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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for November 2006

Hello..and Help
Hello, i am the 28 year old son of a cancer survivor, she was dx in 03 with stage 2 colorectal cancer and went through 6months of 5fu, only to have it come back and spread, she went through the last 6 months on 48 hour 5fu treatment, her CEA fell from 170 to 25 but a recent scan shows there is 10% growth and new infected…
6th Treatment / Need Advice
Was DX in July 06 with Stage II NO/MO Colon Cancer. Tumor removed by surgery on 10 July 06. Started the FLOFOX Treatments on 18 August 06 and have had 6 as of 3 November. Treatment is 5FU, Lec & Oxiplatin. I have had one WBC booster shot of Neulasta on 9 October which did not fair well with me. Ended up in the ER with a…
chemo induced menopause
I hAVE ASKED MY DOC FOR RELIEF AND ONE GAVE ME EFFEXOR, AND ANOTHER EPERBEL ANY INPUT ON THESE I WAS HOPING FOR MORE OF A NATURAL REMEDY
CSN Administration
I'm wondering how ACS gets their funding,how much, and how these funds are allocated? Is there some kind of a disclosure document/financial statement, and how do I get this information? Bud
CEA goin' down!!!
Hurray, I just got some good news and can't wait to share! My highest CEA was 111, the results from 2 weeks ago is 60!! More than 45% drop in a week!!! I won't get yesterday's results for a few days... but I feel GREAT (Tony Tiger style). Yesterday I went to see the doc, get result and then get chemo. I was sooo happy with…
Good reports
Hi! I haven't posted in a long time but had to share my positive news. I was diagnosed with stage III c in August of 2004. I had 13 positive nodes. I completed Folfox IV treatments and am still NED. I had both a bone scan and CT yesterday morning and got the call in the afternoon that all was clear. I have lived with the…
Soy Milk not so good for you??
Hi all, Two things I have heard recently : - many people have a hard time digesting soy milk - soy milk can impair the immune system??? I'm not so sure about the immune system part - would love to hear more info about this if anyone has any. But in my ongoing digestive saga post ileostomy reversal / colon re-section, I've…
thanks...sex ????
Thanks u all for the reply...my infection is gone even thou my urine is still orange.... Sex....what's that ????? Take care...
Hello Awesome Friend! ; )
It's Mary from WI where to say "hi" and that I hope you all and your families are safe, happy, and doing well today and always! ; ) I am one of the caregivers of my mom who was diagnosed 1/06 with Stage IV Colon Cancer. To date she has finished 12 treatments and is on a break; awaiting a follow-up check up with her oncon.…
Today was a good day
My Duey surprised the heck out of me tonight, If you knew him you would understand just how much this means to me. (he's not a person who show's affection) He told me he wanted to take me to dinner to say thank you for everything I have been doing for him (with his cancer and all) While we were at dinner my son went out to…
Need help
I am having a hard time mentally thinking to go on with the chemo. Background: I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in April 2005, had chemo/radiation for 5 plus weeks and then in August 2005 had a local resection. Eight months later I was diagnosed with a recurrance in the same area. Surgery involving an abdominoperineal…
Avastin
Hi everyone, I have a question. Is Avastin usually given for stage 3c colon ca? It seems most only have it for stage 4. P.S. Thanks also for your concern and prayers with my Mom's passing.
CEA Rising after 1st chemo
Hello all, Has anyone had the experience of your CEA rising after the 1st treatment of chemo? My onc at Stanford said before I started that it could rise on the first treatment. The details are as follows. I was dx Stage 4, 1 liver met on 8/28. I had successful colon surgery and started chemo on 10/10. I did have a CT scan…
New to cancer
Hello, About a month ago a cancerous tumor was found in my dad's colon. A week ago he underwent surgery and had the tumor removed. Dad is home and doing well. The doctor was optimistic he got it all and the tumor didn't spread to any organs. We just got the pathology report which shows he has stage IIIB cancer. 2 out of 19…
Dad's tumor is out!
Hello my friends...ohhhh it's been busy. Dad had surgery on Wednesday. They removed the tumor which was actually twice as big as they had originally thought; it was the size of a lemon. They removed 12" of Dad's colon and were able to reattach. The size of the tumor made the colon buckle inward causing the obstruction.…
urine infection/enzymes Hi
Hi !! I have an urine infection that wont go away...and my liver enzymes where pretty high...Anything I can do lower it ? I don't want miss any of my chemo sessions... Thanks !
CP 4 video ~ Halifax NS, Canada
Hi Everyone, Well another palooza has come and gone. It was a real pleasure for Andy & I to host Colon Palooza 4 in beautiful Halifax NS and to be able to share some good down east hospitality with our friends. Copy,Paste & Enjoy. http://media.putfile.com/CP4 Always, Lisa Rose
GRANDMA JERSEYSUE
My daughter had a baby boy Thursday night at 801. He was 7lb and 12 oz, 19 and 1/2 inches long. She went in on Wednesday afternoon so it was a long one but she did great. Ayden Michael is the baby's name.
Tips
I thought maybe we could all give one or two tips ( I want lots of people to chime in here) that have helped us deal with chemo, radiation, surgery, after effects, side effects, emotional issues, diagnosis trauma..... We are here to help each other thru one of the most difficult times in our lives ( and our loved ones…
Goji Juice/Berries
Does anyone have experience with this product? Apparently it as it's origins in China, and it's english name is Barbary Wolfberry Fruit, or Fructus lycii. Research indicates that it is esp. beneficial to the liver and the kidney. See Does anyone have experience with this product? Apparently it as it's origins in China, and…
semicolon
I have not been here for a few years now. Hello again to Bud, Emily, Stacy. Any word from Sponge Bob in recent times? last I heard he was at sea. Glad to see that you are all going strong. I am now at 5 years and 4 months since the knife and the chemo and remain well with no recurrence. I hope this is an encouragement to…
Friday Giggles
Hi All: Hoorah it's the weekend again, and not a day too soon! Enjoy the giggles but don't try the diet at home or anywhere else :) Cheers, Ying = = = = = = STRESS DIET A diet designed to help you cope with the stress that builds up during the day. BREAKFAST: Grapefruit 1 Slice whole Wheat Toast 8 oz Skim Milk LUNCH: 4 oz…
Blood Return Update
We went back over to the infusion room today to get the Avastin pulled from the port and luckily -- they also got blood! So, they flushed it and put in some Heparin to prevent more clots, and we appear to be good to go! Mark feels great, although he's pretty bushed. We're making one little outing a day -- and as much as he…
My job is being eliminated
Yep. Our company was sold six months ago and I was told today that I would not have a job after Feb. 1. They need me until then to finish up all the projects I am working on and then rely on HQ to provide all of the stuff that I do now. Sigh. I'm not the only one on the block. My brother was fired the other day. It was our…
Anyone interested??
Check this out!! http://www.h2hwalk.com/participants.html Sorry, I don't know how to do a hyperlink on this site, so you'll have to cut and paste! But it's well worth it. I am considering participating in this venture, possibly as a guide! It would be a great way to learn about nutrition while doing something healthy, fun,…
flatulence!
It's a good thing my dignity went right out the door after my cancer diagnosis. I had my ileostomy reversed on 9/15 (after removal of rectum and sigmoid colon in Feb)and things have gone pretty smoothly and seem to get better all the time except for this very humiliating problem. My coworkers and family member suffer in…
little bit of good news
I have to get excited over every little thing! I was having some left shoulder weakness and tingling in my left index finger... very scary because Oct 6th I found out I have mets in my spine. EEK... I was very concerned the cancer was affecting my spinal cord causing the problems. I went to the gym and had trouble doing…
1st Colonoscopy next Monday
Hi All~ If you remember, my Dad was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in January 2004. I am happy to report he is doing great...: ) His oncologist recommended that I have a colonoscopy at age 40 (which I turned in August), so I'm having it done Monday, November 6th. I'm very nervous...not only for the procedure, but…
Recovery from colon resection
Hi. I had a colon resection with about 12 or so inches removed in the sigmoid area two weeks ago and am now recovering. There is a constant feeling that I need to have a bowel movement but little actually happens. Do the bowel movements become solid again and slow down to a few a day? I am on leave from teaching and need…
New here
Hello. I am the wife of a man with colon cancer. He had surgery, ended up being stage 3, since there was lymph node involvement. He had chemo and radiation. Are there many stage 3 success stories here? (Not sure if I can just post a question or how this really works!) thank you, Annie

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