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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for May 2008

Erbitux ?'s
Has anyone had much experience with Erbitux? I just started it and the rash and itching are just awful. I asked for a prescription for an acne medication as my sister found an item that says that it will help. The Dr. gave it to me, but I just started so don't know if it will help. Also, got the Lindi skin products. My…
COLONPALOOZA 6!!!
ColonPa-WHAT-za??? ColonPalooza, my SemiColon friends! I know many of you already know about ColonPalooza, but for those of you who don't, ColonPalooza is an event that was the brain child...or should I say brain fart (totally in the good way)...LOL...of a few members here at CSN, who thought it would be great to meet in…
Hi All and a Big Hug
Been a while and so glad I'm able to get back to this site . I've been having computer issues and think I found the problem, but soon need to get new computer. For those of you who know me, we had a great time on the cruise and will cherish the memory always. Bob, my husband, is doing very well but will have some "minor"…
Newly Diagnosed...Rectal Cancer
Hello. My name is Jeannette and I am new here. It's very hard for me to be here, though, because I'm extremely scared. I'm 35, and went in for a colonoscopy after having some rectal bleeding for about two months. Apparently I have a 2cm lesion 15cm up that has come back as a cancer. I had a PET/CT scan yesterday, and today…
Advice Needed! Chemo or Not
Hello everyone, My wife, age 40, was dx 4-08 with stage 1 cc. 3cm tumor of sigmoid colon. Preop CEA .6 Colon resection 5-08. Path T2NOMO - G4 LVI Met w/ onc today. 1st appt. after surgery. We are confused as what step to take next if any. The onc. laid out the statistics but wouldn't recommend or not recommend chemo. We…
Friday Riddle / Teaser
RIDDLE: I have hands that wave at you, Though I never say goodbye. It's cool for you to be with me, Especially when I say, "HI." What am I?
It's been awhile...
Greetings all... Here's my story, white male, 46 years old, married with one kid. On Dec 04 dx w/crc and liver mets. Jan 05 started chemo, folfox, w/in 3 doses the 3 spots on liver seemingly disappeared. May 05, had colon resection. End of July thru August finished chemo and 5wks of radiation. Oct 05, declared NED. Feb…
Oasis of Hope in Mexico?
I guess I made the subjet line of my last post too long. I was wondering if anyone has had experiences with Cancer Treatment Centers of America or a coworker just told me today about a place in Mexico called Oasis of Hope? Thank you
Cancer Treatment Centers of America or Oasis of Hope
My brother has been battling colon cancer for the last three years. The cancer is in his abdomen, lung, liver, lymph nodes, and rectum. He is now going to USC Hospital for clinical trials. The first trial did not help (25% growth) so he is preparing for the next option. He also has made a n appointment with an immunologist…
Mouth Sores 2 times Help
My wife has had mouth sore the last 2 chemo treatments. she's been on chemo since July with no mouth sores till April 15 treatment. Onc. gives hydromorphine for pain and 14 days of valtrex. This second bout was real bad. It occured evenn though they stoped the leucovorin. I need suggestions for the sores and any other…
Update on Mom
Hi all...just wanted to give you an update on my mom...Last post about 3wks ago...brief hist: 78 y/o dx'ed in 03 colon ca...3 recurrences...last yr NED...5/08 mets to liver, pancreas, nodes...She had her port installed last week and we went today to have it checked...everything's ok...then had an appt w/onc...she'll be…
Bladder Function
I'm new here. I'm an RN, but work in the OR, so I'm clueless to all of this. My boyfriend had an anterior-posterior resection with permanant colostomy. He lost his bladder function. Did any of you experience this and if you did, how long did it last?
Lung Surgery ..6/4/08..
I am scheduled to have the nodule that is growing in my left lung removed on 6/4/08. I am Stage 4 which had already spread to my liver when diagnosed, I had primary tumor removed 3/7/06 and liver resection 5/27/06 and have been feeling fine since. Cat scan shows that nodule in left lung has almost doubled in size since…
"Stand Up to Cancer"
Dear Friends, I took my kids to Dodger Stadium to watch them get womped on by the Cardinals on Saturday. It brought tears to my eyes as I remembered how big Dodger Stadium is. It seats 50,000 people. That is the same number of beautiful, American men and women that die EACH YEAR due to colorectal cancer. I believe we can…
4 years today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hello semi's, well today is my 4th anniversary since being dx with stage 11 colon. there have been bumps along the road, the oldies know what i am saying. the newbies it does get better, there is light at the end of the tunnel. to all thank you for all of the support, i couldn't have made it without all of you. newbies…
Friday Riddle - ANSWER
Great to see so many answers, but this weeks winner is PGLGreg. CONGRATS !!! :) :) :) RIDDLE: What goes up and down the stairs without moving? ANSWER: Runner
1st post
I found this board the day after I found out I have rectal cancer. Reading it has been a great source of information and a greater source of comfort that I am not alone. I had my surgery and went into renal failure, so I ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks. Dr also took out my ovaries and gall bladder. One lymph node came…
Occasional glass of wine?
Hi, Val here, stage 3 colon cancer. I was wondering during any of your chemo treatments did you enjoy an occasional glass of wine? My doc. says it's OK but I'm hesitating>
ladies only
I have been diagnosed with cystocele and rectocele recently. Doc says it may or may not be related to earlier surgery (colectomy to remove about a foot of colon with the cancer). Have any of you experienced this? It is fairly common in older women, but I'm not menopausal yet. Help!
Picking your brain...CRC forum....
I am on a panel in September in California to get the word out about Colorectal Cancer. I am the 'survivor' representative. I have been asked about a 'goodie bag' that we could give to survivors (both in and past treatment). I need some help! (Just for ideas...not for donations...lol). I have thought about including a…
Chemo #1 done...11 to go
First off, thank you to everyone that responded to me last time. This is a great site with good people. Had my first chemo this past Wednesday along with a study drug of cetexamab (sp). Not pleasant to say the least. Friday & Saturday were the worst! No appetite, pain in my abdomen for 3 days. Today is Monday (Happy…
Pain in lower left hip
I know I am probably just over sensitive but I have a pain in my left buttocks - it feels like a bruise but there is no sign of bruising. it doesn't hurt sitting or lying but I can feel it walking. I am pretty active - coaching and teaching but am concerned. Stage 4 with liver resection and lung resection already done. Now…
ANother Qestion re: treatment for my brother
In the post I made just a minute ago, I said that my brother has made an appointment with an immunologist recommended to us by Patrick Quillin, author of "Beating Cancer With Nutrition", thank you again Emily. I hope that this helps to get my brother on the right track toward proper nutrition as he battles this terrible…
Want to help my brother & less confused but more questions about treatment?
Hello all, Some of you may recall that I wrote in for my brother who has been battling colon cancer for the last three years. He has been going through clinical trial treatments at USC Hospital as the cancer is in liver, lymnph nodes, lung, abdomen, and rectum. The first trial only resulted with a growth of 25%, he then…
I have a ileostomy
Can anyone tell me the differnce between a ileostomy and colostomy? I have to wear a pouch and wafer, I don't have any control over it. It goes all the time.
cyberknife for lung?
Hi. Has anyone had Cyberknife for lung nodule removal? If so, I'd be grateful to learn where you had it, and why. I'm in my manic research mode! I am probably looking at traditional surgery -- but just exploring some of the options. You can email me via this site or of course reply on the message board. Sorry if I have…
Genetic diagnosis!!
Hi, Valerie again, stage 3 1 positive node, had surgery and now on chemo. I read some wonderful stories of survival and NED's. I was wondering if any one of you have been more concerned than other survivors because you come from a family such as mine that has a family history of colon cancer; and the stats suggests that we…
Good CT
Whew this time I was worried, my husband Dennis is a Stage IV Rectal Cancer Survivor. Diagnosed 1/5/06, with surgery 7/13/2006. Last Wed had all his Ct Scans and Friday had colonoscopy. They removed a growth from his colon (Scared). We went yesterday and the scans were all clear and the growth tested negative for cancer.…
Just got my first 6 mos. scan results NED!!!
THank you all so very much for your input and support. This was my first 6 mos. scan and I am glad to have it over and even glader that the results were good. Thanks again, Pam
tumor continuing to bleed?
Hi- I'm new to this discussion. I'm 38 and I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in April. I am halfway through radiation and chemo (3 weeks down) before a late summer surgery. My question is this, my tumor is still bleeding and this seems to bother my rad.onc. who expected the bleeding to stop by now. Has anyone had…

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