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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for December 2003

Surgery, now Chemo
Hi to all. I have just found the courage to look for this site. Had a "baseline" colonoscopy in November at age 53, no symptoms, good overall health. 1 small polyp, positive biopsy, colectomy in December (surgery went very well, good recovery!), with a 1 cm polyp and 1 positive node, hence on to chemo. Chemo starts Friday,…
BETTER THAN ELF
I think this movie will probably be better than Elf: http://www.spongebobmovie.com/
Biopsy
I had surgery for colorectal cancer and colostomy in 2000, and no recurrence until recent CT;preliminary radiologist's report notes "numerous 1-3 mm nodules in chest and enlarged R Refro-crural LN..suspect mets.." Oncologist says latter may not be accessible for biopsy, but suggest a non-evasive procedure involving 3 1"…
Questions
Have you tried Noni juice? http://www.nonijuice.com/ Have you tried paraffin bath, I was thinking it could help the hand-foot thing.
HAPPY NEWS!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I hope everyone's Christmas was as wonderful as ours was...Gary's surgeon gave us the best news possible on Christmas morning...after a grueling 8 hour surgery on the 22nd...the pathology reports showed that Gary's cancer was contained to his intestines...the part of the tumor that had penetrated...as…
Symtoms after surgery
Last February my mother was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and a portion of her colon was removed. She decided after trying one round of Xeloda that the side effects were more than she wanted to deal with and refused any additional treatment. Since then all of her CT scans have shown…
CT Scan Works As Well As Colonoscopy
Science News For anyone seeking to avoid the unpleasantness and discomfort of a colonoscopy, here's good news: A computed tomography (CT) scan that provides a "virtual colonoscopy" of the large intestine is just as adept at detecting signs of cancer as is a viewing device moved through the colon, a new study finds. A team…
GOVMT MOVES AGAINST B-17
Government Moves Against Web Sites Selling Laetrile CancerPage.com December 14, 2003 Some people call it Vitamin B-17, others know it as Amygdalin and in Arizona, it's classified as an unregulated nutritional supplement, but according to the Food and Drug Administration, it's a dangerous product being sold as a drug…
What a Roller Coaster Ride
I hope everyone had a wonderful, wonderful holiday surrounded by people they love, hope, and lots of joy. My own was not so great but I am ever so thankful that I was surrounded by the three most important people in my life....Michael, my son, Bert, my terrific husband, and my couregeous and lovely Mom. Briefly, Bert has…
Psychological effects of cancer drugs
I was so shocked how the Oxaloplatin/Xeloda affected me mentally and psychologically. Does anyone know about any studies done of read aobut it so we can prepare or at least not be shocked if/when it happens.
Financial Help to Cancer Patient
Does anyone know of any organization where they help you financially? I am on a NY state disability for 3 months untill my LTD from work kicks in, it's $170 a week, out of which they deduct taxes ans the cost of my medical benefits that I contibuted at wwork. So I will be getting $540 a month. This doesn't even cover rent.
Folic Acid
Did anyone's onc warned about folic acid and Xeloda/5FU not going together? Mine did and now I don't know what to do, do I stop taking my multy-vitamin and mineral and also I was taking B Complex in addition for neuropathy. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOU HEARD OF IT.
GOOD WEBSITE
Ahoy, semi-colons - Just saw a really informative website that I thought I'd share with you. It seems to be geared mostly toward women, but there is plenty of good stuff there for us guys, too. http://cancerandcareers.org/ - SB
holidays
At this time I would like to wish all my semi colon surviors and caregivers a very happy holiday and heres to 2004 being much better for us all. Love Pattie
Why Are Some People SOOOO Stubborn?
As most of you know, Bert was hospitalized about six weeks ago because of severe diarrhea as well as a colon infection and partial small intestine blockage. Well folks, we almost had a repeat performance and we are not out of the woods yet. It basically starts with his routine onc visits. On those few occassions where I…
Thank God for Oxiliplatin & Xeloda
First let me wish you all a wonderful holiday season. My husband just got his results back from his first CAT scan after starting Oxilaplatin and Xeloda and the cancer is 50% gone!!! Thank God and friends and support from people like you. I am so excited I don't know what to do. There is hope and I want each of you to know…
SYMPTOMS
I am a three-year ovarian cancer survivor. I'm just curious what are the symptoms of colon cancer, as my doctor suggests a colonoscopy next year (since I have a history and since I will be 49 years old). Anyway, whatever you can tell me will be helpful. Thank you!
Seeking Balance in the Universe
There'll be no creaking of Earth's poles to be heard this night as our planet begins its tilt towards another season. Nor will there be weeping and wailing as awestruck primitive man must have done, as he begged the omnipotent gods to be merciful and return the sun to its rightful place in the heavens. Yet even as we claim…
Help! I am shell shocked after 1st round
I flew to cancer center and got my first round of Oxaliplatin/Xeloda. They give what they call fractionated chemo: devided in three days, I thought it was a single dose devided in 3, but now I think they give you a tripple dose in three days so you only come every three weeks, because you have to fly there. I received 50…
Burfday Gurl takes a bow
It's my B-day and I'll cry if I want to--but I don't want to because: I AM STILL HERE! YEAAH! And I have money. Well, a gift certificate from Amazon, but still...I want some suggestions from you all. Help me spend this windfall and we can all share in the experience. I don't mean you can borrow my precious books, just…
SHIPPING OUT
Ahoy, all you semi-colons! I just wanted to share some good news with you; I have received orders to be the Executive Officer (that's "second in command" for you non-military types out there)in a ship. To me this really means several things; 1. I am doing well health-wise (but I will not become complacent nor will I take…
Last Chemo Treatment....For Now!
Well folks, Bert finished his last chemo treatment today...but at another reduced dose. Diarrhea has plagued him nonstop and all the meds that have been prescribed just don't seem to help. He is dead tired, doesn't look well, and was told by the onc today that quite frankly, his body just can't take any more chemo. For the…
How to deal with metastatic cancer before tumors appear
This is related to my previous question about the GCC-B1 test, but I don't think anyone knows much about that test. So I'm trying to trick you all into answering by rephrasing. :) Is there anything that can be done for metastatic cancer before tumors actually appear? And if not, would any of you want to have a test done…
colon/liver survivor
Hi! I'm new on this board but read a few of the other messages. Just wanted to introduce myself and let others know that I celebrated my fifth anniversary of being cancer-free this past May. I had colon surgery, then radiatioin & chemo then they found two spots on my liver that were cancerous. They were successfully…
Question about GCC-B1 test
Hi everyone! Have any of you had any experience with the GCC-B1 test? It is supposed to be much more accurate than the CEA test in determining whether there is a recurrence or whether there is metastasis before any tumors appear. My onc is willing to do it, however, he said the company that offers the test would bill me…
Post Cancer Depression
Hi. This is my first time to this site. My wife found it for me. I am a 33yr old colon cancer survivor. I just celebrated my 1 yr cancer free anniversary. I had ulcerative colitis for almost 10 years and was diagnosed at my annual checkup in September 2002. I had Stage II Cancer and went through preventative chemo for 6…
rectam cancer
can it possible to cure the rectam cancer . The patient is at 3rd stage position.
SpongeBob & Andreae
Thanks for the tips guys...I'll pass them on and head to the pharmacy (can't cross those picket lines you know...they are still on strike out here at the grocery stores) to pick up the stuff. Sponge, you just absolutely crack me up....AHHHHHH indeed. And Andreae, Bert loves the water...retired Navy many, many years ago,…
New here with questions
My dad (54 years old) was diagnosed last year at this time with stage III colorectal cancer. He had surgery to remove the mass and 12 lymph nodes, 3 of which had cancer in them. He went through chemo/radiation after the surgery, just as a precaution the doctors said. They felt confident they had removed all the cancer with…
For Those Bad Moments
Home Remedies Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies For Diarrhea January 11, 2003 This is one of the tastiest and most unusual home remedies we have ever collected. Donald Agar had suffered from Crohns disease for many years. Diarrhea was a constant problem. By accident he discovered that Archway Coconut Macaroon cookies…

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