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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2009

Round 6 tomorrow - Half way
Hi everyone. I am going in for round 6 tomorrow. Really ready for this to be over. The rash, fatigue, pain from the neulasta, etc. Half way to the end. Yes!
Chemo induced Laryngitis
I have a doctor appointment with a Throat doctor to evaluate my condition. I have have chronic hoarseness or possibly laryngitis which I attribute to the Chemo drugs. My onocologist and the various nurses I have spoken with have claimed no knowledge of such a side-effect. How about all my fellow cancer fighters? Any…
LTD
I'm wondering how many of you are on LTD and what cancer stage you are in? Are any of you in remission and still getting LTD? The reason I am asking is that I ddn't opt for LTD because if I went in remission, that is when I went into remission :-), I didn't want to have to find a new job. So guess, I am really wondering if…
chemo and question about ct report
I start chemo on Thursday, I am a little nervous. Had my port put in on Friday. I went to Miami for consult and did not really like the Doctor. He was very "full of himself". They did a CT scan with contrast and said they saw the single mass on liver(of which I knew) and a unidentified area on right lung that needs further…
Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is phillieg, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: RIDDLE: This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it! In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but…
Serrana doing fine after lung surgery
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share the news that I got an email from Serrana this evening, saying she's doing fine after her lung surgery (which she had last Monday). She is weak, but resting quietly and, best of all, she is now considered to have no evidence of disease following this surgery (NED!!) I'm sure we'll…
How are your emotions since dx
Hi Everbody, I guess this is just kind of an informal poll of sorts. I have found since my dx and surgery that I seem overly emotional. Is this normal? Has anybody else gone through this? I have always been the emotional type, but this seems to be more intense than what I am used to. Don
A question reviewed.......
I have a colonoscopy this Thursday and I have an ostomy at the sigmoid...I think that I got a response before but I need to know others opinion about how they go through the prep part of it. Im not really sure about what to expect and how to deal with it in a healthful manner...Thanks...
Has anyone had an infection in Portacath?
Mine became infected while in the hospital a few weeks ago. the area around the portacath was red and rashy-looking- it matched the Tagaderm/clear bandage over the area. The rash area was shrinking but the site was sore. I was on one antibiotic but it doid't do a thing. Once the culture came back, my Onc put me on another…
driving home from chemo
Does anyone get to the point where they drive themselves to and from chemo or is it a standing rule that people have to be driven home on chemo days? My husband has only completed two rounds of chemo so I am thinking forward to all the fun chemo days ahead...
The ongoing travel update...lol!
So, I know I have been remiss about pictures...but here are some from my weekend. Today is Sunday, and it's a stay at home day. Tomorrow we go again, but today is washing, and cooking (we are eating roast tonight). The sun doesn't stay up as long anymore, and the nights have a chill to them. I truly am envious of you all…
Surgery on Sep 2,request prayers and good vibes
Hi dear all,my husband's rectal surgery is scheduled on September 2(Next Wednesday).With time getting close,we feel a little nervous.So I request prayers and good vibes.I hope my husband's surgery will be done succefully and there is no complications after surgery.Anyway prayers and good vibes will be appreciative.Thank…
New with question
I have visited this board occasionally at the urging of our son, I believe he reads this all the time. My husband was dx April 2008 at the age of 49 with stage IV (mulitiple liver mets and 4 lymph nodes affected), colon resection May 2008, chemo ever since (Xeloda, Avastin every 3-4 weeks and Oxilplatin until November…
New to this board...
...but 5 months into this journey. My husband was diagnosed in March with stage IV colon cancer, at the age of 45. He had a colon resect to remove a large tumor. We were told he is not a candidate for liver resect because of multiple tumors throughout his liver. Several lymph nodes are also involved. But I am encouraged to…
OK need a kick up the back side thinking stupid thoughts!
.lts 1am in England cant sleep as per usual lm mailing from my phone so apologize for spelling errors etc.lm stage 3c cancer had tumor and infected lymph nodes removed in march then ivf which failed now from june undergoing chemo.recently been diagnosed with severe deppression panic and anxiety disorder.had depression…
Liver questions
Has anyone had their onc. say that the liver tumors may be dieing but not shrinking? My ct scan showed two nodules slightly larger and two slightly smaller. The lumpy bumpys in my belly had melted away. So, I am just wondering if my Dr. is giving me lipservice or if this is what he really thinks. He said that in the…
Krista
Krista how ya doing? Hope you're feeling ok.
Dont know what to think?
Hi,I need advice.Wife is dx with rectal cancer and almost 18 months on chemo(FOLFOX-avastin,FOLFIRI-erbitux,cpt(irinotecan)-erbitux)She have multiple mets in her lungs.Problem is that she so tired,thank God she dont't have any pain,she can't do anything over 10-20 minutes.We think it's from chemo but ...Did anyone have the…
2nd liver resection & hope
Hi everyone- Been a long time since posting. My husband just had a second liver resection on Wed. After having 70 percent of his liver removed during an 8 hr operation, he is doing very well. Our journey, as some of you may recall, has been a major roller coaster with many highs and lows over the last 3 years from initial…
I am sooo sleepy
Why can't I sleep. I've already taken a 12.5 Ambien CR and an .5 Ativan. I've tried counting, relaxing, writing stuff down I'm thinking about. Now what???? Debbie
Anyone heard from Cherylhutch
I have not seen a post from Cheryl in many moons, I hope that's an indication all is well.
Chemo port in the arm?
Have any of you had the chemo port in your arm? I understand they can put it either in the chest or the arm. I’m having it put in my arm next Tuesday and I’m just wondering what the advantages of one over the other might be.
The Reading Room: Colon Cancer Stopped In Its Tracks In Swiss Study
The headline on this one caught my eye. Link: Colon Cancer Stopped In Its Tracks In Swiss Study Hatshepsut
CT Scan Results - Hopeful News
I haven't posted in awhile as I've been waiting for my three month scan results since I began Folfiri and Avastin. My oncologist and my VATS surgeon both told me that chemo wouldn't work on my lung mets. They wanted me to radiate my lungs. My second opinion, Dr. Lenz at Norris USC Cancer Center, said that it would work and…
Anal Cancer - no one to talk to - does anyone survive this disease and come out with reasonable norm
I am a 43 year old female. I watched the Farrah Fawcett documentary regarding her experience with anal cancer and had never heard of it prior to that. I was shocked when only 3 weeks later I was diagnosed with the same thing - especially because I am the picture of health, other than this disease. I was diagnosed with…
This is a tad graphic, but I'm desperate!
I'm so at the end of my rope. Yes, I've had IBS since my 20's, which is over 30 years. I've pretty much been able to manage it. Since my colon resection (it'll be 2 years in Nov.), I've had even worse problems than ever. So much pain, so much constipation. This week has been HORRIBLE. Especially the past few days. I feel…
Number 12
I get disconnected today from treatment 12, I am so excited! I will get another scan in 30 days then if results are okay then, we will get another scan in 3 months. They are still keeping an eye on the lit area above my liver, but for now there isn't any activity going on there and my CEA level is normal. I have been…
Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLING OR INTERNET SEARCHING ALLOWED!! RIDDLE: This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it! In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but you still may not…
Has anyone heard from maglets lately
I worry when one of our friends is silent and I haven't seen Mags on a post for ages, Ron.
Difference between surgical colonoscopy and colonoscopy
Was going through paper work from my health insurance plan today and noticed two terms, and wonder if anyone knows what the difference is between surgical colonoscopy and colonoscopy?

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