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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2009

Moms update
I posted on here some time back about my mom who is 82 going on 83 this November. a jog back in memory for those that read my post: Mom 74 years old when she was afflicted with what her doctor , who has been in practice over 38+ yrs said was the MOST aggressive breast cancer he had EVER seen in all his years of practice.…
Stomach pain and hipcups with Fluorouracil and Leucovorin.
I had my first treatment with Fluorouracil and Leucovorin on Thursday last week (not getting Oxaliplatin) and there didn’t seem to be any side-effects, but then Friday night I started getting hipcups and I never have hitcups and then Saturday I had stomach pain that has been constant since then. Also, in typing this I…
I survived France!!!
Whew! What a day!!! We boarded the 'luxury' bus (it was nice...complete with coffee for 80 Euro cents per cup, and a toilet on board...lol...always looking for that) at 5am yesterday. Rode for 5 hours thru Belgium and into France to Lille, to the biggest antique market in western Europe! It was huge! And, at the same time,…
medical marijuana, Has it help anybody on here?
I went down and got my card a few months ago and did get some medical marijuana. I have found that it does help me and was wondering if anyone has used medical marijuana too? Has it helped?
I start my last round (I hope) of chemo next Wednesday
My name is Brooks and I have stage 3 rectal cancer. I have went through 6 ½ weeks of chemo and radiation and then on August 13 surgery to remove the tumor. Surgery went great and the tumor showed NO signs of cancer left from the treatments. Now I’m at home recovering from the surgery and preparing for my final round of…
he's done! Thank you!
Hi everyone My husband was disconnected from his 12th and final treatment today!! He's crashed on the coach right now, but we are both silently celebrating inside :) He did have to get the Neulasta shot, which is a bummer cause it seems to drag out his recovery a bit, but HEY - it's number 12 so we aren't complaining!!…
Appreciate prayers, positive thoughts etc
Hello to my online family, It's the crazy gal from England ;-) Firstly just to let everyone know I am being weaned off the prozac and should hopefully start a new anti depressant in two weeks which will have a sedative effect and help me sleep! I will have a community nurse check up on me every week, and have intensive…
Made it through 1st treatment
Hi everybody, Well I made it through my 1st part of the 1st treatment. The PICC line isertion went well, the only pain was from the Laticain they used to numb me. It was a long day, we got there at 8 a.m. and left about 3 p.m. So far less than 24 hours into it I feel great. I only notice the pump hanging around my waist…
Getting just Fluorouracil and Leucovorin for stage IIA
Sorry if I’m asking too many questions. I’m new to all this and after I ask one question I think of something else. Anyway here’s the first question I started treatment on Thursday, which consist of just Fluorouracil and Leucovorin for once a week for six weeks and then two weeks off and then we do it again for a total of…
Probiotics mixture for cramps
Hello! Well, i said i would post about my experiments, and i gotta tell you...whether it's placebo, or not, those probiotics KICK BUTT!!! I have been having major cramping, gas, and the constant "have to go potty" feeling all the time since takedown. I started the probiotics two days ago (Blueberry Kefir) with half a scoop…
Increased appetite - Why?
Well, I read about so many people who lose weight and cannot eat. My appetite is growing and I just don't know why. Any clues on how to calm the hunger?
Confused
Hi Everyone, I'm a bit confused, I read everyones posts and I hear a lot of people that have surgery for their met cancer. I feel like my doc is not making that an option and am wondering why?? Someone said he doesnt want to disrupt my quality of life so why put my body through all of that. But, one surgeon I went to see…
The Reading Room: FDA says Glaxo vaccine blocks cancer-causing virus
http://my.earthlink.net/article/bus?guid=20090904/4aa09ed0_3422_1334620090904-881381423
started chemo and have questions
Well, I had my first chemo day yesterday. I am getting oxaliplatin, leucovorin, 5-fu (pump for 44 hours), today I go back for the Leucovorin. No real side effect yet except the cold sensitive thing. Does this all sound right? They said maybe only 2 cycles. I go every other week. Does anyone know waht a cycle is? I am in…
need opinion.
HI everyone, I have some concerns and would like some opinions. I am planning for my ileostomy reversal on the 22nd. I have had it since June 2nd. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. I was just told by a distant relative who is a oncologist that I should avoid getting a reversal because of the high risk of…
102.4 fever
I juat finished treatment 12 and running a fever 102.4, I know I am suppose to call if it gets to 104. but is this an area of concern should I call the cancer center anyway? My fever was 101.3 last night. My throat is a bit achy.
H1N1 Flu Season
Hey everyone, it has been a while since I posted. I have been dealing with my brother, he has lost sight in the left eye, hearing in the left ear, dizzy spells,vomiting,and bad headaches. I'm taking him today for a MRI of the brain, doc thinks he has a tumor. The bad part is he has no insurance. I hope the doc is wrong.…
Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLING OR SEARCHING THE INTERNET ALLOWED ! GOOD LUCK :) 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 many…
pseudopolyp, ever hear of one?
hello, has anyone on the board ever heard of a pseudopolyp? Wonder what it is. I cant even spell it!
Fightformylove...How did surgery go?
How did the surgery go yesterday? I am thinking of you both, and hoping that all went perfectly well! Many hugs, Krista
Vacation
My doctor gave his permission for us to go on vacation. So Friday, September 4, my husband, Gerald, and I will be heading for London and Paris for a week. My doctor even told me I didn't have to wear a mask (I still will on the airplane). I'm pooped from getting ready and packing, but we aren't leaving until 1:40 p.m.…
Started on Fluorouracil (5-FU) today and I have to say I'm surprised.
I read how some people have had real bad side effects from their treatment and so I’m really surprised that things have gone so well so far. There really have been zero side effects. Of course, this is just the first treatment and things can change. My treatments will be once a week for six weeks and then two weeks off and…
Cancer Sucks!
Early this week it was discovered that I have another recurrence of cancer. This time in the bone of my lower back. (*&%$@... enter favorite expletive here!!) This was confirmed by way of bone and CT scans after I complained of some pain in the tailbone area. I have met with my oncologist and he has referred me to the BC…
mFOLOX 6 / Avastin chemo (we welcome any advice)
Port today (went well) mFOLOX6, Avastin starts Tuesday at 8:30 am (3 hours) think there is a pump for 48 hours what can we expect? any advice will be appreciated.... treatments every two weeks, in eight weeks (4 chemo treatments - CT Scan to check progress) My husband dx with rectal cancer stage 4 (with mets to liver)…
Caregiver Acceptance
I've written a couple of replies, but I thought I should say a little more about our particular place in this colon cancer fight. My husband has been a cancer survivor of stage IV colon cancer for six years. He has been through a lot - 4 surgeries, various chemo, radiation, and the three targeted drugs. His last scan…
Having major difficulty sleeping after diagnosis
I can't get to sleep.....can't stay asleep...cancer is always on my mind. I worry with every ache & pain. I was diagnosed with Stage IIB colon cancer in January. It was removed along with 10" of my sig. colon in February 09. No limp nodes were affected and the cancer had not gotten outside the colon. The first oncologist…
Weight Loss During Chemo
I am wondering if you all have any tips on combating weight loss during chemo? Mom is on an every-other-week regime and has a hard time eating much during her chemo weeks and can't seem to quite make up for that during the second week. Two questions: 1) Is it normal to lose weight during chemo? 2) Any ideas on how we can…
Dr. Lenz on diet and supplements for patients with CRC
Dr. Lenz also presented information on diet and supplements for patients with CRC. He recommends 1500 mg of Calcium and 3000 iu of vitamin D daily. I asked him about the sugar/cancer connection. He said that a "diet for diabetics" would be optimal. It is the insulin spikes that feed the tumors. So whatever you eat, when…
How to avoid recurrence?
After the surgery and adjuvant chemo/radiation has anybody got an instruction from the oncologist how to try to avoid recurrence? I had my dx: IIIc, surgery and adjuvant chemo, 8 months of Folfox4, more then 5 yrs ago. My oncologist, otherwise very respectable ( everybody is saying so ), didn't tell me anything what…
Sigmoid colonoscopy after surgery.........
Well, Im home. I had my first colonoscopy after surgery July 15th 08 this morning and am happy to say that everything is clear and he doesn't want me back for 2 years....YESSS !!! So I celebrated this morning with a LARGE McDonalds coffee and a sausage,egg, and cheese McGriddle....Life is Good again.....I'm heading to…

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