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Archives for February 2010

Ovarian cancer but colon questions
I have a good friend who said to post my question here and not the ovarian board. I have had ovarian for seven years and the last year it has caused bowel incontinence. All the treatments I've been on has given me neuropathy of the colon, diagnosed about 3-4 years ago. But the past year has been hardest, I have had a tumor…
What was your most romantic Valentines Day
Happy Valentines Day everyone. I just thought it would be cool to find out what was your most romantic Valentines Day. Its time to think of LOVE instead of dread!!!!!JULIE
Scan Anxiety so soon?
Yikes! I have blood work on March 16th and then will be scheduled for a CT scan. My follow up with the onc for results is April 6th. I'm a month late getting a yearly colonoscopy because I have to schedule that around a day hubby can have off to take me. I'm scared, Freaking out! I cannot imagine being like this for 7…
my cc surgen went to Hati
I was watching the local news tonight and they showed the group of doctors returning to Tulsa Oklahoma from Hati and my doctor Dr. Gregory Pittman was in the group he is a wonderfulsurgen I was so proud of him to go over there to help the poor people . He was the group that found a man alive after 21 days and then they…
One distant lymph node
I'm so confused... After 3 treatments of folfox and 9 treatments of folfiri it turns out my husband still has one positive lymph node. It is near his lungs and esophogus. No other nodes appear to be cancerous. Everything else seems great. Does anyone know anything about this? Since he already did chemo, seems like our…
Cancer from our environment ???????
I think many of us are now cancer folks from our environment. 10/06 our refrigerator quit making ice. Because our well water is filtered, I bypassed the refrigerator filter. Icemaker worked fine. A month later both my wife and I started have gastro problems. The icemaker quit 2 more times until I found that a substance was…
Had a Good Treatment today
I finally had a good treatment this week..I didn't get sick hardly at all...A MIRICAL...They reduced my chemo by 50% and gave me antinausea meds with sedatives in it..I also started to take ginger root pills for neausea that seemed to help too..I also was on Zofran and dexatron...Then they pumped me up with fluids and…
Happy Valentine's Day Y'all
I'z jus' thankin' 'bout y'all this valentine's day. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Collards is green my dog's name is Blue and I'm so lucky to have a sweet thang like you. Yore hair is like cornsilk a-flapping in the breeze Softer than Blue's and without all them fleas. You move like the bass, which excite me in May. You ain't got no scales…
really excited
I've been up for a few hours now. I saw my oncologist today, he was completely oblivious to Novalis Tx and the fact that there was one 15 minutes down the road. Novalis Tx is covered by my insurance and I have an appointment next week. What I'm most excited about though is the prospect of having my thyroid cancer treated.…
Any success w/ molecular profiling?
Hi everyone. I've been reading the boards since summer 2008, when my sister was diagnosed w/ stage 4 CRC, and am really grateful for the knowledge, support & hope expressed here. My sister has the KRAS mutation,& has run out of standard chemo options. She recently participated in a Phase I trial that worked great for…
Scouty! Program for Colon Cancer Survivors UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Hi Lisa! I got an email and have spoken with Deborah's assistant regarding the study. My interview is set for Friday, Feb. 26th. I'm so excited. I spoke with the study assistant, Adrian, at length today and he wanted a copy of the Mediterranean Diet for himself. Thanks so much for passing on my info! I'll keep you updated.…
neuropathy in legs after 3rd treatment
Hi,This is my first post & it is the day after treatment. I am on Folfox & the first 2 days I am very shakey. My question is concerning what happened to me immediately when I got home from the hospital. I was ok after my 4 hours there & a 1 hour drive home but when I tried to go up the steps in our house I couldn't walk.…
Managing Pain-Still in Hospital
As some of you may know, my sister had what was supposed to be a liver resection 2/5. When they went in, they noticed too much cancer in her abdomen and her liver was "not resectable". They also noted a blockage in her upper colon, which they resected. It is now 8 days from the surgery and she is still in the hospital. We…
my scan results after 9 weeks of Dr. Cantrell's treatment
Hi Everyone, I had my PET/CT scan Wednesday and got the scan report today. I did already mention on another thread how I was sent home after yesterday's scan with a CD of the scan images. I looked at it and saw some lit up spots on my lungs, liver, and what I thought might also be elsewhere. Here's some of the news written…
Finally a Pic
Finally posted a picture and a few on the expressions page. Got Apple on the home office but I always use the Dell laptop downstairs so I had to have George show me how to use that Apple, I rarely go up there so now I'll have to work on George for an Apple laptop, twice as fast as the old Dell. Tina
Life after CRC ... dealing with post-chemo side effects
Hello to all! I need some help. I finished chemo (FOLFOX) in September 2009, and while the chemo killed the disease, it's left me with a few souvenirs: neuropathy in hands/feet, fatigue (STILL), and a frustration that others can't understand why i'm not 'back-to-normal' by now. I mean, like i'll ever be 'normal' again?!?!…
It's Scan time!
Hi, just thought I would ask for your thoughts and prayers as I have scans next Tuesday. My last 3 scans have showed no change, I still have lots of little tumors on both lungs. In November I asked my onc it we could add a little "extra chemo" to see if it made a difference. So, Because I have had few side affects, he…
Cat Scan Results and Now the countdown to Liver Resection
I had a CAT scan on tuesday - I wanted one done in chicago JUST in case any blips before going to Sloan Kettering in March. Onc called me so happy to report no new cancer and some further shrinkage of tumors. CEA at 2.5. I have one more chemo then a 4 week break until the big surgery on St. Paddy's Day. (my last name is…
Cancer foods in the news today
LONG BEACH, California (AFP) – Cabernet and chocolate are potent medicine for killing cancer, according to research presented here Wednesday. Red grapes and dark chocolate join blueberries, garlic, soy, and teas as ingredients that starve cancer while feeding bodies, Angiogenesis Foundation head William Li said at a…
A question for anyone here
I've got a question. My father in law is a prostate cancer survivor and just had a colonoscopy where they found 3 polyps that were precancerous. They just said that they wanted to see him again in 5 years for another screening. Is this standard? Especially for someone who has his health history? Thanks in advance,…
Colonpalooza
Can anyone give me the dates for this years Palooza? I have to submit a leave request and I need the dates.... Thanks Beth
TUTORIAL: How to change your Avatar (Profile Photo)
I see that sometimes members ask how to do this or that. Here's a little video I made a while back on how to update or change your Avatar (Profile Photo). I can not change mine now since it is being used in the banner on the main page but I think I covered the steps needed in case anyone wants to to this. Using…
added some new pic
I have added a pic of Dave and myself will keep the mice away lol
What Size is YOUR Port?????
Evidently there are multiple sizes for ports. Size indicator must be the rubber ring just under the skin???? I was told they range in size from an area the size of an eraser tip to that of a nickel. I knew mine was small (LOL..uh huh)...but in this case it is not a good thing. It evidently limits "work space" for needles.…
Live from Vancouver!
Let the games begin! Olympic spirit has hit a fever pitch in Vancouver as the start of the 2010 Winter Games draws near. Yesterday I had to plan my Chemo trip to avoid the "torch relay" which is meandering through Vancouver and suburbs. Tomorrow morning Pam wants to drag me out at 6 AM so we can see California Governor…
Update on my husband
well we went for his (Dave)pre surgery test and all came back good lab was good and ekg was good bp up alittle as is his colestroal (sp) but not enough to worry about. We were gone 12 1/2 hrs yesterday on the road for 4 I am worn out . We will have the bladder cancer surgery on the 22nd. Thanks for your support and prayers…
hey lisa
Hi Lisa, Please let us know about your ct results whne you get them today!!!! Tinking of you and praying for great results. Amy
Reading Room
Colorectal Cancer Research Briefs: Written by Kate Murphy. Briefly · Hormone replacement therapy reduces risk of colon cancer. · Smoking before age 30 increases chances that colon cancer will recur. · Low CEA levels improve both survival and disease-free survival for stage II colon cancer. · Most patients want videos of…
TX #8 tomorrow
In just over 6 hours, I'll be in the clinic getting chemo. After disconnect on Saturday, I'll ge over 2/3 there!
Update
Okay, I had chemo for the first time in 5 weeks, I was off chemo in prep. for the Sir Spheres procedure. They did a cea it was 17.1 down from 32 tested many weeks ago. Urinalysis showed white blood cells, and hazy, they sent it off for a culture. They said it could be UTI or other things.(what other things?) They did a…

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