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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2004

Still crying a lot
I went to a bridal shower for my neice on Saturday night, one of the few times I've been out, and the sister in law that always sticks her foot in her mouth really got to me. She kept pestering me about how much I weighed and I wouldn't tell her. I have lost 35 lbs since May, but I'm still a little overweight. She is very…
guess what happened today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well today was the best.!!!! in my store someone has been stealing cash out of the register everyday for the past week. so i notified my loss prevention specialist daily about the shortages. he thought he had caught the person on tape,but to no avail. so now my district manager comes in today and writes me up because my…
Party Ideas
On a fun note.. I need help with some creative party ideas. I was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. Did the chemo/ radiationthing and am now looking at surgery resulting in permananet colostomy. (Having a hard time accepting this... but will in the end). Before I go for surgery I am having a big Celebrate Life party.…
Mouth Sores
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could recommend something for mouth sores associated with chemotherapy. My Dad had some discomfort after his first treatment 2 weeks ago. He had his second treatment yesterday and I was hoping to get something for him before he starts having discomfort again. Thanks So Much, Deneen
If you could give one piece of advice
If you could give only one piece of advice to someone going thru cancer treatment, what would it be? There are so many, let's be creative and help our fellow cancer fighters! I always try to laugh. It seems like a really hard thing to do during these times, but it does so much good. Rent a good comedy, watch an old sitcom…
Terrified
My husband was diagnosed in May, 04 with stage 4 rectal cancer. He has had 6 weeks of chemo and radiation so far nad it shrunk the rectal tumor to near invisable but some of the nodules in his lungs have gotten bigger. So now he is going back on a different chemo regime with the hope that it will shrink his lung nodules…
Thank You
Good morning, I want to thank everyone who responded to my request for prayers with regard to my Dad's Pet Scan results yesterday. Unfortunately, the Dr. said that the scan showed 2 spots on the liver about 1 and 1/2 inches, which he said may be "just on the surface". I asked him if they were operable and he didn't say yes…
Thank You For Your Prayers
Thank everyone for your Prayers. My Doctor will be back Wednesday, so I will know about the plan of care. I will keep you Posted-Montiel
Newly diagnosed firefighter--need advice on Folfox and Immunopower
I'm 40 years old, and was diagnosed with colon cancer on the 15th of July. I had a colon resection on the 27th, and the tumor was removed, with one lymph node affected, which makes me a IIIA. I started on Folfox6. I had the oxyalapatin (sp) today, with a pump in a fanny pack of 5FU for 46 hours. I am looking for any ideas,…
Where did Aug go ?
Hi guys, well I made it threw 2 spinal surgery this month a anterior cervical on Aug 9th and then a posterior on Aug 16th.. Doing ok weak and still sore but ok :) Ben went to see his Onco last week ... they plan (if his wounds ever heal ) to start chemo late Sept ... early Oct. Hes had such a time... 2 days before my first…
Many questions
Hello everyone, Firstly, I want to thank everyone for their previous posts. It's really amazing to get so much support from strangers! I was just wondering if anybody could give me their opinion on macrobiotics and the macrobiotic diet. I've seen information indicating a link between macrobiotic diets and cancer survival…
East-West
I just had to come back and get my .O2 in...reference Emily's and the doctor's comments on Traditional verses Alternative medicine. I have benefited from Traditional medicine, in fact it saved my life..the only problem I see is that the life saving procedures may not have been necessary had I been following "alternative"…
Kanga, Judy, Kerry, Kay, Carmen
Thanks for all the energy..I'll take it with me to surgery.. Nanuk
Miracle of Miracles!
Hey y'all, Friday night I went to Relay for Life in my new town up here in the Northwoods. It was a homey small town Relay. They served a survivors dinner for us and our families. There were speakers sharing testimonies and such. Well a doctor got up to speak..... (this is where I break into the Fiddler on the Roof's…
Thaks for the replies
Thanks to all who replied to my previous message for rectal cancer survivors. Everyone's kind words and encouragement helped me to round the corner into acceptance. I have cancer. I need surgery. I don't want the surgery. It scares me. I don't want a colostomy. Actually... I don't want cancer either. So, it's off to…
frequent bm's
My husband had chemo/radiation/surgery in 11/01 to remove most of his rectum. He still has 35 - 60 bowel movements per week which is both painful and quite inconvenient. Anyone heard of a solution? We are thinking about seeing a hypnotist and a nutritionist. Thanks! Ann
I need Your Prayers Please
Hi gang Iam back with a new Journey. Like mentioned before Iam a Breast and Colon Cancer survivor. Last year had a intestional Sticture caused by radation for Colon Cancer I had in 2001. This May 25th my intestine broke during a Colonoscopy. I have a temp. Colostomy which was-is going to be reversed in September. Last…
Growth on vocal cord(s)
I have a growth on my vocal cord which was supposedly caused by a previous surgery when the anesthesiologist put the breathing tube down my throat. It "lit up" in a recent PET, and I am now scheduled for surgery. I would like to share information -(pre-op/post op)regarding this type of surgery.Is there anyone on this forum…
hi all !!!
i am going to have my bag reversed. any stories good or bad . please let me know. i am going in on the 9th of sept. will have a break from chemo for a couple of weeks. looking forward to it. thanks, fed
Prayers please
I hope this message finds everyone well. My Dad had his first PET scan (2 weeks ago) following surgery (2 months ago) for Stage IV colon cancer with mets to the omentum/peritineum. We will find out the results this coming Monday. The oncologist at Sloan said they would do surgery on the mets as long as nothing shows up on…
Rising CEA Level
My father has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Following surgery his CEA level was at 23. Over the past 6 months of chemotherapy his CEA level has went down until it reached about 3-4. This last test it had went up to over 30. Does anyone have experience with this? Is this of major concern? I've heard the numbers…
Good thing Kanga
I wish my flashing days were over, but alas, I have a few more months left. After that, I may have to charge! :)
Sharing information
Good morning all. Some of you may have heard of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. www.laf.org It has been set up to promote, education, advocacy,public health and research in the field of cancer. His web site is a wealth of information. If you go to the home page www.laf.org, click on Programs, click on Education, then click…
rectal cancer survivors
I am 38 y/o mom of two diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. I went through chemo and radiation. Just had a colonoscopy today. Surgeon says he sees no cancer only scar tissue. That I have had a "good clinical response" to the treatment. The tumor 5-6cm tumor is gone. He is still talking about surgery to remove rectum and…
Emily, You Might be Famous
Hi Friend!!!!! This is so cool, my hands are shaking while I type. You of all people deserve this so!!!! In one of my postings, I mentioned that I use a product manufactured by Dr. Patrick Quillin. Last month I signed up for the automatic monthly renewal plan. I haven't gotten my monthly "box" and am getting ready to go on…
The Power Of Prayer
Bonjour All My Angels, So, tell me, who has the direct line to the big guy upstairs? Are you holding out on us? Huge thanks to all of you for the endless support, many laughs, great tips and the good thoughts/prayers. Cyber group hug! The scans show that the cancer is confined to my lungs! Yea! AND, according to the PET,…
"friendship"
To all our wonderfull friends here.Lisa P. --pay attention!!!!! FRIENDSHIP To have a friend and be a friend, Is a joy and privilege too. To know a friend accepts your faults,And loves you 'cos you're you. To be a friend is something fine, It makes one understand. How selfless is the love which gives, The ever helping hand!…
surgery - update - he's in a stupor???
Hi guys, Thanks for all your encouragementover our good surgery news. Althought the dsurgery seems to have gone well, hubby does not know what is going on, its like hes still trying to come out of the anesthesia. forgets stuff, pulls O2 off, takes clothes off, trys to get out of bed without help. they have a 24 hr nurse by…
Reoccurance and Irinotecan
Hey, I logged on a couple weeks ago with higher than normal CEA results and have just found out that I have a new, very small growth on my liver and will be undergoing chemo treatments again. 5FU, Leuokovorin, and a drug I'm not familiar with, Irinotecan. Has anyone undergone treatement with this combo before? I would love…
Hopkins liver surgery - went well:)
HI all... Just wanted to let you know how things are going... Hubby had his surgery yesterday am. Did pretty well, although they had to remove 60% of his liver because the tumor , although small, was located too close to some major vessels. He is pretty groggy today and in a lot of pain. The drugs and anesthesia have him…

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