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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2009

platelets & WBC
Don't really know if anyone can help me with this question. My husband's platelets & WBC are constantly low. Out of 10 treatments he has had 4 partial, with one of those being what they called a skeleton treatment, because his counts are low. Two weeks ago he was able to get a full treatment because of the skeleton one…
Stupid Things People Say to Cancer Survivors
Ok Semis! Let's start our own list of Stupid Things People Say to us: A friend wrote me a long letter saying that my sister was dying because she had unrepented sin in her life. A friend of mine said she couldn't think of me as having colon cancer and a tumor removed but that I just had a wart removed. (ok, in her defense,…
Husband dx yesterday
My 42 year old husband has been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. We met with the gastrointerologist and surgeon yesterday. The CT scans indicate that the cancer is isolated to the colon - there are no indications of cancer in any other organs or the lymph nodes at this time - I'm praying the pathology reports say the same…
It's Out!
Ok, to the ones who are on the Christmas Card List, I just sent the List out in PM's to you all, I'm sorry for any misspellings and typos, but I know with Annabelle41415 (Kim) please add South to her addy...anything else I did wrong, please shoot me! and imliness is LMLIESS! sorry! that's what happens when you rush! and…
CT Scan / Bloodwork Results
Received call from Onc. Office this morning and all remains CLEAR / NED. Thank you soooo much for all the prayers, vibes, mojo, etc., sent my way. After 3 yrs, it still gets to me when I receive the call.
Suzette Sommers and Alternatives on the Today Show
Hi Semis! Did anyone else catch Suzette Sommers on the Today Show just a little bit ago? What a story, huh? Being told you have cancer throughout your body and it turns out to be a fungal infection type of thing. wow! Of course now I'm curious about her book, which is the whole reason for her promo.... peace, emily
Anyone have COPD as well as cancer?
If anyone out there has COPD (emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis)as well as cancer has any of your trearments had any effect on your breathing? Steve
Short Term Disability
I am new at this short term disability thing. I was collecting short term disability through the State and suddenly they cut me off telling me I ran out of funds. This was so unexpected - in turn I applied for long term disability and was told it could take up to 6-mos for them to even consider me. I am currently having…
Good news - moving forward
I saw the surgeon today and he agreed to go ahead with another attempt to insert a PowerPort, as long as I consent to the increased risk of infection with a wound present. The wound from the first port removal is healing nicely - getting close to healed, but still open. He doesn't think it poses much threat because it has…
You guys are great
You guys are great people. Just wanted you to know. Enough said. Eric
Feds: No more arrests for pot-smoking patients
New guidelines will apply in 14 states allowing medical use of marijuana WASHINGTON - Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, prosecutors were told Monday in a new policy memo issued by the Justice Department. Under the policy…
constipation with colostomy bag any info
hi there, im here for my brother, he has major problems with constipation, hes tried minerel oil magnisum citrate nothing in 24 hours, and also done enema, i kno nothing about this stuff, but told him i wud ask, any tips. hes having problems now,
I don't want this!
Something just hit me. I was reading posts. I made two appointments MRI and CT scan... talked to a therapist today. My surgery is on for Nov 13th. Thats three weeks of waiting. I don't want to do this! I don't want to go through it. Everytime I talk to a doctor there are more tests, more bad news, more statistics, more…
Kimby?
Anyone heard how Kimby is doing?
Post treatment supplement list-neuropathy supplements included
Hi folks I'm posting this here because there have been some questions about supplements, especially for neuropathy, and I've been wanting to get this all down in one place as a reference for folks of what I'm doing. I'm adding supplements for the GI tract plus anti-cancer supplements, . So scroll down for the supplement…
Familal Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Hello, I am a 40 year old female, several years ago I was diagnosed with FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, A rare inherited cancer predisposition syndrome that can develop into Colon Cancer. Since the diagnosis I have been receiving annual colonoscopy. The average amount of polyps collected from my colon were 10-15, in…
No bounce back after last chemo
After my first two chemo treatments I felt sick and was tired but after that first week or so I seemed to bounce back. It seems that this time around I just feel so tired and here it is the Monday before chemo and no feeling of a bounce back. I know that my fluid intake is not what it should be. I never have been good at…
We've all heard it, and probably said it - The book - Bright-sided:
We have all been told to think positive, look on the bright side, there's a bigger meaning behind our cancer...whatever. I saw her interviewed on some show (The Daily Show?) and it cracked me up yet struck a chord with me. Sometimes I want to feel like crap and I don't want to cheer up. Things COULD be worse but they…
"Thank-you to the Old timers"
I want to send my personal thanks to the "old-timers" who continue to post & tell their stories. I know that once someone is "cured" or NED it is important to get back into a "normal" life and life is busy. I really appreciate it when people who have "won" this battle come onto the board take the time to share their…
Anybody heard from Sonia32?
I know she was having a really rough weekend, and I'm wondering if anyone has heard from her. I sent a PM, but haven't heard back. And Sonia, if you're reading this, please let us all know how you're doing! Adrian
protocel/ Cancell, do they work?
Hi everyone, I need your expertise. I know a lot of you juice and watch what you eat. My dad has colon cancer, mets to the liver and now the lungs. A family member gave me info on Protocel/Cancell, an antioxidant supplement that combats free radicals. Has anyone heard of this? I am so leary of alternative meds, but I think…
Hollyberry do you remember her
I remember her posting alot, I read on csn emotional support that holly is losing her battle with cancer. I am sad. michelle
Our Caregivers
Hi everyone, I just thought I'd write something about our caregivers. The other night my husband came home from work, and as soon as he saw me, he started to cry. He had a bad day. He couldn't stop thinking about all that's going on and I guess he was a little overwhelmed. Why I'm writing is, we have to remember that they…
Treatment CrossRoads- scared of next steps
Hi, I'm Stage 4 with mets all over liver. Chemo working well to shrink tumors- CEA from high of 1400 to the current 2. I will be getting Pet Scan in about 4 weeks(after cycle 12 of chemo). then my case will be looked at by the Cancer team. Surgeon thought at one point part of my liver could be resected. What are the other…
Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is PGLGreg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: There were 4 people sitting in a row, trying to win $50 from a riddle. The one in front was wearing a red hat. The second from the front was wearing a blue hat. The third from the front was wearing a red hat. The last was wearing a blue hat and is blind-folded.…
Liver hypodensity
I was dx with stage 3 colon cancer in June 08, a right colectomy and chemo( folfox) for 6 months thru feb 09. My last ct this past Friday shows a 4mm liver hypodensity which is increased from 2mm in ct done December 08 does anybody have this similar result and what does it mean? I'm scared I hope it's not reccurence as I…
Liver hypodensity
I was dx with stage 3 colon cancer in June 08, a right colectomy and chemo( folfox) for 6 months thru feb 09. My last ct this past Friday shows a 4mm liver hypodensity which is increased from 2mm in ct done December 08 does anybody have this similar result and what does it mean? I'm scared I hope it's not reccurence as I…
New to this
Thank you to all who gave me such a warm welcome and inspiring words. I will certainly take them to heart and REALLY try to be positive. My kids and husband and his kids have been very supportive so I should count myself as being very lucky. Now with friends on this board, I CAN DO IT! Will keep you updated on my doc's…
Restaging?????? What does that mean..... ???? Last post didnt work
That first post I put on restaging will not let me open it again so I cannot read replies... can you please post here. I don't know what the deal is with that..... thank you cause I really need your input on this restaging stuff... I am confused. Let me say again... I got a letter for a upcoming PET scan on 9/26. On the…
Restaging?????? What Does That Mean?????
I have a PET scheduled for 9/26 and I got a letter in the mail from the Oncology Center saying this scan is for restaging. HUH? I thought once a IV always a IV...right??? Jennie

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