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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for February 2004

Thanks for the welcome!
Thanks, Emily for your message. I salute you for taking the alternative route. I have chosen chemo, but try everything else possible to supplement the chemicals! Before I was diagnosed, I taught ESL to Korean children and adults. I love that culture. One of my Korean students brings me green tea from Korea and she also…
thanks for your help
Hi everyone, I wrote a couple of weeks ago about being nervous about my first meeting with the oncologist. Couldn't believe the response I got. I want to thank every one of you for answering back, you helped me so much! Some of you wanted more details, so here goes: Have stage 3 with one of seven lymph nodes involved. The…
Stage 4
Hi, I am new to the group although not new to cancer. I have been a caregiver to my husband Hunt for one year. He was dx with stage 4, 17 out of 18 lymph nodes dieased, mets to liver. On campostar for 6 months, was clear for 45 days. Testing proved it was back, CEA reading 24.9 with liver spots. He has not been sick, no…
New to Group!
Hi, I have been reading this forum for several months and am impressed by the support and positive energy that is displayed here. I was diagnosed with colon cancer, Stage 3, in October 2003. I had a resection and they found 3 out of 31 lymph nodes that were positive. The unusual thing was that the cancer was confined to my…
Giving a big hug
I just want to say something to all you parents with small childred and wives/husbands, I don't know how you do it my kids are grown so I don't have the problems you do. And I want to give you big hugs for doing what you are doing and going thru what you are. I love all you guys. You sometimes make my problems look mighty…
Doctors
I would like to think that there are some enlightened Oncologists and other cancer health professionals lurking on this site. If we all gave the address to our oncologists, and even a few of them participated, the doctors and thier patients would benefit..it's unfortunate that the fear of litigation and profit motives…
Rx
Every time I have received any kind of prescription for a controlled drug, it is always accompanied by a list of side effects, interactions and general information regarding that drug. Anybody out there ever receive such a list for your chemo drugs?
Crazy Talk
I am here in tears and I do not know what to do. I feel like have no support just ideas of what everyone thinks that I should do. If I have to keep up with the treatment and not really get any answears why should I--I want to be a normal or as close to normal 29 year old as I can. I feel my marriage is slowly sufferig and…
Xeloda Problems!!!
Hi everybody, I sincerely hope yall are having a fabulous Friday night! I am having some Xeloda complications and I need some advice. My Xeloda dose was reduced from 3300 to 3000 in January when they upped my oxaliplatin from 85 to 135. I finished my Xeloda dose last Tuesday and was scheduled for a new cycle this past…
AN E-POST CARD!
Ahoy and avast ye Scurrvies! Greeting to you from the US Coast Guard Academy in beautiful New London, CT - a quaint little New England Hamlet nestled along the Thames River near Mystic. I am having a lubber-ly time (freezing my arse off) hanging out in class, drinking coffee and spiced rum and trading salty talk with my…
When is enough????
I have been on chemo since Sept. 2002. If you have read my past postings you know that my last colonoscopy showed only 9 polyps left which were removed and my PET scan showed only dead tumors. My Dr. never says when the chemo will end. Just wondering what the situations for you all have been. Now I just feel like the chemo…
Surgery Anyone?
I have stage 1 rectal canceer and was diagnosed 12/2003. I have just finished 6 weeks of chemo/radiation and tolerated that pretty well. I am supposed to have surgery in 6 weeks to take out the bad patch. I am not sure what to expect as far as recovery goes. I am 37 and in good health. (besides the cancer). I was told that…
When your time is up...
Surfing the news last night I was struck by the concomitant coverage of the opening of Mel Gibson's new movie. The many-headed Hydra that is the media was in high dudgeon as it reported on the public hysteria surrounding the premiere of "The Passion of the Christ." The real story was the frenzied reporters fanning out over…
Fear
I have a question for all you "experienced" people. Does the fear of recurrence ever go away? I know I've only been in remission for four months, but I feel the fear is there 24/7 and I really would like to move past it, but does a person really ever move past it? Melody (formerly Mel in other posts, but I decided to use…
Kanga: Your CEA Question
Kanga, CEA is the abbreviation of some lengthy words that basically are tumor markers in your blood. I know there are some folks out there who know what these words are but for the life of me, I can't remember them right now. Something having to do with carniogenics...yada, yada, yada. Anyway, not all tumors give off this…
support group
I just wanted to say thanks for welcoming me to this site. I am starting to go to a suppot group tonight and I am not sure what this will be like. Do any of you attend a support group other then this web page? Well wish me luck. Judy
ABETHM: Irritable Bowel Diet
As promised here is the diet outlined in my book Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Balch and Balch. High fiber with plenty of fruits and veggies plus whole grains (esecially br. rice) and legumes. Use supplemental fiber--psyllium powder should be used daily. Use oat bran and ground flaxseed daily on alternating…
Ok, Back to the CEA Level
I think we've had this discussion before, but I can't help but worry myself sick over Bert's CEA level. It's consistently around 6.0. If you will recall, he was at 0.9 from August to December last year and then jumped to 7.7. That's when all the test were done...first CAT, then PET Infusion and all test were absolutely…
after surgery
Evenin/mornin guys--whatever--hey, I was wonderin if any of you have any adverse effects re; your wounds / healing of same.My onc. told me that it would be quite some time b4 it would heal properly. I was "knifed" from just above the "pubic" bone(can I say that in here?--lol) to just below the breast bone. I have heard…
Lisa
Got told by Jen I gotta be meself Lisa!! Pity you guys-ha "Who's Micky--enlighten me?"
Kanga!
Kanga, congrats on 30 wonderful years! For Bert and I it will be 29 on March 7...and I wouldn't trade one day of any of them. Hugs back at you and Jen, Monika (and Bert) who got your handshake and sends greetings your way.
new
I have been reading these messages and have decided to drop in. I am very nervous about talking to people. I have had colon cancer and surgery to remove it they removed some of my colon and also some of my small intesteins. Lymnotes negative. I start chemo 3-3-04. I have had a port put in also. I am very nervous about…
FIlling the maestro's boots
Training manual for Sponge Bob wannabees: 1. Act like the world's biggest drunk. Mention liquor every chance you get. Store your Stolii in the freezer. End all posts with "I need a drink! A dry martini. Shaken, not stirred. And just a whisper of vermouth." 2. Talk like a pirate. Teach your parrot to sound like a sailor on…
"head hurts"?
Hi Kanga, You'll do a great job while Bob is off to visit the Wizard! Leaving for Florida in the morning can't wait to se Micky!! Lisa
results are in.
First THANK YOU for your positive thoughts and prayers. The results were good. Tumor in liver was at 5 cm before he started chemo and now after 6 treatments it is a 1cm. His CEA level was 694 and is now 16!!! HURRAY.. Now.. they are going for another 3 treatments but want to change around a little since he had bad nauseua…
"head hurts"?
Must be from years of livin upside down Lisa--either that or chemo "brain drain" has really got hold of me.Don't think KANGABOB is a good idea seeing as I am relatively new here and probably could not possibly fill Bobs shoes. After reading all the posts here I figured a little ozzie humour wouldn't go astray!Course there…
Kanga...Upside Down Land
Kanga dear, don't hold your breath waiting for Bert to hen pick his way through here. Occassionally, he'll e-mail his brother in Europe and that's a 15 minute fiasco for three or four lines. I don't want you turning blue waiting on him, but rest assured...a good part of the time, he is sitting next to me, when he's not…
NERVOUS
Well today is the day for CAT scan results. I am nervous and so is hubby. He is praying for good results. After 3 treatments the cancer was 50% gone and we are hoping after 3 more we are now 100% gone! This post is a simple request for prayers from the wonderful people I have met on this board. Without you wonderful folks…
kanga
ok you can give it a try. lol Pattie
off topic--serious stuff tho
I have been so concerned with my woes that I have neglected to ask you guys a favour.It is a little off topic but the ladies here could help me big time! My lovely wife Jen has had to put up with a lot as you will all understand but she also has problems that you may be able to help her with. Jen suffers from high blood…

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