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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2009

I feel overwhelmed...
My husband was diagnosed with coln cancer stage IIB, it had gone thru the wall of colon but not in lymph nodes. He had surgery to remove a lrg section of the colon. It was or is a rapidly growing cancer. The original pet scan did not show it had spread, but dr's are wanting to do a very aggressive chemo treatment. We don't…
6 Month Scan
Last week I had my 6 month scan since my surgery and yesterday saw my oncologist to get the results. Good news -- still NED. So I have made the 6 month mark. I look at each scan as a small goal so now I work towards the 8/9 month scan. After that the year scan and so forth. My oncologist has told me that median time to…
Good vibes for serrana.....
She has surgery today for a lung node. Sending warm hugs! Hugs, Kathi
So $*%$#(@ frustrated!!!!
Yes, i've been working myself up, all day. I've suspected for some time that i may have a recurrence. Mucous in stool, bad abdominal pain...little bits of blood. Well Friday i noticed a rather large amount of blood packed onto the stool. Saturday, there was more blood on, and throughout the stool. I called for my…
Brown Finger Nails
I noticed that I have brown spots on my nails. I know that they told me that my finger nails could fall off because of chemo, so I'm not sure if this is part of it. I don't have acrylics anymore so I can see it. Thing is I just noticed it two days ago. Anyone else notice this? Kim
Discussion Board help
I'm fairly new here and have not been able to figure out some things on the board. Is there any place to get directions? I have noticed people saying "they didn't mean to take over a post"?, How do you get friends? how do you send a post to someone who is answering a post?what are favorites. I hope I'm not the only one who…
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That is the question.
The news seems full of stories about purported preparations underway to address this year's flu season. Those stories seem to have added urgency this year given the H1N1 virus' possible onslaught. I'm interested to know if any of you have heard anything from your oncologists (or other physicians, for that matter) about the…
sleeping
Hi all, hope you are all doing ok. I have a question. Maybe a weird question but still, I would like opinions. I had radiation that ended in april. surgery in june and back on chemo sine july. stage 3, 5Fu and oxy. I have an ileostomy , so I can't sleep on my stomach, so I sleep either on lt or Rt side. Lately I have been…
Tenanus
Hello everyone, Has anyone ever heard of Tenanus? I tried looking it up but maybe I am spelling it wrong. The doctor seems to think that is what hubby has now. He is still going to the bathroom 25 - 30 times a day. They put him on Steroid suppositories twice a day and Lomotil 2 tabs 4 times a day to try to calm his bowels…
Colon Cancer Metastasis to other organs
Hi everyone, I'm the husband of a cancer fighter at this point wanting to know about colon cancer that has moved to other organs. My wife was diagnosed almost 5 years ago, had surgery to remove the affected area of her colon, with no follow up chemo or radiation. She was clean for 2 years, then it came back, not in her…
Friday Riddle Answer
PGLGreg is the WINNER THIS WEEK :) CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I left out the clues hoping it would make the riddle that much harder, but apparently that did not help Will work on getting some more complex riddles for the future :) RIDDLE: Einstein's Riddle The story behind Einstein's riddle is that Albert Einstein created it…
really big mental lapse
I've had several small lapses in memory since chemo. Today was different, I had my fantasy football draft; my wife dropped me off. The draft form required, phone number, address, and e-mail address. I couldn't remember any of it. I left my wallet and phone in the car when my wife dropped me off. My football draft lasted 4…
I still feel numb
I was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer on July 27, and I began writing in a journal. What I have written, and continue to write, despite 2 CT scans, 2 MRI's, a PET scan and ultrasound, is this is much adoo about nothing. Now I know that this is a form of denial. My surgery is scheduled for next Monday, August 31 and I akin…
Summer cold
I have a summer cold that has changed to a sinus infection and I think is going toward bronchitis. I used to get these all the time, but my family doctor put me on Clarinex and Vitamin C and haven't had a sinus infection in YEARS. My onc told me to quit the Clarinex and Vitamin C, which I did. What doctor should I go to…
Liver and CEA
Hi everyone, I have a question for you all. John's CEA when he started was 25 and a month ago it was 13. I am going to find out in the morning what it was last Wednesday. What is a normal CEA? I have read so many different numbers. I asked his Onc and he said he goes more on how the person feels and not the CEA... Also…
There IS life after chemo! :o)
I went to church today! Oh, I was supposed to wait for the all clear on my white blood cell count this Tuesday but I feel great and just couldn’t wait any longer. It was wonderful seeing old friends. I had a lot of 'You look GREAT' remarks but no negative or odd questions. I’m going to be a Grandma again. Our daughter is…
Emotional Support
Guys and Gals, If you ever find that you have been through all of the posts here and want to stay on but it gets to slow on this thread...Go into the "Emotional Support" thread that is in "other" when you log into here and see all of the different talk forums...They could really use some support in there just by what I am…
The Reading Room: Colon Cancer May Yield to Cellular Sugar Starvation
While the researchers discount any benefit from dietary sugar restriction, this is an interesting research finding: Link: Colon Cancer May Yield to Cellular Sugar Starvation Hatshepsut
The Reading Room: New Gene Assay Predicts Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence
New Gene Assay Predicts Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence: Presented at ASCO Link: http://www.peerviewpress.com/new-gene-assay-predicts-risk-colon-cancer-recurrence-presented-asco#
shortness of breath
Hi, I'm sort of new to the board -- I've been reading it for awhile and appreciate all the information you've shared although I must admit at times it really freaks me out. I've been diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer and have just completed my 3rd Oxy, Leucovorin, 5FU treatment. The side effects are getting worse,…
Question about clinical trials at National Cancer Institute or MD Anderson or Baylor
Hello all: I have had stage 4 colon cancer for about 2 and a half years now with liver involvement. I have been on FOLFOX, FOLFIRI and Vectobix. My doctor is now suggesting I go away for a trial, either to the NCI in Maryland or to MD Anderson in Houston. I mentioned to him about going to Baylor in Dallas since I have…
Metal taste, sore throat, mouth sores - what helps?
Hi everyone! Hope you are all well today and are enjoying the weekend. Lots of rain here, but weekends are always good for me - no work! I know I have seen posts about alleviating these side affects. Anyone have any suggestions for the metal taste? My husband, Brian, said the roof of his mouth feels and tastes like metal,…
chemo sweat
I have posted before about one of the lingering issues I have from chemo is BURNING SWEAT- and just walking out to the car can get the beads forming. Now, more issues with this sweat and was hoping someone on the board could help with suggestions. I have a horrible rash betwee breasts and under them. I have tried…
Clear Colonoscopy
Hi Everyone! Been a while since I checked in. I hope everyone is moving in the right direction (towards NED, if not already there.) Just wanted to share that my 3-year colonoscopy came back clear! Now I just need my CT scan next week to be clear & I'm good to go for another year. I'll keep you posted. Hugs, Kirsten
In the hospital
I am in the stinkin` hospital because of a blood clot in my leg. What a JOY! Oh well, I didn`t have anything to do for the next few days anyway. I plan on harassing the nurses as much as possible. Can`t wait for that yummy hospital food. Eric ( : . )
I survived it
Hey everyone just wanted to let you know that I am home from the hospital...I had my gallbladder out (which had stones in it when it was removed) and I was told instead of two hernias it was one HUGE one with little ones attached...So now I have 35 stapels in and the cut is basically in the same path as the colon resection…
There is HUMOR in everything
Went to SS office thursday to apply for disability, NO WATER, NOTHING TO DRINK OR YOUR CELL PHONE ALOUD IN THAT BUILDING. I will more than likely get, but no SSI we are just not poor enough for that, I guess being out of work, broke and having cancer is not poor enough!!! maybe if they subtract $50 from my non income for…
Also I year NED!
This week I will be I year NED, and it feels great! It's hard to believe a year has gone by already and it seems surreal to me when I think back on it all. I wish the same for all of you out there! Best wishes for you all. Wendy
Information is Power
Hi, Three weeks ago my wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with colon cancer, metastacized to liver and lungs (stage 4). Surgery was not an option until tumors are shrunk. She just finished her first round of the Folfox treatment. Yesterday she had a colonoscopy during which the doc tried unsucessfully to remove the large mass…
MD Anderson-Advice Please
My sister was dx 03/09 with mets to liver and peritoneum. She has sought out second opinions at UCLA (bad experience) and Stanford (great experience). She had emergency surgery to remove part of colon and ovaries; that is how it was discovered. Completed 12 treatments of 5FU and Erbitux. Was scheduled for liver resection…

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