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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2009

Aspirin for crc
The study says taking aspirin decreases your chance of dying from colon cancer 30%. I read the results of the study and I'm not convinced of everything it says, but even a 1% would saves thousands of lives. aspirin absolutely kills my stomach, but I'm gonna give some a try.
Phil- like the new pic
Hi Phil, Just wanted to comment I like your new avatar picture! (This one also doesn't have the "black and white head" you spoke of- lol! :) :) Have a great day!!! Lisa
SIR-Spheres microspheres for metastatic colon cancer - comments?
Hi everyone, My sister-in-law sent this to me today - her co-worker's mother is having some success. You may already have heard about it, but thought I'd share it for those who may not have. Would be interested in hearing your thoughts. http://www.sirtex.com/content.cfm?sec=usa&MenuID=1110 Of course the stats under…
Question? 5FU or Xeloda.... difference and side effects
I was discussing this with the makers of Xeloda and of course they are bias on their opinion. I knew I could get it straight from ya'll Jennie
Stage 4 Colon Cancer
My father refuses to take his medications, he is not able to eat without throwing up, he has constant phlegm and he is hardly taking any liquids. I am scared. He was given a suppository for nausea so that he could keep food down, but he only takes very little food perhaps 2 mini bites of whatever we can convince him to…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE:A certain investment doubles Joe's money every five years. If Joe leaves all the money invested, in 40 years he'll have 384,000. How long will it take to have $340,000 if he starts with twice as much money? How much money did he start with? ANSWER: It would take 35 years if he invested twice as much. Think of it…
it isn't my colon BUT
man I hurt... Think it is just a flare up from cartilage repair surgery I had in April. Suppose I should call the knee orthopedist tomorrow- My left elbow, ring finger and baby finger- I have had issues for over a year. I have a nerve entraped at the elbow, causing finger problems- this and neuropathy in my hands, well…
PET/CT today
Get results Thursday. This is my first test since DX. Hopefully I will see improvements. Onc said we will discuss options at this time. Regardless..... I am not scared & I will continue to fight. Wish me luck and I will take all prayers..... Thanks guys Jennie
Questions ?
I know I just posted, but was unrelated to this one. I was Dx in May with CC with Mets to liver. My husband had lost his job and my insurance had expired. We were in the process of getting ins. coverage when I was Dx. So, I was not insured. I was treated as indegent (self pay)at the hospital and had a colon resection and…
Scared!!
Hello everyone, I am off to have my 5th Chemo treatment tomorrow, would you please pray for me that I will have minimal side effects and shrinking tumors. I am very nervous and scared and need prayers. Thank you, Patti
Caregiver distressed
Hi folks, New to this board and CRC. This past December, my wife was diagnosed with CRC with mets to the Liver. She is age 50 and had no symptoms until pain on the right side. A medi-port was installed and she was given Folfox 6 with Avastin. Her response seemed very good, numbers were good and the tumors appeared to be…
VATS x3 tomorrow!
I'm off to the cutting board again tomorrow afternoon @ 12:30. All prayers welcomed! By the way, nice to see pictures of you guys...Lisa42, Craig and Phil! -Sheri
Obituary for Susan Kowalski
Susan Kowalski known here on the CSN as jerseysue was a very special lady, sadly she lost her battle to this disease last week. She will be sadly missed by all her friends here at the CSN. Our thought and prayers are with her husband Mike and her children. Always, Lisa KOWALSKI, Susan E. of Bay City, Michigan. Mrs.…
jersey sue
It is with great sadness that I post that Jersey sue passed away from her long hard fought battle with colon cancer. Sue passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Thank you all for helping her along the way.
Happy Birthday Lisa P, ((((((((( Scouty ))))))))))))
Have a wonderful Birthday my dear friend. Looking forward to Colon Palooza 7 this fall and remember what happens in " Key West " stays in Key West. Have a wonderful day and fabulous year. Love, Lisa, Andy and Andrew
ileostomy reversal.
Hi all. I don't post often, but I think you are all amazing and you offer such great info and support. I was dx'ed in feb, 08 with rectal CA.stage 3. I had 5 wks chemo/rad and then surgery where I ended up with a temp ileost.. I am presently doing chemo every 2 weeks for a total of 8 cycles. So far I have done 3 of 8. I…
Any Oncologists you recommend in Chicago Area?
I am starting the process of 2nd opinions. I am waiting for my Medical records. I go To Loyola University Medical Center. Dr Shelly Lo is my onco. I was blessed to get an appt with Dr. Al Bensen, at Northwestern, who was recommended to me as a colorectal cancer specialist. Any others I should seek out? I'm seeking 2nd…
Nana B
Wondering if you got your scan results! Been praying for you and worried because haven't seen you post. Valley
Liver surgery delayed
Well, I was eager to progress to liver resection surgery and get on with my path to a cure. Liver surgery is supposed to be the "Gold Standard" of care. Before surgery it was suggested I go to Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC for a second opinion. The result; the experts thought I should hold off on surgery and try 3-months…
New Study for K-Ras Stage IV : Enroll THIS WEEK!
Click Here for full article The open-label, 56-patient KRAS-mutated colorectal cancer study is being conducted at three U.S. locations. Patient enrollment begins this week. All subjects will receive Imprime PGG® at 4 mg/kg weekly plus standard doses of Erbitux®. Tumor measurements and determination of tumor responses for…
The Reading Room: Isotope Shortage Means A Healthcare Crisis
For the many people on this board whose doctors use scans to monitor their health: LATIMES: Isotope Shortage Means A Healthcare Crisis Hatshepsut
Teresa7374
Teresa, I am re-posting your post from another thread. Sometimes questions tend to get lost in longer threads and I wanted to make sure the posters here saw your question and responded to you. This was the post from the other thread: "Could you please give me some info. i am a 43 yr old female diagnosed with stage iv colon…
How do you all do it?
Hello my semi colon family, Just a ramble here, feeling a bit low today. You all know I suffer from depression and panic attacks started after the cancer, had depression before but was recovering from it. I have a supportive husband, family and friends. I am going to get counselling for the panic attacks etc and the…
8 years and counting!
Hey all you awesome Semi-colons! August 6 was my 8 years anniversary of my dx. I just wanted to come on here and share the relative longevity of life after cancer! For those who don't know my story, I was dx'ed with Stage III sigmoid colon cancer, lymph positive (2/19), zero mets, and did NOT do a lick of chemo. I opted…
It's always something.
As Gilda would say, "it's always something." My husband (stage III and later IV) sees his oncologist every month. I admire/revere/totally trust his oncologist, but I have to confess that I dread the monthly visit. Even more than the monthly visit, I dread the day after the monthly office visit. My husband has routine blood…
Teenagers UGH
Boy oh boy all I am good for anymore is my car and my money......I have a 18 year old daughter and let me tell you UGH UGH UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! All she can think about is her boyfriend (of 1 year and 1/2 years).... I really miss doing things with her but I also know thats life...I do remember what its like to be 18…
Hersey Kisses
A friend of mine's great grandson went to the first day of first grade last week. I asked him if there were any cute girls in his class and he told me with a big smile, "there was this one girl who had hersey kisses in her book bag!" It was so cute and funny!! Don't we all wish we were six again. Hugs, Winney
Blood tests, CT scan
I am having a blood test this week and on the 17th a CT scan of my kidneys. Then a few days later see my onc. I have felt pretty good since last lab work, but this whole CT thing is really beginning to scare me all over again. I know I have to b e checked on a regular basis, but I feel as if the ax is hanging over me all…
Updates
Hi, dear all.Yesterday was a good day to us.My hubby and I went to see the surgeon,the surgeon couldn't do a ultrasound because my hubby just finished chemo and radiation a week ago,so he only checked him with his finger,then we chatted some about the coming up surgery.The surgeon said the good thing is he couldn't feel…
Consult yesterday at MAYO
My Oncologist sent me to MAYO Clinic (Phoenix) for a consultation because after my recent resection, they did not get completely clear margins. They have me on capecitibine and Oxy a regimen called CAPEOX, at the VA. Mayo recommended I keep doing what I am doing, imaing every 2-3 months and their are options,…

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