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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2010

Winnie's update, Back to Chemo
Well, world has changed again, Surgen decided to many spots in abdomen and just want me to go back on chemo for 6 months and then he will re look at the liver when things are brougt under more control, He wants me to have atleast 6 months of chemo, Oh goody can't wait. My ileo will be with me for atleast 7 or more months,…
Horrible day
Oh, my. Y'all know I take care of my grandchildren every day. Yesterday Caroline, the 11 month old, was sitting on the kitchen floor playing. She leaned forward and lost her balance, hitting her forehead on the floor. I picked her up, expecting crying and a booboo. What I got was something so much worse. Her eyes rolled…
The Leadership Secrets of SANTA CLAUS
I just finished a really good book - and wanted to share with you! I am a staff partner for the American Cancer Society - and also a Colon Cancer Survivor....I drank the "purple punch" for years....little did I know how important it would become in my own personal life... The Secret Leaderships of Santa Claus is posted on…
CEA Rise, what does it mean
My CEA number was 2 when I finished chemo in december. It stayed at 2 in January but went to 3 Feb and now is 4.1 What the heck is going on ? My scan two months ago was fine, very good in fact. I have another one saturday but am freaked out.
2 questions
1. In your collective experience, which is easier to tolerate-- FOLFOX or FOLFIRI? 2. Does FOLFIRI with Avastin give you a weird rash oon your hands? The tops of my hands hurt when I wash or germ-x them, and they are red. They are also really dry. It's just weird. Thanks, Charlotte
BALDWIN, you need to start your own thread...post
COPIED from another post....... Hi, I am new to this. My new Hi, I am new to this. My husband has stage 4 colon cancer. He was first diagnosed in October 2007 with stage 3. Cancer then spread to liver and lungs. He had two spots removed from lung, went back on chemo w/avastin and then on Dec 31st 2009 he had a liver…
Returning to Work
Well I have healed after my hernia operation and feel better after taking time off from work. I was out two months and missed work so much. I am not a person to stay home, especially if I am disable and can't do a thing. Now hand me some millions and I will see what I can do, that is go, go, go. lol Take Care Friends.…
Avastin and Congestive heart failure
Hi, If you don't rem me.. I am a seven year in July Stage IV colon cancer survivor. My husband got dx in 2008, he had a liver resection last April and was NED until he had a PET/CT in Nov. it showed some very small spots on his lungs, they didn't light on the PET .. so our onc watched them for a month and they got slightly…
"Here's my story, its sad but true; About a girl who I once........"
wait a minute, wait a minute, that sounds familiar.Yeah, Dion sang that years ago. Let me rephrase that: Here's my story, I was scared its true, About a tumor I once grew; It hurt so much, it made me cry; It grew so large, I thought I'd die........ So I went to my lung doctor who refered me to a gastroenterologist in whose…
1st post-dx colonoscopy - all good!
I had my first post-diagnosis colonoscopy yesterday (3 years post-diagnosis) and was relieved that everything is clear. My primary tumor was appendix, and despite having a resection/hemicolectomy, my drs didn't want to do a colonoscopy any sooner than this. I'd had a clean one 6 weeks before my diagnosis, which was during…
scared and just plain tired
Four weeks ago today I received chemo, a week later I had a scan that showed the cancer had progressed. So my onc.is giving me a three week break and will be starting new chemo April 21. I will be receiving Iriontecan and Vectibix (if k-ras negative).But as these days have passed I'm feeling more tired and just generaly…
Dyeing hair
I am on chemotherapy and need to get my hair dyed. Is a bleach that lightens my hair. Has anyone had bad effects from dyeing their hair?
Little bumps all over the inside of my mouth, anyone have these? What to do?
I am on chemotherapy and have just started having tiny little bumps all over the inside of my mouth. Is this something that happens with chemo? Or could it be something else? Makes my mouth feel slightly swollen inside. Tongue seems to be affected too. I have also been on an antibiotic for a UTI. Suggestions?
Very low
Hello family, Some of you know from my facebook status what's going on with me. A friend who I met through Macmillan has been told if her bowels don't start working she will die, they can't operate on her, can't give her chemo, the cancer has hit her for the third time and is apprently sitting on top of her small…
Crow71
Hi Roger, I wish you every success with your upcoming surgery. I cannot wait to hear how well everything went. Sparks to you + Kim + your family!
home from hospital
I got home on Sunday after surgery on Tuesday. Just wanted to let everyone know. I havent had computer out til now. trying to catch up. Surgery went very well. hey believe I am the first person ever to have liver mets killed by beads. Docs were very excited, they said "this was a very gratifying surgery". I did (and am)…
Onc. visit
My husband had his first Onc. appointment since ending Chemo in Nove. Bloodwork for CEA taken and others. found out today that the dr. did order lab work to be done in Feb. but nurses did not draw it. I asked him about a CT Scan, since he hasn't had one since Dec., but he said he does them once per year for 3 years and CEA…
Moms surgery tomorrow
Mom goes in for surgery to remove her rectal tumor tomorrow. Praying for good results and a fast recovery so we can get the chemo started. I will update as soon as I can after surgery. Please say a prayer for her.
underarm hair loss
My daughter, age 25, was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer on Feb. 9. She had surgery and began her chemo on March 17. It's the standard Folfox regimine. The doctor told her there was a 99% chance she wouldn't lose her hair or at least she wouldn't lose much. Now that's she's about 3 1/2 weeks into it (2 treatments) she…
Oxi is not my friend....
About 10 minutes into infusion today, Had a TERRIBLE reaction to the oxi. I've called it "Satan in a bag" for a while. Well, today it showed me it's powers. I got from infusion, got myself a few tissues for a runny nose and when I sat back down, it hit. I thought maybe I'd gotten up too fast, but noooooooooooo.... My face…
3 years???!!!
I just posted a question about RFA to live mets...it said prolong life 3 years....thats depressing to me...im sick of these statistics.
Hallucinogens Tested to Help Treat Cancer Patients: Clinical Study Open
Hallucinogens Tested to Help Treat Cancer Patients Updated: Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010, 11:50 AM EDT Published : Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010, 11:50 AM EDT (CANVAS STAFF REPORTS) - Would you go on an hallucinogenic trip for research? Widely known as the drug type of choice for many hippies in the '60s, LSD-type drugs, including…
Cancer spreading to abdomin, recent MRI
It may seem that the cancer has spread to my abdomin. Any one fimilar with this, Will have biopsy, possible friday to find out Liver surgery on hold, Trying to stay obtomistic. Hope all is well with everyone I am blown away, Winnie.
need some answers radio frequency ablation
My mom had liver mets from colon cancer.had liver ressection,went back 3 months spot smaller than 1cm..went through 5 chemo treatments.spot smaller ...they are considering Radio frequency ablation...can anyone give me some info on this ....quetions for her to ask the doctor.i want her to be armed with knowledge...thanks…
Louann is BACK in hospital
I just got a note from a friend of Louann's (lcarper2). She was admitted to the hospital last night. Her friend said there's a concern with her pancreas. Will update when I hear more. Diane
Interesting article
Interesting article: "Another Cancer Battle: Costs" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304506904575179852737474096.html?mod=WSJ_comments_MoreIn_Health For those in need, there is a sidebar with information about financial resources available.
Its not colon cancer but its still cancer
THE STAMP Breast Cancer Stamp Booklet (I am buying my book of stamps today) Please read the following story and follow the instructions at the end! Thank You. Like most elementary schools, it was typical to have a parade of students in and out of the health clinic throughout the day. We dispensed ice for bumps and bruises,…
Differences in prognosis - UK vs USA
Hi, my name is Stephen and from the UK, my dad, 60, was diagnosed with bowel cancer july 09, currently receiving XELODA as it had spread to 2 lymph nodes. I read this site a lot, because the survivor's stories give me hope that he'll get through this and live long enough for my kids to know their granddad. My only concern…
DONE with the chemo and back at work!
I wish I really could have tossed that pump in the trash. Damn OXI! At home I could walk around barefoot. Now, I have to wear socks and shoes at work, my feet sweat, and my feet say numb all day(fingertips, too.) Been off it over a month now. -DJ
New to Board - Mom Colon Cancer
Hi Everyone! My mom, my best friend, was diagnosed with colon cancer, Stage 4 in October. It was a total shock and we have found out that there are tumors in both lungs and a lesion on her liver. She's responding well to the chemo and like previously said by another member, there is no cure, it's only to put the cancer in…

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