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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2008

Not sick enough??
I've read (and heard before) that the sicker you feel from chemo the better it's working to rid your body of residual cancer. This worries me because I don't feel like I'm getting "sick enough" from the chemo. Granted, during the infusion, I feel pretty sick, but it's not debilitating. I still go to work every day (except…
Beta-glucans
Does anyone use this or have info on this type of supplement? I've done some internet research on this particular topic and have found very interesting information. It seems it's not too common here in the states but is routinely used for adjuvant treatment for CC in Japan and has been for many years. I've actually…
Advice needed:Gas buildup
Hello,it's the 1st time am accessing this site and it looks really nice.I badly need some advice,please help.My dad was operated upon 2 yrs back coz doctors suspected beginning of colorectal cancer.Since then he's been doin chemeo and he was alrite.But since the last 3 mths,his food is not gettin digested at all,he's…
Ileostomy reversal
I've had my ileostomy for almost a year and also had a colostomy at the same time. I had the colostomy reversed in June. The procedure done was a "pull-down" or a "pull-through". They basically stuffed my colon inside my rectum (I have about 2 1/2 inches of rectum left). They're just waiting for my insides to heal and then…
Devestated - Dad has pnemonia (sp) - Doctor ordered MRI of brain??
My dad has not been feeling well since the beginning of August (stage IV cancer - diagnosed 2002. He has had multiple surgeries and treatments. Was in remission till October 2006 when cancer came back with avengence. Has mets in liver and lungs and possible lymph node near esophagus. He was diagnosed with pnemonia on…
HEADING BACK
SemiColon Family - I will be heading back to join my ship in Eastern Europe tomorrow. The last two weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions, but I wouldn't have been anywhere else in the world. I want to thank each and every one of you who held Katie in your thoughts and prayers, provided her support and encouragement,…
Uneasy feeling
So, I'm feeling a bit uneasy right now - I really need to hear from people that are Stage 4 with mets to liver and lungs. I need to hear survivors because it is becoming increasly difficult to imagine my husband surviving. It is additionally difficult when I have people coming into my work that i have known for a while and…
Friday Riddle
You do not want to have it, But when you do have it, You do not want to lose it? What is it?
Friday Riddle - ANSWER
This weeks winner is Krystiesq. CONGRATS !!!!! :) :) :) RIDDLE: I am mother and father, but never birth or nurse. I'm rarely still, but I never wander. What am I? ‹ New to this abdominal pain & 2nd opinion › ANSWER: Tree
A song for my husband
So, I found this song that I am going to give to my husband - if you don't mind I would like to post it here because I think it represents everyone in here to some degree. It's called Fight the Good Fight from Triumph The days grow shorter and the nights are getting long Feels like we're running out of time Every day it…
treatment
I am on 11th day of cycle one of Xeloda, am i on the right track or should i consider the normal chemo, i have the 4th small liver tumor show up - the other three were ablated
need advice with ssi
husband went to chemo yesterday bad day, there was about 18 people getting chemo 2 nurses only so it was a long day should of left by one but had to stay until 3 he was there at 8;30am so it was not good .did get his medical records and a letter stating , he has stage IV terminal colon cancer he is undergoing chemo therapy…
Cimetidene (tagamet) before and after colorectal surgeyr
Hello all I am new to this site, and appreciate that you a e all here. I have stage 4 rectal cancer with one met to the liver which so far is resectable. I will be having a LAR surgery 9/10 to remove the primary tumor which shrunk to ulcer size after chemo/radiation, then after PET scan to liver 10/17 and all is a go, will…
Stage IIII C
Hi, My brother-in-law (42) has been diagnosed with stage III C of colorectal cancer. He had a successful surgery and they removed the colon and 8 lymph nodes. The doctor has indicated that the following: TNM staging - T3N2MO He also suggested three Chemotherapy options : 5-FU+ Lucovorin FOLFOX4 FOLFOX+ AVASTIN / CETUXIMAB…
ONE YEAR
Hi to all- As some of you may remember, my mom (62 years old) passed away one year ago today from stage 4 CC. She battle last only 15 months. It seemed as if nothing we tried could slow that terrible train down. I know that many people are able to embrace their cancer experience and I admire them for that, because I am not…
Peyronie's Disease
Have any other gentlemen developed Peyronie's disease after radiation, chemo and surgery? I am convinced my Peyronie's is related to the radiation that was aimed at my crotch for 6 weeks on a daily basis. I'm curious to know if any other guys have experienced the same thing and have had any luck with treatment. My surgery…
COLONPALOOZA 6 UPDATE
Ahoy everyone - Wanted to give you all an update on CP6 and reach out for some input: Kick-off party: Thursday night, November 6th at a WAY COOL venue steps from the hotel. This is a great opportunity to finally meet the folks you have chatted with here on CSN and sites like My CRC Connections and Colon Club or catch-up…
Venous Invasion anyone???
Hello all! Since my diagnosis, I've been scouring the web for any information I can find. I eventually came to realize that this was a totally compulsive behavior on my part and wasn't very helpful to my mental and emotional health. It dawned on me suddenly that what I was looking for all along was something that would…
Update on my husband's situation
So, we went to see the surgeon today. We feel a bit better having a plan now, but we were kind of blindsided by the news - it has definietly spread to the liver and now we find out that it has spread to the lung. They want him to have the colon tumor surgery first then do chemo to attack the liver and lung. So, now we have…
Inspiring book
I just finished Randy Pausch's book, The Last Lecture. I wasn't sure I wanted to read it, but it was very good and not a downer. For those who have not heard of this book, Randy Pausch, who recently died of pancreatic cancer was a virtual reality scientist and teacher at Carnegie Mellon University. The advice he gives is…
USAKAT
Hi Katie: I must have missed the update while I was in the hospital. Did I read correctly that you can keep your stomach? Is everything okay? Thinking and worrying about you. Monica
Hello, I'm new...
Hi everyone, It's quite shocking to me that I've found myself here, being a chronically underweight, active 32 year old. It is comforting to find that I'm not as alone as I thought I was in this crappy experience. I was diagnosed with stage 3b colon cancer on May 27 after having emergency surgery to remove a bowl…
More News
Ok, so here it is - my husband was diagnosed on Aug 13 with Colon Cancer - found during a colonscopy. He then had an endoscope on Aug 18 - which was clear. Then Aug 19 went for blood tests and a ct scan. The ct scan results came back and it showed abnormalities on his liver. Today Aug. 26th he went to pick up the ct scan…
27 year old female, stage 3- any other young ones out there?
Hi there, all the way from New Zealand! I'm a 27 year old female, diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in October 2007. I had surgery and have 1/3 of my bowel left- which works beautifully now! I finished 6 months of chemo- Xeloda(oral) and Oxaliplatin(IV) in June. As for depression- it smacked me in the face really…
confused stage 3
Hi, My name is Pat I am 48 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in march of this year, I have been doing chemo that the dr said I had to do. I was told that I had to do 12 rounds so far I have done 7 and I am struggling with this whole chemo thing I am having a hard time with this and am thinking of not…
Standing Up 2 Cancer
Nice to know that there are lots of folks out there fighting for us. Ads to promote Stand Up 2 Cancer. The big cancer fund raiser on TV Sept 5th. Enjoy! Cancer interrupting your life? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGFBf8Budmw&feature=user Forgive me: A bit crude....but definitely what I feel like shouting sometimes....…
So, here's the story
Ok, so here's the story - it's been 11 days since my husband has had his colonscopy and we found out that he has colon cancer. We still have not been able to get into to see the surgeon because he is on vacation. The doctor that did the colonscopy called my husband to let him know they got the results of the ct scan back…
Looking forward
I debated about posting good news, because I'm feeling survivor's guilt, but decided many of you need to hear that we can be successfull in this fight. My husband and I just got back from our check ups. (I had stage iv colon cancer 3 years ago and my husband had an endocrine carcinoma this spring. He had part of his small…
stage 4 mets
hi just need to vent i guess, nov o7 had tumor on left side it had perferated the colon wall so he started on oxy 5 fu lecovin he went threw hell with that chemo but finished at the end of may 08, he was feeling good not having chemo but his stomach area hurted him pain in left pelvic area. now when chemo finished in may…
What can I do to alleviate my husband's abdominal pain?
My husband is currently in the middle of his 3 round of Xeloda and Oxaliplatin (2 weeks Xeloda, 1 week off, with an infusion of Oxaliplatin at the beginning of each round.) He has had a lot of abdominal pain lately. Maybe its the Oxaliplatin? I will ask his doctor today. I am at a loss as to how to help him. He has to go…

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