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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for May 2009

Progress made with cancer "vaccine"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31019270/ Here is the link to the article. Very promising...........
johnnybegood
Regarding your question on the hands. I had to go off of chemo after my 6 treatment in prepraration for a liver resecction so my hands never peeled. They were back to normal a momth after I stopped chemo. I start chemo on Wednesday to finish off my 6 months, so jeez hope they don't peel this time around. I know I don't…
Constipation
Does anyone have BAD constipation. I have an urge to have a bowel movement about every 5 days. I take stool softners but they don't help. Now if you don't like ukky stuff, don't read anymore. I have to "help" the first three of four pushes by wearing a rubber glove and actually pulling out the stool. Sometimes that works…
vomitting following eliostomy reversal
My wife underwent surgery in Sept,which was declared successful in removal of tumor(stage 2).She had eliostomy(which became high output) and in April it was decided to do a reversal.The surgery took 9 hours as I was advised she had also had an obstuction caused by scaring from original surgery.(in order to keep brief I am…
Changing Your Picture
I've tried the "search" topic on this forum when I posted before on "how to add your picture" and the search topic is useless. I can't remember how to add it or change it. I found the edit button and photo, but I'm doing something wrong. I've even been on the main page to see if they gave any clues and didn't see it there…
Ain`t no party like a chemo party!
4 more days until more chemo and more erbitux. I might as well scrub my face with a wire brush and drink gasoline. I am so looking forward to it. Ain`t no party like a chemo party!
Trying to understand treatment options for Stage 4 colon cancer
My father was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago. He had surgery at Mt. Sini three days ago. We thought the cancer was very early and contained (all CEO/pt/ct tests came back normal). When they opened him up they found the cancer had spread outside the rectum wall. They say it is microscopic and could not remove it all.…
Neutropenia
I just returned from the cancer center. I expected another round of chemo. Good News was they gave me the week off. Bad news, they tell me I have Neutropenia (low white blood cell count). Now I have another drug to take for 7 days and a special diet. I am also semi-quarantined to home to avoid germs. My immune system is…
More questions..PET scan, chemo.... PLEASE answer if u know
Hi guys, I had to go get all my medical records to take to Texas. I got that PET scan CD and as I sit and look at it in my hand I keep wondering if I should pop it in the computer and look at it. Question is.... what will I see... I mean are the areas where you have cancer lit up? Do I actually want to see it???? All they…
Friday Riddle
RIDDLE: Why wasn't Bertha put in jail after killing dozens of people?
Just stopping to say THANKS
This board has been my lifeline since my DX on Oct 22. I wouldn't have made it without all of you. I want to thank you from my heart. When I am down, you lift me. When I am scared, you encourage me. When I am mad, you fight WITH me, not against. When I am curious, you answer me. When I am happy, you rejoice with me. MANY…
xeloda feet hydrocortisone
Hi -- a quick message for those of you on Xeloda and suffering feet problems. Last round I had a real tough time with my feet. Became sore just to walk down the hall at home. My dr. recommended 1% hydrocortisone cream, 3 times a day. Helped a lot! Now, I don't want to be seen to be pushing steroids!! (there go my chances…
Buzzard.....
I love your avatar, and finally seeing your sweet, handsome face from the person who has some of the most inspriational words of wisdom, thanks for letting some of us see what you look like! :) Hugssss! ~Donna
PM
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to private message someone on this site? I have a question for someone in my state (Utah) and just want to ask them a question. I know there has got to be a way but I can't figure it out. Help Paula G.
CEA is rising- seeing onc Monday
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago on one of the threads that my CEA count had gone up slightly above normal. CEA has been a good marker for me- the only other times it's ever gone up for me before was when something was going on (tumors growing). It's not terribly high as some people have had,but it is going up. When I was…
ITS A BOY
Just found out my grandbaby that is due in October is going to be a boy!!! I am so excited. I wanted a girl but I am just as excited..The Lord has truly sent me a gift. Just had to share some good news.. Also I am on my last round of chemo only 9 more days and then I will be done. Then its the waiting game for the PET scan…
Erbitux RASH!!!
I have begun the first of two 3-month chemo plans that include weekly infusions of Erbitux. Like before, I get a terrible looking and very uncomfortable rash on my face. I want to stop this drug, however I am told it works well with my other chemo drugs (5FU; Folfiri) Any experience with this drug, the rash and most…
Taste Buds ?
Does anyone have this problem or is it just me ? My taste buds are, for the most part, shot. Foods don't taste bad, they just don't taste at all. It seems to come and go but mostly gone. Sweets come through pretty good but nothing else. It doesn't seem to effect my appetite because I keep gaining weight. I'm interested…
Pat -scan test.
My husband finished his chimo.tratment this wendesday,and he was scheduled for a Pat scan today....Just did the pat scan today,go back to work,so tired. Im very concern that hubby hasn't gain any weight,at all just lost few pounds while in chimo,he his not hungry,and dont know what to do about his weight.i have bought him…
Liver & Lung Mets..... Going to MD Anderson in Texas
After receiving information early this week that I have 1 nodule in Liver and numerous in both lungs.... I decided I needed to go somewhere good.... one of the best. This is quite serious as my doctors have told me no surgery and treatment only to prolong my life. I just don't understand though. If I only have 1 nodule in…
blasted by #6
My hats off to all you good folks who continue to work through chemo treatments. I had my last oxy infusion a week ago and started on my xeloda. By Monday I was flat on my back, in bed. all shakey and out of touch. My face got red and all puffed up....hard to see out of swollen eyes. So for 4 days I could sleep and eat and…
Am I that bad?
Just wondering how they choose the pictures that pop up when you sign on bere (where you get to click on discussion boards). I feel like I'm on here a lot, at least once every day, and I see a lot of the same pictures all the time. I have never seen mine! Not that I'm dying to "show off," but it's starting to give me a…
does colorectal CA affect children?
My 9 year old son has had a mucouse discharge from his rectum for a few months, I was unaware it was an everyday occurence, We seen a peditrician, he sent us to a GI specielist, stool sample sent to lab, results normal.No detection of sexual abuse. We are taking our son to another pediatrician on Friday. Has anyone heard…
Fabulous Stage IV News!!!
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Metastatic Colon Cancer Survival Better surgical interventions, new chemotherapeutic and biological agents increase five-year survival from 8 to 30 percent M. D. Anderson News Release 05/26/09 Novel chemotherapy and biological agents for metastatic colorectal cancer, combined…
Xeloda and Fingerprints
Ok, this was on the News just now and it really fascinated me, considering I live 40 minutes from the US border, so traveling back and forth between Canada/US is not at all unusual. They just had a report on the News that a cancer patient was held up at the border because he didn't have any fingerprints! The reason, they…
CP 7 Update
Increase Your Laugh Expectancy, Attend CP7!! For those that don't know. CP7 stands for Colon Palooza 7, an annual celebration for semi-colons over a long weekend where for a few days we can act like we never heard of cancer or we can talk it about with people that have "been there and done that". It always amazes me how…
radiation and bladder question
I had a total hysterectomy in 2007 had all the signs of cancer. So my bladder is lower then normal cause there is nothing holding it up Well my question is I had radiation on a rectal tumor before surgery and some times if I have to hold my pee I leak a little now I have heard that radiation can damage the bladder has any…
Scantastic
Hi everyone Today I went from Scanpanic to SCANTASTIC !!!! I was diagnoses Stage IV 10/2007. I had my last surgery for an ovarian met 6 months ago and last chemo 1 year ago in early May. My PET/CT today was NED! Thank you all for your support during my panic hours. My onc said see you in 6 months- and a scan in a year.…
Your Treatment Schedule
I'm just curious as to what other's treatment schedule is. I know when I started mine last week, the receptionist said that my schedule is not very common for the type of cancer I have/had. I have on day 1 Zofran 32mg (for nausea) run time = ½ hour Decadron 20 mg (steroid for nausea/prevent allergic reaction) run time = ½…
First appt with Oncologist - Advice or Suggestions please.
Hi Everyone, This is my first post as I just registered. I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer. There is no tumor but I had a positive lymph node. I had a colon resection on May 15. I have not had chemo or radiation. I will meet with the Oncologist on June 2. Any suggestions or advice? Thanks!

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