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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2009

New to this discussion board
I am new to this discussion board. Never been part of one before, not very tech savvy. I am not a cancer patient. My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer 30JUNE2009. Dr said she had 'maybe 3 months to live'. She's only 61 years young. Not acceptable to my mom who is the most optimistic person I've ever had the…
Calling on lesvanb (Leslie)
Leslie, I tried to PM you on this. I also tried to add you to my friends list but for some reason I can't do it. You had mentioned that you go to the Huntsman Cancer Institute here in Utah. I am wondering what Onc you see and what you think of the place. My husband has an appointment on the 28th of this month. Please get…
The Reading Room: Drug Compound That Kills Cancer Cells Is Identified
Bloomberg:Drug Compound That Kills Cancer Cells Is Identified Hatshepsut
Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLNG OR SEARCHING THE INTERNET ALLOWED :) !! RIDDLE: You manufacture brain wave entrainment CDs for companies that sell self-improvement products. You are at the post office, with ten boxes of them ready to close up and ship out, but you have a problem. Nine of the boxes contain CDs that are designed to put the…
I could only drink 3/4 of it! Did i screw up??
Tonight was the prep night for me, and i could only drink 3/4 of the golytely crap. Is this going to be a big deal? The effects are slowing down now, and the water isn't completely clear. I can't remember last time if it ever got completely clear. Looks like there might be some stragler stool too, but i can't really tell.…
We have lost another semi-colon,
My heart goes out for the family of Theresa **tisart** I jus got this pm from her husband today...My condolences to all of her family and may they all be comforted in this time of loss......here is the PM I received from her husband just now.... I wish to inform you of the passing of my dear sweet wife Theresa, on…
Son of a cancer patient, just wanted to share something with some of you guys....
I was hesitant to do this but I figure me and my brothers didn't create one for no one to see, basically as some of you might know, my mom passed away last week and lost her fight with cancer...she fought dearly but the monster took over. I wish all the rest of you great success with your journeys. No one really knows each…
Got My PET/CT Results Today.......OH MY GOSH!!!!!
I am still in shock.... a FANTASTIC shock. Onc said the 15+ nodules in my lungs have all decreased to a "VERY LITTLE" status. I mean that as far as size is concerned. I did have 2 that were a little over an inch and 1 that was almost 2". Now ALL pea sized or smaller. My liver had 4 spots. 1 of those was large and against a…
Fever blister
I have a fever blister that starts on the outside of my lip and goes all the way through to the inside. Now my magic mouth wash will probably work for the inside, if I can make it swish there, but what should I use on the outside of my lip? Debbie
Romance - What do you do?
Since so many of us women have issue with romance and intimancy pre and post treatments, I thought it would be a good idea to pass along what has helped to keep the romance going? Here is what we have done: a) Sexy teddies b) White muscle t-shirt only c) Watching movies d) Bath with bubbles and candles e) Beach atmoshpere…
Reading Room - Any spread of breast cancer raises risk of return
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Reading Room - Study: Weightlifting helps breast cancer survivors
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PET Results Tomorrow.... Nervous
I said nervous... not scared. But why is it all the sudden my entire stomach has all these symptoms going on??? Like pain that wasn't there b4..... bumps...cramps.... and of course I am sitting here saying "please don't let it be anything new" Okay... maybe I am just freaking out. I am feeling positive. I went in for my…
Pulmonary Embolism and Infected Port
Had both at once and ended up in intensive care last week. Now they're saying I can never have a port again and I have to get a picc line instead. Does anyone have a picc line and do I have a choice on where it's placed? I had a temporary one in the hospital and I was miserable with it.
My poor tiny vaginy
Bein' frank here. Two years out from a stage III DX. All clear so far after chemo, radiation, surgery, and more chemo. Radiation destroyed my vagina! It's as rigid, narrow, and dry as a pencil. It killed my ovaries, so I'm in menopause. I'm only 41. They gave me "stints" to use with estrogen cream, but I can't get myself…
*drum roll on NED*
Have to keep it up for 48 hours. My CEA was done today- he will know in 48 hours and call me. I am not worried- He said, "look, you have had a clear colonoscopy in Feb, a non-existent CEA in April, a clean as a whistle CT scan in June- if this CEA is still very low, I am not going to want to see you back for 6 months...."…
facebook, myspace
I would like to invite anyone who uses this board to join my friends list on myspace or facebook. Hit me up.
All the prayers are working
I am not quite ned but I am about as close as you can get. Liver - Almost complete resolution. Pelvis - All clear. Abdomen - still some lymph involvement with low activity. The good news is I will be off the erbitux. The bad news is I will still have 3 more months to go on a different regimen to get me completely ned. The…
Gong for Round 11
Off to get my round 11 of treatment, hopefully it's shrinking whatever is laying on my liver. Well let you all know what my CEA level is at, hopefully it stayed the same .2. Praying for NED!
Medical study shows aspirin of value in colon cancer issues
If you go to the following web site, you will see an article that deals with the positive aspects of aspirin in helping with colon cancer. Here it is: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/08/11/20090811cancer-aspirin11-ON.html?source=nletter- This was also in the morning paper today. It is an interesting read.
For Buzzard
Hi Buzzard, We don't know each other, but I have seen your posts on the boards. This morning I am sitting at work reading back over old threads, and I came across a post from a young girl "Sophie" who posted that her mother had passed away. She apparently is not from this country, and is alone in this world. Everyone who…
leg cramps
hello hope everyone is doing good,i am having some problems with my legs.the nurse did tell me when the chemo was over the side effects would get worse before getting better. i am 4 weeks out of chemo and having bad cramps in my calves,they feel as though they are cramping up when i walk and i cant hardly even walk because…
Prayers, Prayers and
more prayers needed today. I have my 2nd Interview with Loudoun County Public Schools (Construction Dept) at 11:00 a.m EST. I really need this
My clinical trial scrapped for now
I met with my interventional radiologist today. He wants me to wait on the clinical trial a few months. He assured me today that he could "for sure" ablate all but one of my tumors and he felt like he could get the other one but wasn't going to say until he tried. I'm being scheduled for treatment next week. he says I…
Aug 12th is going to be a great day!!
I just know this! I have my quarterly oncologist appointment in the afternoon. Expecting a CEA test and a "let me feel those nodes!" exam. Good Luck tomorrow Eric! I will be rooting for good news to come your way! Root!Root! Who else has an appointment we can holler about tomorrow?
NED is still my friend
Just got back from my ONC appointment. My 6 weeks check up and all is clear. I dont have to do any more test for 2 months, I am excited, that is one less thing off my plate. My prayers continue for everyone here on this board and everyone that suffers from this beast. It has changed my life forever. Thanks to everyone here…
First round of chemo
Well, we are finally starting my husband's chemo tomorrow. It's kind of surreal to feel so relieved to finally fill him up with toxins- my definition of normal is so altered! Anyway, I have really appreciated being able to read through everyone's experiences with chemo so wanted to say thanks to everyone for being so open…
For Sundance - Craig
Hi Craig, Was just reading Phil's thread about your upcoming thoracotomy, and saw that you have a CT scan tomorrow and follow-up with onc on the 14th. I just wanted to wish you the best Craig, and let you know I will be praying for you and sending all good thoughts and energy your way. Hope all goes well. Like your picture…
Monicaemilia is no longer in pain
I heard from her husband over the weekend that Monica lost her battle with CRC July 17th. For those of you that didn't have the priviledge to know her, she was an amazing fighter. A Canadian that followed her countries health care plans until she needed to find others. She came to the US and got support here but when she…
We are home...
surgery is over - a few scary moments but we made it thru.came home yesterday afternoon - dh is suffering from constipation right now and is exhausted. Got a call today that the paths are back from the tumor itself and the lymph nodes... missed the call so have to wait until tomorrow for the results. We are both feeling…

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