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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors-
Is there anyone on this forum that is involved, or has been involved in TKI trials? There is one in progress by Novartis-protocol CPTK7870135. It is a drug that blocks cell growth at a molecular level. Just wondering about response, side effects, etc. Bud
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Questions, Questions, Questions
I'm recurrent rectal cancer-(lungs) confirmed by CT & lung biopsy, and about to start chemo in about a week; I asked Onc if more tests were needed, to see if my primary cancer was back-(colonoscopy) or MRI, PET, etc., to see if mets in bone, brain, etc. & she said that further tests were not necessary at this time because…
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Porta-cath question
last time I had a Groshong placed with a local anesthetic, and it was fine. This time I'm having a porta-cath implanted.. is there anyone who has done the porta-cath without anesthesia? Bud
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Am I nuts??
Hello again all, good to see you. All is going super terrific here, just 6 more chemo treatments to go. I've been blessed to get through it so well. Fatigue is the only problem, ( not really a problem when I hear so many horror stories). Anyway, as the treatments wind down, I'm getting scared to stop them, afraid the…
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New to group
I would like to become one of your semicolons. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 6/03. Had a resection, lost ovaries some lymph nodes and it has metzed to my liver. I am currently on the new oxcilaplatin, 5 FU, and Lewcovourin. I have treatments every other week. I also get neulasta shots to keep up my white…
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Need hope or advice.
Hello All, This is my first time on this site and may not type the correct terminology, so please bear with me. Last August my brother was diagnosed with colon cancer that spread to his brain. He went through a chemo\radiation regiment and had the tumor removed from his brain. He then went through more chemo than went…
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Pain after surgery...YEEOUCH!
Hi all - I'm 39 and a super-happy dude. Even rectal cancer did not make me stop smiling - thanks to Jesus. However, one year after surgury to remove my rectum I'm in tremendous pain. Doc's think it's nerve damage. Feels like someone planted a cowboy boot in my former butt. Yesterday I downed 30+ Oxycodone. This seems out…
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Help!
Hi yall, I hope everyone's doing well. I am freezing my fanny off in Montreal (it's -36 degrees Celcius). What were my ancestors smoking? What in the world could have pocessed them to come to Canada? Why, why! And the best part is everyone is always surprised by the cold. IT'S LIKE THIS EVERY SINGLE YEAR! Yet, for some…
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Help with fatigue?
Hi all, I know this must be old news for some of you veterans, and I almost feel like a baby complaining. I just finished tx #4 of 5FU and Leuco, with only one very short lived episode of diarrhea so far (thank goodness for immodium). I am now back to work for 2 weeks (4 seven hour days is my regular schedule). This…
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forums
Hi all I am Tom a lung cancer surviver and I just started a very good forum for myself and others.It is a survivor forum I call csf so feel free to drop in and tell us your stories about your cancer so that others may learn.go to www.chatarea.com/csf to sign in and post.I will be adding a chat room later.CSF = Cancer…
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Bert's Scans & Plan for Mom
Hi Everyone: I know I have not posted in quite some time, but I just have not been able to rally myself to do so...I've had a real bad few weeks. But I have been reading posts whenever I "wanted to deal with cancer (LOL)and I again want to thank everyone for the comments, support, and loving wishes. Okay, I have decided to…
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1 Year Survivor
I had my surgery on 12/ 21/02 and began my chemo on 1/15 and now am a 1 year survivor. My Stage was Dukes C1, I had 2 lymph nodes that tested positive, but I am feeling pretty good after all the chemo and after affects. My husband and I are becoming very involved in the American Cancer Association because we are so…
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Chemo effects
My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer 10/03 had bowel resection the same month (Duke's stage C2), and started chemo in 12/03, 1 week on, 3 weeks off, FU-5 & Leuk(however you spell it) :) - He just finished his second round of chemo (4 more to go) and this time he is feeling really nauseated and he has diarrhea. He is…
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reversal of ileostomy
Hi, I'm about to have the reversal of my ileostomy and have a couple of complications. First, I am told the area of the colon that was radiated is "narrowed" so I would have to eat no starches and no raw fruits/veggies/seeds/skins,etc. Second, I am told that same area has "radiation irritation" that could wind up causing…
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thank you
thanks to all of you for listening to all my hospital ramblings-your responses meant a lot..appt. w/Onc Thursday to talk about Dragon.. bud
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info
Hello again All, I'm back. Here is a site with lots of information - including some on insurance. It's a bit long but gets you to the correct page. www.healthtalk.com/customcf/cct.cfm?iCCT=1896&iCS=2411054 Hope it will be of interest and help. Blessings, Vincent.
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Gotta get an immersion blender
Hi all, This may be a little "out there" as a posting, but I just have to share my latest find for helping to make nutritious drinks and soups. I have been trying to boost my nutrition and weight since surgery, and now into chemo. Fruit smoothies (OJ, banana, frozen strawberries and a little plain or vanilla yogurt) have…
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Is my Onc being optimistic?
Hello all, I am new to this board and a recent inductee into the semi colon club. I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer on 12/19/03 and underwent surgery on 12/23. So now I am waiting to start radiation and chemo treatment after my surgery has healed. I am a 46 years old and my Onc says that I have an excellent chance of…
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Nanuk (bud)Update
It's Sunday night, and I'm back home after biopsy & a few more surgery scars. Mets are CC mets, too numerous (20+) to operate..Dr says there wouldn't be enough tissue left. Plan to see Onc ASAP and see what she has to say, although aready know that it will be another round with the dragon chemo. First, thank you all for…
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Scan Denial
I have what I consider to be an outrageous question: Has anyone in this group been denied approval from their insurance of a diagnostic or therapeutic regimen for their colon cancer? I was diagnosed with Stage III CC 9/02, had 6 mons 5 F/U, and four months after a liver recurrence was found. I had it successfully resected,…
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Good News
Hi All, Thank you all for the support before the colonoscopy. I really appreciate it. I just got the results of the biopsy today. Can you believe it? On Sunday! NO CANCER!! I do have hemmorhoids and diverticulosis though. Who knew?! It is ironic since they thought I had hemmorhoids when it was really cancer and now I…
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Metamucil and bran
There is so much knowledge on this discussion board that I am sure I will get good advice. My husband has Stage 111 rectal cancer and has had 4 cycles of chemotherapy and 5 weeks of radiotherapy. He now has at least 2 more cycles of chemo but presently is experiencing cramps some evenings and frequent bowel movements (not…
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How to tell if chemo's working?
My brother is starting chemo and I'm wondering how long until they know if it's working....a couple weeks, months? Any thoughts?
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brother with colon cancer
my brother was diagnosed with colon cancer a few months ago at age 39. He lives in California and I live on the East Coast. Over the past couple of months I have been speaking to his doctors to get the truth of what's happening. They removed a tumor and and now starting radiation and chemo. Radiation 5x a week for 6 weeks…
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Irritable Bowel after Resection
What is the secret to normal activity after having a colon resection? March 2002 I had 14 inches of lower colon cut out, and after getting hooked back up in July 2002, have been experiencing a lot of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Has anyone else experienced this, and what's the trick? IBS treatments don't take into…
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help!
I may not make sense, but must try..I'm in hosp, just returned from surgery, and still "under the influence" from drugs, etc. for some reason unable to access e-mail, but can get on web. They just confirmed colorectal lung mets-(small, many, both lungs..) TME w/colostomy Nov 2000, chemo & radiation, no recurrence until…
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Oxaliplatin is now fist line drug
MONDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDayNews) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the anti-cancer drug Eloxatin (oxaliplatin) for wider use in treatment of advanced colon cancer, manufacturer Sanofi-Synthelabo says. Previously sanctioned when other forms of chemotherapy had failed, the drug is now approved for what's…
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Grateful to you All!
I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for all of your good wishes. I know I'm not alone and yet, can't seem to shake the feeling that I am. Pewter, yes there will be a PET scan if the CAT scan shows nothing. Your CEA remaining at 7, to me, is good news as you are obviously doing well and yet CEA remains elevated.…
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Ostomy question
I'm scheduled for a Thoracoscopic lung biopsy tommorrow, and was wondering if there is anything I can do to minimize problems with the appliance while under anesthesia and during recovery. Although I have posted this message on IOA & UOA boards, I thought there might be some ostomates on this board who have had similar…
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anyone have any suggestions?
i sent a message awhile ago and thanks to everyone who has replied. however i'm seeking someone who might be going through the same thing as my mother. if anyone knows remedies or any other tricks to relieve phantom pains and the uncomfortable feelings please let me know . thanx again joski