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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2004

Grandma 047-UPDATE
Hi guys--here is the last mail rec. from Stacey--Judy's daughter. I have edited it but the basics are there. Judy was initially sent home and spent 3 days there, however infections(2 different types-one is very rare) have forced her back into hospital again.They tried to remove her catheter but is unable to use her bladder…
surgery follow up visit great news
Hi everyone Great news. The surgeon reported that the one lesion the cancer cells were completely dead the other cell had only 1-2 cells that were living. The rest of the liver is clean. Hubby recovery amazing. Doctor could not believe how great he looks. Also the surgeon feels the side effects are not chemo related, more…
anyone with similar experience...
hi there, im sure you're all familiar with my situation of my mom having stage 3 rectal cancer. she's completed 5 weeks of chemo/rad and now awaiting surgery on july 8th. through all her screening it was confirmed the cancer is contained. we had a HUGE scare when 2 spots were found on her lungs. They confirmed it wasn't…
Andreae
Hiya Andrea--for a change 'ol kanga's not gunna ramble on too much--jest thought yu need some kind words! I was overwhelmed re; your response to Kinsey and am here to tell you that "you are a mountain of inspiration" to Kinsey and all of us here!!!!! Your attitude and thoughts toward Kinsey were truly mindblowing--and I…
Quick Question
Has anyone experienced a sore throat while being on chemo? Bert is finishing up four months of 5fu/leuc and six months of 5fu/leuc with only two more treatments to go and from this last one that he received, his throat has been sore for three days...so bad that it is difficult for him to swallow. Today it is much better…
Surgery Date Set
Thank you everyone for your kinds words and thoughts. You are right, Stacey, this will be a walk in the park compared to what I have been through the past 1 1/2 years and I know it will be OK. The doctor has even said he feels it is in the early stages and so my surgery is set for July 23 - after my trip to the mountains…
update-tests
If I said I was not totally relieved I would be lying!!!!!! My ultrasounds and blood tests have come back very positively---that is to say--nothing--not a thing shows up on them!!!!!!!!! I am so happy I could jump right across tha screen and give all yu guys a bear hug!!!!!!! I am pleased to say that I have a doctor that…
Home from surgery
Hi everyone Thanks everyone for your prayers and kind thoughts. Took hubby home on Sunday! He is definatley a lot more tired than the colon surgery and very bloated. He could not button his pants because his belly is so bloated. Hard for him to sleep comfortable in bed so he didn't really sleep well last night. Moved to…
Folfox//Nausea/Marinol
Hi All, I started my chemo on June 2nd and have my 3rd and 4th treatments this Wed. and Thurs. I need some insights from you if possible. I am on Folfox and had quite a battle with nausea - it started the morning of my second treatment and continued 24 (continual queasiness and vomiting after eating anything) hours a day…
Stage IV met. jejunal adeno.-21 yrs old
i'm 21 years old and was diagnosed with metastatic jejunal adenocarcinoma (small bowel cancer) in Feb of 2004. I have been told that this is extremely rare especially in people my age. I was completely shocked to learn this, since I thought the problem was my appendix. A CT scan revealed otherwise. I had surgery in Feb. to…
New Stage IV Needs Chemo Advice
Hello and help! My 47-yr brother, Dave, was diagnosed with colon cancer and had surgery on 4/22 with resection; 2 of 13 nodes involved. Back to the hospital 2 wks later with vomiting and gut pain, determined cause was bowel blockage, no surgery-- n/g tube and meds used. More tests revealed 2 spots on the liver. On 5/27 he…
What to do next?
I have only posted here a few times, but I read everything daily. Let me start by saying this is a very depressing post, so if you don't want to be depressed, skip this. That said, I don't know where else to turn at this point. Oscar, my "sort of Dad" was dx'd as stage III colon cancer in May 2002, with a permanant…
new lung met - chemo questions
I had surgery/chemo Feb 2003 and finished July 2003. I just had a thoracotomy and got a lung met removed. I will start chemo (session 2) soon. My onc wants me to use 5-FU & oxyplatin, but not leucovorin. Any thoughts? I'm getting my care at MD Anderson and trust my onc, but I am young, 34 yrs old, and want to attack!!…
surgery date scheduled
Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well! My surgery has been scheduled for June 28. I was not anticipating having surgery so soon and am really a wreck now. That's only 2 weeks from Monday! I feel like there is just too much to do between now and then. Not only do I have a lot of dr's appointments, but in the next week,…
Worried about my "Daddy"
Hello! I usually post under OVCA site as I am preparing for biopies/surgery. However, I have a couple of questions about my father. First of all, my father is 75 yrs. old, (he is my rock!) he has had untreated diviticulitus for 26 years. I found out because he admitted that he had been in severe pain for six months and had…
Biopsy Back
Hi everyone. Well, I got my biopsy back yesterday on the spot the dermotologist found on my arm. Wierd thing is I went in to have a spot on my nose checked and he said it didn't concern him too much, but the spot on my left arm did concern him. As my luck would have it, it came back positive and I now have to have surgery…
Dad had to skip treatment...
With only four more treatments to go, he had to skip his treamtment this week due to his platelets being too low. His oncolgist said that if he had his chemo, he could end up needing a blood transfusion -- he doesn't want that. Has anyone had this happen? What can you do to bring them up? I really think this was a much…
Oxaliplatin
Stiltz1 - My Dad is taking Oxaliplatin along with 5FU and Leucovorin(sp?) aka FOLFOX. He is Stage III with 4 nodes involved. His oncologist recommneded the more aggressive treatment. I believe the Oxaliplatin makes him very sensitive to hot and cold things. He can't drink or eat anyting too hot or cold. That also goes for…
Grandma 047-UPDATE
Hi all--ok, was awol--but back 'cos Jen now has tha flu and that means no going away for 4 days. Aww--she'll be fine!!!(specially with me doing the nursey thingy--he he!) OK--now for some news on Judy I rec. an email tonight. IT reads; Mum is still struggling with infection.The doctors are waiting to see if it will start…
had a colonoscopy - freaked out update
Hi all, Sorry it's been a while getting back to the boards... Been pretty busy lately. I do check in from time to time but don't often have the time to reply... Anyhow... some of you may remember that i got a little freaked a few weeks ago as i was having some rectal bleeding with BM. I am a caregiver to my hubby (stage 4)…
Results are In. YIPEEEEE!!!!!!!
I think the subject line says it all. Bert remains "NED" even though CEA remains at 9.0!!!! Can't find a thing. All is normal. Dr. Lenz will continue monitoring every 8 weeks as opposed to three months. And for even more good news....three more chemo treatments and he's done!!!! He will have been on four months of 5fu/leuc…
PICC-line vs Port
Hi everyone, I don't do a lot of posting but I read everything on this web-site. I have a question about picc-lines. A few weeks ago I developed a blood clot in my arm. It was determined that my port caused it. I was hospitalized for 4 days, now I'm on Coumadin. My Oncologist decided that the port needed to be removed…
Biofeedback anyone?
Hello everyone, hope all is going well. I was just writing to see if anyone has any thoughts or experience with biofeedback. I have just signed up at our local university with a psychologist to use biofeedback to enhance the immune system. I feel this certainly can't hurt so it is worth a try. I was just curious if anyone…
Update on my hubby!!!
Hello everyone!!! I have been trying to give you guys an update but I got that stupid worm and it took forever to get rid of so now I don't have to worry about getting cut off!! My hubby is hanging in there. We were at the Doctor's today and he still doesn't want to put Bob back on chemo. He is too run down. His system…
waiting for surgery is making me crazy!!
Hi everyone, My mother recently finished 5 weeks of pre operative chemo and raditation and her surgery for stage 3 rectal cancer is a month away. i'm VERY stressed. I have horrible dreams that all her lymphnodes are effected. AS of now - They only suspect one. She's had every test possible. MRI, liver scan, CT scan,…
awol again
Just a short note to say will be away for a few days until next tuesday(result day). So you guys n gals take care and will see you then. Thank you with "both" our hearts for your replies and support--we hold you all so dearly--and thats no understatement. No need to reply to this post ---I know how you all feel!!!!! Oour…
Surgery liver Good News
He Everyone Surgery went well yesterday. They were able to remove the right lobe. Sent the liver lobe to pathology and found the two original lessions that were their in october even though one could not be seen with the naked eye on the last Scan. The surgeon was pleased with knowing he got both. No cancer could be seen…
Stage III
Hello. I am soo glad i found this website! I was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer at age 35 -after my surgery to remove a tumor from my colon. My surgery was less than 3 weeks ago. The docs want me to do chemo (Flourouricil and Leucoverin) I am scared to death of chemo - side effects and whether or not it really…
Prayer / Energy, etc.
I notice much caring, prayers, energy transmissions, etc. going out to members of this forum, esp. when there is an up-coming test or procedure or other such event. I am more spiritual than religious, but have a strong belief in a Creator who watches over us and listens. I for one will wake up each morning and give thanks…
More TESTS!
Okay, here I am again, whining. After two abnormal liver enzyme tests, I was overjoyed with a normal. PCP thought the synthroid was the problem. Gastro dr got all the tests and has decided that I need to have an ultra sound and a colonoscomy even with the normal. I was scheduled for the colonscomy in October, but they want…

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