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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for March 2007

Know anything about VA Insurance?
Hi all - I just now found out that my 3 year old granddaughter's (who knew?) "other grandfather" - her mother's father - has been diagnosed with Stage II liver cancer. They tell him that in spite of it "just" being Stage II, he is in partial liver failure already. He feels fine right now. They tell him that he needs a…
No polyps!
Hi, for those of you who were thinking or sending prayers my way, my colonoscopy was all clear! Yea! I don't have to go for another one for 3 more years! Just thought I'd give an update.... -Susan
why ? afraid of saying it or true ?
I'm confused or is it that I dont like to hear the word NOT curable ??? 2 1/2 years ago, when I was dx, I remembered reading that cancer was going to be treated as chronic disease in the next 2 years...And that is what we have been hearing...but also we keep on hearing NOT curable( for stage IV )Mrs. Edwards said it and…
I could just scream...Some People!!!
First let me thank all of you. You are a wealth of information and I (and my family) don't know how to thank you all enough. Well this just keeps getting better and better. My Dad had his CT scan yesterday and we were told that the results would be accessible by the computer later that day and the Doctor could log on and…
Good news/bad news
Hello to all...for some reason I had tried to post this message last night but it did not go through. I wanted to first share the great news with everyone that Mike had his first colonoscopy since dx. in Sept 05 and all is great!!Still NED!!! Now for the bad news. In Nov. 06 my mom was dx. with bladder cancer, they removed…
Scans are good ~
Good morning all and what a beautiful day it is.......... Well I got my call yesterday my CT scans were all good. Thank you GOD. Bloodwork CEA was 1.4 and its been 2 years January 07 since my liver resection. I pray this is a good sign. Praying for the rest of you with up coming tests. Doreen.... doing the happy dance…
panitumumab
Anyone taking or know someone who is on panitumumab only? What were your side effects? Did it shrink tumors? Do side effects diminish or become less severe over time?
Need Comfort? The old standby...
I once again visited the site that long ago SpongeBob shared with us....there are so many new faces, I thought I would share my dad's site again: http://www.thesurvivormovie.com/ For anyone who knows someone fighting the beast...or someone who has found the beast... Hugs, Kathi
Xeloda Regimen
Good Morning, Can someone tell me how the xeloda regimen works? My Dad started it a few weeks ago. He just finished 14 days on it and we are already scheduled to see the Dr. today. How long do you typically take it before scans are done to see if it is working? Why would the Dr. want to see him already? How have you done…
Friday Giggles - Happy April Fools' Day
Hi Guys and Gals, May your weekend be filled with gags and pranks and laughters! For this one weekend only, we can all act our shoe sizes and not our age! Ha! On being foolish, the great Peter Ustinov said it the best "The point of living and of being an optimist, is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to…
have you ever heard anything like this?
I am a stage 3 colon cancer survivor. I went for my one year anniversary colonoscopy in March, and they found one polyp, which they removed. (I don't remember the name of the type, but it was the one that would have turned into cancer if left there, but it was benign now). Anyway, I wondered what you all think about that.…
Hair loss
I visited the wig shop today, just in case, and wondered how many of you ended up wearing one after six months on Folfox? I think its actually the 5-FU that causes hair loss, and I gather its more likely to be thinning/bald patches than total alopecia, but I think Im too vain to face the world in such a scraggly state.…
Wound Infection Update - Surgery
Saw my surgeon yesterday (29 Mar) and my post-op wound infection is not healing properly even with antibotics and flushing the wound, so I will be in the hospital on Friday to re-opem 2-3" of my incision to properly drain the infection. He also stated that the re-opening area would remain open to heal. Meaning the wound…
Need Some Positive Thoughts and Prayers
First let me thank each one of you. I have spent the better part of the last 2 days going over the prior posts and tried to educate myself about this disease for my Father. We found out on Tuesday that he has adenocarinoma and yesterday we got the news that the cancer on his tongue was gone. He had a follow-up surgery last…
To: Katefm - cea question
Hello: You mentioned in a response to me that your husband's cea level rose slightly like my dads and you found out that his largest tumor was liquefying. How did your doctor determine this? If you do not mind me asking. Did his cea level go down later on? What treatment are you on? My dad is on avastin with 5 flu. Thanks…
Great News/awful news : (
Hello everyone, Well, first off I would like to say that my husband Mike had his first colonoscopy since dx. Sept. 05...STILL NED!!!! Now, on a sadder note, I REALLY need some help. Everyone here is so wonderful and smart, so hopefully I can get some information. My mom was dx. in Nov. with bladder cancer, they removed one…
daughter update
Hullo dear friends. I will try to get involved asap in the board again but for this morning I wanted to post before I need to go out again. Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers. The CT and EEG went well yesterday I am so relieved to say. My daughter, Mieka(pretty name, don't yah think?) came thru with no…
I'm back
Hi to all. I'm back on line. I've shifted house and set up on my own. I bit the bullet and bought a new puter,boy vista takes a bit of getting used to. So far so good. Cheers Ron.
Get Your Rear in Gear!
Since I began my affair with NED on March 7th, 2007, I am trying to get back into walking/running and doing all the things I have enjoyed pre-chemo days. As cancer patients and survivors we are trying to bring awareness to Colon Cancer to the general public. The Colon Cancer Coalition and Colon Cancer Alliance are helping…
CEA information
Hi all. My husband just finished 2nd chemo IV treatment today and I asked about his CEA. Since I see posts from time to time questioning a slight rise in CEA , I just wanted to share with you what the oncologist told us. She told us that labs results and norms vary a bit from lab to lab, for one. She also told us that…
Why a 2nd opinion?
I just wanted to let eveyone know (who remembers) that my mother who was found to have 2 large polyps (pre cancerous adenomas), back in January and was told that she needed a colectomy to get them out, just had a 2nd colonoscopy at MD Anderson. They were able to remove the polyps, where the other doctor could not, so she…
Need Survivor Stories
My Dad was just diagnosed with colon cancer yesterday. He is having a very difficult time with this as he is also battling tongue cancer. I was hoping to get a bunch of survivors to tell me about their stage at dx and how long they have been cancer free /or battling this disese. I need him to see that this is not a death…
Selenium question~
I was just wondering if any of you take selenium daily? I've been taking it since my surgery and my onocologist says its one of the best as far as antioxidants. I asked him about Vitamin E and he said to not take E except of course what is in the multi vitamin. I guess the studies show of all the antioxidants selenuim has…
CT scan tomorrow ~
Good morning everyone I also need positive thoughts for my CT scan in the AM... I have to be there 6:45am tomorrow and I am a wreck already. Had bloodwork done Saturday morning and got the phone call Monday bloodwork was normal. I'm not sure what the CEA was just called this morning to ask them. I keep track of my CEA. I…
How long to wait
My Father was just dx'ed with adenocarcinoma yesterday. He needs to have a CT scan to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the colon. He has already had a chest x-ray that was negative. The dr said that he would be 4-6 weeks before the surgery and then 5 days in hospital. Then chemo and radiation regardless of the…
Thanks
Hi Semi-colons! I've been away from the boards because illness (besides cancer) has struck my house. Stomach flu has kept me busy changing diapers and...doing laundry. Luckily it hasn't struck Jim or me, just the kids. Tonight is my first night back on the computer in quite a while. Thanks for your messages. It made me…
humanalpha
I don't know who you are; I've never seen a post from you on this site. There must be a reason why you are lurking around. Yes, my life is hectic, but I am by no means complaining. If you would have read my post thoroughly, you would have caught the part where I said that we have been blessed. I wouldn't give up what I…
Tony Snow and Elizabeth Edwards...
Regarding the news of the return of the beast for these two fine folks:it sure bums me out. I know there is still hope for both of them (there is always hope, right?) but I can't help feeling blue for them and their families. I hate the beast in all of its forms. And hearing the news and all the chatter on these two…
I couldn't have said it better.....
Hi all you groovy Semi-colons! Here's an article that I received from an email list I am on. peace, emily Dr. Mercola's Comment: Conventional medicine has consistently derided the use of essiac tea, a blend of herbs including burdock root, sheep's sorrel, slippery elm and Indian rhubarb root, as useless and even toxic in…
Request positive thoughts
Hi all, Tomorrow I will be having the first CT since surgery for the recurrance and the subsequent chemo. I feel pretty good. Somewhat nervous as my initial diagnosis of rectal cancer was almost exactly 2 years ago and the subsequent recurrance 1 year ago. I feel like I am clear but would appreciate any positive thoughts…

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