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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for March 2010

accadmy awards wearing blue ribons for us
they are wearing blur ribons in support of colon cancer awareness .....
The new normal?
Well, it has been over a year since my surgery, chemo ended last August and the ileostomy was reversed in September. I feel great but different. I know that having cancer has changed me and I should be rejoicing int the fact that I am alive. I am happy for the most part. I am finding myself questioning everything about my…
Any news from willjulia ( Dan ) ??????
Has anyone heard from Dan ( willjulia ) or received an update about his wife Sarah? Many prayers and thoughts for them and their family! AnnaLeigh
members that had surgery
have we heard from the ones that had surgery last month...
Cancer treatment centers of america
Has anyone been to Cancer treatment centers of America??? If so How is this center different from regular oncology centers??
Giving you all an update-Sister's surgery
I want to thank everyone here for their words of encouragement and giving me hope and reminding me to never give up. My sister had what was supposed to be liver resection 2/5, but when they went in, they found the cancer was too spread to resect and she had another blockage in her colon, so they did resect that. The…
new here
I am looking for information from someone who has been in the same situation as me. I am a 49 year old man who was diagnosed last August with a cancerous rectal tumor. I did five weeks of chemoradiation to shrink the tumor. The radiation had a lot of negative side effects and not a lot of change made to the tumor. Some of…
Microsatellite instability fragment analysis...Insurance paid!!
Well, I can sleep better tonight. Just got word that BC/BS, after 2 months of reviewing my claim from October has decided to pay!!I just knew that I was gonna' have to eat that one after they dragged it out so long.So, tonight I celebrate my good fortune. Instead of having to fork over $2,200.00 I only have to pay $183.00.…
Post Surgical Diet
Hello All, I am scheduled for surgery on Monday, march 8th, for a total choloectomy and a permanent ileostomy. I have perused this board and haven't found any discussions on post surgical dietary needs. I live alone and want to have my house prepared for when I return home afterwards. My doctor has yet to give me any…
CEA going the wrong direction
First CEA was 28, next was 150 and now 301! I'm currently on Erbitux and irinotecan. Is this chemo a fertilizer? I'm going for a Pet Scan ASAP this coming week. feeling nervous, Ida
CT scan confusing
I got my CT scan results Thurs. he said it looked like it has growen, but could be swelled up? My CEA is still 10-12 I am a bit worried ok a lot worried. I really wanted a break from chemo this summer. My neighbor has bone ca and they gave him 6 months 8 years ago he told me about some herbs here they are excuse the…
Second, third or tenth opinions
OK, I understand why I didn't get any hardy "welcome to the board" or "glad you found us" greetings when I posted here back in January. I'm OK with that after all, I was questioning the very make-up of the community here. Like Greg said no one forgoes treatment. I basically got the answers I expected. I only meant…
Red Meat! In the news again..... Are YOU still not convinced?
This is on the news today. This info is on red meats, etc. and survival time for ovarian cancer but the same type info has been released regarding colon cancer: Good Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer Survival Comparing Food Choices Healthy food patterns were linked with longer survival times, although some foods had a stronger…
Eventful Week
Saw both surgeons for pre-op, went to hospital for pre-admission forms and tests...every thing still a go for surgery (colostomy, total hysterectomy and tumor removal) on March 19. Also finally got up the nerve to tell my family (grown son and daughter with families of their own, and 85 yr old parents) what my health…
Just ONE more
I have completed #11 of Folfox this week - last one is March 15 (5-fu will come off March 17) - will have a very Happy St Patty's day - may even have a green beer or two! I haven't had any beer for a year now.... My year, as well as many others, started March 27, 2009...with the abdomin pain - negitive cat scan - other…
My Birthday Weekend!!!!
Hey Everybody!!! Sunday is my birthday...... My birthday weekend has started off really good. Today I had many calls with birthday wishes... a birthday cake from a friend... a huge beautiful arrangement of flowers from my best friends son....awe!..... some afternoon delight from the man :) ... got taken out for dinner…
Tumor profiling
Anyone heard much about this? They test different chemo drugs on live cancer cells after a surgery or biopsy to determine which drugs the tumor is resistant to, and which ones it is sensitive to. Wish we would have done it earlier since it apprears the first 6months of chemo didn't do it's job. My husband is having lung…
clear scan!
well it been awhile, i went back to work and it been rough. i just got my result back and everything is clear 1 1/2 years NED. i have been lurking and will try and make and effort to get back on track. thanks to all that have made my juorney a little easier. (beleiver) god bless (non-beleivers)good vibes see a told you…
CLEAR CT scan!
woohoo! so sweet to be past all the medical hurdles for this 3 month section. Next scan is a PET/CT in early June. Now off to Mexico (Baja California) 3/15 for 2 weeks fun in the sun with hubby and my youngest niece (16 yrs). Tomorrow it's over the passes back home to Wyoming on a forecasted sunny day through a snowy…
need reassurance and ideas
I am a 33 year old woman who was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago. I have been extremely lucky all the way around. When diagnosed, I was stage IIIC with 8 out of 12 lymph nodes positive. I did not have mets. I had surgery, a colostomy, 6 months of FOLFOX, and 6 weeks radiation. Then I had a hysterectomy and a…
What is the difference between a PET Scan and a CAT Scan?
I am still new to all this and yesterday I said something to my son about a PET scan and he asked what it was, I couldn't answer him. So questin is what is the difference between a PET Scan and a CAT Scan? He has had a colonoscopy and a CAT scan but not a PET scan so we are wondering if this is another test he needs.…
Friday Thought of the Day
“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.” ~George Washington ~
Friday Riddle
Remember no googling or searching the Internet and good luck ! RIDDLE: The beginning of eternity The end of time and space The beginning of every end, And the end of every place
Stage IV Hope
I haven't been on here for a while but came here when first diagnosed and loved the support. I thought this might encourage others. I have been at it for 2 1/2 years. The discovered a recurrence 14 months ago which we treated aggressively with CRS and HIPEC and I am still NED. Quick knock on wood! I had an MRI and a CT and…
Good News
George had his onc visit yesterday. And the news sounds good to me. He continues to do very well, lots of the lung mets are gone, the rest are smaller. Liver same thing. Blood work good. Cea went up from 19.1 to 20.0, pa laughed, said don't worry that is nothing, and yes, probably cells dying off or just the test itself,…
My friend, Jodi
My 34 year old friend, Jodi, was five years cancer free yesterday. She was dx'd with cc on her 29th birthday. Her onc used the 'C' word! Way to go Jodi! CURED!!!
Let's get this board a rockin
We are all here for the same reason. To fight this hideous, helacious **** of a disease. No matter our race, religion, beliefs, creed, dice we roll, crap we flap, we all want to beat this monster. I want this board to come together and be what it was when I joined. Colon cancer board rocked the breast cancer board by huge…
another sore butt
Just wanted to share with anyone that wanted to read this that my little dog (lil bit ) was acting funny this morning and didn't want me to touch her.She kept paying alot of attention to her bottom..well been there done that, I called the vet they told me to bring her in. So we go and they said that one of her annal glands…
An open letter to the President
Dear Mr. President, What if you had a disease that had a 90% cure rate if found early through screening? What if it was the number two cancer killer in the country? What if you were the President and were just screened yourself? What if you were pushing for health care legislation that talks about prevention as a center…
Any one know if the AMerican Cancer Society can help you find where to get free screening?
Any one know if the AMerican Cancer Society can help you find where to get free screening? Since my son was dx we are encouraging his brothers to get it done too. The oldest is getting his done next week but he is a nurse and totally understands what this can mean for them too. My youngest lives in Denver and is on a very…

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