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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2006

??? about husband's treatment
I am new & have many questions regarding my husband's treatment. He was diagnosed Stage III, N0, rectal cancer. Had 25 radiation treatments & 6 weeks oral Xeloda. 6 wks later surgery to resect rectum & was left w/temporary ileostomy. The tumor was gone & nothing in nodes, and oncologist left decision to us regarding…
Folfox side effects
I am going to be starting Folfox and Avastin treatment next week. Has anyone done well during the treatment time. I am hoping to still be able to work. What are the most bothersome or worse side effects? I'm not looking forward to the next 6 months. Any information will be appreciated.
My husband wants to die......
I know this site is for survivor spirit, but my husband had III stage cc in 2001...IV stage recurrence in 2005 with mets to liver, and prostate cancer...in treatment since 9/2005, the tumors continue to grow...he is either vomitting, diarrhea, sometimes at same time..lost strength to walk, is in a wheelchair and can go…
update on recent cancer re-occurance
Hi All, it has been a while since I posted and wanted to send an update. Nov of last year cancer reoccurred but on the outside of the colon and it had spread. The Onc gave me a 1-2% survival. Since then I have taken some good advice from some wonderful people on this board and totally changed my diet, removing all sugars…
info on elevated CEA
Hi everyone!!! Before I went on chemo (CPT-11, 5-FU and avastin) in late January, my CEA was1.7. My latest CEA from 2 weeks ago was 7.0. When I was on just 5-Fu and leuk two years ago (before my recurrence) my CEA went from 1.8 to 4.5. After I went off the chemo, the CEA went down. My doc said that chemo can raise the CEA…
thanks to all of you
its been a while since i i posted and i just wanted to thank all of you who responded to my last post. sorry it took so long but i guess i have been trying to get use to this whole colostomy idea. i think its sinking in and i thank all of you who have responded with your strong and kind words. well 10 days left and i will…
respond to Jams (breast cancer )
Hey.... It was dx after a yearly rutine check... I started doing it 3 years ago....(I'm 45 ) So is was a real surprise...The good news is that I just hadtoday the 6 month check up..(after dx and radiation ) and is NEGATIVE !!!!!!! Good news once in a while is great !!! I was crying !!!!! God bless u all.... Ileana
Neuropathy
I walked barefooted on a concret pebbled driveway yesterday, I've never had anything feel so strange in my life. I keep my shoes on all the time, even in the house. jams
onco first visit
I surived my first visit of many to my oncologist, monday. He told me my cancer was in the first stage, no treatments of chemo involved. I asked him about diets, none nessary, He is going to be doing genetic testing on me, and then also come back for thenext visit in 6 months, and to have a blood test before I come. This…
camptosar, diarrhea and diet
So...how to eat healthy when dealing with SEVERE diarrhea from camptosar. I only had whole grain pasta, whole grain bread, vegies and some chicken and fish in the house, but this last dose of chemo practically killed me. I think all that wholesome stuff is too hard on a GI tract that is dealing with diarrhea from chemo. I…
Mr. Armstrong goes to Washington
Hi All: Before cancer I was a cyclist and a Lance fan. After cancer, still a cyclist, I've truly come to understand what a hero he really is. Lance carried the hopes and dreams of every cancer survivor when he won his 7 tour titles, the 1st of which was won a mere 3 years after his cancer (stage 4) diagnosis. He was given…
thanks...
I wanted to thank everyone for their support and quick responses to the problems my mom was having. We went to a third nurse, who took one look at my mom and said, "whoa, you have a yeast infection in your wound and on your skin. we need to get you some powder right away." the nystatin powder almost worked overnight (not…
Sugar question - for the nutrition gurus!
Ok, so I am a pretty healthy eater - I try to eat organic, lots of veg, not too much rubbish etc. However, I do love my sugar. I don't eat sweet foods much, but I have one coffee, one tea, and a few fruity herbal infusions a day, but I have to have sugar in them or I can't drink them (I'm bad I know..). I have tried…
Does the diarrhea ever go away
It's been over three years since my colon surgery and I still have emergency runs o the bathroom 2-3 times a week. Has anyone tried that new yoghurt Activia. It is supposed to help regulate intestinal problems. Any tips or advice would be helpful. Thanks, Arlene
blood test...please respond
My nurse called me today....they wanna do some more test ....liver levels was high....they said it could be the Arimidex (brest cancer pill ) but I feel like I want to vomit....I know...i always try to stay positive, but sometimes is sooooo hard....have any of you had levels to high ???They gave me an appointment for June…
Colorectal Cancer
Hi, Any advice on how to find the best surgeon for colorectal cancer? I've done some Internet surfing, but I'm not sure how to sort out the very best hosptials or to get the names of the best doctors. I live in So Cal, which I guess is good because it has a lot of different hospitals. Thank you, Amy's Mom
happy dads day!!!!!!!!!!!!
to all my semi colon dads have a great day. enjoy the day with your families. be well all the best bruce
If there's a 5%, I'm in it!
So, having successfully cleared my FOURTH bowel obstruction last night, I realized... 1) obstructions only occur in 5% of patients 2) breast lumps are cancerous only 5% of the time 3) My rectal cancer occurs less than 5% of the time...... sigh.... I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN!!! I was in the 5% in the nation back loooooong ago when…
alumni weekend
Where I live we have a big alumni weekend every father's day weekend, the parade was tonight, the classes are honored every 5 years, I will be celebrating my 35 anniversay from high school then, where has the time gone. Everyone I talked to tonight was shocked when I told them about my cancer, I know that when I go to see…
What next???
Hi everyone, it's been a pretty bad week. My mom had a heart attack (she's doing okay). She was admitted into the hospital yesterday and probably won't be released until at least Tuesday depending on what procedures she will have to have. I'm hoping and praying that she will not need open heart surgery. As if I didn't have…
Last Fathers Day
Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Im very depressed and anxious today. I will be going down to see my dad for what will be his last Fathers Day. Im so scared to go down and sad. My moms making a big dinner which Im sure he wont eat any because my mom said he only eats very very little now. How can we celebrate…
thanks
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say thanks, for the support, it is a scary time for me but I am going to pull through this, this site is a godsend, praying for you all, they say laughter is the best medicine. ladybug
Thank you!
Thanks to all of you guys for such great support. I knew this was the right decision, but still I had this little niggling doubt. I only work part time and felt I could manage it and have managed it pretty well til the last month or so, but it is time to put my all into this whole healing thing and there just isn't enough…
Friday Giggles
Here are some giggles to get your weekend started :) - - - This is the transcript of an ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October, 1995. Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Recommend you divert…
getting nervous
Hi, I am new to this sight, had surgery on may 23rd this year to remove a polyp that was too big to remove by colonoscopy, went to surgeon a week later and found out that I was in the beginning stages of colon cancer, what a shock. I am grateful that they got it in time, the surgeon does not think that chemo will be…
nervous wreck!!!!
hi all, well i signed the consent forms for the colostomy today. after discussing this with my surgeon it seems to be the only way out as the cancer has penetrated my spchinter muscle. my sur says it is a very rare case of adeno carinoma being so low he can still see it with the naked eye. so anyways this has been quite a…
Thank You re: Panitumumbab
Hi and thank you all so very much for your input, especially Lisa Rose. I am curious to know what you all think about this drug? Blessings and peace to all of you, Annette
Update on Dad
Hi Everyone hope you all are doing well. As you know my dad has stage 4 colon cancer and came out of the hospital 2 months ago because his lung filled with fluid. He has really gone down hill since then and now two Dr's feel its of his own doing. He went to see a Dr at one of the best cancer hospitals in Boston. He told my…
Part-time vs Full-time post treatment
Hi all, I am back to work full-time for about 2 weeks now after finishing chemo in March and my ileostomy reversal in May. I had concerns before coming back fulltime and am really feeling unsure about the decision. I am considering asking if I can return to part-time, so that I have less stress in my life, more time to eat…
My eyes are doing that leaking thing again...
This link came from the breast cancer board... I needed about 3 boxes of tissue... www.thesurvivormovie.com/ Hugs, kathi

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