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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2009

scan results
I got my results today, Onc.says everything is stable and pain in back is not from anything they see on the scan. I feel very relieved but still wondering about the pain. Thank you so much for the prayers. God Bless, Patti
Post treatment body aches?
Hi everyone! I'm 36 and was dx on June 3rd this year with Anal cancer that was 5.5cm. I've finished my chemo/rad treatments. I'm scheduled for my pet scan and biopsy next week. I have some fears about the question of colosty or wait it out. But know I have a new concern. I went to my oncologist today. I told him that I've…
Getting closer
I saw the surgeon today. The cultures done from the port site did grow a very rare anaerobic bacteria. None of the surgeons and none of the staff at the hospital or doctor's office has ever seen or heard, of a port getting infected within a day of insertion. I've always got to be the oddball. I finally had him look over…
Nausea meds
Can you all help me with something? What are you taking for Nausea? In the hospital they gave my hubby Zolfran and it worked good. When he started the FOLFOX and pump for 46 hours they gave him a prescription for Compazine. This crap scares me when he takes it. The first time he took it for nausea he was laying in the bed…
Everything for a reason?
I got the call from my younger brother today, as he was leaving his colonoscopy. In his words he was a "little loopy." It was funny because I could hear the medication wearing off as we talked, but he sounded drunk when he first called. They did find one small polyp and removed it. They will biopsy, but suspect it is not…
lesvanb
What kind of supplements are you taking for your feet???/ I still have tingeling and some pain in my feet also..I am 6 months done with treatment...Thanks JULIE
First Onocological Appointment - what questions should we ask?
Well, we knew it was going to come sooner or later the Onocological Appointment. Dennys appointment is scheduled for Monday at 12:30 the clinic called today. We will arrive about an hour early to get some test done. Even though we expected the phone call eventually - we hated that it actually did as it confirmed no this…
A mental blow - and a new game plan
Richard's been on Avastin/Oxi for 6 months now. His 3 month PET was so encouraging, we expected to see further good results from the 6 month PET. Nope. New mets in the liver, so now we're switching plans. It was a blow - almost like diagnosis day all over again. He just had a port put in, and will start the new regimen -…
Just talked to Craig`s Wife - It appears to be good news
The spot was not on his lungs, it was in the general proximity. The surgeon said that the spot did not look cancerous but they are still waiting on tests. Craig is going to be in the papers for being the first recipient to receive this kind of surgery in North Texas. Who knew? Donna`s lion will be roaring for all of us.…
Just Wondering???
I was just wondering where everyone is from? It seems like everyone is really far away mileage wise but glad that they are close in the cyberworld. We are in Tennessee just wondering if anyone was close by. Amy
What has happened to all the old timers?
I know that there have been posted before asking for the old timers on the board to check-in and post ever so often, but I haven't heard from some of them and was hoping they were still lurking or checking in without us noticing.
Nightmares and bad dreams
I've had more nightmares in the last few weeks than in my life! They seem to be based on news stories, t.v. shows or even commercials. Dumb stuff that turns scary. I've never had trouble sleeping but this is waking me, sometimes several times a night. Anyone else? I'm not on any medication and my caffeine intake hasn't…
Living with cancer/treatment a post for newbies and lurkers
I was jusr thinking about starting this post this morning, and if some of you can add to it that would be great. It's just for newbies, and lurkers out there who are afraid to post, not sure what life is like living with cancer or going through treatment. Just thought it might help, as I know we have our bio page etc but…
Friday Riddle
NO GOOGLING OR SEARCHING THE INTERNET ALLOWED :) 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. Each…
Our baby boy is here!
Just about one month after my husbands final chemo treatment we delivered a healthy and happy baby boy into this world! He was 7lbs 4oz and absolutely perfect! My husband is so in love with his little boy!!! Cancer will never tear this family apart!!
Spiritual Healing
Hi, Yesterday a friend of ours took us to spiritual healing, it's not really a church but a ministry. There were about 12 people there discussing about the bible and stuff and then after they ask who needs prayer, so my friend said to raise my hand. So they went around and prayed for the people there and this lady comes to…
Chemo or not to Chemo
I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op. Stage 2 in my ascending no lymph node involvement 0 for 37, but there were cells in the lymph channel. I'm 39 year old and my cousin (a colon rectal surgeon) thinks I should definitely have chemo. I had my first oncologist appointment and he's not sure. The Onco believes the data says chemo has…
Calling All Juicers!
Hey you fabulous Semi-colons! It seems to me that there are a whole lot of folks on the boards these days who are juicing. I cannot tell you how that warms my heart since 8 years ago I was the only one (except SpongeBob who was "getting juiced"! HA!) so I felt pretty alone. Not anymore yeehaw! I'm just curious who all is…
Update
Hello All: Thanks to all for thinking of me and sending me private messages. I got my CT scan results back Monday afternoon. They aren't great. One of the tumors in my liver has grown from 7 CM to 13 cm - that's a good bit and probably why I have been having more pain in my back, side and liver area, plus my temp. has been…
CEA way down!
Hey Gang - John's CEA went from a whopping 60 before cyber knife to 12 afterwards! We are having champagne tonight - Adrian
Folfox
What is the difference between folfox 4 and folfox 6. I had folfox 4 with oxy a year ago and now I'm reading about folfox 6. Just curious. Thanks for your help. Blessings to all, Debbie (gramma)
Sending a personal message
Can someone please tell me how to send a personal message to someone on this site??? Thanks JULIE
Anal abscess and fistula -- what next?
For all those of you out there who've had colorectal or anal cancer, I completed my treatment for anal canal cancer in May 09 (surgery/rad/chemo-5FUwithMit). I've overcome fatigue (for the most part) and muscle weakness in my legs (PT helped). Now I've been treated twice for an anal abscess (the surgeon didn't get it all…
Prayers for Craig
I am going to be on my knees praying for Craig at 8 p.m. I realize we cannot coordinate doing it at the same time with all the different time zones but that just means if we all pray at 8 p.m. in our own time zones we`ll be doing it in shifts. Those of you who believe in prayer please pray with me at 8 p.m. If you do not…
CT Scan & Bloodwork
Just asking for prayers that my CT Scan and bloodwork comes back ALL CLEAR. Again, thanks for your continued support, comfort, advice, and laughs. Love ya all :) Shelly
For those on Social Security or CSRS pension
No cost of living for 2010;yet health plan costs increasing
Fentanyl pain patch
Anybody familiar with the Fentanyl 12 mcg/hr transdermal system patch for pain? Did it help relieve pain? Any side effects? Trouble Breathing? Been using percocet but still hurting. Don't know if I should try this stuff.....Thanks....Steve
the ease and necessity of second opinions
I know there are various factors influencing second/third/etc opinions. I think insurance (or lack of), location, comfort or discomfort with first opinion- that all of these issues do complicate and muddy up the picture. But I need to put a plug in for second opinions! Personally I had to be led away from the colorectal…
Something in the air yesterday in California too
I agree that something was in the air yesterday. After I had gone to get my PICC line dressing changed I ran into a friend who I havent seen in 5 weeks or so. She stated that I'm sure loosing weight with this cancer thing. I talked with her for awhile then went home and lost it. I cryed for awhile, called my brother and…
Maintenance Therapy??
I am on my 12th round of treatment of the Folfiri w/ Avastin but still not operable, my CEA markers showed that back in May, I was 140, and now I am at 60, so that's good, she said my blood was good, and the tumors aren't showing much activity, I just wonder how bad my liver is where they can't resect it, they want me to…

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