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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for February 2008

Recurrence? Biopsy?
My surgeon and I spoke late last night for over a half an hour. He explained to me that the biopsy is not as easy as it sounds. The area they need to biopsy is on the outside of the rectum, so they either have to go in surgically, which he does not want to do, or it has to be done with a needle biopsy. This is also…
Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
RIDDLE: What is Shakespeare's Juilet saying in the shock of realisation, in the coded message below? NF AMPF PAIW CLKDMZ YKAN NF AMPF XOJW StacyGleaso is correct. The answer is: MY ONLY LOVE SPRUNG FROM MY ONLY HATE CONGRATS!!!!!!!
colitis
Since we took my father home from the hospital 3 weeks ago I have not gotten any sleep. Ever since his first ever Ct scan (august/07) he has been plagued with nocturnal urinary urgancy. (he has to go 8 times a night). Of course now that he broke an arm in the hospital (as he was learing to walk again after being in a coma)…
First Post from Long Time Lurker
Hi, I have been reading this message board off and on for the last two years. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer at age 32, in July of 2005. I had the typical chemoradiation for 5.5 weeks, surgery, then 7 months of post op chemo (FOLFOX then switched to Xeloda after I could no longer tolerate the FOLFOX treatments).…
25th anniversary
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of my colon cancer operation. I was 34 years old at the time, with a wife and 4 year old son. It was the most trying of times. The support of my family and friends was paramount in my recovery. I had an annual colonoscopy for a while after, then every two years, now every three. Doc…
Happy Naked Dance
Hi everyone, just wanted to let everyone know that as of 2/6/08, I am NEDS!!!!!...history, dx may 07 stage 3 with nodes affected colon cancer. Tumor removed June of 07, IV chemo started in July until Sept then I did Oral Chemo and radiation for 28 treatments, then back to IV chemo. Did Pet scan on Jan 28th, results on the…
long time no see
Boy, have I missed this forum. My computer has been down for almost 2 weeks. I have gone back and read your posts. Seems some of you all are coming up on the one year after colonoscopy, I am too. Valentines Day is my appointment and of course you know what I want!! I also read some posts about diet and cancer. Before my dx…
Radiation and chemo together?
Hi, anyone have 5FU and radiation treatments at the same time-5 days a week for 28 treatments, is the plan. They say a spot deep in the pelvis near too many nerves needs to be removed but too dangerous for surgery right now. The hope is to kill it with radiation or shrink it to remove
Friday Riddle / Teaser
Okay this is probably going to be easy, but it is Friday. RIDDLE: What is Shakespeare's Juilet saying in the shock of realisation, in the coded message below? NF AMPF PAIW CLKDMZ YKAN NF AMPF XOJW
This will Bring a Smile to your Face :)
20 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity. 1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down. 2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice. 3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that. 4. Put…
Best Advice EVER
Listen to this whole thing, and tell me your thoughts. I absolutely love this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ&feature=related
Back from Cancer Teatment Center of America
It was a long week but a great experience from the moment u walk in....Like I mentioned before they will even pay for hotel and travel expenses. For the ones that are asking what's the difference, here's some interesting points.... Body, Mind, Spirit and religion support ( if asked) are defenitly part of the…
Anniversary
I haven't posted for a year and I don't recognize hardly any of the names now. On Feb. 13th it will be a year since my friend passed away. Mark was my ex and I came back into his life when he was diagnosed with rectal cancer in August, 2005. I became his fulltime caregiver, his cook, his shoulder to cry on, his protector…
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Has anyone had experience with CTCA? We have an appointment next week for a 2nd opinion.
Anyone get scared at treatment's end?
I have one more chemo treatment and I am done! Stage III with one node, colon resection, folfox after. The oxiliplaten messed me up (low platelets, low whites, diahrrea, neuropathy) so they skipped a few rounds. I thought they would tack those on at the end, but they're turning me loose! Did anyone get scared when they…
Aetna Policy Change/Colonoscopies
I am just appauled and mad. Todays headlines news is. Aetna doesn't believe that patient comfort during a colonoscopy is "medically necessary" anymore,some medical professionals say. Come April 1, the insurance giant no longer will cover an anesthesiologist or anesthetist to administer deep sedation for the average patient…
Stage 4 Liver Re-Resection Question
Hello. Is there anyone out there that has had a liver resection? Has anyone had to go back and have a re-resection after the first resection? I apologize for all of the silly verbiage I know that this probably sounds like something out of a Dr. Seuss book:)
no urge to urinate
hello i wish i knew of this site a year ago,i was dx stage 3 ulcerated tumor no lymph node involvement. july 06 chemo infusion pump 5fu on 24/5, pelvic radition 6 weeks 24/5 3rd week of chemo got chemo brain and uncontrollable diarrhea.jan.07 7hr. surgery hysterectomy, and rescection. march07 kidney failure from ct scan…
folfox treatment
I started my folfox treatment on Jan. 14,every 2 weeks.I thought i was going to do well with it but just this week feel sick alot and nothing seems to taste good. For those who have had this will it just get worse? I had one of those silly crying spell today and told my husband i didn't want to do this any more but know i…
Just wondering
We've been told the cancer is growing in my father lungs. Health care professionals seem rather confused when listening to his lungs with that information in mind. His lungs sound clear and strong. ?! I'm confused.
Stent Shifting/Bowels Issues AGAIN
Hi all. I am more of a lurker than a poster and have been since October. My husband was diagnosed stage IV in Sept 07, scheduled for surger on the colon but it was cancelled two days before because the surgeon said it that the colon cancer wouldn't kill him but the mets to the liver would. Have more than 4 spots in both…
My Diet
I'm getting ready to do the 1 year colonoscopy & CT scan this month. It's been one year ago this month since I had my resection. Of course, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the past year, how unbelievable it was, how I did get through it and how great I feel today. What a journey it has been, I pray I never have to…
supliments, vitamins, anything to make chemo easier?
My husband had a terrible time with chemo 3 1/2 years ago. Mouth sores, hair loss, white count bottomed out, everything they said might happed did. We have to possibly do it again for a re-occurance in one lympoh node. Would like to get him as ready as possible if we do it again.
Anyone notice...
Is it me, or does it seem like there are way too many people reporting that their colorectal cancer has spread to the brain? Is the brain the new area for it to metastisize? Just been thinking about this for a while now and wondering if I want to ask about expanding my CT to include my head.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
I am 35 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer last January. Immediately after being diagnosed, my colorectal surgeon removed 98% of my colon and 33 lymph nodes. Of the 33 lymph nodes, 3 came back positive for cancer. In June (6 months after my initial surgery), I had a liver segmentectomy to remove the 2…
Neuropathy after Folfox and 5FU
We have to decide on yes or no to chemo that may cause neuropathy in hands and feet. Bob already has problems with his feet and legs because of disc desease. He doesn't want to turn himself in to a cripple. Any advise?
Straight Talk About Treating Liver Tumors
Dr. Nutting gave a fantastic presentation about treatment with Y90 Micropspheres (Sir-spheres or Therasphere) yesterday. For any of you who missed it and would like to listen to the replay, it is available at the following link: https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=sl7ei28z
Metallic Taste Lingering...
I'm asking on behalf of my Mother for some suggestions. She completed second treatment of chemo Mon/Tues/Wed of last week (Jan. 21, 22, 23). Begins third one on Monday. Unfortunately, everything going in her mouth tastes like metal. She didn't expect it to last into the second week like this, but realizes it is what it is.…
Great News
Hello everyone, I have been keeping up with everyone, but have not posted very often. Brief history: Mother dx with stage II colon cancer 05/06 and had surgery (only). No chemo, just follow ups. We have been released from the onc. He said he was only duplicating what her regular practioner was doing and was not necessary…
Lung nodules
I am stage4 had all cancer removed from bowel and liver along with the chemo, radiation and surgery. Well now its in my lungs and i need to figure out my plan of attack. Anyone that can share their similiar findings and treatments would be so appreciated. Sincerly Denise

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