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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2009

CEA elevation
Hi everybody, I'm new on this board and care about my mom situation and worry.I have read all the posts for several months and those always kept me strong and hopfull. My mother CRC has diagnosed in March 2005. 9 times chemotherapy by FOLFOX 2 times RF ablation 1 time chemoembolization in August 2009 There is a big…
PT/CT Scans Friday...please pray!!
Hello all, I have had 7 total chemo treatments with Folfox plus avastan. I had scans after the 5th and belly was clear, Dr. wanted me to do two more treatments to see if it would work on the liver. Dr. said they could be dieing but not shrinking yet, or the chemo isn't working the same for the liver. If scans show it…
RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION
hi, aLL I need to know if anyone with mets to the liver has had this proceedure. I went to my surg. to discuss the up coming surgery and , i asked him about alternatives because i really donot feel good about the surgery, my liver spot is only 2.4 cm and I have been reading they can treat this with this proceedure but they…
Welcome back serrana!!!!!!
Yeah!!!! Glad to see you recovering so well that you can once again join us!!! Hugs, Kathi
Port insertion
I just had my post-op with the surgeon, and we scheduled the port insertion. He said most of his colleagues prefer to go under the collarbone and into a big vein in the chest. He prefers to go up over the collarbone and into a vein in the neck. The reason is less problems - including dropping the risk of puncturing the…
Trying to be realistic - FOLFOX
In the medical community everyone wants to keep your spirits up and hopes up. I don't feel they always tell you what you will probably go through. I know everyone reacts differently to treatment. I'd love to hear from those that have been on FOLFOX or are on it now, about your side effects, and how severe or not severe…
Atrial fibrillation and chemo for stage IIA colon cancer.
Before learning I had stage IIA colon cancer several months ago I had been living with chronic Atrial fibrillation for the past four years, which is treated with beta blockers and blood thinners. Now that I’m on chemo I have the chemo port with the tube that goes into the vain and deposits the chemo into the large artery…
update on his and hers colonoscopies....
Just wanted to let ya'll know - Nick had his last week, they cut out 2 polyps but all was clear (but that means there still is no reason so far for his bleeding). I had mine 2 days after. They found 5 polyps. 4 were fine. 1 was "of the not-so-good kind." He wasn't sure if he got all of it, so they tattooed the spot (damn -…
stage 3a rectal cancer
sugery is done. we're told it's T2N1. cancer tuned out to be in the upper rectum rather than sigmoid. it hasn't spread to the outer walls, but 1/24 nodes is infected. how does it get in the nodes w/o getting to the walls first? what should we expect next? chemo? radiation? both?
KDO29 - your post
I read your post on a string of another post and wanted to say, your Mom will be fine. I had 60% liver resection and the hardest part was recovering in the hospital and several weeks after I got home. She will need your help and she will be in pain. Please ask any questions you may have, you have a family here. They may…
Sundance as Guest Speaker at Cancer Seminar TODAY - UTSW Hospital
Good afternoon, Everybody! I had a wonderful story to share with you all today – it caught me by surprise! The social worker down at the new hospital I’m going to sent me an email and asked me if I could come down to their support group today and speak to their group about my feelings and experiences with Cancer. The class…
liver ressection thurs for mom....encouraging words...people with similar stories of hope needed.im
I would love to hear some encouragemnet so I can share with my mom stories of hope from people who have been through the same thing.her surgery is this thursday so please send me a not. my name is kristy and my mom's name is debbie
Worms in stool
I'm curious if anyone who's done liver or colon cleanses has noticed worms in their stools. I think it was Emily who said she saw some after a cleanse. I've been mulling this over getting ready to do a fast, and i will absolutely FREAK OUT if i see worms in my stool!!! I've had parasite tests done, and they've all been…
NED
Thanks for all the prayers and support. I had my oncology appt today and CT scan and labs came back clear CEA 3.4. Yea I'm NED since Oct. 2007 just shy of 2 years. Stage IIIC Thanks again and blessings to you all, Debbie (gramma)
Patrick Swayze
I was so sad to read that he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. I knew it was a pretty desperate situation, but I was so hoping he'd have more time. *sigh* Cancer is everywhere! Every time I turn around, I hear about someone else with it. Today I found out that one of my grandson's teachers has sarcoma. *hugs* Gail
My Mother in law was operated on for Colorectal Cancer a year ago @ 91
My Mom is 92 and still lives by herself in a rather large home. She is very frail. While she was in the hospital for her surgery a year ago, she had a serious seizure and now she has memory lasps..before the surgery she had a very sharp memory and now that she doesn't she gets so upset. She wants to continue to live in her…
overactive tear duct
HI has anyone had a problem with an overactive tear duct from xeloda? My onc said it was the 5FU causing it. I look like I'm crying in one eye. Has anyone found a solution to this?? thanks for any info. This is a great site to ask questions and to find so many positive people. Thank you to everyone that visits!
Some good news today
Hi everyone, My husband had a CT scan on Friday and we are back up here today for #5. When we met with the onc she told us Friday's scan showed that the lesions on his liver are responding to the chemo. YEAH!!! There are no new lesions, and the two measurable ones are about 35% smaller. She was pleased with the results,…
Shayenne
Worried about the little lady...anyone hear from her, this is sooo not like her...
Round Two Chemo Question
Hello, I am writing to get some info for my sister who was diagnosed with colon cancer and met to liver and lungs in early May 2009. She has just undergone 12 weeks of chemo. There was significant reduction in colon tumor and lung "spots", but NO change at all to rather large liver tumor. During discussions with the onc…
Health Ins expiring...need advice
I am a new member, just joined today. I was first diagnosed one year ago with ovarian cancer. I finished treatment for that in February then was diagnosed with colorectal cancer one month later. I have been on disability for the entire year. My health insurance coverage will be ending at the end of this month. My employer…
screening scans
I am wondering just how accurate cat scans and Pet scans are. I seriously have doubts, especially after going thru treatment and then they say they found it has metastized somewhere else in the body. My scans have been normal but I'm wondering for a few others. Like to hear some comments.
Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winnder is USAKAT. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE:A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be? ANSWER: The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture…
Anyone have problems sleeping after chemo?
Has anyone had problems sleeping after chemo? My hubby says he can sleep great when the sun comes up but has crazy dreams at night... Anyone have any experiences like these? If so, any suggestions?
decreased libido and unable to take testosterone
Hello All, My husband a 47 year old who was diagnosed with rectal cancer 4 years ago. He has gone through chemo, radiation, and about 14 surgeries. The last treatment and surgery have been almost a year ago. However, he has had additional problems -including a strange incontinence of urine at night but not in the day time,…
Still anxious
Hi Everyone, I'm fairly new hear and have been soooo blessed to have found you all. (2007 emergency surgery for bowel obstruction, 2 obstructions, 1 lemon size cancer, 12 in resection, 8/38 lymph nodes positive, Stage IIIc, 6 mo chemo.) Wish I would have found you back in 2007 when this all began. I have learned so much…
Friday afternnon PET means long wait for results.
Had a CT Thursday, followed by a PET Friday, The ONC said "we see somthing at the same spot on your live were thr resection was done two months ago, could you get a PET on Friday" so off to scan I went. The problem is all weekend without results. I would expect the surgical scarring where they wedge resected my liver would…
New Pics....
Well, the last big push has begun. We need to pack, and get the house ready for being alone again. It's been great... Today we start the phoning to say goodbye. I am thankful that this is a long list...we have made some wonderful new friends, as well as kept many old and dear. The sun is playing tag with the rain today.…
not in front of your eyes but in your heart
can somebody help me- I can't even remember who was posting this. One of our regular posters did a lot and I can't remember the phrase- and I know somebody who needs it now. thanks
vitamin water ah-ha
I take an assortment of vitamins, including calcium, D and B6, everyday. I do not take a multivitamin- wish I could, but have never found one that didn't make me sick to my stomach. I started drinking Vitamin Water- about one a day, usually C. Good idea or not? I drink a lot of water, but it isn't my most favorite thing to…

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