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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2009

medical marijuana dispenseries raided in San Diego Co.
Hi, I just thought this might be of interest to some folks. I've never personally used medical marijuana, but I know some people on this board do. I had asked some about it lately. I know many claim it's about the only thing that really seems to work without side effects in nausea control and also in pain. It was on the…
GREAT NEWS UPDATE
FRANK SAW THE ONCOLOGIST YESTERDAY AT VANDERBILT AND SHE GAVE US SOME NEWS. THE GREAT CT SCAN WAS GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE LIVER AREA BUT THERE ARE NOW SEVERAL SPOTS SHOWING UP IN HIS LUNGS THAT WAS NOT THERE IN JULY CT SCAN. THE SPOTS ARE ABOUT 1 CM EACH..THE DOCTOR SAID THEY WERE TOO SMALL NOW TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE CANCER…
bland embolization
The interventional radiologist performed a bland embolization on three tumors in my liver. I go back in two weeks for RFA on some tumors in my lungs. I will also be checked and possibly re-embolized. I have two very tiny tumors that are in the porta caval cavity which are very small and most likely in the lymph nodes. I am…
HI all, I'm new here
Hi everyone. I'm new here, been reading a lot of your posts and have found you all to be such a supportive group and full of really good information. I hope that you don't mind a Canadian in your midst, I'm a Canadian, and havent' found a lot of information on Canadian forums to help us. Heres my story: My 51 year old…
back from moffitt
I went to Moffitt Cancer Center yesterday for a consult formy mets to liver. They told me that the mass involves one of the arteries and they want me to to 3 months of chemo but they want to add avastin to the cocktail and go back then to them for a liver dedicated CT scan. Hopefully it will shrink and then possibly…
Some Humor - Dave Barry’s guide to preparing for a COLONOSCOPY
This is from newshound Dave Barry’s colonoscopy journal: I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. A few days later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all over the place, at one point passing briefly thru…
To Krista...
You asked about my second dilation treatment. Well, I finally had it yesterday (Wednesday). The dilation was a breeze - I take the Versad/Fentanyl combo and it works like a charm for me. But the results were mixed. Yes, he was able to dilate the area more, which helps a lot. But they also have determined that the radiation…
hello all new to board
Hello all I spent the last 3 hours reading the board and was moved with all the support. I'm a stage 4 survivor of colon cancer. I had surgery last year November and started chemo in jan. and finished in july. I have a question that i'm hoping someone has an answer too. I have been struggling with neuropathy from the 11th…
Eating for life: Coconut Curry Soup!
This recipe is from the "Living Cuisine" uncook book by Renee Loux Underkoffler. I made it last night, and it really tasted like something you'd get at an expensive restaurant. I tend to choose recipes that are very simple out of laziness. This one was perfect for that. Serve with a salad, and it's a complete meal! 2 cups…
calling (dr.) phil(lieg)
Sorry for the repeat question( chemo brain here) but now that I am done w/ my crc met to the lung thoracotomy the oncs are going to give me the menu of what is next.They are making noises about erbitux or some kind of focused radiation. Being compulsive I want to know everything ahead of the game and want to revisit the…
Anyone heard from or about Mary mscolon?
I was just thinking about someone on the board I haven't seen post in a long time- Mary. I think her name on the board was mscolon or mscolon2, or something like that. I tried a member search using those two names and it came up with nothing. I don't know if I'm getting the name wrong or if her discussion board membership…
Herb Ganoderma,
Hi,haven't been writing for a while, but have kept up with the board discussions. Was stage 3 colon cancer with 1 positive node. Surgery and then chemo. Completed treatment in Dec. 08. Have been NED since, thank God. I've been hearing somethings about an herb called garnoderma that is suppose to be very effective with…
Radio show opportunity to talk about cancer
Hello my beloved online cancer community! I have the opportunity to talk tomorrow morning-probably very briefly-about the patient's perspective on cancer treatment as a guest of my oncology clinic and the local radio station. I have my opinions, but I also remember that right beside me all my cancer community and support…
Complications with Port Catheter Angiogram
Hi Everyone: I am writing for my mom, who has colon cancer and is receiving treatments through a port catheter inserted in July 2009. She had a problem with the needle that was inserted to hold the pouch that she is required to carry around for 48 hours after her inhouse chemo treatment. The oncology office wanted to make…
Has anyone sought treatment outside of US?
Quick summary; sister was dx 03/09 w/ mets to liver and perit. 4 months of Erbitux w 5FU, hoped to have liver resection but cancer spread to lymph node. Back on chemo w/ avastin and 5FU. Wondering if anyone has sought treatment outside of US? Anyone heard of cryosurgery done in FUDA hospital in China? I question if it is…
I'm Ned
I just got the phone call with the results from the CT and Thank God they are good. No evidence of any tumors or mets anywhere. I cried like a baby, only they were tears of relief. I am so happy right now, I really could dance naked.LOL. I hope and pray that everyone on this site gets to hear those words, no evidence of…
More hemangiomas or something else?
Hi Everyone! Long time no post! I've been terribly busy being unemployed:-) OK, here's the scoop. Last year my CT scan showed what I was told is a hemangioma on my liver. A hemangioma is like a port wine birthmark, except somewhere internally--just a mass of blood vessels clumping together. I just got back from my onc who…
One of those bad days
So, in order to cope with my 34 yo husband's stage IV dx (with a 2 1/2 year old and baby twins), I often enter into denial mode with the assumption that the only option is for this to all work out and for him to see our girls grow up. Several times over the last week, my defense has faltered and I find myself hit with the…
Update and things
Hello - how is everyone getting along? Hope everyone was able to enjoy the holiday yesterday. I've been reading the postings today - I try to read them everyday now. It's like a connection that I don't have anywhere else. It's been a long day - work was really busy after the 3-day holiday break. I'm glad it's just a 4-day…
Colostomy
Hi everyone, I post on the esophageal board, but had to have emergency surgery last night for a colon blockage, not sure from what, they're leaning towards a tumor, the blockage is outside the colon pushing on it. I ended up with a colostomy bad and was wondering if anyone could lend me some words of insight as to living…
Update:dear all,we are home
Hi dear all,finally we made home this afternoon.I am sorry that I couldn't update you guys earlier because I was too busy with walking back and forth between home and hospital everyday,I thought it would be a short walk,but it turned out to be a 50 mins walk for a single trip. The surgery took much longer than what I…
SOMETIMES IT'S JUST TOO MUCH TO HANDEL!!!
I was told that I have stage 3 rectal April 14 2009. I've been through the first round of chemo and radation then have surgery on August 13. Today I was hooked up with my PICC line to start my final round of chemo (I hope). I find myself being so angry and at times very sorry for myself. At times it's so hard to see the…
No Pet Scan
I finished my chemo and my onc. contacted ins. co about approval for Pet scan. They said I don't meet the criteria for pet scan. They approved a CT scan, but not the pet scan. I wonder what the criteria is. I am not a happy camper about this. I keep thinking that a pet scan would show if something small is in there, and a…
Great NEWS
I have not posted in a while but some of you may remember me. My husband was dx 8/24/06 with stage IV colorectal cancer with mets to liver, had surgery on 9/15/06 to remove the cancer and he got his colostomy. Then followed by two plus years of chemo..every kind. In 12/08 oncologist told us there was nothing more they…
CEA
I had blood work done just before the 1st chemo and just got the CEA results. Its 78.1. I am concerned. It was only 39 before they did the colon resection. I have tumor in liver that they are looking at doing a resection. What does this mean??
Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is phillieg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :) :) :) RIDDLE: RIDDLE: A small zoo had just mammals and birds. When asked how many of each they had, the zoo keeper said he had a total of 54 animals with a 140 feet total between them all. Assuming all the animals had all the feet they should have, how many birds and how…
Why do I dread chemo day
I know its small of me but I have been dreading chemo day all week in anticipation. Now on the CapeOX regimen I only go in every third Monday(tuesday this week) for infusion of Oxiliplatin and then take the Xeloda for two weeks. I have just been dreading the infusion and I know I can handle it, sure I can't drink cold and…
Nutrition and supplements to prepare before chemo?
I'm looking for suggestions on diet and supplements to get my body ready for chemo. I just had a resection and they are giving me a month to heal and get my strength up before starting chemo and I want to use this time to my advantage. I am mostly vegetarian. I do a small amount of dairy - yogurt and cheese. I do eat…
New to colon cancer and these boards - anyone else here have RSD and is getting treatment for cancer
Hello. I am new to all of this. I've battled cervical cancer and won. I've been clear since 2004. Summer of 2007 I got RSD. I've mostly won my battle there - it has mostly been in remission for almost a year. For at least a year I've been complaining of cramping/bloating and some severe pain when my bowels move. Then the…
I'm starting Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin this week. Any personal storys on these?
I'm starting Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin this week. Any personal storys on these? Please let me know. Try not to scare me too much. LOL

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