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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for March 2009

2 Years NED
Wow! I just celebrated 2 years since my resection for stage II rectal cancer It's hard to believe that so much time has passed. I was at the doctors for a checkup on Friday and all the emotions came rushing back. The thoughts of anxiety and fear - yet than I realized I'm still here! Sure there are PET scans to come and the…
Something i think everyone should know about...
If you are currently going through chemo or have a loved one that is and you love support and kindness, there is a great organization called chemo angels at chemoangels.com and they hook you up with people who out of the goodness of their heart support you during chemo and send you thoughtful little cards and gifts through…
ileocecal valve, cecum removed
Hi, When **** had his surgery 1/12/09 the surgeon removed 75% of his colon and 7 cm of small intestine, ileocecal valve, appendix and his cecum. The tumor was in his cecum and was causing a 98% blockage. He is wondering if anyone else had those parts removed and what it means in the long run. He also is having what he…
Celebrex - helps with diarrhea??
There was an interesting article on Medscape about whether celebrex (celecoxib) helps with diarrhea in colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemo for metastases (especially irinotecan-based combinations). The conclusion seems to be that there is no solid evidence from clinical trials, but that a number of oncologists are…

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