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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2009

Thanks for all the support!!!!
I jusy wasnt to thank everyone for their advice and support. This is like going through hell, and at times get scared but I have made it! On Jan. 31, 2010, I will be Cancer Free, I hope. I am getting things at home done so I have not been on much. But All of you are in my prayers. I belong to a Methodist church, and the…
11 down, 1 to go!
Well, guys, I'm almost there! This one went well, nothing too bad or out of the ordinary. Onc says he doesn't need to see me the last time, but if my tongue and mouth act like they did last time and the hands, I need to call and he will discontinue the oxy. However, the nurse said that if I think I can take it, not to - so…
2nd chemo for mom this monday...is immune system progressively gets slower to recover??
MY mom is having 2nd chemo treatment in 4 days..right now its been about 12 days after the 1st chemo, the first 4 days she was out and just sleepy and tired, after that, she seems like nothing has happened to her. She got her port surgery yesterday to replace the picc line that was being used for the 1st chemo, and there…
Woody's Take on Anxiety
I was watching Woody Allen's movie "Scoop" last night about a young reporter trying to solve a murder mystery when Woody said: "My anxiety is like aerobics, it gives me exercise." Now maybe it takes the delivery which I can't reproduce... the whiney voice and wide eyed look with spectacles but I fell out of the bed…
Swine Flu
Wonder if anyone else out there is concerned about getting the swine flu.......here I am getting on a plane Friday to go to my high school reunion in Alabama and wondering if I should wear a mask. I am doing ok, chemo ended in Dec. and latest scans and blood work are good but I wonder if my immune system is back to its…
Elevated Liver Enzymes Post Treatment
Hello everyone. Wanted to know if anyone's liver enzymes were still high after completion of treatment. I had 12 rounds of oxyiplatin, 5-Fu, and Leucovorin. I have had blood test, liver test, and CT scans and thus far nothing has given the reason why. Would like to know your thoughts. Thanks, Valerie
Does anyone juice with a colostomy?
I had my colostomy surgery March 10 and liver resection April 9. I am wanting to juice again but I don't know what it will do to the bowels? I am still trying to figure out what constipates and what gives me stomach cramps so I was just trying to see what others did with the colostomy.
Stage IV colon cancer
My husband found out he has stage 4 colon cancer. He had surgery to remove it from his colon in November. He is on his fourth Chemo treatment and seems to be doing well. It is in his liver ( Onc. says extensive ) and little flecks in both lungs and a small spot on the adreanal glad. Everything I have seen on this site is…
Question about 2nd round of chemo
My new Chemo Dr. says I do not need the 2TH round of chemo cause the surgeon took out 13 limp nopes and there was no cancer in them.Now in the beginning I was told that I would need it just in case a micro dot of cancer broke off during surgery and the Oxaliplatin with 5-FU would kill any left over cells that might be…
The Liver Symposium
I am attending The Liver Symposium in Chicago May 14-16th and thought I'd post the link. It was organized by Suzanne Lindley, who is living long-term with colon canzer and been a very effect advocate in Washington, DC. Many have followed her blog and her work. The Liver Symposium (including meals, not lodging) is at no…
Regaining weight loss after surgery
I am recovering form a complete colonectomy (surgery was two weeks ago)and I've lost about 10 lbs. 10 pounds I might add I can't afford to loose (I'm a 6'2" male at 185 preop). I'm wondering if there is anything out there that you all could suggest that would help me to regain the weight? Web-sites? Diets?
waiting for surgery.
Hi everyone. I just finished my round of chemo and radiation for stage 3 rectal cancer. I am 36 yrs old. I have my surgery scheduled for the beginning of june. Just wondering what to expect from the surgery and recovery. wishing the best to all. Thanks for any info you have to offer.. Take Care.
Checking in with my on-line family
Hello! Although I have not checked in lately on the board, I do want to let you know that you're never 1 thought away on my mind. Nudgie - I am here - endless thanks for thinking about me! A much belated update - here goes. For those of you who are new - I was diagnosed at 38, Stage II colon cancer, two insanely large and…
Good news on the thyroid front, I think
I finally had my thyroid biopsied today. The doctor says the cancer is fully contained in the left lobe of the thyroid. So i will get to keep the right lobe and not have to take a hormone supplement the rest of my life. Some bad news is that the tumors (two tumors have grown into one large one) are larger than previously…
donna????
haven't heard from you in awhile - are you ok??
Surgery Tomorrow.... <Sigh>
Hey Everybody, The big day has come. I am not scared or nervous...at this moment anyway. I am more anxious for a prognosis. Gosh.... I sure hope this thing has stayed inside the colon wall.... that would be the best news. We won't even discuss the worst. All I know is it will be a relief no matter what the news to finally…
Buzzard Are You Out There????
Hey I just wanted to let you know I am done with my treatments and my CEA test came back good......Thank You soooo very much for all of the advice, compassion and laughs you have given me through your posts...You and alot of other people here have given me the strengh and will to carry on and I can't thank you enough..You…
Cannot access certain posts
Lately, once in a while i am unable to access certain posts. Today there are two in particular that will "time out" when clicked on. Is anyone else having this problem?? Krista
Went for Pre-op today
I want to pre-op for surgery May 11. I feel alot less scared. I know I am going to be alright. I want to thank everyone who helped when I asked for advice. It all helped me through. I am already to pack my stuff but don't know what to take. Many Prayers Jackie
Remember we are all in this together............
Hi all - most of you don't know me, but I have been hanging around since my initial Stage IV diagnosis in May 2005 (liver met, plus sigmoid tumor). I've been doing really well and like many survivors I sort of drifted away from posting on this and Colon Club board. But, I read all the time. And, I am disturbed now. Folks…
How do you PM someone
In my profile it says that my e-mail is for ACS to contact me regarding updates or whatever and said it was private, but I see people saying "just PM me". I didn't see that option in my profile for people to send me a PM. I must be missing something somewhere on my profile or editing. If someone could fill me in, I'd…
A cancer question?
OK, that was tongue-in-cheek, but I need some help. How do you all manage bowel problems? I am usually constipated because of pain meds, and my lack of a rectum I guess. I use Miralax (doctor's orders)then I suddenly get diarrhea where I am literally in the bathroom 30 times a day. To stop it, Imodium. Then I get blocked…
A Public Service Announcement
http://www.born-again-christian.info/questions/answers.45.htm http://christianswithcancer.org/ http://www.christiansovercomingcancer.com/ http://christianswithcancer.wordpress.com/ http://christianscuringcancer.com/default.aspx May you find whatever it is you are looking for :-)
Hurry up, and wait again......
Hi all, history: Dx in Jan 06 surgery twice in 06,the last surgery left Bill with an illiostomy (sp) followed by 9/12 rounds of chemo. reoccurance in 07 with surgery in 08 to remove his bladder - he now also has a illioconduit. A little humor - He is the only guy I know who does not have to make pit stops on a road trip.…
Question about adjuvant treatments post surgical removal of lung mets
I am in the process of trying to decide what treatment plan to follow after the removal of 4 lung mets and 6 mediastinal lymph nodes. Unfortunately, I felt that my surgeon wasn't as aggressive as I had hoped. The plan going into surgery was that he might remove my RUL if necessary. Instead he removed a large wedge (2 cm)…
does anyone feel like this?
hi i was just wondering,you know the weather has been great to get out and do things but sometimes i get depressed about it.i start to do things like gardening or just grooming my horses and sudenly i feel so weak and tired.im getting so sick of being sick and tired.will things ever change or is this how life is going to…
It was certainly Monday
Well, today certainly acted like Monday. I was awakened at 3 am with my old buddy, the severe abdominal pain. I tried for a couple of hours to get past it, but ended up going to the emergency room. Same result. "Backed up," but luckily no obstruction. Had to have painkillers (let's just say my hiney is sore now!)and a…
CRY ME A RIVER!
F'ing Drama Queens and Kings, Listen believers and non believers. Personally I love the drama you guys have going on. Last time I checked, cancer doesn't give a hoot who or what you believe. If you slip up your **** is grass. Now I've been reading these posts about what should and shouldn't be said or allowed to be said,…
return visit
Hello everyone, I just wanted to say hello and ask if anyone has new ifnormation for Stage 4. I have posted in the past but been taking care of everyone for a while. History: Husband dx'd 6/05 at stage 4. He has had most everything in different combinations and we are now back to Avastin. It seems to have stopped working.…
Hans update #5
I am REALLY naked happy dancing!!! Hans is sooooooo much better!!! YEA!!! His edema is gone, the pain in his belly is better...and he even LOOKS the part of a distinguished gentleman!!! (I cut his hair and beard...scary!!!). He still has some memory/function loss, but no worse than ME and my chemo brain!!! Thank you, thank…

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