Colorectal Cancer
Discussion List
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Losing teeth instead of hair
I was asked if anyone found their teeth were damaged by the chemo or radiation treatments. I said I would ask here, the best source of information anywhere. Has anyone experienced problems with teeth breaking or brittle, etc.?
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METS TO THE PELVIC BONE??
I am going for my petscan today. I am very nervous. My MRI showed either has been consistent with an insufficiency fracture of the right sacral ala. Now on the left side they think it is another fracture. Apparently I was told if you have had radiation to the pelvis and osteoporosis there is a good chance that this can…
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charge glasses please
Aww--sorry for bein' awol for a while. Anyway guys n gals, 1 year in Rem. anniversary this week....just wanted to thank you all from where my love resides...my heart. You have helped me thru this..and I love you all for it--SINCERELY!!! I had bloods done today and know that all will be ok.......thats the positive side of…
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20 Yr anal cancer survivor
Just a quick note that I thought was upbeat... I went to a new gynocologist the other day ( mine had left his practice after 17 years , I wasn't too happy)..so I discussed my history with him and asked if he ever had a patient with Anal Cancer. He said he had a current patient who returns to the Cleveland Clinic each year…
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Husband just diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer with mets
Just wanted to get some support and glad I found this site. My husband is 35 years old and after a colonoscopy for rectal beleeding they found a tumor. They admitted him in the hospital and removed it along with another. They also found 4/10 lymph nodes infected. They did see spots on the liver but they did not boipsy yet.…
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side effects
Hi, thanks for the reply. I take zolphran(sp) dexamethan(some type of steroid) for 3days when I start chemo. that helps vomiting I will try imodium for gas this time around. Side effects are really hard this time I have my 3 this thursday, I will talk to doc about it. I do not want to do too many drugs though. I think this…
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hi guys today is my..........
hi all, well today i celebrated another birthday #47 with the lord's help. this is the first since dx with the beast. dx may 04 stage 11, than chemo 7/04 till 1/05 finished, colon resection 9/04. hernia repair to x stoma site 1/05. yes it has been a long journey but i have not done it alone i have had all of you with me.…
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side effects
Hello everyone sorry I haven't been on lately but having a hard time with the chemo this time. leukovorin, fol fox, had my 2nd one last week do it every 2 weeks 48 hours. lst week had diahreia, this time took imodium now I have terrible gas pains, stomache cramps is this unusal or what. I had my colon put back together in…
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Decadron and dose side effects
Hi there. Does anyone in the group take Decadron - Dexamethasone for nausea and vomitting? It has been addded to my regimen (with Emend) and the side effects are really strong: fatique and a huge depressive mood swing along with dizziness and muscle fatigue/pain. I've asked if the dosage could be lowered, but I get a quick…
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bad news need encouragment
hello all. as you may have read i was supposed to get a left thoractomy on feb 25 at mayo. i got a ct done on the 24th and have a total of ten on the left now and one on the right. my surgeon sd he does not feel that surg is an option for me any more. all the tumors are small but he sd we must pay attention to what your…
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PET - pros and cons
In April, it will be 2 yrs since my surgery (dx with Stage III rectal cancer Dec 02, chemoradiation, surgery April 03, chemo finishing Aug 03). I've been NED since the surgery (yea). This 2 yr anniversary is a "biggie" for me, as I have heard that most recurrences happen within the first 2 years -- and it has developed…
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Vacation Plans
Hi all, Hubby and I are planning to leave on Sunday for our overdue celebration vacation...without kids! I am now nearly 7 months post-chemo, and 15 months post surgery (but who's counting!). Unlike most sane people, we are heading from snowy, cold New England, to snowier, colder Canada...cross country skiing in the…
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OK. Here's the thing
I published the blog with the first two entries. It has the working title Phizz. We can call it Egbert or Fizzbert or Egfiz. Whatever. It is not written in stone. Here is the URL: http://semicola.blogspot.com/ I can send people an invitation to post (warning: you have to download photo editing software) or I can play…
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Did well yesterday and today
Well the mega doses of the anti nausea meds seem to being doing the trick, so far. I haven't felt sick either day. Have had neuropathy in my hands and feet, but I can handle that. Thanks for all your prayers. I think they're working. Love you all. Love and prayers, Judy(grandma057)
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Vaccine Trials
Any semi-colons involved in Vaccine Trials? I would like to compare notes.... Nanuk
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all clear, all clear, all clear!!!!!!!!
hi again guys, my dad had his post chemo scans today and ALL CLEAR! I guess one of the advantages of working at a hospital is that you can find out results within hours. Today is also my birthday, and what a wonderful birthday present this is for me and of course my Daddy. My family is originally from Portugal, and since…
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please say a prayer - ct today
my dad who was diagnosed stage 3 last july 04 is getting his post-chemo ct scans as we speak, and I'm sitting here at work getting sick just thinking about it. Please say a prayer for him that everything is clean, thanks so much guys, and take take, susana P.S. - kanga if your're reading this, thanks for the birthday…
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genetic colon ca
Im a 23m, and just been told that I have HNPCC(hereditary nonpolyposis colon ca). I am 2.5 yrs removed surgery and chemo, with NED. My oncologist proposed a total colectomy to reduce my chance of recurrence. Has anyone else had this done, or proposed? How about dealing with an ostomy bag?
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2nd Clear CT in one day
HI everyone, More good news!!! My mother's test just came back - CLEAR. Diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer March 2nd, 2004 and is CANCER FREE! SO HAPPY! We're going to my my wedding dress tomorrow! JULIE : )
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Clear CT Scan
I just returned from my monthly visit to MD Anderson for check up, CT scan and chemo. After my CT scan on Tuesday I ended up in the emergency room with a 103 degree temperature. Still don't know what the cause was but they brought it down to normal at about 2:30 am. The next day was my visit to the oncologist prior to my…
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Chemo doctor appt-Update :( ???
Hi all, Well I went to the chemo doctor today. He checked my bottom and the tumor has not shrunk, in fact, I have another growth growing off of it. He said that no matter how sick I get, we have to hit this as hard as we can. He is going to give me zofran, decatron, and ativan, when I have my treatments and then have me…
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Needed: Gourmet juice recipes
Hi guys, hope everyone's doing well. I know for sure that peaceful Emily "whose skin is orange" will be able to help me out, but I also suspect some of you guys are holding on to your gourmet juice recipes waiting for a franchise opportunity. If I promise not to reveal your secret recipes to the clamouring public, will you…
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Chemo Induced Neuropathy
A Dr's comments on Neuropathy.. http://www.healthtalk.com/otherconditions/askthedoctor/022105.cfm
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Let's name this baby
I am starting a fun blog for the Semi Colons. We have plenty of yucks here but the gallery photos on this site are frustratingly small. I want to see your shining faces up close. You can yak or beef and tell jokes of any colour without fear. Anyone can post to this community -- the software is fairly easy to use. I am…
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Let's name this baby
I am starting a fun blog for the Semi Colons. We have plenty of yucks here but the gallery photos on this site are frustratingly small. I want to see your shining faces up close. You can yak and beef and tell jokes of any colour without fear. Anyone can post to this community -- the software is fairly easy to use --I am…
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Results of MRI of the lumbar spine
Hello everyone. I am up early took 2 xanax last night and getting ready to go to work. I find comfort writing my feelings on this message board. ALL of you out there are a God sent and have a true understanding of all the anxieties with this disease. To update you I had an MRI of the lumbar spine on Saturday. I have been…
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last day of chemo today
Well i would never think back on that horrible day (july 7, 2004) when my daddy was diagnosed with colon cancer (stage 3 we later learned), that this day would come. Today is his last treatment (12 of 12) and we are all so thrilled. It's been an extremely looooong winter and our family is so looking forward to the spring.…
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Sponge Bubba?
After all the negative press on Sponge Bob, Sponge is questioning the wisdom of his handle..anybody have suggestions? Nanuk
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getting back to physical activity after rectum removal
My rectal surgery is March 4, less than two weeks away. It is major surgery: they will take out the rectum so my "butt" will be stiched up. I am looking for advice on how and when I can return to physical activity. Specifically, I need to get on my recumbent exercise bicycle as soon as possible in order to strengthen my…
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Stage IV Treatment Plan???
Hi, Hope all doing well. I'm a little weary. Last week PET scan pretty much confirmed liver met. I went to talk to a surgeon outside my HMO today. His plan of attack is : 1. Radiation to rectal cancer and Chemo 2. Surgery to remove rectal cancer 3. More Chemo 4. Surgery for 3 x 3 cm liver tumor. This wasn't what I was…