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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2009

Genetic Modified Foods
http://www.hulu.com/watch/67878/the-future-of-food Here's site for a very interesting documentary about the US food industry, and genetic modifying of our foods. Very scary, ours is one of the only countrys that does not require labeling of these foods. Just food for thought, I always thought I ate "healthy" foods, but now…
need some ideas
Hey everyone As many of you know, my husband recently finished his chemo treatments. We are expecting our son to arrive in just under a month and my husband has been SUCH a trooper! He's been through SOOO much, as you all know and understand. It recently hit him for the first time the he is a cancer survivor AND he's about…
PET scan vs. CT scan
I know this has been discussed somewhat in a previous post, but I still am questioning the differences. I've never had a PET scan, only CT scans. However, the CT scan I had initially right before my diagnosis didn't detect the colon cancer. The cancer was found through a colonoscopy, which was scheduled after my bloodwork…
Venting as a caregiver
Okay, I know there must be more of me out there..... My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer three years ago this month. Since the diagnosis, we have tried multiple chemos, radiation, surgery ( he now has a colostomy bag, and parts of his lungs taken out from where it has spread). I know that i could never…
Kimby - Mouth sore remedy ?
Kimby, Donna posted she thought you might have a recipe for mouth sore rememdy? Husband just completed first round of chemo, trying to prevent a problem... Thanks ;)
A word of caution for those who are parents
Hello everyone. some of you may remember me and what I wish to share with you today. My husband ws dx'd with stage 4 in 2005 and is continuting to fight this beast. At the time he was dx'd, we did not know he had a family history of colon cancer. We later lerned that his aunts, uncles, cousins had fought the same battle.…
How do you manage mouth sores from chemo?
My husband had first chemo treatment last Tuesday (FOLOX, Avastin w/ pump for 48 hours) He's pretty tired but doing good. This morning noticed a mouth sore. What do we do? The support from this board has helped us so much!
Chemo and Flu Shots.
I’m getting chemotherapy treatment with 5-FU and Leucovorin (not Oxaliplatin) and I’m wondering about a flu shot? I know chemo is supposed to suppress the immune system and I’m wondering if that might make it more likely that I’ll get the flu from the shot. Also, I’ve read that this year’s flu shot has caused Autoimmune…
Donna
Are you ok? Just thinking about you and hoping that you are doing well. Just haven't heard from you. Please let us know. You are being thought of. Hugs! Kim
post surgery rectal bleeding
has anyone had this? surgery to remove rectal tumor was 2 days ago and now experiencing bleeding. worried.
Linda a/k/a lmliess
Linda: Are you doing ok? I haven't seen you post in quite some time. I hope that all is going well and you check in and let us know. Just wanted you to know you were being thought of. Kim
Any other females under age 50, dx of stage III here?
I'm trying to get a better feel for the numbers. I know I shouldn't dwell on things like that, but I'm an accountant (although I've branched out into travel). I can't help it - I am a number fanatic and over-analyze things statistically. I've read the survival rates on hospital literature, and Internet sites etc., but I…
MIC......KEY................B-R-O-K-E........................
M_I_C....K_E_Y.........B_R_O_K_EEEEEEEE Well that's the song I sang coming home last night. We rolled in about 11:30 and all were wore out. It was a great trip and all of us had a blast. Good to get back home though. I never thought it would actually feel good to have to get up and feed cats , dogs, and chickens, and then…
Friday Riddle
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?
Transportation Assistance Program
Just an FYI. During my orientation/info session at my 1st Chemo treatment. I was given a form to fill to get a gas card from the ACS to help defray the added expenses of going to my treatments. Has anybody else gotten a fuel card or used this service? I kind of feel guilty thinking about using it, but I travel a minimum of…
Dry Sleeve Questions
Do any of the other men on this site use a dry sleeve while showering to keep your PICC line dry? No offense ladies, please chime in also. I just figured us men are a tad bit harrier on our arms. How do you deal with it feeling like it's ripping all the hair from your fore arm? I'm about to shave my arms so I can put it on…
Just need to vent
Sorry if this sounds whiney. I had to leave work early due to severe gas and cramping after lunch. This really sucks, I thought I was a little tougher than that. Good thing I went home though. After being home a couple of hours it was coming out of both ends. I have been constipated since starting Chemo last Friday, is…
VickiCO and dilation
Hi Vicki! The site wouldn't let me post to your thread about the dilation. I don't know why that happens sometimes! I'm so glad the dilation was a success!! It sucks about the radiation damage. I have it too, but no one has mentioned colitis. What exactly is it? Is it another term for IBS? I don't know if you've tried…
On the Roller Coaster
Hi All, Well we are back on the roller coaster. **** finished 12 rounds of Folfox 6, 3 weeks ago. He did it with such strength, I was in awe of him. He looks so good. He is at high school weight, running 4 miles, surfing, etc.. His neuropathy is bothering him but he is pushing on. On Tuesday he had his first after chemo…
ostomy bag
I'm new and would like to talk to some one via post about ostomy appliances. I have to wear a bag as the result of an accident. I have a few questions if you would like comply please answer me. Thanks
Thinking about starting Xeloda
Hello All: Saw my oncologist this morning because I have been running a temp all week. Did lots of lab and cultures - I don't expect anything to come back. The trial he had in mind for me at the NCI in Maryland is not going to work out and there doesn't seem to be any other trials that I would qualify for going on right…
Gums and dental problems after chemo
I finished chemo just over 3 weeks ago and saw my dentist last week. She said my gums are inflamed, etc. On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being good, my gums were a 3. There was a LOT of blood from the cleaning! She assured me this is from chemo. She had me begin flossing again plus gave me special toothpaste, etc. She also…
Mom is done with chemo for colon ca- now found lump in breast and awaiting test results
Well- I haven't been here for a while. Mom has been done with her chemo for about one month now and 1 1/2 weeks ago found a lump in her breast. The ultrasound looked ok and they thought maybe clogged duct so put her on antibiotics. She had a MRI this past Tuesday and still hasn't gotten the results. Should get them read…
Couric Passes Colonoscopy Torch
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5300238n&tag=cbsnewsSectionContent.8 Great video of a gastro MD getting a colonoscopy. I am so grateful that traditional news media is taking on the screening for colon cancer. The early awareness is so critical- and as much as we hate the colonoscopy, it is the only exam that finds…
Problem from multi-vitamin
I have been feeling kind of lousy lately - not real bad, just kind of lethargic, uncomfortable, not sleeping well. I also had discomfort in the middle of my stomach when I took a deep breath. Although I have a number of small lung mets and some elevated liver enzymes, the discomfort was not really in the area of my liver…
High Blood Pressure
Mom is on Folfox & Avastin and ever since they started the Avastin about 4 weeks ago has had a bad headache off and on, especially right after treatment. This morning she had a bad headache again and checked her blood pressure and it was like 230/100! They got her on BP meds right away. Has anyone else here had high blood…
metallic taste?
anyone ever have this. I haven't had chemo in almost 2 weeks, but the last few days I have this taste that won't go away, kinda like a metallic taste I think.. Thanks Petrina
What happens after they say remission?
What exactly is that?.... remission? same as NED? NEAD?? and even though there is no evidence of cancer on your PET anymore does that mean its gone??? It was always my understanding that this stage IV is not "curable".... only "treatable" So once it's all gone thru chemo treatments..... do I just sit and wait cause it's…
Worry Wart
Have any of you ever had a burning sensation in you body only to find out that it was another start of a Tumour? I have this burning sensation that comes and goes under my ribs, meaning on my liver. Feeling this, makes me think that the little light that was liting up between my ribs and liver is growing. Noooooooo! I have…
Just a little update, and where is Donna?
Just wanted to let you know, Nick and I had our His and Hers colonoscopies this week. He was fine - 2 small polyps, no diverticulitis, nothing at all really. Which still doesn't explain the bleeding, the doc said it was probably a hemmoriod that burst. The anesthesia didn't work well on him, he got to watch the discovery…

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