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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for November 2005

my cat scan results
I had a cat scan yesterday at the hospital where I had my surgery. First, I don't know how any of you wait for results. I would go insane. Because I work in radiology, I got the disc from my CT and had a doc at work read it today. I remain NED. Yipppeee. I will get the actual results from the surgeon next week. Thanks for…
What can one expect after lower rectal surgery if they did NOT have a colostomy?
In other words, does the surgery create lasting bowel problems even with a sphincter intact? I.e. pain, pressure, discomfort? I'm beginning to think the colostomy is a better deal from all the reading I'm doing. Has anyone come out of this surgery being able to use their bowels close to the way they did before? Thanks so…
Question on Ned
Hi everyone, I was wondering to be NED did you have to have surgery to remove the tumor or did anyone become Ned from just Chemo? Also what is your exprience on how quick the tumors grow back after chemo. My dads tumors shrunk very small and he has stoped chemo. Im just curious how quickly they can grow again. I understand…
Pa proctectomy and ileostomy update
Well, My pa had surgery 10-27-05. He had some complications with blood loss and vomiting but he is doing much better. He started a liqued diet again yesterday and is tolerating it well. His ileostomy is now starting to eliminate fluid. I was able to meet the stoma nurse yesterday and she showed us some tapes on care. I…
good news
hello to everyone.i hope all is well.my oncologist told me today that my cancer has shrunk from the previous ct. scan.it didn't sound like a huge shrinkage,but it has shrunk.after some of the news i've received,i'll take anything that's positive.i want to say thanks for keeping me in your prayers.i continue to keep all of…
Mary Tyler Moore ( Kay Norton Edition )
Hi Semi- Colon Friends, My son Andrew made a short video from Palooza 2 in Las Vegas. Kay Norton is our own Mary Tyler Moore. So this is for you Kay.... Love, Lisa, Andy & Andrew * To View The The Video http://media.putfile.com/Mary-Tylor-Moore-Semi-Colon-Edition **To Download The Video…
re; Scouty
I am not sure of the actual date but know our dear friend Lisa(Scouty) is due for surgery shortly. This is our message to a wonderfull gal we are proud to call our friend. Good luck sweetie from Ross and Jen. You are always with us!
My Stage IV Story
First of all, let me apologize for waiting so long to post. I posted almost a month ago and then did not post again. I was offered a job that will require me to relocate across the country, so things are very hectic right now! I really appreciate the warm welcome everyone gave me on my initial post. I was diagnosed when I…
My Stage IV Story
First of all, let me apologize for waiting so long to post. I posted almost a month ago and then did not post again. I was offered a job that will require me to relocate across the country, so things are very hectic right now! I really appreciate the warm welcome everyone gave me on my initial post. I was diagnosed when I…
My Mom
Hey everyone. My mom has had 4 sessions of Folfiri and has a cat scan tomorrow to see the progress. She is taking 2 weeks off from chemo because the diarrhea and dehydration has really caught up with her. More importnantly she is REALLY down and discouraged and wondering if she will make it. She has finally said she would…
update on my erbitux and camptosar treatment
I just took my fifth erbitux weekly and camptosar every two week treatment and I am finally feeling hopeful again. I just got my results of my last CEA test. It went from 22 to 11 after just two treatments. I haven't posted my full story of my colon battle as of yet so here it is. I first found out about my colon cancer in…
re: Radiation and other cancers
I hate to bring up an unpleasant topic but I need the truth. (Thanks, by the way, to those that responded to my post regarding Xeloda. Very helpful.) I read that radiation for one cancer most likely leads to the development of another cancer. Can I get some feedback about this? Again I'm inquiring for a friend that is not…
I've missed you all.....
Hello there semi-colons! How is everyone? It has been awhile since I last visited the message board but I pray for all of us daily! I hope everyone is well and healthy! I am visiting in Tulsa this week, with new doctors and treatment options. I have a bone scan tomorrow ....they are thinking this wonderful disease has…
Missing Scott
Hi all, hope things are well for everyone struggling with this horrible disease. Today is one month since Scott left us for a better place. I guess I'm just feeling down. Last night I took the kids trick-or-treating for the 1st time without Scott. For some reason, I keep expecting him to call me at work today. Maybe it's…
port o cath inserted
Thank you all for sharing your experiences and advice- he had it put in late yesterday and all went well...CAT scan next week then start on folfiri + avastin in a clinical trial- having previously gone through 5FU adjuvant treatment (and finding out after it was finished that he is now stage 1V) we are praying that this…
They are circling overhead!!
The vultures are beginning to circle overhead waiting for me to drop so they can come down and pick my bones clean! I am so tired of everything I am going though. I am exhausted!! This is just too much to go through alone. When my husband died I was still going though chemotherapy. I have advaned stage 3 colon/uterine…
Rectal Cancer and pre-op Xeloda
My friend has stage III rectal cancer and will be doing radiation with Xeloda before the surgery to try to shrink his tumor (almost complete blockage very close to anus). Has anyone had this regimen? Pretty much everything I've read on this site has referred to Xeloda AFTER surgery and always taken with other meds…
cat scan tomorrow
Hi to all, It sounds like Vegas was a great time for all. I wish I could have been there. Hopefully some pictures will be coming soon. I go for a routine cat scan tomorrow. It has been 6 months since my last one. I am really nervous. It has been 2 1/2 years since my cancer diagnosis. Stage 3 with 2 nodes positive. I have…

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