and my condition has not stopped me from enjoying being out- I just take the bathroom with me.
I am so glad you have a positive outlook on life now.
I assume you still have the bag? Tell us more of your journey since your surgery.
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