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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2009

Those sneaky Chinese
The Chinese have developed an artificial liver machine that is pretty effective. Depending on the amount of liver failure you may have to stay on it 6-8 hr a day. This is pretty good news. 90% of colon cancer deaths are because of liver failure. Half of those die from liver failure brought on by some type of infection…
Happy Dance
I finally got the results of my Cat scan yesterday. The waiting was hard. Results were clear. Cancer free since 2007 I was stage 3. I hate doing these screenings but what a relief when the results are good.
blood clots related to chemo treatment
I've recently developed a blot clot in my leg. the doctors say it is related to my chemo treament. I have been on coumadin for 1 1/2 weeks. Doctors have told me to keep my leg elevated and avoid too much walking. Anyone out there with some good advice as to what they found they can do or not do. I seem to be getting…
Radiation complications
Hey y'all...I'm having an issue with healing. I had a colostomy and an ileostomy (at the same time). June of 08, the doctors reversed the colostomy but where they did the reconnection, it isn't healing like it should. The doctors say that it's from the radiation and the scar tissue. The plan is to reverse the ileostomy but…
When it rains, it pours...luckily my mom has a big umbrella...PET SCAN results...K-RAS mutation??
Well i was at work when I decided to call my mom and dad for the news regarding her appointment with the oncologist...basically he broke the unfortunate news that the chemo is basically shooting blanks and not affecting the cancer in my mom's liver.....since i wasn't with them, my mom mentioned something about KRAS…
What to do it no diagnosis yet, but elevated AMAS?
I didn't really know where else to post this. I have been having many of the symptoms associated with pancreatic or liver cancer but no diagnosis yet. Had cat scans, endoscopic ultrasounds, etc, no smoking guns but some blood tests came back suspect. Plus the weight loss, no appetite and ever present right side, mid-back…
Looking Ahead
The next few months should be very interesting on the bio-tech front. I know you all were wondering why so many new things were streaming in. Well, it's because Obama wants to decrease the proprietary formula time down to 7 years. Many companies that were thinking they would get 15-20 years of service from their products…
donna in Hospital but doing fine
Just got off the phone with Donna, she went into the hospital on SUnday due to extreme pain. Come to find out there is a blockage in her small intestine, so they admitted her and they plan to keep her until it resolves its self. She couldnt eat for a few days but now is one a liquid diet and good pain meds and doing fine.…
Chemo brain
Boy o boy talk about having chemo brain...I went to my oncol for my 3 month CEA blood test and a follow up...Well needless to say my appointment was not today but for the 21st....I drove 25 min. for nothing..I was so mad at myself and everyone just looked at me like I grew two heads..lol lol lol.....JULIE
Delaying Chemo Treatments
I called the technician who took my blood yesterday and my platelet count was only 79. Last week on chemo day it was 102 and they had to call the doctor for a "GO ahead". Does anyone know when they won't do the chemo. I'm just so not wanting to delay my scheduled treatments. Is there anything to boost the immune system by…
Checking in
There are several people who have not posted in awhile and I, as well as others, are just wondering if everything is okay??? I know it is summer and there are more outdoor things to do now but if you haven't posted in awhile, drop a note to let us know how you are doing!! Linda
Port?
What is this? Why do people have it? My dh is very new to his dx about 2 weeks and we are still meeting with drs., test results, etc....so I am trying to learn as much as I can....thank you!
Anybody have burned lips?
I guess the chemo burned my lips and I have something like a bad sunburn that has turned into a white scab across my lips. I got four of five kinds of lip treatment at the store but I figure you guys might know what would work best. My oncologist said to use "water based" formula. Anybody have a good product? Thanks.
Really need some big time advice and guidance, anybody out there? Thank you!
OK Had our first major consultation after we learned the other organs were clear. Not so good news or maybe another bump in the road - I don't know but please help with your personal views. DH has to be genetically tested for Lynch's Syndrome...Any experiences with this out there? Also his CEA markers are high.... ?????…
Has your mind changed about MJ?
I was wondering if anyone elses mind had changed about this whole Michael Jackson death thing. I was very surprised by my reaction to watching the Michael Jackson memorial service. I didn't plan to watch it...it was just my day off, early in the morning, and I watched it. I was impressed by his lyrical ability, which I had…
Donna in Hospital
Donna aka Shayenne is in the hospital. I have been asked to post this from a PM I received and she found this on Donna's facebook page. I know no other details, but please keep her in your prayers and thoughts. If anyone knows any other details, please let us know. Hoping she gets better soon so we can see her on line…
Happy B-Day to Me
tomorrow - July 8 is my birthday and chemo day. Happy birthday to me. I wiil be having a chemo birthday party. After my birthday treatment I get another scan to see how well everything is working. Hopefully I will get a good report for my birthday present. Wish me well and pray for good results. I feel positive. Eric(:.)
Request for treatment info from Phillieg & others, also about SIRT and radiation oncology
Phil - I know that you treat at the same facility as I do and hope that you might be willing to share some treatment info. Please feel free to email me privately if you prefer. I have recently been treated for a small met to the liver which disappeared from my most recent CT scan, so the focus has returned to my small lung…
2nd Opinion Finally Arrived - The Verdict Is In - VATS
Good morning Semis: I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Since before joining the board on June 9th, I've been waiting for the doctors at UTSW to review my medical history for a 2nd opinion and come back with their opinion and what they think the next course of action should be. And the verdict is...VATS. The definition of…
Anyone from UT, ID. WY been to Huntsman Cancer Int.
Hi, I am wondering if anyone on this site has been to the Hunsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City UT? Paula G.
feeling bad after a Cat scan
I had my Cat scan screening done on Monday. I felt nasty after having the scan the rest of the day. I had alot of bathroom issues,this started early in the morning, was headachey and just felt fatiqued all day. Anyone else felt like this after their scan?
Semi colons in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Do any of you besides me and Craig live in the Dallas Fort worth metroplex? If so and you are feeling up to it I would like to get a group of us together in some neutral area. Eric (:.)
Vicodin/Hydrocodone...is this a "normal" pain med you take for your pains and aches?
Hi everyone, Lately my mom has been having lots of abdominal pain, around where the liver is at i guess. From this point on, im getting tired of being the doctor and guessing what and where is...my question is now is Vicodin, or Hydrocodone something you take for your pains?? I ask this question because i wanted to know…
Vicodin/Hydrocodone...is this a "normal" pain med you take for your pains and aches?
Hi everyone, Lately my mom has been having lots of abdominal pain, around where the liver is at i guess. From this point on, im getting tired of being the doctor and guessing what and where is...my question is now is Vicodin, or Hydrocodone something you take for your pains?? I ask this question because i wanted to know…
Need Positive Thoughts...
For the past week, I have been having pain in my left hip. Friday it got real bad, Saturday about 3:00 a.m. the pain was so bad it woke me from a sound sleep, I could barely move my left leg. We went to ER later that morning, all they did was take x-rays and said that though they seen a couple of small bone spurs probably…
last chemo treatment!!!
My Mom has finally made it!!! #12 is tomorrow with the pump off for good (we're hoping) on Thursday. They are going to leave the port in for a while. Her follow up tests won't be until November. They are having a big party tomorrow. This has been such a long journey- a rollercoaster of hospitalizations, emotions, and chemo…
Human Hair Wigs
Hey Everybody, I started shopping around for human hair wigs..... wow!.... I had no idea they cost so much. The one I wanted was a little over $600.00.... Where do you all shop for hair? Any online sights?? Thank you Jennie
Hedgehog
Is anyone else in this clinical trial and do you "think" you're getting the real thing and not the placebo and if so why? What side effects?
Question about scan results...
This sounds like a dumb question, but how do most of you receive your PET/CT scan results? Is it mostly phone consultations or face-to-face? What about those of you who go out-of-state for treatment? I've had 2 scans previously and my ONC always called me the same day with the report. Today, I, as usual, called and left a…
To kim (Annabelle)
You look so pretty in the picture is that new? michelle

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