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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for March 2003

Stage 3 10 Positive Nodes
This is my situation as I had rectal cancer surgery just over a year ago. Is there anyone out there in a similiar situation? What chemo/rad treatment did you have? Lisa
What do you do when they want to give up?
My Mom has colon cancer and now in her 3rd round of Chemo. This is kind of frustrating for her, she had the actual colon surgery 3 years ago. Then last year they discovered a tumor that had started in her pelvic area and spread down to consume her right thigh, recently they removed what they could from her thigh, it now…
colostomy
My wife has been diagnosed with rectal cancer and about three weeks ago finished her treatment of chemo/radiation. On April 14, she is scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor (which was shrunk by the treatment). The prognosis is "excellent," for which we are most thankful. But my wife is bothered by the thought of the…
Cancer Theory
The following article is an attempt to put forward an alternate hypothesis from the present DNA model, for explaining cancer. It is regrettably long, and at times difficult to follow, but if you manage to persevere through it, I believe you will find it intriguing, or at least thought provoking. A brief attack on the…
Severe Cramping
Hello, I'm writing today in order to help my dear Mother find some relief. She had a colon resection in Dec. 2002. She just finished 5 1/2 weeks of radiation (5 days a week) and 5 weeks of 24 hour a day 5fu. This is the first week she's been off her treatment and more miserable now than ever. Her major complaints are…
Help! Newly diagnosed.
My husband Bob had a "routine" colonoscopy 2/28 and on 3/3 he had 1/2 his colon removed due to a large malignant tumor. The surgeon took two cancerous areas off his liver and 6 out of 24 lymph nodes were cancerous. We are trying to be positive, but we know this is not good news. We have an excellent oncologist and my hubby…
Thanks
I would like to thank the people who answered my discussion (feeling sorry for myself). I knew the suggestions, but sometimes I need to be told the truth. I do have stage III colon cancel, but it is in the acending colon. We do run a small business (something I love to do) and intend to do some journaling. SO FOR TODAY…
CEA and other lab tests in colorrectal carcinoma
My uncle has had surgery for colonic adenocarcima (T4/N0) yet even in good general condition with chemotherapy, he presents lab test abnormalities: CEA >30 and high SGPT. Anyone knows about this alterations in blood tests? Please reply. Thank you
rectal drainage
Two years ago I had 4 operations in a 16 day hospital stay for stage 3 rectal cancer. Did 6 months kemo and radiation. All test have shown no recurrance so I am doing pretty good. But I have this drainage of a clear mucus/fluid and little control of myself, if you know what I mean. I have found that it helps if I dont eat…
starting chemo next monday after surgery
three nodes were positive, had colon resection, this was not my plan, and scared about the whole thing. not making much sense, feeling sorry for my self. HELP!!!!! Regis ann
Please tell me i am too young...
i have not been diagnosed with anything yet but i am very scared. i have been having abdominal pain for over two years now that has gotten worse over time and gone from just bein gin my stomach to radiating to my bottom. i have always had a hard time with bowel movements and notice i never feel i am done no matter how much…
Can this be survived?
My husband was diagnosed last year with stage ll colon cancer. He recieved chemotherapy for 6 mos. However on March 13 2003 He had results of a cat scan come in from earlier in the week. He now has 3 more tumors. Two on his lung and one at his pelvis region. Can this be survived ? Are there any survivors that went through…
Please help my younger sister
My younger sister who is 31 years old with 2 kinds has been diagnosed with colon cancer and spred to liver and plevis area. She ahs been on 5-FU, CPT-11, LV, and just finished her 2nd round, soon start on her 3rd. But it seems not getting better. We are looking into changeing her chemo to Oxi and etc. Also looking into RFA…
Early Detection age Colon Cancer
I do not know why Doctors are still recommending Colonoscopy at age 50. Times have changed people are getting it in thier 30's and 40's. This is the twenty first century. Kids are eating more fat and exercising less. I think they need to change the age for looking for Colon Cancer. Just my opinon.
lymph involvement
I am starting chemo this week after Jan surgery. Dr. using 3 drug theraphy + Xeloda. I am very scared, a Pet showed lots of bad lymphs. Anyone have similar experience with advice to share?
appendix/colon cancer
Hi On May 15,2002 I went in for what I thought was an appendix 101 surgery. Diagnosed with appendix/colon cancer, treatment planned with 6 weeks everyday of radiation and continious IV drip of 5FU, after the 6 weeks chemo (5FU) for 18 more weeks. I am at the end of my chemo and doing very well. My concern is I know nothing…
I believe Radiation damage
I had 6 months of chemo 6 months of radiation. Since then my left side hip leg and buttocks are stiff also my back on that side. I use to have burning pains in my hip if I lay on it to long while sleeping. My mobility on that side is less than my right. I have started to exercise now with hopes of relief. Anyone had…
Frequent bowel movement as a result from colorectal cancer surgery
Hello.... I underwent colorectal cancer surgery in October of 2002. Because of the size of the tumor and location by the rectal wall, 80% of my storage reservoir had to be removed. I am currently going through chemo therapy and dealing with frequent bowel movements both from a reaction to the chemo and after affects of…
Fear
Does the fear ever go away? I was diagnosed in dec 97 with colon cancer. I was very lucky in that it hadn't gone through the wall yet and after the surger I didn't have to go through chemo or radiation. I have been cancer free now for 5 years now and I just can't seem to get comfortable about my remission. I have a new…

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