Colorectal Cancer
Discussion List
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Hi, I'm new too...
Hello everyone. I'm new and want to introduce myself to you. The third week of December I had a colonsocopy (my first) and they found a lesion. I met that same day with the surgeon and he was able to schedule surgery for the following week. So...the last week of 2004 I had a right hemicolectomy. They staged the cancer as…
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Funny, Funny Stuff...
I had the honor of getting a couple of interesting phone messages yesterday. Turns out Arnold Schwarenegger AND Forest Gump BOTH showed up for the 1st Semi-Annual Semi-Colon-Palooza festivities! I was jealous as I laughed HYSTERICALLY at the message I got. Due to my son's basketball game, I wasn't able to attend the bash.…
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help for mother in law
My name is Danny and I'm a testicular cancer survivior (5 years and counting). I'm hoping to get some help for my mother in law. She was diagnosed with colon cancer about a year ago, underwent surgery followed up with chemo (not sure which drug). She then went four months without proper follow up (her new oncologist seems…
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lung mets symptoms
Hi everyone- my "best half" recently had a miserable cold and stil has a lingering cough- of course I am scared the beast has migrated to his lungs...for any of you that has mets to the lungs- did you have symptoms of a cough?? Thanks everone for your response. Bev
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Question about symptoms
Hi Everyone. I read your posts daily and am glad to be able to come here to all of you for support. My husband Jimmy was diagnosed with Stage III rectal cancer in April 2004. He had surgery in May 2004 (no colostomy). He has 2 more treatments of CPT-11 and 5FU left and completed 6 weeks of chemo-radiation post surgery.…
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Erbitux and CPT-11
Hi, I often read the posts but don't post too often myself. I will start a new treatment of erbitux and CPT-11 next monday and would like anyone who has taken this combination to give me any info about side effects that you can. I have been on Folfox-6 and most recently Avastin and Folfiri (CPT-11, Leuco., and the 5-FU…
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SpongeBob!!!!
Look for a mail from me on your start page and in your email. Ring us in your daylight hours or asap---if you wake us---tough----just love to hear from you guys!!!!!! Luv , Ross n Jen
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Results of CT / PET Scan
Well, yesterday morning I get the call from my doctor, hoping to hear it was gone, I was told there is still activity and the remaining lesions on your liver have grown slightly...the largest was 1.7cm, now its 1.9cm...Boy, not what I wanted to hear and yesterday was really really tough...8 rounds of FOLFOX, 95% gone....5…
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Hello, I am new ...........
I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Lorraine, and I was diagnosed with T4b Stage IIB colon cancer in September 2003.........had a colon resection and hysterectomy (tumor adhered to my uterus) in October 2003.........started ajuvent chemotherapy in November 2003........6 months FOLFOX regimen w/ fanny pack. Chemo…
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PALOOZA PICS POSTED
Try to say that three times when you've had a couple of chocolate martinis! Chek out the latest pics from Colon-Palooza on my personal page (the tame ones that is... Don't want Jose to shut us down!) For the more wild shots from Colon-Palooza, go to: Http://www.ColonGirlsGoneWild.com You can download pictures or order the…
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Fairytales!!!
HELLO EVERYONE!!! Well, I am so very excited I'm about to just burst! It's been a couple of so-so days. I had chemo yesterday and was so tired I came home and slept. Today I thought I'd be raring to go because Gemcitabine is supposed to be an "easy" drug but I was nauseous and vomiting. Took some Zofran and started to feel…
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SANDWICH UPDATE FROM COLON-PALOOZA I
The Lisas have taken over SB's pad and computer!!! The Hooter girls just got mad and left. Lisa Rose and I were out on the balcony waving goodbye and that really made them mad. The laid some nasty rubber as they sped off. Lisa Rose and I had to eat their dust. S*&%* happens. As you can tell we got her just fine. Sorry to…
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chemo today
I did really well. Was there 7 hrs though. They had trouble with my infusaport first. It had clotted. They used medicine and I had to wait a half hour and they flushed it, still clotted so they did it again and it worked. Then nausea medicine and sugar water injected. Then oxaliplatin and leucovorin IV into my port for 2…
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Back to work after treatment
Hi there, For those of you who took time off work - My mom wanted me to ask how long after treatment did you go back to work? My mom has been off work since April 2004 and is going to go back part time. I'm convincing her to go back VERY part time. Did you find getting back to the 'routine' difficult? Any thoughts will…
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Semi-Colon Reunion and fitlisa?
All you semi-colons heading to the beaches of Mississippi for a weekend of fun, laughter, etc., etc., have a GREAT and SAFE trip. Hopefully, I will talk to you all sometime this weekend. I'm so envious - wish I could be there. I'll definitely be at the 2nd annual Colon-Palooza! Have fun! By the way, a side note: has anyone…
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Calling all Stage IV Suvivors
My dad was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in May 2002. Still going strong. It came back to his liver last year (2 small spots). Since being on Oxiplatin, one has disappeared and the other will be zapped in two weaks with radiofrequency ablation. Oncologist who told us on our first visit that there is a 25% chance for…
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Update......
I saw the oncologist yesterday and the xray show that the tiny spots I had on my lungs are now dime size. In just 45 days time. How scary is that? Anyway we meet again tomorrow for a definite plan of action. I see the surgeon this afternoon to get another port installed. YEEHAW!!! You guys all be well and have a great…
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hi guys need advice on...
hi guys, i need some insite on hernia repair. i have finished chemo 26 weeks, i have had a colonscope(neg), i had ct scan(neg). but know i need to get a hernia where stoma site was repaired. dr says not to wait so maybe next week he said will have to patch it. any advise is appreciated. also everyone going to semi 1…
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CT-Pet Scan Number 2
After going through 8 rounds of Oxaliplatin & 5FU, I had a CT-PET Scan that showed the cancer that spread to my liver and lymph nodes was 95% gone...I tthen just finished 5 treatments of Irnotecan and Erbitux and get my 2nd scan tomorrow....I'm freaking out...nervous, anxious...Before the 1st scan my doctor said he didnt…
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itchy bumps
hi- has anyone experienced tiny bumps on skin (particularily arms and legs) that are very itchy? My "best half" is on 5FU/leucovorin and these appeared at the end of round 2-they are not as big as mosquito bites- more like what you would imagine flea bites to look like (nope- he doesn't have fleas!!) Any suggestions as to…
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A QUICK THOUGHT
>In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the >Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red >vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy >lives. > >Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and >Krispy Creme Donuts.…
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Happy Happy Joy Joy
Funny how life is like a rollercoaster. Three weeks ago I was laying in my recliner in agony and feeling like total doo-doo. Today I am planning an impromptu trip with friends to Cancun leaving in 2 weeks. Leaving behind grey, cold, muck, slush, and the sadness of the Steelers losing the AFC Championship game. Going to a…
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trials
I would like to hear from any stage 4 semi-colons involved in involved in trials..esp stem cell w/sibling-relative donor. Bud
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Gemcitabine anyone???
Hello all, So, I met with the oncologist today and he is raring to go. Apparently the surgeon thinks I should start treatment instead of waiting so here we go! I'm starting tomorrow on Gemcitabine. I'll be doing DAY 1-Gemcitabine DAY 8-Gemcitabine and Xeloda from DAY 1 through 14. Break for a week, and then we go again. My…
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Starting chemo again
Hi all, Well, will start the FOLFOX4 on Thursday morning, so say a prayer for me. I've not started it yet, but I've had so much pain recently that I'mtaking pain meds, which I'm afraid will stop my colon up, so I've been sleeping alot. Miss you guys. Remember me and my family in your prayers. I hope I don't get sick. Love…
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off to the hosp. I go again
Hi, I am off to the hospital. things are not moving again. Maureen
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Small Intestinal Cancer
My friend Angie is 28 years old and recently diagnosed with this cancer. I am looking for anyone she may could chat with about this. Please let me know of anyone. Thank you! Amanda
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Re; Ron50
Hey--did you guys all catch Ron's post? 8 year anniversary on the 22nd!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS RON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Knowing that in itself has got to put some sparkle in our lives Ron---thanks mate---- luv and a big hugg from Jen! And a hearty ozzie handshake from tha kanga-thong!!!
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Home Again, but.......
I am home from the hospital again, but already things are not working again. I was vomiting during the night. I have talked to the surgeon and I am trying to get things working without a trip back to the hospital. Please pray that things start moving, i don't know how much more I can take. Thanks again for all your…
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You guys are awesome!!!!!!!
I was so excited when I logged on and had 13 replies to my message. It means so much to have people who understand where I am coming from. I appreciate all of your suggestions. The suggestion about irrigation was a great one. I just started irrigating not too long ago and it has made a world of difference in my self…