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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for January 2003

Lombardi At Georgetown Univ
Any feedback from anyone about successes at the Lombardi Cancer Center in Washington, DC? I am headed over there soon for recurrent, Stage IV colon cancer. I don't know if there is much hope but I am willing to try most anything.
any magic bullets or home remedies
I was operated 8 yrs ago for colon cancer. It was diagnosed in early stage. Had a resection. One foot of colon was removed 14mm from anus. No chemo was involved. I still have frequent stool syndrome (this is what I call it) going anywhere from two or three times a day up to twelve. A lot of times I'm OK other times I'm…
Don't Know where to start
I'm a truck driver and do this as a contracter. I have been diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago. Two and 1/2 years ago I had half my colon removed. The tumor had been bleeding and my hemo count was 6. The tumor had just started to push thru the lining. They checked lymph and other areas and found no signs of cancer. Everyone…
scar tissue
Hello. Does anyone have any experience with scar tissue showing up on CAT scans? I had most of my large intestine removed last May and then 6 months of chemo (5FU/Leuc) and then in early May I had a PET and CAT that showed something at the joining of my small intestine to what is left of the large. I had a flexible sigmoid…
Chemo with irinotecan(CPT-11/camptosar) and 5-fu/leucv
Any long-term feedback on this treatment? I was just diagnosed with recurrent colon cancer and was told that I have nine months if I don't opt for any further treatment. I thought that this regimen sounded promising. I am going to Georgetown University to try to get as advanced treatment as possible. I just want some…
Where to get Xeloda (for colon cancer )for people over sea.
My mom had colon cancer and had the operation last week in China. Doctor plan chemotherapy recommender Xeloda for my mom. I check the pharmacy here,it needs Doctor prescription. How can I get this drug for my mother. ron
Villous Adenoma
Hi...I've just been diagnosed with a villous adenoma in my colon. It's benign and that's good. I have an appointment with a surgeon next week to see about the possibility of having a laporoscopic prodedure to remove it. Has anyone had any similar surgery? I really don't know what to expect and, quite frankly, am rather…
My friend documented his color cancer experience.
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that my friend had colon cancer at the age of 27. He documented it on his website: www.helpalex.net/cancer. Visit it if you get a chance.
Colon Cancer Survivor
Just three short years ago, I heard the words no one wants to hear: "You have cancer." For me, it was colon cancer - the same disease that claimed my mothers's life 30 years earlier. I knew a little about the disese, but science had come a long way since my mother's illness. I underwent surgery, and was preparing for my…
New Member happy to find this group
I am a 47 yr. old male who recently completed six weeks of radiation and two weeks of chemotherapy for early stage squamous cell anal cancer. Despite living in NYC where you would think there are a lot of resources/support groups, I have found non specific to anal cancer or gay men. I was delighted to find this group.…
Cramping
I was diagnosed 11/11/02 with rectal cancer and had a low anterior resection on 12/6/02 with a temporary illeostomy. I will be having the illeostomy reversed within the next couple of weeks. I have been experiencing a weird feeling in the rectum with the passage of some mucous and blood clots. I also get a stomachache…
colon cancer met to lungs
Has anyone had my sisters situation? My sister was diagnosed with colon cancer > last Nov at the age of 36. The tumor had > penetrated the bowel wall and 5 plus lymph > nodes were positive. She went through 6 > months of chemo therapy and 6 weeks of > radiation on the abdomen area. > > At the time of surgery her CEA level…

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