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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Erbitux rash
Does anyone know of a good product to use on the rash? I am on the 5th cycle and my face is pretty well covered with the rash. My skin is very dry and my nose is covered with scabs. All I am using now is glycerin rose water and vitamin E oil.
Thank You
Haven't been on the board for days. Thank you all for your well wishes. He has had a bad couple of weeks. He did say ok to go to the hospital and they gave him IV fluids. He has lost 18 lbs. This morning he is feels much better. I will tell him about all of you sweet thoughts and prayers. Damn just read about Louann. I am…
For those concerned about the amount of radiation we have been getting with all the scans
i just read the post on the concerns about getting too much radiation and i wanted to pass on that there is a new ct scanner out there called the Siemens Flash ct scanner. I live in a very small town and we recently got this scanner and it was a very big deal and made the news all around....we were the 14th in the nation…
lcarper2, Louann VERY ILL and in hospital * MONDAY UPDATE
UPDATE from Louann's best friend: I have bad news Louann is back in the hospital in Tulsa. She had a stroke on the right side and is dehydrated so they are keeping her at St Johns room 949. She will she the phy therpist today. Her daughter and son in law are on there way to Tulsa and her son will be in today. Please pass…
Tomorrow is Barcelona...
7-day Med cruise (Spain/Italy), then 2 days staying in Barcelona...I am getting soooo excited!!! I am taking you all with me...so, if you feel you bottoms being pinched, rest assured that there was a slap that followed...ROFLMAO!!! Hugs, Kathi
Talked to KIMBY.... She's Not Good.... Needs Prayers, Good Vibes....whatever
Hey All I finally got a hold of Kimby today. She is very ill. She is SO weak she cannot get out of bed without help and is in fact bedridden most of the time. She said the problem is she has NO strength. She eats but still continues to lose weight. They have stopped all chemo ... all meds.. as her body cannot handle…
Need some opinions\advice\experience
I was dx in July 2009 with Stage IV colon cancer at age 39. I had the tumor removed along with 8 inches of my colon in August and 6 months of chemo. I responded well to chemo and in March of 2010 after a PET and liver MRI, there was only one small spot on my liver and it was inactive. Late March, I had a liver resection…
I'm New Here and I'm Scared
I previously had breast cancer 19 years ago so when they saw mets to liver and lungs small ones it was thought it was BC and they changed my Armidex to Aromasin-which I have been on for 2 months now I was scheduled for a colonoscopy since my CEA went up to 224-I had a colonscopy in Jan 2008 and it came back clear-well this…
peterhw
I know things seem bleak, but you still have options. You may currently be in liver failure, but your liver does regenerate. If there is no infection and no blockage, then perhaps all you need is some time to heal. There is a device called ELAD being tested to support liver functions in the event of failing liver. If your…
Nothing but bad news
I go every other week for lab work, see the doctor and take chemo. My lab work is starting to go down, my CEA is up to 13.2 (same as before surgery), my hair is falling out and my oncologist raised the amount I'm taking for Avastin and CPT-11. He raised the Avastin from 400 to 900 and the CPT-11 from 140 to 180. If this…
Traditional Chinese Medicine
My Mother works at a local hospital and is friends with the tumor registrar who recommended a TCM doctor. I called the doc today, and she seems very anxious to meet with me. She's a physician in China who holds a Ph.D here, so i'm figuring she's very well versed in the methods. I'm looking forward to meeting her tomorrow…
Ports
Was wondering if anyone has had a mamogram while they still have their port.
How are you doing Craig (Sundance)
I know the time is coming for your lung surgery, and I just wanted to check in to see how you are doing emotionally with this. I hope you are getting your mind and body into that special place that will help you to fight, fight fight! mary
integrative doctor-interesting tests
Hi, My husband will most likely be on chemo for a long while unless another option becomes available. In the meantime, I scheduled an appointment to see an integrative doctor to help him manage some of the side effects of chemotherapy. I was surprised by all of the tests the doctor wanted done. Heavy metal testing, adrenal…
Stand up to Cancer 2010
I read in a magazine that the 2nd Stand Up To Cancer event is scheduled to be televised on September 10th. I enjoyed watching the first one and I believe they raised quite a bit of money. Just thought I would post this.
Sing with the band Chicago - Cancer Survivors Network
This is on the home page of "Cancer Survivors Network". Sing with the band Chicago The American Cancer Society is teaming up with legendary American rock band Chicago to create the ultimate fan experience that will also save lives from breast cancer. For all US concerts open to the public in 2010, fans can bid on a VIP…
I'm home!!!!
It's sooooo green!!!! I had forgotten... It's now 9:30am...last night, it stayed light until almost midnight...I LOVE summer in this part of the world!!!! Hugs, Kathi
moving on
Hi Everyone, It has been 6 years since I was first dx. My youngest daughter has graduated high school and the time has come for me to move on. I am in the process of packing up my apartment and will be moving next week from Southern California to Nevada. I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I have lived my entire…
Chemo Side Effects
So I'm new to this cancer. Diagnosed on 02/06/2010. Offered Hospice immediately. I'd like to know a couple of things. First off, my first chemo, I came home and went to bed for two days, second chemo, same thing, this is now my 6th chemo and I come home and feel fine, if it wasn't for the cold symptoms of not being able to…
1 year ago today...........
One year ago today was my last chemo treatment. I just popped a bottle of champagne and I raise my glass and toast to all of you fellow survivors, people still going through treatments, caregivers, and friends/family of loved ones with cancer. I feel very lucky to have had 4 of my 3 month checkups come back still NED. I am…
Reading Room: Johns Hopkins Update on Cancer - It is Beatable
This is an email that was sent to me. Subject: Johns Hopkins Update on Cancer - It is Beatable AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY . Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins : 1.…
2 years 2 weeks 2 days
NED!!! last week CT scan NORMAL CEA 2.0 I don't see the oncologist for 6 more months!!
Anyone with this experience
Hank had bloodwork at the onc 6/10-came back all normal, liver kidney, CEA you name it all good. Physical with Primary Care Dr on Fri 6/18, again everything all perfectly normal, including urine. Yesterday urine bagan to look dark and smoky? Primary not concerned said possible medication reaction or could have passed small…
Cancer cells killed by chemotherapy may cause cancer to spread...
Chemotherapy is known to come with a long list of side effects -- from debilitating nausea and hair loss to extreme fatigue -- and in many cases, it does not cure or even stop cancer from progressing. But what if chemotherapy does something no one has realized before during all the decades it has been in use? What if chemo…
roger
does anyone have an update on Roger? Haven't seen him post in a while. I was wondering how his recovery is going? Amy
Things Cancer Survivors Want You To Know
There are no other experiences in life that will prepare us for a cancer diagnosis and the changes it will bring. So here are a few things people living with cancer and cancer survivors want you to know - **Living with cancer can feel like being chased by a tiger through the rainforest. I started out running as fast and…
a letter never written to be read....
Today is the big day when my Mom left a year ago...I survived a year, but I will never ever forget the last couple of days...my reflection...as it was... It was Sunday morning when I looked at her and realized that she has changed. She no longer spoke to me. She no longer reacted to my presence...she no longer knew what…
I know that the percentage is low...
but who here has Lynch syndrome?
Can you explain this?
This is my first post so bear with me, please. After you have had an ileostomy reversal and you have to be so careful with what you eat if you don't want to stay in the bathroom, but, if you have an colostomy then you can eat whatever you want and not have to worry about having to constantly empty the bag. Why is this?…
fistula anyone?
Yesterday I had my yearly colonoscopy. Very happy to report that there was nothing to biopsy and no polyps. However, I now have a fistula in the rectum. The dr suspects it's from damage due to radiation back in 06. I also have one in the perineal area. I have apt with surgeon next Monday to discuss what to do. Maybe a…

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