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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2009

New drug targets CRC stem cells
I just went to a lecture given by Dr. Heinz Lenz of USC Norris Cancer center. He showed a slide of a tree and said that treating CRC with chemo is like de-leafing the tree. The trouble is that you are left with roots which he compared to CRC stem cells. That is why if you can reduce tumor size with chemo and get all of the…
Question for those of you with multiple mets...
Hi everyone, Well, I'm currently on my 3rd treatment - a clinical trial for a MEK inhibitor. My cc progressed through both FOLFOX and FOLFIRI+Avastin. My oncologist said that if I stopped all treatment and "went on vacation" I'd maybe have a year left. So, needless to say, we've been desperate for new opinions. I've…
Second Opinion
We went to the Huntsman Cancer Inst. on July 28th. We met his new onc. We really like her and the place and the other staff that we were able to meet. How ever the prognosis is still the same. No chance for surgery. We really didn't except that to change but I guess a little part of me didn't want it to be off the table…
Johnnybegood, how did your port removal go?
I did NOT like it at all! I'm having some pain. I don't DO pain pills but will take some Ibuprofen tonight! Filled the gauze with blood within minutes and the doctor had to change the bandage for me. OUCH I prayed for you while he was yanking at my chest and yanking, pulling, yanking, pulling... Hope yours went well and…
Nerve damage from Colon resection
I have had a persistent numbness in my right hand and my left thigh and groin since surgery (April 2009). The doctors at first said it was from the placement on the operating table (8hrs long) and may subside. Many months later and I still have the numbness. I think they damaged some nerves during the surgery and cannot…
MRI results
Hi, Had MRI Monday, Results are good/bad, I have not talked to the DOCs yet but this is what i think they mean. Liver tumor has shrunk from 3.4 cm to 2.4cm, but what does this sentence mean," This demonstrates mixed increased as well as isointense signal on T2 weighted imaging" Recal findings read Lesion in proximal rectum…
Father Just got Diagnosed
My father was diagnosed with colon cancer last Thursday. I keep thinking the worst... Everytime I think about anything related I cry. Does anyone have any answers as to how I can stay strong for my dad. I also want to start an awareness group in my area and help other who are going through the same thing and help raise…
Looking for friends and support - 37 year old guy with IIIb
Man - I'm so happy to find this network. Let me introduce myself. My name is Jesse. I am a father of 2 girls. Nicole, my eldest, is going to be 4 years old in October, and Jennifer, is my youngest, at 18 months. My wife and I found out we were pregnant with our third at the end of April, and at the beginning of June, we…
Can I drink alcohol with Fluorouracil (5-FU) and Leucovorin?
I enjoy one or two glasses of wine in the evening and perhaps a martini once a week in the afternoon. I’ll be starting Fluorouracil (5-FU) and Leucovorin this Thursday and will have the injections once a week for six weeks and then I will have two weeks off. Should I totally give up alcohol during the entire treatment…
Looking for Annabelle41415
Kim, Just checking on you. How are you doing? Everything ok?
Good or Bad?
I went in for Round 6 today but didn't get it. My Onc met with me and told me he was going to change my Chemo from FOLFOX to Xeloda. My husband and I were shocked. I thought it was great to hear at first (no IV chemo and no take home pump). Now, I am getting concerned. What are the side effects of Xeloda? Also, the IV…
The Reading Room: My Brain on Chemo
This is (I think) a wonderfully-written and wonderfully-encouraging perspective on life after a cancer diagnosis. Link: NY Times: My Brain on Chemo: Alive and Alert Hatshepsut
Having a hard time
My sister had breast cancer about 6 years ago. She started going to Chemo but finally broke free of that. She started with vitamins, minerals and other natural cures and she beat the cancer. It completely disappeared. She was without cancer until a little over a year ago when it returned but in her lower back. She had a…
neutrophils low....looking at neulasta next week....thoughts?!?!
Went for tratment #4 yesterday - but after the lab work came back - I got "de-ported" back to WV...no treatment(in Pittsburgh) due to neutrophil level of 450.....white count wasn't bad - 2.9....so I get the week off - at least I feel good - even though "I am a germ magnet"... The plan is to get repreat labs on Friday - and…
Powerport comes out tomorrow morning!
I'm very excited about having my port removed at 8:20 on Wednesday. I'm a little apprehensive because I don't want to SEE it being removed. Also, I wondered if you can feel the cath portion being pulled out of your arteries. I'm not much of a nekkid dancer, so I'll just smile really big. Anyone know about the questions/…
port removed
I went to see surgeon yesterday to discuss having port removed. He said they would do it with local anesthetic and it would be over quickly. Has anyone else had theirs removed with just a local. If they put you to sleep to put it in, looks like they would put you to sleep to take it out. He told me they could if I wanted…
cancer survivors
My wife pass away 01/29/08 from colon cancer. We fought it since 05/02. Liver resections, lungs mets and than brain tumors. When I read your posts it brings back the memories. I pray everyday for a cure. As a caregiver to your spouse you really find out how much love means. We were married 34 years. I met a wonderful…
which pads are good for stool incontinence.
Not a topic that is easy to talk about, but after all that we have been through, I guess no question should be embarassing. I am wanting to get prepared for whatever supplies I will need after my reversal. I have no rectum, so expecting some incontence. Are there any pads that are better than others for stool. Kinda feel…
changes in treatment after rxn with oxy.
Hi everyone, I had a rxn to the oxyplatin yesterday where I needed doses of benadryl and steroids... Wondering if this happened to any of you before and what did you do when treatment resumed. Did you just get pre-medicated with more meds to prevent rxn or have a lower dose. etc.. any info appreciated. Thanks Petrina
ostomy reversal on sept 22.
I am so excited to get this reversal. I know there will be other issues to deal with after, but I am redy to have my ileostomy gone. We were going to wait to the end of chemo to do it, but we decided yesterday that now would be a good time. I have had the ostomy for 3 months and so that is 3 mths with no muscle use( I have…
I'm damaged goods, but I'm back
Hey,guys. Thanks for all the good comments. Unfortunately, I didn't get to read them until today, because I ended up being in the hospital from Friday until today. Right after I posted the message about being in such pain, I called my doctor's office back, and they said to come in right away, and then my doctor sent me…
To: FIGHT FOR MY LOVE - My Message to You :)
Good Mornin', Fight :) How are you doing this morning? I think I already know...you are probably very anxious and nervous and maybe even a little bit scared. That's OK, all of us and our caregivers too, get anxious and nervous before a surgery too. I know you opened a post already about you and your husband's surgery for…
any suggestions on neuropothy?
hello hope everyone is feeling fine on this first day of sept.i was wondering if anyone has had bad problems with neuropothy after being done with treatments.my last treatment was july 16th and still have the mouthsores but it is this darn neuropothy that is really hurting.my onc gave me some meds for it i have been taking…
SOS (Save our Sarah)
Hi, First of all, thank goodness for these discussion boards. It's heartwarming to see people helping people. Quick background: About a month ago my wife (Sarah, age 50) was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer with mets to liver (40%) and lungs. She's finished two rounds of Folfox. I have a couple questions: 1. How to…
VickiCO
Hi Vicki! Checking up on you! I know you had your dilation last week. How did it go? I hope you're hanging in there, and i hope the dilation was a success! Hugs, Krista
Comedian for colorectal cancer/special interest for ostomates
i was pointed in the direction of this great website today- thought some of you might like to check it out. She is a great lady who got rectal cancer at 39 (13 years ago) and had an ostomy. She is a comedian/speaker about colorectal cancer and has written some books about it as well- one of them called I'd like to buy a…

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