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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2010

Question of the week ~
Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over?
Is it ok to juice during xeloda?
Will juicing during chemo cause a problem? Thanks
Juicing Recipes (Scouty?)
Does anyone have any favorite juicing recipes? Scouty, isn't juicing a part of your daily routine? Isn't juicing a granny smith apple and some other stuff? What's your recipe? thanks
Ladie's Home Journal cancer articles
http://www.lhj.com/health/conditions/cancer/
Power port
Had my power port put in about hour ago. Not bad of course still numbed up from local. Said it shouldn't b much discomfort though. Went to radiation and cancer Drs yesterday very helpful and compationate. The nurse practioner that works with oncologist seems awsome really connected think that helps going through this.…
Thought of the Day
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” ~ Charlie Chaplin
Friday Riddle
Remember NO GOOGLING or searching the INTERNET allowed, and GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: You die and the devil says he'll let you go to heaven if you beat him in a game. The devil sits you down at a perfectly round table. He gives himself and you an infinite pile of quarters. He says "OK, we'll take turns putting one…
Iliostomy “Take Down” I need all the help I can get. HELP!!
Okay.. I’m just about ready to give up. It’s been about 3 weeks or so since my Iliostomy reversal and I’m still not getting the hang of things. Ether I’m constipated and cramping or I cant stop going. I don’t know how often I should eat or what to eat or (at times) if I even should eat. Do I take my Miralx and Lactuloce…
metastic lesions ( 2 ) to liver **symptoms**
not to sound negative in any way but i'm interested in caregivers and or patients perspective. i've had a recurrence of lesions to the liver and am wondering what symptoms i should look for and or pay attention to? is anyone out there going through a phase of symptoms? it's my understanding the usual colon cancer…
Diet during Xeloda
What does your onc. suggest as diet during Xeloda? I'm a bit confused...are healthy foods encouraged during chemo? Shouldn't "good foods" for liver be included? Hubby had PVE last week, starts xeloda today and liver/rectal resection scheduled for early June. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Back on chemo after a 3-month interruption...has anyone else had this long of an interruption?
My oncologist has decided to put me back on chemo, which is 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin. We stopped in early February because of a micro perforation in the colon and will be restarting next week. Thus, there has been nearly a three month interruption in treatment. Has anyone had this long of an interruption in chemo…
My husband
Hello everyone,I joined because I am afraid my husband has cancer. He goes for a colonoscopy and endoscopy this Monday,May 3rd. He has been having thin,flat bowel movements for about 6 weeks. I am expecting a cancer diagnosis but I've not told him that.He had a heart attack in Nov. 2004 and had a stent put in. He is not on…
Question about constipation
Have you suffer from constipation after finished chemo, that have gotten worse with time, needing more stool softeners than before?I had my last check up in February and the lab work was fine, Cea was 0.04, I did mention to my Dr. that I had some bleeding a couple of times, but that have happened to me before during these…
My First Trearment
Well everyone, I made it!! I did very well in the hopital yesterday, no bad reactions to the treatment, so far only a little bloody nose and that is about it. I know it has only been less then 24 hours but I feel great so far. I understand that most people feel bad for a few days AFTER each treatment, I thought it was…
Erbitux - has anyone been given this after chemo is done?
Hi, I have had a recurrence of Stage III colon cancer last May. After surgery, radiation and chemo they tried me on Erbitux. After 10 cycles of 5FU, levaflurin and irenitican, they said it wasn't working for me. The tumor is unresectable. I had one treatment of the Erbitux and I had alot of side effects. One was a terrific…
Small Intestine Obstruction
My mom is still in the hospital with an obstruction in her small intestines. She was getting some fluid out of her ilesotomy so they started her on clear liquids Monday night, but by last night she was getting sick again. They did a CT scan today and it showed a complete blockage in her small intestine about 10 inches…
Help with colotomy and things
Hello all. I'm David and I'm 44 years old. I found that I had rectal cancer at the start of 2008. I went through the chemo and radiation. Now I must live with a colostomy. I have insurance and go through Edgepark for my supplies. I'm not sure what my insurance is for because every month I must pay a little over $200.00 for…
USA Today article
There is a nice article and interview in USA today about a father getting a group of friends to be there for his kids. While tough to read and touching. My biggest concerns have always been my 2 kids and it gave me some ideas. Below is the title and link: Facing cancer, dad asks 'Council' of friends to be there for his…
Newly Diagnosed Stage 3A & Very Scared
Hi everyone, I am 47 and underwent a colon resection last Monday. I am recovering very well from surgery and have met with my oncologist and have a plan. From what I can gather the chemo mix he plans to use is standard but I've heard different doc's dose quite differently. My doc plans on weekly low doses for 26 weeks. A…
Ratings on vitamins and supplements
Does anyone have a FREE source for ratings on supplements? A dietician I spoke with warned me to be very carefull with vitamins and supplements because there are many bogus kinds on the market. I checked 2 websites that evaluate and rate these things but they both have membership fees and while they aren't much ($25.00 to…
Metabolic activity...what does it mean???
Hello friends! I had my first PET scan a week and a half ago, and didn't receive a call back from them, so i figured everything was okay. They called back this morning to tell me there is some metabolic activity on my right ovary, and i have to get an MRI to see what's going on. I tried to get more information out of them,…
Sundance vs DaVinci – Round II – “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble”
In this corner – weighing in at (never mind), the “Master of Disaster”, the “King of Sting”, the “Timex from Texas” – Sundance! And in this corner, with cold, steely eyes, a nasty disposition, and 5 robotic arms that can pack a knockout punch – you’ll be “hurtin’ for certain” – the DaVinci Robot! We’re bringin’ it to you…
2nd Opinion from M D Anderson
Just returned from M D Anderson in Orlando for a 2nd opinion for mets on the liver and lung. The liver will never be resectable so they recommended Avastin and Xeloda with a follow up CT every three months. Has anyone used this combination with success. I see an oncologist this Friday for the recommended dosage from which…
CRC quilt
Just wondering if any of you would like to participate in a CRC Quilt? I would send you a square of fabric with instructions and you could decorate your square, sign it and send it back in a postage paid envelope that would be included with your square. There would be no cost to you except for how you want to do your…
Update
For those who don't know me too well, I was DX with Stage II Colon Cancer in 2006. After surgeries and chemo I am NED. It will be my 4-year mark on July 10, 2010. My last CT Scan (17 Apr) and bloodwork both came back normal. a) My son has moved back home (April). He was in Chicago working for Kraft. b) I finally broke down…
Hey, Craig it's Wednesday
And you haven't posted about the onc. visit you were to have on Tuesday. Hoping and praying that he/she had nothing bad to say. Don't try to slip thru our cracks cause we are on to you. Post away, dear friend! We care about you and are here for you. If you don't want to share details-tell me to go away and I will. I…
Just read article about 45 year old, ten-year stage 4 CRC survivor biking across US from westcoast..
to raise money and awareness. He;s currently half way thru Texas (Brenham)with goal of reaching Augusta, Florida by mid-May. His name is Todd Colitti. As reported in The Republican American newspaper, of Waterbury, Conn where Mr Colitti is a Fire Lieutenant.....Started a little over a month ago, says the article. No…
Managing Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Featuring Survivors & Dr. Laura
Talk with Dr. Laura about Colorectal Cancer Managing Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Featuring Gordon Cole and Jill Brierley, Stage IV Survivors Wednesday, May 5th 8 p.m. EST This chat will be accompanied by a live conference call. To participate, please call in using the information below, then click here. Call in number:…
How did you handle your first few months post-chemo?
Hi Everyone, I'm pretty new here but my story is posted under my name. I finished my 12th round of chemo two weeks ago. This is post-operative chemo and it was Folfiri. I had a diaphragm resection, RFA on some small spots on my liver and HIPEC. Yesterday at Duke I had clean scans and a normal CEA so they recommended moving…
WooHoo
I had my checkup with my oncologist last week. He said my bloodwork looked good. I'm to have a CAT scan in August. If it is clear, then no more scans just chest x-rays. Very happy about this. Cancer free for 3 years.

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