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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2003

CEA up after 3 rounds of chemo. Help!
Sorry this is so long. Wanted to give you all complete info. My father was diag. Stage III in June 1998. Had resection, 7 out of 26 lymph nodes positive. Did 6 mos. of chemo - continuous infusion 5FU and levamisole. NED for over 4 yrs. Jan. 2002 - diagnosed with prostate cancer - gleason 7 (agressive). Did 5 mos of…
New Member
I am a 35 year old female. That was recently diagnoised with anal cancer. I am in the middle of my treatments radiation and chemo. They have me on a 4 day continous chemo treatment. along with radation. The burns are terrible. I can't believe how painful this can be. I only have 12 radation treatments left. There are times…
need info on Xeloda Oxaliplatin pyridoxime raspberries
Hi to all. My husband will start xeloda with Oxaliplatin and pyridoxine to treat stage iv colon cancer. Has anybody some advice for us? Also, is anybody trying the new rage, black raspberries? I've learned freeze dried are the highest in ellagic acid and would like to know where to purchase them. My best wishes to Us all,…
woman's health
I was diao'ed with colon cancer last year that spread to my reprodutive organs that were also removed with the tumor. My question is this. Do I still have to do yearly exams as I no longer have a cervics? I was left with one overy and I swear that I still have symtoms of mensrtation every month. Is this normal? What…
Recently Diagnosed and Scared
Hello All. I have recently been diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer. I am 54, mother of three wonderful children and 2 awesome grandsons. Have completed surgery, removal of tumor and 12 inches of colon. Doctor said he removed 40 nodes, found cancer in 5. I am to begin chemo week of May 6th. Don't know meds yet but…
Surgery Scar
I had surgery on March 20 for colon cancer and have recovered completely. I start chemotherapy April 30. I think I am prepared. I have gotten a lot of nice replies to my first message. This question I have now is not that important, but has anyone ever heard of putting vitamin E oil on a scar to help it fade and heal…
Pain from lymph node enlargement
I have stage IV rectal carcinoma. I developed back pain 6 wks following peritonectomy and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for carcinomatosis. Unfortunately a CT scan and biopsy revealed large lymph nodes with metastasis next to my aorta not present 8 wk ago. NOT good. The problem right now is pain. Percocet controlled it for…
Thank God
I was diagnosed with colon cancer last October and had a colonic resection in November, 2002. As bad as that was, it was the climax of a year I hope never to suffer again. In March, I contracted shingles that I suspect were invited by cardiac distresses that led to a hospitalization to insert a stent in July, followed by…
survivor
My husband was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer with mets to the liver (5 spots initially)in March of 2002. He had a resection of his colon and they were able to get all of the tumor but not before it had spread to his liver. He has been on 5fu and leucovorin since May of 2002 with some success. He now has 3 small…
Knowing Your Survivlal Odds
I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in July 2002. I made it through the surgery, radiation and chemo and the cancer is now in remission. I am a Christian and I praise God for all He has done for me. I'm usually pretty positive because I know that if I do die I'll be going to a better place. I do however worry about…
chemotherapy.
For anyone interested, the most up-to-date information on chemo. for stage 4 that I have come across can be found at healthtalk.com/coloncancer I found this helpful, practical and informative. Also, If you are having gut trouble(frequent bowel motions with resultant severe pain and scourging) with the chemo, ask your…
Rectal carcinoid tumor....Please help
I am new to this board, and although I hope I find some help and make friends here, I would of preferred to meet everyone somewhere else. I have had rectal bleeding for 2 years. I know that I had internal hemmorhoids and the bleeding always said it was. You know streaking on the stool, dripping in the toilet bowl and on…
Keeping the fear out of the mix
Well, I had a soft ball sized tumor removed from the colon on 3/15. The lymph nodes were removed and I'm told it has spread to the liver. My surgeon's partner (the grim reaper) came into the room while I was still pretty heavilly sedated and told my family and I in a MOST matter of fact voice what I outlined above and also…
full response outcome
I recently underwent radiation, chemo and surgery for an early 3t rectal tumor. I had a full response outcome, no lymphnode involvement and the tissue at the site of resection had no cancer cells present. now I am confrounted with another 4 months of chemo. I'm looking for anyone who has the same outcome (full response)…
Sticture after resection
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer July of 2002. I'm 35 years old. I had a simoid resection and have had problems with it ever since. The radiation caused the colon to shrink up in one area. I have had the stricture dilated 3 times but it just goes back like it was. This makes it extremely difficult to go to the…
How to deal with side effects of chemo/rad
I wrote once before in regards to my Dad having been diagnosed with rectal cancer a few weeks ago. He is starting his 3rd week of radiation and chemo tomorrow in preparation for his surgery. Just the other day he started getting horrible mouth sores as well as an intense burning whenever he has a bowel movement. Is there…
I was diagnosed on March 19, 2003
On March 19 I was diagnosed with colon cancer and on March 20 I had surgery. About 18-20 inches of the colon was removed. It was stage 2 because the pathologist found some cancer cells on the outer wall of the colon. All the lymnph nodes were OK. Cat scan and chest X-rays were also OK. My oncologist recommends…
irritated skin
Iwas diagnosed with rectal cancer in Feb 2002 and have had my colostomy for almost a year now,my skin is still very itchy under the appliance. I change once a week and use sween cream. Is there anything else i can do for this?
Stage IV Colon Cancer
I was diagnosed in April 2002, had a colon resection, chemotherapy including CPT11 and more recently including oxalyplatin. At first it seemed to work, but CT scans said otherwise. The oxalyplatin was too much for me and I am now on Xeloda which is an oral 5fu. It appears to be doing no good and my tumors are increasing in…
Monitoring after treatment.
Hi, My friend had colon cancer treatment last year (Feb-Oct) for stage III disease. He's had a colonoscopy in Jan of 2003 and he was disease-free. He went to his oncologist last week and they said all is well so far. They did blood tests. Now he doesn't see his oncologist for another 3 months. Is this typical followup…
Reverse Ileostomy or Not
Hi All, I would like to hear from anyone who has had rectal cancer, had surgery for it, had radiation and chemo, had temporary ileostomy and had it reversed. I am considering not having my ileo reversed as I've read of people having so many bowel problems after being re-connected. Things are going so well for me right now…
Excessive gas
I had surgery on Jan 10 to remove a growth in my colon. I had the resection and am going through my chemo threatments now. I haven't had many side affects except some diareha and bad gas. Some days it feels like I am going to explode. I just fart all day. It is very frustrating and ebarrassing. Has any else had this…
I need some input for my sister
My sister just had a surgery to remove a mass in her plevis yesterday, but still has cancer in her liver and ab. She had just started on Oxi. and Xeloda before the surgery, because the previous chemo didn't work (5-Fu, CPT-11, Lv.). Is there anybody who has gotten good results from Xeloda & Oxi.? I need to try everything…

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