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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for March 2010

Stomach Gurgles ?
I have been noticing my stomach has been making lots of noise for the last month. I especially notice it first thing in the morning and sometimes at other times. I have been taking Xeloda since Sept and I just started Avastin about a month ago. I mentioned it to my Onc and he didn't seem concerned about it. I had gurgling…
ICE should be in every cell
when you have an emergency like lisa the emergency/police will look into your cell ph for contact info you need to have that person listed under ICE incase of emergency they know that is the one you want them to call...
Our own rep starring on Celebrity Apprentice
I'm watching the season opener of Celebrity Apprentice tonight on NBC. I've never particularly been interested in this show but this time it's must watch for me as I am inspired watching fellow colon cancer survivor Sharon Osbourne and her team fight to win money for their favorite charities. Sharon's favorite charity is…
Were you too healthy?
I recently read an article about a study linking general illness to cancer. The study showed some minor association between cancer patients and prior illness. The link was not what was expected. It showed people who had a history of non-lethal illness such as seasonal Flu, and minor infections had less occurance of…
my weird experience
Well, I enjoyed a nice quiet Friday evening and Saturday morning at home alone while my husband and three kids were up in the mountains skiing. I decided then to go out and do some errands, which included picking up a few things at Walmart. When I bent down to look at something on a bottom shelf, I stood up and felt light…
How To Get Back To Being>>
Hey ya'll, I going to stir things up but as i approuch mid way in this hole cancer mess i have to ask how do we begin to bet back at being>>>>. Subject 1. How do we get back to being and feeling sexy and how when our nether have burned and slashed and monkeyied with, how do we go back to feeling, and have sexual feeling, (…
been chosen for cancer rock stars
WOW they want to tell my story and maybe I can be inspiration for someone else battling cc I am so excited I am like a little kid. Never thought that something so cool could ever come from something so nasty that wanted to kill me. Any way I didn't get scared I grabbed my Bible and started swing....
nana b
have we heard from her since surgery
Mom is home!
My mom checked out of the hospital today! Now on 4 blood pressure meds and some seizure medication. We will follow up with ONC tomorrow via phone. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you all for the prayers. I feel so loved here.
going to catch flack for this one
I am going to catch flack from you know who with this post. If you all remember, I was NED when I came on the board. I came because of a side effect problem. That being if I ate cereal for breakfast my right leg would twist out 22 degrees and cause me to limp with pain. If I had bacon/eggs there was no problem. Well now it…
buzzard
any one heard from him
Surgical Question
My mom had her surgery on Nov 4th 2008 to remove a tumor from her sigmoid colon. She was admitted to hospital the previous evening with abdominal pain and vomiting. This was due to a blockage. During surgery they decided to remove her entire large intestine leaving a small portion next to her rectum so they could join her…
Does Your CSN Name Have a Special Meaning????
Since I changed my photo I have had several comments that Hunters is not idle by looking at all those deer on the wall. I decided it would be great to know if ya'll had a story behind your name. I will share mine. We have owned and operated a landscaping business for many years. It is called "HUNTERS OUTDOOR SERVICES,…
Clarification on Blood Test (CEA?) prior to Surgery!
Don't recall the exact name of this test but it was done prior to surgery to see if there were cancer cells in the blood...I think. None appeared and I thought the oncologist said that was a good thing. But...recently heard that because there were no c cells appearing--they have no margins to go by. Also--I was just told…
Diarrea and cramping
Hi everyone.New to this. Have been reading alot of your stories and the struggles all of you go through. The love of my life has stage 2 rectal ca and will have his last radiation treatment and will be finished with his 5Fu chemo on Tues. Then a 5 to 6 wk rest period before his surgery. Here is my questiion. The cramps and…
9 polyps removed-level of concern?
Hello everyone I'm a head and neck cancer patient and spend most of my time over there. Anyway I had a colonoscopy on Thursday and they found and removed nine polyps. Doctor told wife in recovery room he didn't think it was a big deal, not cancerous was his opinion. Given my history of cancer already I'm a bit concerned,…
new here
I had my first colonoscopy at age 37. I was having lots of diarrhea and that is why they did it. They found some polyps and did nine biopsies. They discovered I have Ulcerative colitis. I have had anemia and also Take asacol at every meal plus lomotil as needed. I had health insurance when I was 37 but at age 42 I have…
My latest update
Thank you to all of you who have been so encouraging in my last post. Today I got more news. The biopsy of the nodes in my abdomen did show cancer cells. The PET scan lit up nodes in my neck, breast, and abdomen. What's next? A biopsy of the brest, possibly another biopsy of the abdomen. The dr. isn't sure yet if these are…
plegm
Does anyone experience excessive phlegm during treatment week? Also does anyone's lymph nodes in neck area swell during treatment week?
Please pray for my mom
She had a seizure last night and we are not sure why yet. It may be suggestive of brain met, so the doc says. I will update for those of you who are interested. thank you.
How Much and What Kind of Pain Medication Do You Take???
Hi Guys! Just wondering what you all take for pain....how much...how often..and do you fear addiction? Sometimes I think I take too much and darn...I don't wanna get addicted....but dang, I don't wanna hurt either. How do you all feel about this? Jennie
Trying to spread the word
Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted but had to share this with you guys. I made a shirt to help spread the word of colorectal cancer. The front says I'm kicking a**! and the back reads I have colorectal cancer could you? Please get tested . I love it and I'm trying to wear it as often as I can. I thought I…
Radiation completed
Well today was the last of five radiation treatments for my liver met. All in all, the week went by quickly and the treatment went smoothly. Some fatigue and a constant "mouthful of pennies" taste (yuck!) was the worst of it. Scheduled for follow-up blood work and scans 4/19. Dr. visits, med-onc/rad-onc, on 4/20. Looking…
Out of Pocket expense that I did not expect....ERGH!
Got a unexpected bill for ostomy supplies today...dummy me thought that because the doc's office wrote a script - that they were like a medication...NOPE! Ostomy supplies are durable equiptment supplies - SO - there is a deductible to meet - oh well..it's only money....and I learned something new today..... Michelle
Advice Needed - not really treatment related
I don't know where to begin. My Father In Law was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in Jan 2009. After what seemed like forever he got surgery and then chemo treatment afterwards. He was "cleared" of cancer in November 09. he went in for his yearly check feb 2010 and after blood work and a Pet scan they found cancer in his lungs…
CT Scan vs. MRI
From your experience: Are the results from a MRI more detailed than CT Scan if the Dr. is reviewing liver mets? My husband had CT Scan and will be going for MRI next Friday...just thinking...
SF Marie
I have been thinking of your sister, how is she doing? Tina
Don;;t forget to move clock an hour ahead this Sat nite/Sun morn:
That time of the year again to change clocks one hour ahead. For those in pain or not feeling too well, thats one less hour of suffering; for those doing OK-thats still one less hour of suffering....Hope all are well this rainy Friday in New York......steve
Second opinion?
Today wife have chemo and I spoke with onc and ask him is it possible to do radiation on her liver mets(she have lung mets also).He told me that is impossible!I just can't believe,We have Novalis near us but he tell me this is no option for her.Should I have second op.Is it even possible to do radiation with…
good news
blood work all came back good the back pain is just old age and all the perks that come with it. Go back in May for a follow up and he said he would see me off and on for a yr. and than I will have another look at the colon. He said I beat the odds I had a 50/50 chance when he saw me the 1st time. PRAISE GOD......I will…

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