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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for December 2003

bowel retraining after colorectal surgery
I recently had a ileostomy reversal( 2 mths ago). I take 2 tsp metamurcil two times a day. I have to go numerous times to the toilet, but each time there is only a small evacuation. can anyone tell me about their experiences and how they have improved it. thanks
Traveling and nervous
Hi everyone, So, I'm packing up my chemo, colostomy and myself and bon voyage! I'm heading to Vegas for a week, followed by a week in Montana. Needless to say, I'm super excited. I already have my tickets to "O", zoomanity and Celine Dion (like all good Quebecers, I have to see Celine!)! And the week in Montana is actually…
celebrex
I note that two of us now report being prescribed Celebrex by the oncologists. This drug, already used for arthritis/rheumatism and general pain, apparently helps with chemo side-effects. It is also on trial for treating the actual cancer as a "fighting drug." Is anyone else taking it ?
How do you feel about your cancer?
My first encounter with the term "fighting cancer" came when I watched Robert Urich on TV talking how he is going to "fight cancer" and give it all he's got. He was talking like it was a boxing match, and he was going to win. Next thing I heard he died. That put a doubt in my mind can we really take that attitude, can we…
ileostomy reversal - Problems after surgery
June 2003 - Rectal Cancer - Started with chemo & radiation, had my rectum removed with a temporary ileostomy, had reversal Oct. 2003 and have been partially obstructed since. Symptoms similar to Crohn's Disease. Anyone know of such a scenario? Thanks for your time.
CEA 24
My CEA is 24. I know the normal range for non-smokers is 0-2.5. How bad is 24? How high was yours before the treatment and how the treatment affected it?
Cancer, looking good, dating, sex, etc...
I haven't even thought of looking good or let alone dating or sex, but I think I should do something about it. If I loose my hair, I will get a wig, one lady at the cancer center told me she hated the wig, it was itching her sculp and she was uncomfortable, she just wore a scarf on her head, in fact all the women at the…
Can metastatic cancer be cured?
My doctor said there is a small chance of metastatic cancer being cured, he didn't give the number, but said he had one patient who had a "complete response", so I realize it must be a very small persentage. Then I posted a thread in Metastatic Cancer Forum and received a reply from a lady: "Metastatic cancer is VERY…
dilemma
I am taking care of my 72 year old husband and we found out in late October that the rectal cancer has metastasized to his lungs. He was on CPT-11 for three treatments and had two weeks rest. He was supposed to start a second treatment of CPT-11 last Friday, but they didn't give it to him because his white count was too…
Bio-feedback
Does anyone know what it is or had it? And is anyone doing anything besides chemo? Can you please share if and what alternative medicine you incorporate to help you cope with chemo or feel better or even get better?
Brain metastases
Hello, My wife was recently diagnosed with multiple brain tumors and a spinal chord tumor from colon cancer. I would like to know if anyone has info on the preferred method of radiation treatment, i.e. Linac vs. Gamma Knife. Also, what are your recomendations for centers in the New England Area that specialize in…
I've had my barium cocktail
I had my CT scan last Monday. I had to drink about 30 ounces of barium (vanilla flavor). I took advice and drank it through a straw and it was very cold. The first bottle was OK, but the second bottle was a little hard to go down. It's a good thing I didn't have to leave home for almost 2 hours after having my "cocktail".…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I came across this this morning and liked it enough to share. Thanks, e.e. I thank You God for this most amazing day; for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes. - e.e. cummings ps, Washington, DC's weather today does not include…
Cartoon Cancer Cure
So I watched Spongebob thinking it might show me the way but it raises more questions than it answers. 1. Why is the crab the colour of a boiled lobster? Is it simply a matter of brightening the palate or perhaps there is some more nefarious reason. Red is for Satan and communism and it makes animals attack. 2. What is up…
new kind of treatment
Hi to all my fellow semi colons, I just had my visit with my onc about my latest ct, not real good but not real bad either. There are 2 spots on my lung and 2 spots on my pelvis that have been there for a couple of months which I knew about but they have not grown any. So I asked him what are we going to do about these I…
The kinder, gentler message board
I thoroughly enjoyed our frivolous discussion about movie stars, Andreae. We all need a little rest from wrangling with our disease. I joined the Literary Fiction Lovers group over at yahoo because I like to lose myself in a book to forget about...you know. Well, didn't a cat fight break out there? Secret e-mails and all…
Radiofrequency Ablation Anyone?
Hi everybody, I hope all is well and everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. I will refrain from any movie suggestions because I have created anarchy on the message board (he,he). In the future I will know what topic to bring up if I ever feel like stirring up some controversy (he,he). On a more somber note, I was…

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