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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for March 2009

saw my Dr. today
Well, I had my Dr. visit with my oncologist today. Since I already picked up the CT scan report on Wed, he didn't have to spend time explaining that to me. His demeanor was positive and we spent time discussing his views on how tragic it would be if the U.S. ends up with national healthcare. He said he's currently treating…
Reality setting in.... needing a pep talk
Hi, typically i have been one to be able to keep a pretty upbeat positive attitude, and have done my best to help others to think positive thoughts and 95% of the time i do great and don't worry too much, but tonight I am feeling nervous and am starting to worry more about recurrence etc... All along, I have been given a…
Hopeful News from Vanderbilt
As you have read in the past my husband of 40 yrs was diagnosed with stage 4 colonrectal cancer in 8/06...surgery and colostomy done 9/06...chemo until 12/08 at which time our local onc. said nothing left for him to do. So he sent us to Vandy...met with liver surgeon and he said he could have liver resection but he had a…
Wish me well... surgery Monday
Well Monday I head back to Stanford to get a right lung met removed. I had a left lobectomy in 11/07 and now this showed up in the March CT scan. They may be able to do a VATS procedure but that depends on my blood oxygen level, otherwise it will be an open procedure. I know what the surgery feels like and that is both…
Dear Cheryl
This is truly a great place to be. I still consider myself new at this cancer. (Diagnosed 12/08, stage 3c) There are people here that have had cancer a long time. They seem to know the "ins and outs" of everything. They're supportive, kind and informative. I thought..."life is over" until I found out that there are peopple…
Worst I've felt yet...
I don't have severe side effects similar to those that I read on this message board. I felt blessed. I had my 5th treatment and finished it on Thursday afternoon. The only "new" side effect I had was my chest hurt with every breath and I had a temperature of 99.6. It was not extreme pain, but something did not feel right.…
Question for snommintj
I noticed you said your bills are now over $2 million. My insurance has a $2 mil lifetime cap. Have you had to change insurance companies to continue treatment? Guess we should all keep an eye on these things and be prepared! Again, God bless and wishing you only great news and a dance at your grandchild's wedding! Diane
more scan and CEA jitters
Hi all: another nervous critter here waiting for Monday and the CT scan of the liver. Had the blood drawn for CEA's but I don't think they'll be back yet. History: second liver re-section in Nov. after a lesion was found there. This is my first scan since surgery so it would be nice if I could get a lesion break while I do…
FRIDAY RIDDLE
RIDDLE: How could I place a bookbag on the floor where no one could jump over it? Answer will be provided on Monday, GOOD LUCK :)
Should I ask doctor to put Dad on IV??
Should I ask the doctor to put my dad on an IV?? Since he can't eat more than a couple bites of food a day if that. He's very jaundice and weak and puffed stomach from the fluid. and pump his stomach so he may be able to eat. If he can't eat he will never last the 2-3 months doc predicted. Is it possible to get his…
Important vote on March 31 for national screening
Hi everyone, Everyone deserves to be screened. Please help with this vote. Go to www.CoverYourButt.org and learn about our Congressional call in on March 31 – People are working to pass a national colorectal cancer screening program for the un/under-insured, and every voice counts. You can get an automatic reminder by…
Colonoscopy with an ostomy at the sigmoid
Anyone ever have this done lately...I have to have another colonoscopy in April and was wondering if there was anything different in the prep for it with an ostomy... At least the raw butt won't happen this time...LOL......This will be my first colonoscopy with an ostomy and was just wondering how it goes...
From dead to NED.
I just left the Cancer Center. My oncologist shook his head, laughed and said I had no evidence of disease. I asked really. He said he couldn't believe it either. What a year! It's been 1 year and 1 week since my first chemo treatment, 9 months since my first colon/liver resection, 3 months since my second liver resection.…
Hello newbie here
I came across your wonderful site by accident, as I was looking for inspiring survival stories and boy have I found them on here. Firstly have to say you are all positive and inspiring folk and I think I have been brought to this site for a reason. Firstly I'm Sonia, 32 years old, from England. I'm married to my wonderful…
Good news CT
Hello Semi-Colons, Well I just returned from the oncologist and the chest CT Scan I had last week showed no change in the questionable nodules in the last 3 months so the doctor does not think they are cancer. Probably scar tissue from radiation I received years ago. They will continue to monitor and I will go for a…
Missing for a while, but i'm back now
I haven't posted or even viewed any other posts for quite a while. Here is an update on what is going on. Had surgery on 12/30/08. Dr remove all but about 1/2 inch of rectum and six inches of decending colon. Dr reconected colon to what was left of the rectum. I now have a temporary ileostomy to allow plenty of time to…
XELODA
I had resection surgery on Feb. 9th and the surgen removed 20" of my upper intestine. The surgery went well and I was home in 5 days. Now my doctor has started me on XELODA (CAPECITABINE) 10 500mg pills a day. He said I will be on these for six months 14 days on 7 days off. Has anyone had any history with this chemo…
CT results & update
My mom received her CT results yesterday and all is stable. The onc is keeping an eye on a small growth that is showing up on the CT. It grew a tiny bit but because it is where the incision for her surgery she isn't concerned because it may very well just be scar tissue so for now we're just keeping an eye on it. The other…
Something to Share.......
: God is in Control This was forwarded to me...thought it was worth passing on... A man from Norfolk , VA called a local radio station to share this on Sept 11th, 2003, TWO YEARS AFTER THE TRAGEDIES OF 9/11/2001. His name was Robert Matthews. These are his words: A few weeks before Sept. 11th, my wife and I found out we…
Beachinmom hasn't checked in after surgery
Still praying all went well and hope to hear from you soon! Beachinmom had gall bladder surgery on Wednesday.
cherylcrowe
QUOTE: My name is Cheryl. I am hoping too talk to someone that is going through what I am. I am having a very hard time. Please help me. I am only 44. END QUOTE Hi Cheryl, I saw the above note in the middle of another thread and wanted to see how we can help you! We have MANY younger than you or your age. I'm praying for…
Angelsbaby.......Just a thought.........
We were talking in another post about the way that steroids make you feel a lot better while you did chemo or basically they make you feel better while doing anything but they are not for exceptionally long term use.....Might you ask your Oncologist if steroids would make Angel feel better for a while ? I do know my 80…
Has Anyone Heard From JaDot?
I have not heard from her in a long time and wanted to make sure she was doing well.
Update on Dad & question
Flew in yesterday and saw my father last night. He is very weak, not eating much if anything and probably in bed 23.5 hours a day listening to radio, sleeping. No pain though and still has a urinary tract infection and taking xeloda 2x per day. One thing surprised me was his belly was puffed so big and eyes very yellow. I…
New at this
Just had my surgery 4 weeks ago to remove my right ascending colon. Cancer was stage 3 and had 17 lymph nodes removed, 3 of those nodes had cancer. Had my first visit with my oncologist yesterday and I must admit I am freakin scared to death. I have a couple options, none of which I like. First one is oral treatment for 6…
Scan and Radiologist Anxiety
Well, I guess I'm into countdown mode. On Friday, I go for my lung CAT scan. This is a twofold scan. It is being done at the hospital I had my Lung RFA done as the 8 week followup scan after my RFA procedure and at the same time I will be having the followup appt. with the radiologist who did the lung ablation. I really…
my CT scan results
Hi everyone, Well I had the CT scan Tuesday and went into the oncology office today to pick up a copy of the radiologist's report as well as a copy of my latest labwork. The labwork was all good- my white count was above the normal point- yay! The CT scan results had mixed results- nothing bad at all- my colon and rectum…
Toothpaste??
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good, non-irritating toothpaste? I know this seems trivial, but my mouth hurts so badly and I'm afraid that after all my chemo and surgery, my teeth are going to fall out of my head! Thanks in advance for any advice. Hugs and prayers, Elizabeth
Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…
Colostomy help?
Hello - I was wondering if any of you out there with colostomies might have any hints on avoiding gas pain and constipation? I thought I was doing fine then I woke up Tuesday feeling constipated so I took some Milk of Magnesia. Then the cramps came like crazy. I ended up calling the dr and they had me go in for an XRAY.…

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