"Danny,
Thank you, I've posted my photo for the NYT photo collection.
Be WELL!
Randy"
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Deception at Duke Oncology scam
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photos and insights about life after cancer
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For the estimated 12 million cancer survivors in the U.S., some of life's biggest challenges and successes begin after treatment ends. Here are your photos and insights about life after cancer. …Continue
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Woman Has 'Terminal Cancer' – Suddenly CURED OF CANCER
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how did your life change after cancer?http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/picture-your-life-after-cancer/For the estimated 12 million cancer survivors in the United States, some of life’s biggest challenges begin after treatment ends. For some, the disease or side effects of treatment can trigger physical changes. For others, the cancer experience can lead to a shift in priorities, bring new insights or…See More
Danny replied to Vanessa Brannan's discussion stinky feet"stinky feet,,sounds like good name for a blues band LOL
whose smelling feet at still h? what bothers me, & been off chemo 4 mths is swollen sore feet, dreading restarting Xeloda soon"
Danny replied to Jeannie Moore's discussion A very hard post for me to write, but I wanted you all to know ......"you have been great support to me, i'll miss your encouragement ,but your parents come first "
Danny replied to MicheleK's discussion Nutrition Support -- The (almost) Dietetic Technician (DT) Is In"looks l'll have go back on xeloda my CEA rose to 12.3 after 3mth break ,
in my case it's a chronic disease,has be treated with Xeloda or other chemo indefinitely
even during break...Xeloda has continued to make soles of my feet sore,…"
Danny replied to Melissa Rotolo's discussion Questions after Xeloda"Xeloda has continued to make soles of my feet sore, fatigue etc ,which may account for weight gain I share with her
I have been on/off Xeloda for 6 months,
in my case it's a chronic disease,has be treated with Xeloda or other chemo…"
Danny replied to Debe Hodges's discussion Can neuropathy get worse with time?"my feet still numb 11 yrs after intial chemo,& last yrs FOLFOX, I now use clog type shoes -that chefs use-from a medical supplier, that gives extra support,since worsens with walking,& exercise"
Robert L. Vandegrift left a comment for Danny"Danny,
I guess I haven't looked at this web page for awhile. On October 8 my wife was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and kidney failure and I haven't been as attentive to My CRC as before. Yes, I was on Xeloda for 5…"
"i was on zeloda pills for 2 weeks and then i had my reaction. we are going to give it one more try in a reduced amount. if that doesnt work i have to go back to 5=fu and have another port put in and wear the pump. i've 2…"
Danny left a comment for Danny"we all need inspiration,but sometimes we need a break..,i'm taking Aug off chemo , after 3 mths, not giving up,just cant handle side effects in this heat"
"Thanks for the compliment on the Cancer Woman painting, I'm glad you liked it. You are welcome to copy it and share it. If you want me to send you a photo directly, I'd be happy to. Some people have asked for this before, and I'm…"
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- Colon Cancer
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- Stage 3
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Diagnosis Date:
- October 6, 2000
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Chemotherapy Received:
- Fluoroucil (5-FU), Xeloda (Capecitabine), Avastin (Bevacizumab), Camptosar (Irinotecan/CPT-11), Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin)
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- looks l'll have go back on xeloda my CEA rose to 12.3 after 3mth break
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 5:13pm on March 17, 2012, Robert L. Vandegrift said…
Danny,
I guess I haven't looked at this web page for awhile. On October 8 my wife was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and kidney failure and I haven't been as attentive to My CRC as before. Yes, I was on Xeloda for 5 years. I don't know if you looked at my cancer page -- it is www.cancerstrategies.info.
If you would like to email me it is more timely --- search@xmission.com.
I do believe there are things a person can do that may very well help reduce the time a person is on Xeloda, 5FU or some other treatment.
Bob
- At 11:04pm on October 4, 2011,
teresa scism said…
- i was on zeloda pills for 2 weeks and then i had my reaction. we are going to give it one more try in a reduced amount. if that doesnt work i have to go back to 5=fu and have another port put in and wear the pump. i've 2 more weeks off, then we begin pills again.
- At 8:49pm on August 3, 2011, Danny said…
we all need inspiration,but sometimes we need a break..,i'm taking Aug off chemo , after 3 mths, not giving up,just cant handle side effects in this heat
- At 10:05pm on August 1, 2011,
Sarah Dees said…
Thanks for the compliment on the Cancer Woman painting, I'm glad you liked it. You are welcome to copy it and share it. If you want me to send you a photo directly, I'd be happy to. Some people have asked for this before, and I'm always happy to share it. It was meant to inspire us all to keep going, to never give up and just keep surviving. Best wishes to you, Sarah
- At 1:45pm on April 26, 2011, Karen D Black said…
- Danny, thanks for the friend request!I was previousely on folfox;but i had a recurrance and my oncologist wants me to take the folfiri chemo. When i was on folfox;and remember every one is different; I had severe peripheiAL NEURPATHY WHERE MY HANDS AND FEET WOULD HURT AND WHEN I WAS AT MY WORSE POINT OF MY FOLFOX TREAtment i sometimes had to use a wheel chair due to the pain and swelling in my feet,my doctor put me on lyrica which is supposed to help neuropathy-but a side effect of Lyrica is swelling of the feet.I had it severly! I did not loose my hair but i had major thinning!! Ask for benedryl or (pre meds) before chemo,this will help a lot!! With some doctors this is used with all patients it will help you. I also had lots of energy after chemo for a few days,then i had fatigue and weakness.They will probably send you home with an infusion pump,as for about a day and a half after your chemo is given to you.I did this every 2-weeks for almost a year. I Hope Your Day Is Good!----Karen
- At 11:57am on April 15, 2011,
Jeanne A said… Hi Danny, Just reading about your situation. Starting FOLFOX soon, right? I think you'll be ok. Just being aware of potential issues is helpful in identifying what's happening with your body. I worked through my first course of chemo, which was FOLFOX. I took off 3 days every other week for my infusion. The diarrhea wasn't too bad, and was manageable at work. The fatigue didn't really hit me hard until the end of the chemo, but not so bad at the beginning or middle of the course of treatment.
So far, just mets in the nodes, or do you have mets in other places? I know Jeannie Moore has mentioned that you also have abdominal mets? Me too....
Let us know how your chemo goes.
Thinking of you,
Jeanne A
- At 7:52pm on August 19, 2010,
Michelle Teczar said… - I read your post to jeanne--I had seven cycles of Folfox with Avastin and I did really well. The side affects are minimal and I had problems only with the bowel function--drink lots of fluids and eat proteins. I am confident you will do well.
- At 3:19pm on August 17, 2010,
Jeannie Moore said… - The most common side effect of folfox is neuropathy in hands and feet - a numbness/tingling. Lots of information on managing side effects under archived chat tab above.
I was confused about mentioning the whipple surgery - that is for small bowel cancers. I read your notes too fast.
Avastin's job is to cut the blood supply to the tumors so they can't grow. We watch your blood pressure on avastin as it can get high and usually meds will take care of it. The big worry (rarely happens) is a GI bleed so if you have severe tummy pain on avastin - go to er.
when do you start?
jeannie
- At 9:20am on August 16, 2010, Jeannie Moore said…
- Hey Danny - where did you get the pet? Usually, chemo starts with a combination of what we call FOLFOX with avastin. In order to get erbitux or vectibix, you need to be tested for the KRAS gene first.
if it's in your small bowel, at the beginning of the small bowel, there is a surgery called the whipple that is done.
Once we know what chemo you'll be on, we'll help you manage any side effects.
thinking of you,
jeannie
- At 5:55pm on June 29, 2010, Jeannie Moore said…
- Hey Danny - there are other reasons other than colon cancer CEA can rise, but 48 is high - normal range is below 3 for a non-smoker or below 5 for a smoker. If you recently had a clean colonoscopy, than we need to order either a ct or pet or pet/ct and see if anything is going on. Feel free to call me tomorrow on the helpline 9:30-4:30 EST so we can chat - 877-422-2030 if you want!
I know this is worrisome....
jeannie
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