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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2009

Tips for first rounds of doctor's appts after ending chemo
Hello all I'm heading to Salt Lake later this week and the Huntsman Cancer Institute for my first rounds of doctor's visits after ending chemo, meet with my GI surgeon for a rectal exam, meet with my medical oncologist who does my second opinions regarding monitoring etc. I'd love some practical tips on what to be sure to…
Hello everyone I am Jeff's sister
Hi, I am Jeff's sister Patti, He was so sweet to find me positive stuff to read. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 colon with mets to the liver, lymphnodes in stomach and some stomach lining. I had no symptoms I was what I thought healthy. I went in every year for full physicals and female exams. I am 41 with two children…
More lung mets - help with Folfiri/Avastin needed
My CT scan results, 2 months post bilateral VATS for lung mets (April 1), was not what I had hoped for. The scan showed a new 3 mm nodule in the right mid-lung (anterior to the major fissure), new R hilar lymph node adenopathy and more prominent subcarinal lymph nodes. In retrospect, VATS was not successful for me. As my…
Friday Riddle Answser
RIDDLE: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Arrange the numbers 1-9 in the above squares (could not copy the squares) so that it adds up to 15 in all directions(horizontal, vertical, and diagonal). Use each number only once. ANSWER: 6 7 2 1 5 9 8 3 4
Vicki Co
Vicki Yes I would like to meet with you I also went to Phila school I ended up graduating from Dover in 78 though just keep me posted of when you will be in town Sheri22
post-op pain.
Hi everyone, I had my resection and temp ileostomy 6 days ago. I am taking percocet for pain, but I wish I had something else to take for breakthrough pain, is there anyone out there who took more than one med for pain control.. Also, I am overweight, so my tummy is bigger, I had to go out and buy a girdle for support…
looking for those with stage IV, mets to the liver
Hello everyone, My sister (36) was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. A baseball sized tumor was removed from her colon on May 3rd. She was in the hospital for over 3 weeks, and is still dealing with pain from that surgery (hematoma suspected). She has multiple tumors throughout the liver (her surgeon and I counted 12…
Need Opinions
After surgery, I was told I had a 25% chance my cancer would come back if I did nothing. If I did chemo I would reduce that by 5%, does anyone think it's worth it? I have gone through 1 treatment already and it's hitting me hard, not sure this is worth it for 5%. Dave
postsurgical adhesion and bowel obstruction
I was diagnosed of stage four colon cancer with metastasis to the liver October, 2008 after a sudden onset of excruciating pain in the abdomen which brought me to the ER. Initial surgery removed the tumor in the colon along with 26 affected lymph nodes. Three months later, I had a smalll intestine bypass surgery due to the…
nausea - life
WOW, am I ever nautious this time around. Even threw up toast! Hope it's not a sign of the next 5 treatments....that would be a real bummer! Today is my grandma's 99th birthday. On Friday, my aunt callled hospice, seems my grandma has fluid in her lungs and her heart is failing. I know she has had a long life, and she is…
Need to connect with anyone who has a Colostomy for rectal cancer. I have to get a permanent one.
Please someone share your experience with this operation. I am desperate to know what to do what to expect and how to cope and get through with it.
needing some positive feedback please
hi yall.my 1st time here....my younger sister was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer on may 14th and has multiple nodules in her liver,she had the colon surgery they took out alot of her colon,,she has always been healthy (non smoker or drinker) she is 41 has a son 13 a daughter 10 and husband of 20 plus years..she has 5…
Has anyone tried a diet vs. Chemo
I think someone here is doing a special diet instead of chemo, if so I would like to get more info. Dave
cp7
good morning semi's so who all is going to cp7? i am really thinking of going. scouty how do i go about making reservations. thanks bruce
DONE WITH CHEMO
I am all done with the CHEMO, thank GOD!!! Now its the wait and more test to see if the cancer is still gone. Please keep me in your prayers!!! Its been a long 6 months, now I need to work on getting my energy up in hopes to make it back to work within the month. My head doc has me on some new meds and they seem to be…
Colostomy People....or Not....
I know someone has mentioned this site here, it's for people with cancer who have had colostomies, and some who just want to add to the discussions, who are facing having it done, or just want to talk...but they have invited you all to their forum if you all need help with your colostomies, and lots of information to be…
It's been awhile; and I miss you guys...
Dear Online Family, It's me again, mary from WI, here to say "hi" and hope each and every one of you are safe, happy and doing well today and always! And, long story short, my mom passed away from Stage IV colon cancer 9/17/07 where it eventually reached her brain. Thanks be to God; she passed as she had always wished to -…
Burning Pain on Left Side of naval..... Hearnia? Any ideas???
This pain is next to my naval and is not going away. It hurts when I cough or stretch the wrong way. It is a burning pain. I can feel fever in my naval and about an inch all around. There is no redness. I saw my PCP Friday for allergies which is causing post nasal drip and in turn causing me to cough. Not good right now.…
Side effects beginning antidepressant
I just started an antidepressant last night before bed (as directed) and some of the side effects are drowsiness and dizziness. I feel that 13 hours later. I also feel more anxious. Is that normal starting an antidepreessant? The POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS on the paper that comes with the RX says that these are side effects…
Colonoscopy
I'm going on tuesday for my first colonoscopy post everything. I'm hoping that doing the prep on monday won't be really bad. I don't need to take any sort of laxatives nowadays so I'm wondering what the prep will do?? I definitely know I'm not making any plans for monday...lol. Hope everyone's enjoying the weekend! Denise
Antidepressants amd weight gain
I need to go on an antidepressant cause I am depress and cry and feel like I do not want to do any thing have a hard time sleeping.Now my question is do any one here take an antidepressant that does not make you gain weight and what is the name of it.So many people I know take antidepressants and gain a lot of weight now I…
Newbie here
I am the newbie here in this board.I am so lucky to find this board.I registered for my husband.Our case is a kind of different.I am asian,right after I arrived the U.S for a month,my husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer.It was big shock to both of us.Since I just arrived the U.S, everything is new to me, English is my…
Radiation or Not?
-- I met with my Radiation Oncologist today for the first time. He plans to consult with other physicians before a decision is made about radiation for me. I seem to be a unique case in that I had no tumor and only 1 positive and a minute positve on a second lymph node which were part of 22 lymph nodes that were harvested…
Will be thinking of everyone tonight
Well- I am walking tonight at the relay in Richmond, MO---for my Mom- cc- surviving the fight of this ugly beast; and, also for my grandfather- lung cancer- who lost his fight many years ago. It is so strange that they were both diagnosed around the same time of Thanksgiving several years apart- but my grandfather's fight…
Antidepressants
Does anyone take antidepressants going through cancer? I called my dr to see if there was anything I could take to help my appetite and he suggested an antidepressant called Remeron (I think). I have never taken one so I was curious as to what to expect. He said it should help my appetite and get me through the down…
Friday Riddle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Arrange the numbers 1-9 in the above squares (could not copy the squares) so that it adds up to 15 in all directions(horizontal, vertical, and diagonal). Use each number only once.
Priobiotic yogurt to relieve nausea and gut problems during chemo
While this study relates to particular chemo drug, the same would apply to many other drug treatments as well given nausea and related gut problems are common. The bacteria referred to (and others) is available in the form of a probiotic yogurt that is available in supermarkets. For those who are currently undergoing…
Second Chemo Done
Yesterday got disconnected from second chemo treatment. This time the cold sensitivity lasted in my throat almost 3 days instead of one hour and the cold sensitivity to my hands is still there as of last night. I was holding a glass of cold water and almost dropped it. It felt like pins shooting through my fingers and…
I HATE CHEMO
Almost done with my 1st round of Chemo and it sucks. I know there are many other people here that have it much worse. I guess I just want to complain. I have had nausea for 2 days in a row, can't drink anything cold. I get my pack disconnected today at 4:30, I hope it gets better. I wish I had my Mom's strength, she passed…
My turn, NED!
Yesterday I had a long session with my doctor. We laid out the plan for the LAST chemo week, starting June 15. We will continue the 30% reduction of the 5FU as I seemed to tolerate that better last month, compared to the April session that tried to kill me! Then we talked about my future...doesn't that sound wonderful? I…

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