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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2009

Kristas new look
Looking good , michelle
fluid build up in the pelvic area
Hi I just got back my CT and it doesn't look too good. I've been in the fight for 3 years but now the CT shows "perihepatic, perisplenic, and pelvic ascites with increased omental nodularity". And we're supposed to understand this?? I did some research and it sounds like fluid around the site of the original tumor that was…
New to the Board
Hello all. Husband George diagnosed with colon cancer, Stage IV, mets to liver and lung via colonoscopy on 3/27. Transverse colon resection 4/2, just completed all 12 chemo treatments of Anzamet, Decadron, Oxaliplatin, Leukevoran, Avastin and 5FU along with the 48 hour fanny pack. Drugs were administered over a 2 day…
Hernia
Well it appears that the outie belly button that I was getting lately is a Hernia. Luckily, no surgery is needed right now, they will just keep an eye on it. My CEA level is normal and my CT Scan will be in two weeks. If all is good, then I will not need another scan until after the new year. My fingers, toes and crossed!…
I could not resist....
I couldn't resist posting pics of my family on my expressions page. :)
Update
Our Buddy Craig is having lots of pain. He was doing good when I went to see him but after that I guess everything caught up with him and the next day he started having breathing problems. Now, he is home but having lots of pain and discomfort. So I am sending out another prayer call to all of you are prayer warriors. Eric…
Fit to be tied!
Hi Everyone - Well we got through the first Onocological appointment. Staged Denny at iiB and offered him a round of Chemo - FOLFIRI or he has the options of CAPECITABINE - ORAL (Xeloda). Onc said there is no evidence that Chemo helps at all for Stage ii and at most IF it did possibly could be between 5-10% chance on…
Staging
Hi All, Was anyone staged prior to surgery or treatment? If so, were you restaged following surgery? Thanks!
Heartwarming Teacher Story on Today Show
This was on the "Today" show, which put me to tears, it was so heartwarming, thought I'd share, about a teacher with Stage 4 CC and her students: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33430589#33430589 Hugsss! ~Donna
neurologist???
hello cyber family im still lurking around but my hands hurt so bad i just dont feel like typing.i went to my onc for a 3 month check up,it has been 3 months since my last chemo treatment.i told her how bad my neuropathy is and she is sending me to a neurologist on nov.11.has anyone here delt with a neurologist for their…
It's Back
Well, I haven't been on here in a while, but I do check in from time to time. My husband was diagnosed in August 08, had surgery Sept. 08 and then started 6 months of aggressive chemo and was NED after aggressive chemo. He has been on maintenance chemo ever since April 09. Monday he had a PET scan and today we got the…
They stopped my Chemo
I made it to number 8 of 12 and my onc told me that because of all the side effects I'm having that it's not worth going on. I go in today because I still have a blood clot from my first port that goes from my jugular to my arm pit. They scanned it a few days ago and it is the same from the July scan, not sure what they do…
First MRI since DX this evening
I will have my first MRI today since my DX just a couple of weeks ago. Please keep me in your prayers today and tonite. God Bless, Amy
good CT results
I do feel like an old-timer as a 3 year Stage 4 survivor right now. Just got back from Stanford and Dr. saw clear scan. This is now 7 months past my 2nd lung resection. He said lets see you in about 5 months... wow..even more time. Take care all. Love Chip
Updates
Hi everybody! Checked in last night but you guys must have been talking up a storm to make the site crash! Since I last posted, have seen the surgeon (he wasn't very excited about the condition of the mass, said it was typical. What does that mean?) Had my CT scan today but don't know what the outcome was. Surgery is…
maintenance therapy
Has anyone had surgery, clear PET and CT scans and still gone on "maintenance therapy?" Serrana
Wonderful things YOU say to cancer survivors (warriors)....
I'm taking from LizzyDavis on the 'stupid things' thread... I usually open with "Well, I'm here to answer questions, give out hugs, listen to ranting, and just generally be here for whatever makes this easier for you." Hugs, Kathi
clinical trial
HI, I just had a CT after 4 months and it showed the small tumor in my RT lung is slightly larger but what concerned the doc was that I had inflammation and fluid in the area behind the original tumor spot in the fatty connective tissue. I had rectal cancer just at the sigmoid. Doc believes it's disease progression. Since…
EVERYONE PLEASE PRAY FOR MY GRANDSON *UPDATE*
John Hunter was just born by C-section, he is not doing well, having problems breathing and he swallowed his poop, and he might need to be transferred from the military hospital to another, we are waiting for results to see if there is any lung damage. My daughter is fine, she is sedated and doesnt know what is going on…
need doctor for 2nd opinion in NC-any suggestions
My husband went to doctor today to get results of CT scan he had yesterday. Well, the floor has fell out from under us. We were thinking we would get a good cancer report, which we did. But then the bad news came. colon cancer surgery last September, had leak 2 weeks later and ileostomy was put on. April the ileostomy was…
SUGAR GOOD OR BAD?????
I am having a big debate with my girlfriend about this issue. She thinks it don't matter how much sugar I eat as far as effecting my cancer. I, on the other hand, feel like this is a fuel for the fire. Cancer thrives on sugar from what I have read. I don't want to feed the POS that is making my life difficult. Who is…
Lizbiz (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth hasn't posted since early September when she said: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I don't think I'm thriving, in fact, I've given up hope. I'm 33 years old, a newlywed, was just getting on with my career and starting to think about having a family...but I'm dying. I wish I could be…
JUST SPOKE TO KIMBY
Hey Guys ..... I finally dug up Kimby's phone number and gave her a call. She has been having some issues but I told her she could tell you guys about that. She is hoping to be posting again by the week-end. She is OKAY though. I told her we were all thinking and praying for her. Peace....... Jennie
pictures of my baby boy - on my expressions page
I dont know how else to post pictures. So, check out my expressions page for some pics of little Aven Marcus. We are settling in quite nicely and his daddy is oh so in love with his little boy! If there ever was a reason for him to keep fighting if the cancer ever returns - this is it! But, we are hopeful that we've beat…
Second opinion from Emory
So as some of you know I decided to get a second opinion at Emory's Winchip Cancer Center in Ga. The Oncologist is specialized in GI Cancers. He basically said the same thing my Dr. said. I am not operable, that the liver tumors are too wide spread, and thinks I should stay on Folfox until it stops working. He added that…
Anyone on Folriri with Avastin?
Hi, I don't know if you remember me or not.. but I had colon cancer 6 yrs ago, Stage IV.. you can read my story under Everyday is a Gift. I wrote about my hubby who now has colon cancer .. he was dx last July he took Folfox for 6 mo.. had a PET/CT it showed small spot on liver. He had his liver rescetion in April of 09.…
Reading room
Although the article is five years old but it is interesting to know that Celebrex may actually kill cancer cells. Here's the link: http://arthritis.webmd.com/news/20041130/celebrex-makes-cancer-cells-self-destruct Best wishes to everybody Steven
Does it ever end
I am ALWAYS worried that every ache and pain that I get is a reoccurence.Does it ever end??? Will I ever stop freaking out about it??? I am letting it run my life I worry sooo much about it. What can I do to just stop it?????? Thanks.................JULIE
Birthdays
I would like to start a Birthday Thread of anyone who wants to join in. This way I will not forget anyones B-Day /Special Day. We could also add our NED Day as well. I will go first DOB: 6-30-64 NED: 7-10-06
As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Remember
Just for laughs guys....posted over on the breast cancer pages - thought we can always use a laugh! 1. Jim Baker and Jimmy Swaggert have written An impressive new book. It's called ......... 'Ministers Do More Than Lay People' 2. Transvestite: A guy who likes to eat, drink And be Mary. 3. The difference between the Pope…

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