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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2007

LIMEY your a star
Your picture is on the welcome page! Nice looking guy!
Show of Hands...
Since there seems to be an unusual influx of "newbies" to the site, (VERY impressive since this isn't even Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!) I think some time needs to be taken for everyone to complete their web pages on this site. In addition to being a great therapy tool, a web page allows us to learn more about the…
KEEP FIGHTING!!
Almost 9 year stage 3 rectal cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 36. Endured a full year of preoperative treatment, surgery and follow-up chemotherapy. IT SUCKED!! I somehow kept my sanity and even a little of my sense of humor, regained my balance in life and moved back to my home town, a long time dream of mine. On the…
cat scan report/not good
Yesterday I got a call from onc saying he wanted to see me to discuss cat scan report of Monday. I told him I had appt for the next day (Wed). He said he didn't want to wait that long. GULP! Called my husband at work to meet me there and cancelled my massage (darn!) Onc told me I had 2 -4 tumors in the brain. I usually…
DAD NED!!!
Well guys I want to start off by thanking everyone here for all your thoughts and prayers, they both thankfully worked. I was absolutely positively sick with worry for the past couple of weeks, but I am ecstatic to be able to say that Dad remains NED after three years (originally diagnosed stage 3, 5 pos nodes on July 4,…
last day!
I am getting ready to go to work. During the day, I will go and have my pump disconnected for the last time. When I come home again, I will be a person who has completed 6+ months of FOLFOX! Now I just have to wait 2 weeks for the CT scan. I am celebrating with my knees knocking just a little. Oh, scan, be clear!
BAD NEWS, METS TO THE SKULL
HI everyone. Sorry I have not posted. I had my MRI'S done and received bad news. The bump on my head is in deed a mass. The mass is in the skull grew out of the top bone of skull and also the bottom part of the skull towards the brain. They also found 2 more lesions in the skull. My spine L2-L4 they also state there are…
Getting Port today, 1st Chemo tomorrow
Its 5 am and I am up and heading to the hospital for my port. I will have my first chemo treatment tomorrow. I am scared to death not knowing what to expect. I spent pretty much all day yesterday crying. I remember reading a post where someone said that the worst thing about this cancer is it seems to take control over our…
Getting ct results today
It's that anxiety time again. Haven't been on for while. Been crazy with the new puppy! (who is a handful -what was I thinking???!! LOL) Husband goes for 7th treatment and results of last weeks scan. He did develop a small blod clot a couple weeks ago and I'm worried he will be taken off the clinical trial he's on or have…
what is the cost for AVASTIN
Well avastin is given $412 towards each prescription (300ml of avastin),towards the drug, when ever my mom starts it, how often do they give the Avastin? she gets chemo folfox and Oxaliplatin every second week, does that mean she gets 2 prescriptions of it ? how much is Avastin ?I heard around $3000 a month Canadian? is…
Canadians help find colon cancer gene mutation
Canadians help find colon cancer gene mutation Updated Sun. Jul. 8 2007 1:39 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff Canadian researchers are announcing a new genetic find that may help them in the hunt for early signs of colon cancer. Researchers at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Cancer Care Ontario and Genome Quebec joined…
stage IV colon cancer
My Doctor told me that the side effects of chemo would resolve when the chemo was discontinued. Little did I know then that stage IV cancer, progressing, means staying on chemo until the end or hospice care and the side effects will continue. The Oncology Nurses are the ones that address your comfort that the MDs don't…
Hair colouring
Hello again all you inspirational Semi Colons Apologies first of all for the triviality of this post .... I just wondered if anyone knew how soon after chemotherapy one can colour one's hair (I've actually got some left! Only two treatments to go!)? I have had highlights since I was 18 and had long forgotten what my…
I found a clinical trial
Hi all, I found a Clinical Trial at the Univ of PA that I think is the next logical step for me to take. Its a Phase I Trial of a new drug KOS-1022. Its a protein inhibitor. It comes in pill form which I will take every other day. Most of my time will be spent getting bloodtests and ECGs. I will be monitored very closely…
Am I Stage IV?
Hi All. I have only posted a few times and quite frankly I thought this board was in my past. I would appreciate any insight you might have regarding my current battle. July 2006 (age 46) I was diagnosed stage II rectal cancer. At that time my treatment was 5-FU/radiation. No surgery, as there was no evidence of tumor…
Thoughts, Feelings, etc
After reading so many posts on feelings, thoughts, sensations, side effects, attitude, partners, etc I thought I would provide my experience and insight to all those interested: BACKGROUND for newbies: DX in July 06 with Stage II colon cancer in sigmond. Had emergency surgery to remove tumor. Pathology report stated no…
Delay of Surgery?
Hi All. A little history: Stage II colon; surgery August 30, 2006 w/9 rounds of Folfox ending Feb 2007. Dx'd w/endometrial ca June 2007. I am scheduled for surgery (hysterectomy) next Wednesday and have contracted a cold. Will they delay surgery if I show symptoms at my pre-op on Friday? I'm trying hard to get rid of the…
The Bowels of Compassion
This may be more than you ever wanted to know about your colon and rectum! Ever wonder why there is so much compassion on this board? Well... did you know that in ancient days the bowels were considered to be the seat of compassion and love. Before they were usurped by the heart! The bowels have fallen out of favor of…
Looking for Treatment Options
Hello. My mom age 61 was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer in February. Colon resection, ileostomy and now into second month of chemo (Xeloda). We are not real happy with treatment she is receiving and are looking for advice from others. She has had a very difficult time. We are currently at the University of KY. Seem…
3 year anniversary, with thanks
July 9 is the 3 yr anniversary of my completion of chemo (stage III, colectomy in Dec 03, 6 months chemo). Looking back, it is amazing what the first year following diagnosis was like. I found this site right after surgery, and don't know what I would have done without all the support and info I found here. Thank you to…
Done with Chemo!!!!
HALLELUJAH! Carl talked via phone to his oncologist today and he was told that his last treatment 2 weeks ago was his final one! (History- dx 10/06 stage IV mets to liver & 12 nodes) He was able to finish 10 rounds (scheduled for 11 but said he was done at 10!) We will be meeting with the onc on Wed. to find out what…
Bowel Blockage Yikes!!!
Hi all, Just when I thought it was safe to back into the water...... I end up at the ER. On Sunday July 1st I got up ate a bowl of cerel and an hour later had the worst upper abdominal pains. I of course blew them off all day. I kept telling my husband something was wrong. We finally went to the ER when I started throwing…
Felt like a big baby today
Let me preference this with normally I have a great attitude about what's happening to me but today I must have torn through that. Seems like I was angry today. Was wondering why then realized...I have a chemo treatment tomorrow. Later on....I dropped a glass canister on my toe. That sent me to the roof! Sat down and…
FOLFOX or FOLFIRI
what is the difference between the two, my moms oncologist is changing her to folfox/ox , she was on folfiri for 6 months and it didnt work..any advice
info about spinal mets
Treatment of Vertebral Metastasis By Charles H. Weaver, MD July 06, 2007 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the Cavity Spinewand for treatment of cancer that has spread to the spine, referred to as metastasis to the spine or spinal metastasis. A large proportion of patients diagnosed…
once again, it rears it's ugly head
Hi all, I hope you all had a great 4th vacation, time off or whatever. I have been without the internet for the last week and feel a bit out of the loop. Before I left I mentioned I was having a scan again due to back pain. Well once again the original site is lighting up and they believe it is cancer again. I will be…
OH WHERE OH WHERE IS JADOT?
Has anyone heard from JADot?
Blood Thinners & Cancer
Hey all, I am hoping everyone is doing GREAT!!! Haven't posted in a while but wanted to get some opinions. Had a PE during my last surgery of 27 Feb 07 which made the surgeon and doctors agree I should go on blood thinners for about 9-12 months per industry standard, but now the doctor I am seeing for my blood thinning…
Life DOES go on...got a new ride!!!
Well, now I must survive...I have car payments for 5 years...lol! I got a new Saturn Aura today...6Cyl, all the trimmings!! I must say, during my treatment, I was very hesitant about making any long term commitments (except for my beau...it's 16 years, lol!). This is my first...YEA! It feels soooooo good!! Hugs, Kathi
Voice issues
I was diagnosed with stage 4/mets to liver in Dec./05. I finished chemo (Folfox) August 4, 2006 and have been good ever since....very low CEA...as far as I know NED. HOWEVER....Too many people ask me "what is wrong with your voice"? Sometimes I have no voice at all...sometimes very raspy(sp?)...sometimes normal but very…

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