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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2004

Thank You!
Bob, Bruce, Jana, Kanga, and Kerry, Thank you so very much for posting on Memory's site. I'm sure that each of your sincere posts touched her heart. I know that they sure did mine. Stay well. Kay
Big week
Well, Tuesday is election day, Wednesday I see the new urologist, Thursday I go to chemo doctor to see if I need more chemo(I pray not), Friday I go for blood work(have to have because on blood thinners because of blood clot in lung)Saturday I have baby shower to go to, Sunday I have church twice, then next week is…
Forums wih doctors
Hi I just found these forums, and they are really great. I am here to tell you about the forums I created. I am a Doctor and have 2 family members that have been affected by cancer: leukemia and prostate cancer. I will be specializing in Hematology and Oncology, and from personal experiences with my family I found that we…
A request!
Hello Everyone, I'm sorry I haven't posted this week, but a chemo friend of mine has been my priority. I met Memory, a 27 year old kindergarten teacher, last spring when we were both having chemo. She and I became friends and I was so thrilled when she was declared in remission from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in May. She…
Update on Bob
Hello Everyone!!! It's Sue again. You guys are probably really tired of hearing bad news from me as much as I am having to say it. Well, we heard from Fox Chase last night and again bad news. After we started yelling at everyone. we finally got news. They are not able to help Bob out at all. They say that do to the liver…
So far so good
Hi all, Met with my oncologist and nephrologist after my scans and bloodwork, and GOOD NEWS: negative findings on the scan, AND my adrenals, which were causing problems, as some of you know, also show no evidence of the suspected tumor. The doc thinks it's just one of those things, no surgery needed and continue on…
Update on Ben
I just wanted to give yet another update on Ben... He is once again in Hopkins.. He went for a follow up with Dr Gearhart Tues and she admitted him. He still was dealing with wound care issues from the surgery in May. he had emergency surgery Wed that removed most of his skin area from chest to groin for infection control…
Colonscomy
I am going for my first colonscomy after my resection. They gave me about 40 pills to take this time. Can anyone tell me if the procedure is any different after surgery and how anyone taken the pills? Are they better? Any tricks of the trade. Thanks Franny
having a colonoscopy Wednesday
hey guys, hope everyone here is doing well. My dad who is stage 3, is also doing very well, thank GOd, he just finished 4 of 12 chemo treatments and is God willing handling it remarkably well with minimal side effects. The biggest problem right now is that the wound is just not healing the way it should be and now the…
Abdominal Pain
Hi everyone, For those of you who remember me, I read this message board every day but haven't posted anything for various reasons. I had so many problems with chemo, and radiation. I suffered with terrible abdominal pains that still come and go. But on the brighter side, I finished radiation in June, had my ileostomy…
Angry husband
My husband was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer last month. He is 40 years old. He is having a very difficult time dealing with everything that is going on. He is angry (which I understand). What concerns me is that he becomes defiant and acts out in ways that, I fear, may come in the way of his treatment and…
Question Regarding Chemo Side Effects
I have been diagnosed with stage IV appendiceal adenocarcinoma and had surgery to remove appendix, part of my colon, and arachus in February of this year. The tumors have metasasized to the right pelvic sidewall and I am being treated with Oxaliplatin IV every 3 weeks followed by 2000 mg Xeloda (capecitabine) twice daily…
To Edina77
Edina, while I already posted a response to your request, I wanted to start a new topic as well to reiterate my feelings and add something. Here's what I posted: Edina, short and sweet, find a new doctor!!!! I have zero tollerence for doctors who play God. No, the prognosis four stage iv's is not the greatest in the world,…
Update on Bob ! Trouble dealing with anger!!
Good Evening Everyone!!!! Well, Things here aren't going any better!!! We have been trying to get into the experimental phase of drugs testing for treatments for Bob with no luck! First they say that he qualifies and then after going through all the paperwork and testing they come back and say sorry this isn't for you. Why…
My Mom has Colon Cancer - info
first, I would like to thank Monika, Lisa P., Sue, Steve, Jen, Julie and Judy (grandma047) for all of their encouraging words! All of your messages really made my week. Has anyone tried herbal suppliments? or seen a natualpath? My mom has only a few more treatments of chemo and the doctor's are about to give up on her.…
My Mom has Colon Cancer what do i do
My name is Stefanie and I'm 24 years old. 3 years ago my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. they got her into surgery and said they removed it all and there was only a 25% of it coming back. It came back all right, now she's had another surgery and the doctor's say there is nothing they can really do exceot buy her time…
Update on my mom
I have not had access to the internet past few weeks , and i just wanted to give you an update on my mom. We saw the oncologist and she (the doctor) was very negative. She walked in and told my mom " We are not going to cure you, you are going to die of colon cancer " I was so shocked. I tried teling her of many strories i…
What comes next
I was diagnosed 2 years ago with stage IV colorectal cancer. I had 8" of colon removed and 3 nodes. Followed by 6 mo. of chemo. Next it appeared in liver and I had a resection. Next it appeared in lungs so I've started chemo (oxaliplatin,xeloda and avastin). I understand that this will not cure me but may prolong my life.…
Good Vibes and Prayers Requested Please!!!
Well folks, tomorrow Bert goes in for his CT/PET and blood tests. First set done since stopping chemo July 2004 and since last array of tests done end of July 2004. I sure will appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers that all goes well. We won't have results until we see the onc next week and there's nothing I'd like…
Great Results For My Dad !!!
Good Morning, I hope this post find everyone well. I feel a bit guilty posting good news in light of the recent bad news we have all shared with regard to KrisS and Monika's mom. But I think we can all benefit from hearing something promising right now. My Dad, stage IV colon cancer with mets to the the peritoneal and…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
I am sorry to say that my mother passed away at 2:26am on Saturday, October 23. But my sister and I were blessed to have been with her at that very moment. Although this was the most difficult thing I have ever done, at least I know Mom was not suffering and that she was at peace and ready to go. Please don't let this…
to mikew42
hello. i was wondering of course when you are feeling better if you can tell me about the procedrure you had and done. did you have to meet certain qualifications and such. where did you have it done at. plesase let me know all you can. i pray for a qucik recovery for you. take care nettie
Had RFA Friday
Had radiofrequancy ablation for what I thought would be one tumor. Turned out to be 4, although 3 of them were probably dead and the fourth was still alive. The surgeon zapped them all and now considers me in full remission. What he said to my wife and mother after surgery was even more interesting. He said that he feels…
stage iv colon cancer
Hi everyone, My dad (aged 63) has been diagnosed with a stage iv colon cancer last July 20, 2004. Initially he has been complaining of stomach fullness since May. But he chose to ignore it. Thus, it's been a big shock to me and my family when he was diagnosed with cancer. All my life, he has been a very strong man who…
Remember me in your prayers
Hi all, I see the new urologist on Nov. 3rd and my chemo doctor on Nov 4th(to see if I need to take more chemo)and then I have the series of tests on Nov 10th(CT Scan of head, carotid artery ultrasound and Echocardigram of heart) to see why I am still feeling dizzy. My family doctor is trying to get me an appt with a…
Thank you for your prayers
I had my surgery Wednesday and home Friday fastest surgery ever according to doctor it was localize waiting for lab work I have a nice bad slice. Had a epi dural but couldn't tolerate the back pains so they removed it the next day. taking my pain meds. So sorry about Kriss, Prayers do work. Will keep everyone updated.…
Waiting
Hi all, I read Kris sisters post before I left for my follow up scans this a.m. in tears. Kris was so kind and well informed, and despite her own setbacks and the relentlessness of her own disease, she was always reaching out to others. I will miss her. Now I begin the wait for the results of my scans and bloodwork, as I…
You gotta laugh...
Been a lot of talk lately on this site of teh benefits of a good laugh to help us cope with all this and I for one agree. So thought I'd start a topic dedicated to people describing some of the more amusing experiences they have had throughout this process and sharing a laugh with others. We could all do with a bit of…
KrisS has passed away
I am sorry to tell you that one of your members, KrisS, died on October 6, 2004. I am her sister. She wrote in a letter that I found after her death to: "Please write a note on the CSN support site thanking everyone for the support they provided to me and that I was disabled for a short length of time due to metastasis to…
Lisa Rose
Hiya sweetie---I have been trying for weeks to contact you--just got your prv.You are obviously experiencing the same trouble according to your message. The only trouble is nothing I try to send to you gets there. All emails get returned. We are fine here. My email addy has not changed. I thought yours may have since you…

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