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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for May 2003

Worried
I've been a colon cancer survivor for four years. I have been feeling really well, no problems etc. For the past few days I have had constipation, not feeling that great. Last night when I went to the toilet I noticed bright red blood on the toilet paper, of course that started to concern me. I'm just hoping that it's just…
how do we decied what to do
I need whatever info you can give me. My mothers doctor thinks she has colon cancer. After several day of stomache and bowel difficulties she had a CT last week that shows a thickening to the colon wall that is more likly cancer than diverticulitis. We know she needs a colonoscopy , but we don`t know how to pick an…
SAFE BIOLOGICAL PROTOCOL
HAS ANYBODY SEEN THE INFO ON THE SAFE BIOLOGICAL PROTOCOL FOR TREATING CANCER CALLED "CONTROLLED AMINO ACID THERAPY" OR "CAAT"? I AM A VOLUNTEER THERE AND HAVE SEEN SOME PROMISING RESULTS! FOR MORE INFO OR JUST TO BROWSE, GO TO http://www.apjohncancerinstitute.org/
5fU Continuous Pump Infusion
40 y.o. male, 6 week post-op for Stage II colon cancer (with some lymphatic involvement but not nodes possitive). Will be receiving 5FU, but one oncologist recommended weekly IV infusion in office, while another strongly recommended continuous infusion through an implanted pump (involving placement of central line). The…
HELP ME
MY MOM HAS COLON CANCER, STAGE III.SHE IS 50. VESICA INVASION . HAD SUGERY. NOW SHE HAS STARTED CHEMO AND RADIATION. WE LIVE IN ROMANIA. I NEED TO HELP MY MOM GET WELL. SHE WAS GIVEN 5FU AND LEUCOVORIN IN HER FIRST SESSION OF CHEMO. IS IT GOOD? ARE THESE GOOD DRUGS? I NEED HELP FROM YOU ,THE SURVIVORS. YOU GAVE ME HOPE…
colon cancer stage 3 , vesica invasion
i am the daughter of a wonderful mother diagnosed with cancer stage 3 . colon cancer. she had surgery in March . now she doing chemo and radiation. She has just started. I am fighting for her as she had a rough life and i don't want to let her die. We live in Romania. i am desperate. I need to learn more about this cancer…
Should I get a Colostomy?
I had colorectal surgery 4 years ago. Ever since then I have had frequent BM's and diarrhea. I travel a lot and want to spend time with my young grandchildren, instead of being in the bathroom. Two of my doctors say to get a colostomy bag, the others say that it is up to me. Should I get the bag?
Stage IV
My mother was diagnosed in early March with stage IV colon cancer. Her doctor told her he did not think they could cure it and that she has 3 options. 1. Intravaneous chemotherapy. 2. Chemotherapy in pill form. 3. Do nothing. He then told her that he did not think she was strong enough to try the IV chemo. She agreed to…
27years old...
HI...I am really glad to have found this site...I have had stomach aches etc since 1993 more or less...nothing serious then...just little numbing pain in my lower abdomen right next to my right hip bone...I have been to many doctors then...and every doctor just dismiss me saying it must be some spasm and I am too young to…
Eloxatin
Have been in chemo for last few months; am now starting chemo using 'Eloxatin' - wd like to hear from anybody who has been treated with eloxatin. Thanks.
What comes after chemotherapy?
I had surgery for stage II colon cancer on March 20, 2003. So far I have had two chemotheraphy sessions. My chemo will run for four cycles of six weeks each. How often will I need check-ups when that is over? What kind of check-ups. My gastroenterolgist says I should have a colonoscopy six months after surgery and then…
Treatments for Colon Cancer
My friend's mother has colon cancer. She refuses to undergo chemo. Are there other types of treatment they can do for colon cancer? If anyone has ideas, please let me know. Thanks Ma
DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE IV
Hello Recently my dad (54 year-old) was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with metastasis to the liver. He was operated and has a "permanent" colostomy. He has recovered really fast, and actually is starting to do the things he likes. Next week he will see the oncologist to start both chemotherapy and radiation. Any…
Swolen Joints
I am in my recovery period after receiving 6 months of chemo for stage 2 colon cancer. My question is has anyone experienced swolen joints either during or after treatment? and if so, is there anything you did to relieve the pain? My joints feel so bad sometimes, it's difficult to walk. I sometimes take Naproxin which is…
need info on essiac tea
Hi to all, has anybody been using assiac tea? Are there any benefits? I'm overwhelmed with all the snake oils and don't want to make my husband sicker. Thanks!
PLEASE HELP MY MUM!!!
Hello Everyone! This is my first post to this group. When Im reading your posts I get the feeling that everybody knows about colorectal cancer so much. I know you can help me! First Ill describe what the situation is. We live in Warsaw, Poland. My Mum has a colorectal cancer stage 4. She is 56 and became ill about three…
Stage IV Rectal Cancer
My brother was diagnosed with rectal cancer in Feb 2003. He found out when he was hospitalized with kidney failure. The tumor (4x7cm) that was eventually visualized on CT had spread to his bladder and obstructed his ureter. After stabilizing his kidney function with dialysis, nephrostomy tubes, and transfusions he left the…
Has anybody ever had Procrit?
My hemoglobin is 9.8. I have had only one chemotherapy treatment so far. My nurse said if the hemoglobin doesn't start improving I should take Procrit. Any opinions or advice out there? Thanks, fandaj
Raspberries for Colon Cancer?
Hi, I recently read about the study in Ohio on treating colon cancer in rats with raspberries. Is anybody trying this? and if so, How's it going? Well, we hope.
Radiation Colitis
My husband had rectal cancer last year. He went through chemo (5FU) and 30 radiation treatments. He just had his 1yr checkup and there was no sign of the cancer. The problem is he is having very bad stomach pain that the doctors can not find any reason for. Also every time he eats he has up to 10 bowel movements. We have…

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