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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for February 2010

Extra Somethin, Somethin for Lisa42
Lisa42 I know you are getting your results tomorrow from your Ct scan. I just thought I would ask the board to put their extra two cents in. I believe in the power of prayer. I believe in an optomistic attitude and I believe we have sure fire capability to help change our health issues in all kinds of ways. So please add…
Update from Doctors
From My Onc >> JONATHAN A POLIKOFF MD Physician Status: Signed 2/10/2010 1:09 PM It was a small carcinoid tumor. Here's the path report summary: A. Appendix, appendectomy - CLASSIC CARCINOID TUMOR OF THE DISTAL TIP OF THE APPENDIX, 0.9 CM, WITH MINIMAL EXTENSION INTO THE PERIAPPENDICEAL ADIPOSE TISSUE - ALL MARGINS ARE…
new pics
Put some new pics of the grandson and family on my expression page.. If you like take a peek.... I tried to change my avatar but couldnt gt it to take..HELP... Sorry havent been around this past week, daughter and grandson visiting and keeping me very busy. Did get to see my new ONC will update all later.. baby is crying…
I have a Pet and CT Scan Tomorrow
Let's hope that all comes back clear! Thanks!
BP under control.......... Feeling great! YEAH!!!!
Hey Evrybody!! The new meds doc gave me for my BP are working great. BP is now running 128/83. Man, what a difference..... and NO more headaches...YEAH!!!! Hope this continues. Anti-biotics have UTI under control and feeling better. I'm gonna take a nap and then go wash my new camaro!!! Great day here for a nice ride!…
Avastin
Hi. I am home from work today because of a snow day at our school. We have about a foot of snow in NE PA and it is still snowing ! My daughter is skiing with my sister and I am stranded at home alone with lots of time to worry about things ! I am scheduled to start Avastin on Friday. This will be added to the Xeloda that I…
beating back the devil
CEA taken on Monday just got the results 2.1 my oncologist called to tell me- and said, "see, I told you over a year ago that you were going to be fine!" HA- he is such a compassionate doctor- I have appreciated his positive outlook and support. 20 months NED and happy to be! colonoscopy is set for Monday!
CEA-update
Well, I am going to see the onc today, should get my first CEA numbers, got a bit of fear over this one. But it will be what it will be right? Later, jan Update, Well they "forgot" to draw the CEA level last week, so I have no results. And, the Dr said I should have said something last week when I had labs drawn, well…
pain in hips after radiation
five year cancer surviver!!!! But i believe radiation in my hip area has caused me to have pain in my hips ,i cant hardly put on my socks or sit indian style i get charlie horses in that area when in my exersize class.doctors say they dont think it was radiation that caused that but i disagree has anyone else had this…
Now What? ........READ UPDATED INFORMATION
CT Scan… As you already know I had my CT scan today where they pump ink up your back end and look at everything. First of all it was NOT a pleasant experience. It’s been 4 hours and I’m still cramping!! Anyways I need to go back in time from when I had my surgery last August. I don’t know if I told you or not but when they…
Say WHAT?
Okay, so my friend is telling me at lunch today that her husband had cancer in the small 'tube' to the appendix a couple of years ago. He'd gone in for an appendicitis attack, had emergency surgery and then was called about 10 days later and told the path report said it was cancerous. (It was clogged, they were told) I…
Questions for the Radiation Oncologist
Well I am looking for your feedback. I have an appointment tomorrow with the radiation oncologist to see what options are available for my liver met that is unresectable. Anal cancer metastases to the liver are pretty rare so I can't get too much information on that discussion board, hope you don't mind that I am asking…
my update!!!
good evening semi's hope and pray all is well!!!! well this weekend i was back in the hospital with infection. went in friday came home at game time sunday. it was very painfull but i feel well now. i am still home recovering from my surgery!!! everyday a little stronger. just wanted to check in. be well never,ever give…
Information on Post-Surgical Infection Sought
My husband's recovery from colon cancer recurrence surgery in late November continues to be problematic. His initial diagnosis of a very limited recurrence in the abdominal wall turned out to be more extensive than thought and required a resection. A day and a half after being discharged from the hospital, it was necessary…
AST 42 (Abnormal High) normal 11-38 ((What do you think))
How important is this number? What do you think?
Last FOLFOX today!
Treatment #12 complete, scan Feb 24... What a great feeling to have made it through, thanks for your help, we couldn't have made it without you all!
Great news !
We just got back from the hospital to meet my husband's surgeon for the postop pathological report. WHAT GREAT NEWS ! All lymph nodes removed tested negative and the piece removed from the rectum was also cancer free. His surgeon feels these results are due to the five weeks of the radiochemo he received prior to his…
Reishi mushroom extract
Hi, Going along the theme of alternative supplements- read the Cimetidine (Tagamet?) thread posted by Diane. It was talked about on another thread, as well- definitely read it and consider it if you haven't yet. Anyhow, I had heard from Serrana a while back about the possible benefits of certain kinds of mushrooms. Reishi…
cimetidine (Tagamet??)
Saw this discussion on the bottom of another thread. Can we bring that discussion here since it seems pretty important? So, what did the Onc recommend? I found some OLD studies (1998- 2002) which said 'we've known for 20 years...' I have not yet found anything current. Lisa, the numbers were much larger. I saw 85% of Dukes…
My Project - Blue Bracelets for Colon Cancer Awareness
--------Colon Cancer Bracelets --- ------I am helping raise awareness about colorectal cancer and the importance of screening by selling the blue bracelets to raise funds for the Colon Cancer Alliance and the American Cancer Society. All profit will be split between these two organizations. If you are interested in a…
Colonoscopy tomorrow
I'm an 8 year survivor of rectal cancer. Lately, I've suddenly lost 15 pounds and have frequent bouts of diarrhea. I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow. Please pray that the cancer is not back! Thank you!
Harmless Virus that can Kill Cancer.......... HUMMMMM
Harmless Virus Could Be an Answer to Cancer By MELLY ALAZRAKI Posted 11:00 AM 02/06/10 Technology, Healthcare Comments: 196Print E-mail More Text Size A A A You'd think that infecting a cancer patient with a virus would be the last thing a doctor would want to do. But what if it was a virus that attacks and kills cancer…
Anyone heard from Lizbiz
I know she had surgery and HIPEC on 2/1 and am wondering how she is doing?
Getting Info Out to Others
Hi, I am Jean and this is my lst new post! Thank you to everyone for sharing your fears, joys and news! I was touched by Buzzards post about going to share with other patients about what kind of support is available. I was dx in 3/08 with stage 4 cc. I am blessed to have a wonderful support group made up of friends and…
Anti Cancer, a new life
I ordered this audio book and so far have found it quite interesting. Someone posted it early January, so I ordered it. David Servan Schreiber is the author who battled brain cancer. I am only on the second CD but so far he talks about how cancer progresses/multiplies in the body, studies, conclusions and how important a…
I'm Bummed :( ******* UPDATE *********
I was all excited today because today was the start of my new treatment with Xeloda and a 30 minute Avastin drip every 3 weeks. No more hours and hours of chemo and no more bag...yeah!!!! Got to Onc's place... had labs done... all fine. My port has been having a few pains here and there in it.... kinda feels like someone…
Bleeding - is it ever NOT CRC?
Hi friends. I posted a few days ago about my problem. I do have an appointment with a GI doctor on the 16th. I have spent a great deal of time reading this board and have completely freaked myself out. I'm wondering if there ever is a time when rectal bleeding the bright red kind, does NOT mean CRC? It seems that a…
Gluten sensitivity and intestinal cancer connection
Hi Semis! (and krista since you asked) As many of you know, the nutrition/cancer connection is something that I continuously study and research as I dig to find out the WHY of contracting cancer in my own life. If I can find out the WHY (root cause), then I have a better chance of keeping from getting it again. That's how…
Interesting article
I just read an interesting article online. Here's the link: http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/this-virus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer/19344145/?icid=main|hp-desktop|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyfinance.com%2Fstory%2Fthis-virus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer%2F19344145%2F. Sorry, I know there's a better way to post a…
One Year Scan
Met with my oncologist today to find out the results of my CT scan. Drumroll....NED! So this makes it one year of being NED since my liver resection last February. I have to admit that this past week has been a real nailbiter for me as a friend of mine just had a recurrence at her 9 month scan. My stomach has hurt for the…

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