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Colorectal Cancer
Archives for January 2007
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what is causing the weight loss?
My dad was diagnosed w/ reccurant colon cancer 3 wks ago (mets to lungs, abdomen, and lymph nodes). He was admitted to the hospital b/c of kidney failure then a bowel obstruction. They fixed the obstruction w/ an ileostomy. He has been home for about a week and a half. The drs say he needs to gain weight to start chemo in…
Happy New Year to All and a Thank You Too!
Hi, Just wanted to say Happy New Year to all of you, and also say "Thank You" for all the great info you all have given my husband and I as we wade through this adventure. It is great to know that I have a sounding board and a wealth of information at the tip of my fingers. Thanks everyone and may you all have a very…
Stage IV Survivor
I am new to this. Just wanted to connect with other people. Was diagnosed in May, 2005 with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer w/ mets to liver. Had Surgery to remove tumor in colon in July, 2005. Chemo from Oct. to Feb. 2006 to shrink tumors in liver. Liver re-section surgery in April 2006...had to remove left lobe, section of…
It Can Happen!!!!!!
I was given the ole "you only have 2-3 years to live" almost 3 years ago with a stage IV, mets to the liver and left lung diagnosis. I was 49 at the time and had always thought I was "pretty healthy", NOT. If you want any more specifics of my particulars, read my web page on this site. Anyway, I researched, followed solid…