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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2009

draining from lower abdomen question???
I am back from surgery and I had the big surgery have a bag for the rest of my life have to keep the stitches and staples in fore 3 weeks. Now my question \ At the lower part of my abdomen there is drainage and my bag won't stick there cause I still have the staples and the DR said it is normal for it to drain has any one…
would you be concerned that these symptoms may be colon cancer?
hi this website is a great resource, and having had malignant basal cell on my neck at only 30 (diagnosed by myself and fobbed off by doctors until i went and paid privately to see a skin cancer specialist!) i am very aware that signs and symptoms that hang around and can be easily ignored by patient or doctor ,can…
Laproscopic liver resection
Hi, My husband had his liver resection last Friday, laproscopic, they removed one small node less than a centimeter. He is doing good, came home on Monday, would have been Sunday, but.. he was a little short of breath, and had to take some breathing treatments. They said he had a lot of anestesia because it was in a tricky…
the f in infection
I had my 2nd liver resection jan 13th 2009. The liver got infected, I went into septic shock at my house, while my wife was at work. I laid on the floor, puked and shat myself, for more than 3 hours. Then I spent the rest of Jan in ICU. They released me on the 31st, the drain they put in had slowed and they felt it was…
Hans update #2
Procedure went well. Patient was a pain in the neck (read lower body part). Glad to have survived it. The anesthesiologist is a dear friend of both of us, and he was there, not because the procedure warranted it, but because we both were frightened. He talked to Hans thru the entire thing. It was a great comfort. He now…
Sorry, diarrhea problem
I've had radical urgencies at inappropriate times to to go to the bathroom & totally freakingy out that I can't make it. Well, today it happened at work. Thank the good Lord my husband could bring me a change. I take Immoidum alot but sometimes it hits when I'm not expecting it. I notice it when I get sudden bout of…
Public Service Announcement
I recently emailed the people who run this forum and asked that the space provided for writing an email be made much bigger. Sort of like how these forums are. I don't know how many people communicate with other members via email, but if you have I would think that you are not too crazy about having 6 lines visible. They…
Dave Barry Colonoscopy journey.very funny
This is from newshound Dave Barry's colon os copy journal: -------------------------------------------- I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. A few days later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all over the…
why doesn't chemo get easier?
Ok so I gave blood today....round 4 tomorrow of oxy and then 2 weeks of xeloda. for the first 3 rounds I was up and ready to fight. This week I just feel blue and under the covers. I think....I don't want to do this again...and yet of course we all do it again and again. Once you know how crappy you are going to feel the…
Can you go back to Irinotecan?
Has anyone gone back to Irinotecan after having had tumour growth on Irinotecan. What I mean is, can you go back and try after having had an extended break of, let's say, a year? Monica
Who says size doesn't matter?
Hehe, got your attention. Hi my friends. I wanted to say hello, because I didn't get a chance in the " Roll Call" post. It's great to hear from everyone. I had a little time on my hands ( Hi George:) ), so I wrote down a little ditty for ya'll. Hope you like it. Speedos and Thongs ( revisited ) The days are long and the…
Sorry I need to vent, confused about alot.
Good Day, I know my day will be long. And getting so frustrated, can't find any kinda support. My family is in Cleveland,except for the one person that meant the world to me, my Hero Mom. I have famiky in Shelby N.C. but feel like a burden to everyone. I lost the old me and I really hate it. I was an active person and had…
venting
My son will be going to Iraq in about 8 days. He'll be home for a few days before he has to leave. I worry about what kind of care will he receive if something happens. Our Soldiers put their lives on the line for all of us everyday. I think everyone holds them in the highest esteem and that they should have good health…
Onc postponed my chemo...
Tuesday. I woke up at 3:00am sick as a dog. When I went for Chemo Tuesday morning and Onc heard how sick I was the night before she postponed it for one week. I went right home and slept from about 4:00pm until now! (about 6:00am the next morning!) I woke up feeling really good. I'm happy for the time being and feel like I…
Hey, Sponge Bob!
Yes, Bay Village ! You made me feel good when I read your post. I have not met anyone from the Texas coast, (where I live now) but at least I feel a "connection" with someone who knows where Bay Village is located. I've got a brother living in Rocky River. Thank you for the post, it made my day.
Colorectal Surgeon Song
Here's a little Canadian cultural content for you all. This will be known to many but perhaps new to some of you who are new to this experience... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N0w2rORwSc Enjoy... Rob; in Vancouver
Gas, ostomies and sleep issues
Hello! I have a wonderful new (aromatic) topic to discuss. Mostly, i have questions. As some of you know, i've had my ileostomy for over a year now, and hate it. Albeit over the past few months, i've finally learned to tolerate it. I no longer burst into tears when i wake up with a messy bed, or freak out when the bag…
WOW!!! Have I missed some action!
And to think that I once caused some friction over pushing natural and homeopathic treatments! Look-I'm a prosecutor by trade...22 years now...and I must say that it is good to see the fight in all of us...even if it is with each other! It is GREAT to feel so strongly about something-one way or another..and to fight it out…
Switched from folfox to folfiri?
Hi everyone Today my husbands oncologist said he'd switch him to folfiri for his next treatment (#4) because his side effects have been harsh - mainly his throat feeling like it's gonna close up when he drinks, or breaths for that matter. It's not so much a sensitivity to cold or neuropathy, although he has that too.…
Colonscopy after rectal cancer
how often should I have a Colonoscopy after having rectal cancer?
Pet Scan
Today was my husband's pet scan - for obvious reasons I could not go with him. He tolerated the procedure well and got home ok. I called him a little while after and asked him if he was feeling alright, the sound in his voice was disturbing. I asked him what's wrong - he said he peeked at the picture when they were doing…
FRIDAY RIDDLE ANSWER
phillieg once again provided the correct answer. CONTGRATS!!!! RIDDLE: I can sizzle like bacon, I am made with an egg, I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg, I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole, I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole, What am I? ANSWER: Snake
Hello nworb5?
Nworg5, how are you two doing? Please let us know. Hugs, Kirsten
jonnybegood
I just wanted you to know that my husband will be getting chemo #3 tomorrow right along with you! I've read your posts and know you are having a hard time - so is he. Last night I told him that there was a man on the cancer board who is going to have #3 on Tuesday and that he was struggling with some of the exact same side…
Need your prayers and positive thoughts!!
We are heading to MD Anderson bright and early Tuesday morning (12 hour drive!) for my liver resection surgery on Thursday. I am scared to pieces so please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Tommorow is ...
getting to me. My last chemo was bad and this is the first time I really don't want to go to my treatment. I saw the ONC today and honestly was hoping she would postpone it for a week. I can taste the chemo on my lips! The only thing I like to drink now that doesn't taste bad is my coffee...even bottled water tastes bad.…
Daffodials and chemo
Phillig, I can't remember if the cancer society gets donations if we purchase daffodils. I looked for your post, but could not find it this time. Anyway, I went to the grocery store today and noticed they had a potted daffodil plant in the floral department and I bought it. It made me feel good.
swelling because of chemo?
has anyone had a side effect of swelling anywhere due to oxy and 5fu?my face swelled for about 3 days after #2 treatment, i go for #3 tomarrow and will tell my onc about it but i was just wondering if any of you have had this one.thanks and Godbless....johnnybegood
Farrah Fawcett - Update
I just heard that Farrah Fawcett is losing her battle with anal cancer. She was hospitalized and has now slipped into a coma. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. Vicki This was false information and I apologize for passing it on too quickly. See my post below for an update. Vicki
Did anyone catch 60 Minutes last night?
Frightening Segment on some hopsitals closing their cancer facilities for people with no insurance but who are not on welfare or not rich. In other words, many people like us who are middle class and happen to lose jobs and insurance. This dealt with Las Vegas but it wasn't an encouraging piece. I hope that no one is…

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