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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2006

kangatoo??
Have I missed something? Haven't noticed anything from you in a while. Hope all is well. Mary
A FAVOR?
Hey, everybody - A good friend from the Colondar isn't doing well, see the e-mail from a friend of hers below. Michele was the June 2006 model (http://www.colonclub.com/Michelle_Cervone.html) and, as you can see is in need to some divine intervention. Can you send a prayer her way or, if you are not inclined to pray, send…
Party, CP-5, Oct 2007
I know many of you have already seen this and responded, but I want to keep it on the "front burner" not the back one. Thanks!! Hmmmm....WHAT IS CP-5? Is it a new chemo? A strategic move in the game "Battleship"? A vegetable drink? No, it's none of those.... It's a full-blown celebration of life! The technical term is…
shmurciakova
Hi Susan, If I remember correctly, you were due for testing at MD Anderson while we were in Halifax at CP4. Any news???????? Just checking up on you. Let us know, we miss you. Your friend in battle, Lisa P.
Had Scare...NED (I think)
In August I had my 1yr, 8mo follow-up with the oncologist and everything was fine. Then in September I experienced a variety of symptoms and went back to the oncologist. He checked me out and ordered a CT/PET. While the symptoms had already resolved it was a very nervous time waiting for the tests to be scheduled and…
New & need advise
Hi everyone, my spouse was dx'd with colon ca in Aug, had surgery and now stage 3c with 16 0f 20 positive lymph nodes. His CEA was 4.8 before surgery and went to 4.7 after so Pet scan was done. They note a one 1cm node on the oppisite side lighting up aggressively". Primary oncologist thinks it is Ca and needs surgery..…
Friday Giggles
Hi Guys: Goodness I've been so busy that I forgot it's Friday! Sorry the giggles are little late this week! Ya'll have a great weekend! Cheers, Ying - - - Words Women Use "FINE" This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. "FIVE MINUTES" If she is getting dressed, this is half…
A Special Thanks to Baby Lisa and Andy
I am finally getting back to "normal" (for me anyway) after my first trip to Canada. You 2 were awesome as the host and hostess of CP4. I could never thank you enough for all you did for me and the others. The itinary was fun filled. lively, educational and a blast. It has been a long time since I laughed so much and that…
Hyperplastic Change (update)
Great news!!!! The biopsies came back clean!!!! I am on top of the world to say the very least! I was told that this term meant there was some enlarging and hardening around the incision area. But, the biopsies showed NO CANCER! My sincerest thanks to all of you who offered your kind support, well wishes and positive…
Stage Four - 2 Year NED
Just wanted to share some good news and give others hope. I just got my latest CT scan results and am still clean!! Two years since my last chemo, 2 1/2 years since stage 4 diagnosis (3 mets to liver, 8 of 25 nodes positive). Even though I don't post much, I do read often (lurker). Mike
Interesting Grape Seed Study
Here is the link for an article I read this morning about colorectal cancer and grape seed. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5076909,00.html
Colonoscopy Update
Hello! I posted a couple of days ago about my dad (stage IV - 4 1/2 years into the fight, recent pet scan showing activity in liver and colon and elevated cea) Well, he has a super clean colon - not even a polyp. Now, we just need to kill the cancer in his liver. I am so glad that we are at Johns Hopkins. I feel confident…
Right side abdomen pain
Hey all, I noticed that nudgie is having right side abdomen pain under the rib cage. Me too. It gets really bad during the few days after chemo and I plan to bring it up to my oncs tomorrow when I go for chemo number 4. I had two "spots" on my liver that an MRI said were cysts, but I always questioned that. I want a…
SpongeBob: Nice to have you back!
I was beginning to worry a little where my Dad had gotten off to....nice to see you posting again.... How IS the sig other????? Hugs, Your loving daughter
Hyperplastic Change
I am a colon cancer survivor. I have been clean for almost 2 years now. I had a colonoscopy this past Monday. I called to get the biopsy results and my surgeon was in surgury and his nurse was in another office. Another nurse took a message to have my surgeon call me with the results tomorrow morning. However, she did say…
UPDATE
First off, I would like to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH to everyone who responded to my questions. This site really helps me out and provides the support I need. UPDATE: Had my appointment with my Onc Doc yesterday (17 Oct) and discussed all the problems I was having, including heart rate and what we could change about…
Support Goup - Disappointment
I attended a group last night with much disappointment. Perhaps what I'm looking for does not exist. I want an educated therapist that will talk with us, helping us to understand our feelings and how to continue our lives after our great loss. I'm not looking for a group that is in as much pain as I and only sit around and…
To TaraHK
Post it wouldnt work so; Tara, so sorry to hear that this has happened. You are prepared for the worst, I think, when you say "knowing my history" . I hope this is not the case and that is a benign little yokey,. If not,then the battle must begin again for you. Sending you strong waves of good feelings. XXXX Margo
CP-5
Hmmmm....WHAT IS CP-5? Is it a new chemo? A strategic move in the game "Battleship"? A vegetable drink? No, it's none of those.... It's a full-blown celebration of life! The technical term is COLON PALOOZA 5. It's a gathering of friendship and support created by the members of this discussion board. It's a way to meet in…
WOOHOOOO
Colonoscopy came back looking great! I am so excited. I believe I have the green light to wait 2 years (maybe 3) before my next scope. Now, I wait for the CT in Nov and blood work to make sure all else is good. Thanks for the good vibes sent my way. Tricia - 2 and counting year survivor!!!
First time Post
Hi Everyone, I have been reading all your posts here for awhile now. Here's my story. I was dx. Jan. 2006 and had the colon resection on the same month. I had Chemo for 6 weeks every week and Radiation for 28 days because the tumor was low, that is what the doctor said, so I needed radiation. I was done with both on April.…
Limey
Mark honey, I am so sorry to hear your news but agree with you that you can fight the beast!!!!!!! If what I did 2 years ago didn't work I was going to invest in a trip to HealthQuarters Lodge in Colorado. "It is a 10 day stay for you to get away to and focus on learning and beggining to put into practice certain dietary…
REALLY NEED ADVICE
History: I am Stage II with NO/MO and had my tumor removed on 10 July 06. Started Chemo Regime of 5FU, Lev & Oxiplatin on 18 August. I have had 4 treatments with one WBC booster shot of Neulasta on 9 October. On 12 October I had to go to the ER for a high rate of 155. They kept me overnight for observation. Everyting…
Does Oxycontin Cause depression?
My dad has Stage IV colon cancer. He has been taking Oxycontin for a few months now. Lately he seems to get extremely emotional and cry about everything. That is completely unlike him. Although it helps with the pain, the depression is making things worse for him. Has anyone had the same experience and if so, was the…
Cancer Returning to Colon Question
Hello, I recently posted about my dad's pet scan lighting up in his liver and colon. My dad had surgery in May 2002 to remove colon tumor and July 2002 to remove liver met. In 2003, his colon lite up on a pet scan and we had a colonoscopy - clean. In 2004, his colon as well as spots on his liver lite up on a pet scan, we…
rollercoaster (the bad kind)
Had a PET scan last Wednesday. Got the results Thursday. I have a small lesion in my right lung. (History: rectal cancer treated 2003, solitary lung met treated 2005). Right now I am on a rollercoaster of consultations and further tests. Biopsy not possible due to the location (unlucky). Next test will be CT scan. The good…
I'm doing my OWN Naked Happy Dance...
Went for my 3-monther today. Labs showed BOTH the CEA for the CRC AND the CA-29 for the BC to be holding NED!!!! Yea!!!!! Hugs, Kathi
blood counts
My chemo ended in June 2006 and my CT-scan was clear and my CEA has remained less than 1, What is bothering me is I can't seem to get my plateletts and white blood cells back to normal. My doc says they are borderline low for stepping in for treatment. I was wondering if anyone had experience with the chemo (xedola)…
The Next Colonpalooza
I have been away for a few days so maybe have missed a few posts but from the looks of things..CP#4 was wonderful.. It makes me sad that there has been so much "back and forth" about the palooza's and the comment from Stacy about "forgeting what it felt to be a stage 4" (I could not find that post and hope it was not in…
this sounds soooooo good.,,.
For those who like readings stats..there s finally good news... This info came from MD if you want to read the whole story go to : http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/oncolog/articles/06/4-apr/4-06-1.html Again, what Dr. Abdalla and his colleagues found was noteworthy: patients who underwent surgical resection as a primary…

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