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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2001

Colon & Liver Cancer recent diagnosis & Insurance problems
My father is 60 years-old. Last week, he was diagnosed with colon cancer that also spread to his liver. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone with similar diagnosis. Also, my father is presently employed and has Blue Cross insurance. If he is unable to work, does anyone know what steps he needs to take to make…
Mouth sores and sore throat
My Dad had surgery for colon cancer in March.It was stage 3 it had spread to lymph nodes.Now he is in his third month of chemo and because he gained weight the Doctor doubled his dose.Now his throat is sore and his mouth and lips are broke out.Is this common?Did they up the dose because of the weight gain or did they find…
ANAL CANCER
I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH ANAL CANCER. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR TREATMENT, SUCCESS OR FAILURE, DOCTOR WANTS ME ON CHEMO AND RADIATION 1ST WEEK, THEN 5 WEEKS STRAIGHT RADIATION, LAST WEEK CHEMO AND RADIATION. THANK YOU, FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME
Bathroom trips
This message is mainly for Steve who suggested metamucil to help regulate the number of trips to the bathroom. I will try it, thanks. I had heard of using it before, but I have been eating so much oatmeal,fruits, vegetables, and other high fiber foods that I didn't think it was for me. Maybe I was wrong. It is worth a try.
Gas
My name is Terry Marshall I live in Huntsville Al. I have colon cancer and am experiencing a lot of gas. Does any one out there have a possible solution for this problem. All sugestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
I'm trying to find out if chemical exposure caused my cancer
I had colon cancer three years ago. I've been told radiation can cause colon cancer (you can get VA benefits if you were on a submarine and get it). I need to know if exposure to massive amounts of 1,1,1-trichloroethane and tricloroethylene can cause it. I was told these chemicals enter the pores of your skin and cause…

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