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My Mother
Hi guys, Well, my mother had a colonoscopy 2 years ago and had a total of 19 polyps removed, several of which were adenomas. She was supposed to go back last year for another scope but she put it off until this year. This time 15 polyps were found, 5 adenomas, two of which were too big to have removed during the scope. So…
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first posting
This is my first posting, I had stage 3 colorectal, diagnosed August of 05, had my ileostomy takedown end of last June. I cant believe how many people were told they had hemorrhoids, same here, for 2 years! Had a sigmoid and they completely missed it, finally got diagnosed at 39 years old. Still having a hell of a time…
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Stage 4-you know it can be beaten....
I posted back in September about a friend with stage 4 colon cancer, mets to the liver. They wouldn't even do surgery....put him on agressive chemo. Well, surprise! The chemo worked so well (he lost 45 pounds, and has a feeding tube, granted) that he had resection surgery on Monday, with removal of the gall bladder, 60% of…
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update-good vibes needed
Hi all, I have not been posting for a while, just want to give an update of my father. His CEA has been rising steadily, 4.1, 7.8 then 12.8. PET scanned ordered last Tuesday and showed 2 new tumors on his liver, 5cm and 3 cm( near the main artery, yikes). Liver resection (this is his second resection since last April…
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Done with treatment and feeling mixed emotions
I read this site everyday, but am not much of a poster. Since being diagnosed with rectal cancer in May '06, I've had the chemo/radiation combo, surgery, and just finished my 8 treatments of Folfox last night. I should be jumping for joy and running as far away from the oncologist's office as fast as I can. But my main…
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can there be NO chemo after surgery
Two days ago I posted the I was dx with CR and am facing more scopes and tests. I have asked a lot of Q's and have gotten a lot of great info from experienced CR survivors. The surgeon said that I might not have to have chemo after. So, here is another question. Has anyone had the APR for tumor removal and not had to have…
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Friday Yummies
Hi Guys: Now that I've run out of clean jokes for our Friday giggles, I am having to come up with another plan :) Thanks to Carm and Scouty, I got the idea of the Friday Yummies - to share some my favorite healthy food trivia and recipes. So, here we go, the first of the food yummies. Have a great weekend! Ying…
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Trying to make it through "forever"
Hi everyone. I am sitting here the night before another treatment and I am having my normal emotional break down. I hate going. If we had stuck to my original plan of treatment this would be my last month of chemo...that was before they found it in my lungs. Now the doctors are telling me that I will doing treatment for…
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Surgery is coming!!!!
Hi all, Finally have my surgery scheduled for February 5th. Am nervous, but ready to get this show on the road. I am more than likely going to wake up with a permanent colostomy. I would appreciate any info on life after surgery. What to expect??? Any advice??? I am worried about the pain. My surgeon is ordering DepoDur,…
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2 Down 10 to go....side effects
Hi Everyone, Hope all is well with all of you. Well my husband got thru his 2 treatment quite well but I have questions as usual (so glad you all are here!)anyways as each treatment comes and goes will the side effects stick around longer. My husband pretty much feels okay on the first 2 days of chemo but on the third day…
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Clinical Trials
Has anyone gone through or currently going through a clinical trial for their treatment? Your thoughts on the experience would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi there, this is my first posting
Dear All, This is my first posting ... I began reading your discussion board in November when my boyfriends father was diagnosed with colon cancer. Then I became even more involved once my mom was diagnosed in December with colon cancer! To say the least, the holidays were quite a hoot. I thought it was finally the right…
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Eye Issues
First, let me say that the folks here are the best. I have learned so much on this board and I pray for each and everyone of you. I am in the middle of my 8th treatment (5-FU/ Avastin/Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, etc). After the last treatment, I started getting burning, itching and watery eyes. My Oncologist said it was from…
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Interesting Article
Dr. Weil had this on his site this morning, I also get his daily e-newsletters, great to subscribe to. This info is even being published by the NCI! Calcium Supplements Can Prevent Polyps Taking calcium supplements daily may protect more than just your bones. New research from Dartmouth Medical School shows that taking…
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just dx and have questions
I was just told today that I will have to have surgery to remove rectum mass of 2cm. Since it it within 5cm of the anal line?? the colon cannot be connected so there will have to be a colostomy. This was not the news I wanted to hear. What can I expect as for as time in hospital for surgery, taking care of the stoma and…
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Maybe no chemo one day
Check out this really interesting research article. http://health.msn.com/centers/cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100153734>1=8971
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RSVP to the Hilton, BABY!
Alright guys....here's what you need to do to make it to Colon Palooza 5 in Nashville, TN from Wednesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 16, 2007: Call 615-620-2150 or e-mail your request to sarah_spain@hilton.com. Explain you want to reserve your room which is in the block set aside for the SEMI COLONS, arranged by…
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for NED's near Seattle
not sure what happened, but couldn't open the link: http://www.fhcrc.org/patient/support/survivorship/
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Decreased chemo dose
Hi, am wondering if anyone has had to go further than their original 12 treatments after having their chemo doses decreased? Hubby had to have Oxi stopped after 8 tx's and the 5-FU was cut in half as well. Any info will be appreciated:) Thanks, Ginny
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Needed to touch base!!!!
Hi to all my faithful friends!! I just got home from having a rotten day!! I needed someone to talk to. Besides talking to myself. I so miss The coversations that Bob and I always had. I have been beside myself as I have been having nightmares, so I have been afraid to go to sleep. I went to work and it started out bad…
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For NED"S near Seattle..
www.fhcrc.org/survivorship
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to Ron50
Struth mate! G'day...sorry I missed yah post but had to chime in here to congratulate you on your years of NED! Great to know that your continuing freedom from cancer is posted here....such an inspiration to others my friend.I know that other health issues have continued to give yah a hard time mate but like the true ozzie…
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ARTICLE - Cancer Funding in Texas
Texas Plans $3B Cancer Study Investment By LIZ AUSTIN PETERSON (Associated Press Writer) From Associated Press January 23, 2007 1:38 AM EST AUSTIN, Texas - Aiming to become a global leader in cancer research, Texas plans to invest $3 billion over the next decade in a bid to eradicate the disease, which kills more than a…
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USC cancer center
Help needed, we are desperately looking for info on innovative cancer treatment. We were looking for a naturopathic doctor to complement our oncologist, but have had lousy luck. The only one in our town, Albuquerque was a nice guy with zero experience treating cancer. He is doing as much research as we are. The next one we…
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new?
interesting article on targeted radiation "http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,12053,00.htm?c=1003:5:1:2"
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the beast is back
well everyone i went for my 3 month check-up and my CEA is 87, yes sign that the beast is back. im very scared as this is my second battle with it, i go for testing this week so i will find out where it has shown its ugly head again. has anyone ever went through it twice. i dont want to go through this all over again but i…
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My friend Kim
Everyone, please pray for my friend, Kim, whose father was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. He's been fighting the monster for over a year; the first round was cancer of the tongue. To further complicate his case, he suffered a stroke. Please send wishes to Kim and her family through this trying time. They have tough…
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Tagamet???
Hi everyone, I was just doing some reading and saw something about the use of Tagamet to treat colon cancer. Apparently it is an over the counter medicine used to treat ulcers and can significantly increase survival time for colon cancer patients. Has anyone heard of this? -Lee-
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STILL Naked dancing with NED!!!
I went for my second 3-month checkup, 2 years post-CRC dx, etc today.....STILL NED on BOTH....IN FACT, my onc said....You know, you are doing so well, are you sure you ever had cancer???? SOOOOOOOOO YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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No colon cancer!
hurray for that. BUT... I did have blood in my stomach and gastris (sp) so the biopsy results will be in this week. and a 5mm nodule on my right lung that I have to go get checked. But with my endometriosis they aren't sure if it is that. It's always something, right??? But I the test went just fine. THe prep really is the…