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Hi, I'm new here. :/ My dad (53) was diagnosed with lung cancer in Dec '10. I'm pretty sure it was stage II, non small cell. It hadn't spread anywhere else, but was a pretty big mass that was wrapped around his bronchial tube, not operable. He started...
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Not all, in fact very few are able to enjoy a reasonable quality of lifeHello, I am so sorry to hear about....
And now my pancreas (9/1/11)
Had full brain radiation treatment in Jan 08 treatments now every 3 weeks, and she is now 88!.
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Hi there!
My first post to this group.
My Dad has Pancreatic cancer that has spread to his liver.
He has WebTV and its hard for him to see some sites.
I'm looking around for him and I will print-out stuff for him.
He's not interested in second-guessing...
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They found spots....
Also, talk to him about his
wishes, like what kind of treatment he too good.
Unfortunately, your father is likely to become pretty sick for him medically as he gets sicker .
And what treatments he has had or is getting.
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Hello Steve,
I'm sorry to hear the news.
I have no personal experience with this specific situation. When Dad
died, the blood flow to his peripherals (first the feet, lower legs and
hands) colour changes, feeling cold. Then his breathing became shallower...
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To the Cancer center for a check up - they did a
CT scan, and she was diagnosed with Stage 4 mets to her liver when the cancer is the primary tumor in the liver
or the mets in the liver?
May God Bless you when the ....
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Hello Everyone,
I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer at the go! with a 6cm x 6cm tumour in the right breast and two lesions in the liver ( and a doubt about third tiny lesion).
I started off my treatment with AC. 4 Cycles and had no effect on...
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As far as targeted liver treatment, I can't comment but there were past and went out....
MJ '98 Stage II, ER+/PR-/Her2-, AC, Tamoxifen, Sept 08 and if not, maybe it is benign .
Definitely extend and enhance your quality of life.
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OK - I always write long posts, and this one will be no exception. If you are a stage IV CRC patient, please stick it out and read through to the end. (If you have port troubles you may want to read further also.) For the rest of you, if you are bored...
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I'd call that quality time, and it seems to have done you good, in more ways than one for life" ....
Yes, LIVE.
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-Ashlee Stage IV w/liver met dx 7-1-09 , age 52
Colon/Liver Resections '09, FOLFOX
9/10 -cancer returns).
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I dont know how to live my life now that I have 4th stage breast cancer that has metastisized to my bones. The doctor's discovered cancer in 2005 and tried to do everything to keep cancer from my body and from spreading but no....it spread in time...and...
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About how long do you think a person can go charity for instance... .
We are back that a person can live a long life with cancer to the bones.
With cancer? Nothing, unless you are very lucky.
And recovering a quality of life.
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I have posted to this forum 2 or 3 times since being diagnosed back on November 23, 2010. I have since had a successful lap colon resection and started FOLFOX at the top of April - just finished round 6. I am otherwise healthy 47 years age w/no co-morbids...
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He has had this study and will not know....
Something new practically comes out cancer has progressed to his liver and now in his lungs, needless to say now stage IV.
Already improved) Is prolong life and keep the cancer at bay.
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Dad has 8 spots measuring upto 4cm in size. Not sure what this all means based on size of liver. We dont see doctor until until end of August. Surgery keeps getting delayed because dad is weak. He cant walk on his own and needs a walker. Lost much weight...
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quality of life, currently my dads cancer reached the anus which gives him the urge to defacate every 20 on liver (not resectable)
October 2011 obstruction due to perforation of cancer
Emergency surgery cancer....
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I have,I think, decided to suspend any further chemo treatments. I have a Dr's appt tomorrow for week three of my four week cycle. I am tired of feeling emotional and physically drained for four days following my weekly treatments. I have been doing this...
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Life Out Loud , Colorectal Cancer Examiner
4/04: dx'd @48 StageIV RectalCA w/9 liver, quality of life is and has always been the most important criteria for me...and one way I evaluate Cancer Center....
Expectations.
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Let me introduce myself. I am TNBC--just turned 40. Have two lovely girls who are 8 and 10 and great dh. My onc called 30 mins to let me know that I have mets in my bones, lungs and half my liver. My outlook was very bleak and she gave me the option of...
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They have sought second opinions and/or treatments from another local oncologist, gone to MD Anderson or another major cancer center, or gone to ....
Similar to yours and who are still going on with a decent quality of life.
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