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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2010

I'm dancing!!!!!
Doctor gave me the 'A-OK' today!!!! YEA!!! Even commented on what a great scar I had during my internal exam!!!!!! YEA!!! Naked happy dance!!!! Hugs, Kathi
Acupuncture
Hey all I have a question for you. I am curious if anyone has any insight/experience with acupuncture. I am completely ignorant in regards to the subject but have decided I would like more information. I thought the first place to start my search for knowledge would just logically be here. Are there informative sites that…
Ok Phantom Farting...when was the first or only time......
when was the first or only time......or the funnies time. You farted in public since being diagnosed?? Tell us your story. I always make sure that gas is out of my body before going anywhere, well one day I was leaving work, and got in my car, and with a sigh of relief let it go.....well hell, if one of my co-workers…
Family
Although I have not scheduled my colon surgery yet I am trying to make arrangements for when I am hospitalized. Currently I am having all the necessary tests done. I am wondering if anyone in this group has encountered less than understanding family members. I live alone and my daughter will be my advocate. Her family has…
Information on Block Center for Cancer treatments...in Evansville
I have not posted in a long time but have been keeping up by reading everyone's post. My husband has been give two to four months and is entering his third phase one clinical trial. While at work on Sunday, I met a lady whose husband also have stage 4 colorectal cancer and was receiving treatment at BLOCK CENTER OF…
Liver resection cancelled
The Dr. did laproscopic first and found mets on diaph. and pert. lining. Decided not to do liver resection today. Sending us to onc. for more chemo and maybe we'll try again.
YEAH, NED Still..........
My ONC does not want to see me for another 6 months. I am so happy that I can enjoy my Nana's 100th birthday party this Saturday!! All the family is in town, what am I talking about we are the town! Yes, visitors are starting to get here.... Take care of yourselves and Smile!!!!
Would you embrace technology?
Just curious how many people with a colostomy bag had inquired into an artificial sphincter? When I first heard I would need a permanent colostomy I figured this was my chance to invent something important. I'm a tinkerer and inventor and actually have two medical devices I have royalty agreements on as well as a child…
Victory
I have victory over the cancer mass and the chemotherapy. Two weeks ago I finished the treatment, went on vacation, walked 3 miles while there. I have to get mediport out and incisional hernia repaired but other than that, the only side effect I'm waiting for to leave is the neuropothy and in time, it will. I am thankful…
Newly diagnosed - check out my personal page
Hi there! My name is Julie and I use to be a member of this network. I've met so many great people that gave me support and strength. I became a member of this board in 2004 when my mother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer (stage 3B). Six years later she is alive and well! She has been back to work for a long time and…
Pre-chemo dental visit
Just wanted to remind those who haven't started chemo yet to try to get to the dentist first. My oncologist wouldn't let me go, I had emergency surgery, and it has been a year since last dental visit. Chemo is very, very hard on the mouth and teeth. I finished my chemo recently, was told by my onc.just yesterday that I…
Just diagnosed,
Hi all...just found this site today..husband DX w rectal ca yesterday. He was told he needs a rectal ultrasound for staging. The problem is the only radiologist that does this is out till the 18th of june. Have been on the phone for 4 hours now trying to find another radiologist who does them..even if it is in another…
humour on this forum.
It's funny that you would post about phantom farts this morning Clift. I have been thinking about humour on this board lately. I like it when we laugh at ourselves....the thread..you might be a cancer survivor...is a joy to me. All the stupid things we can relate to. I worry sometimes that perhaps new people might find my…
Yea!!!
Just had my port-cath removed a couple of hours ago. Shoulder/chest feels like I was punched by Mike Tyson, but another step towards so-called normalcy. -DJ
HAPPY B-DAY TO ALL JUNE BABIES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL JUNE BABIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!! tootsie 1 - 3 June ron50 - 4 June annabelle1415 - 14 June liefjasmine - 15 June P_I_T_A - 23 June nudgie - 30 June
Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is abrub. CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: My age is half of a perfect square. My age is 2 times a perfect square. My age is one-eighth of a perfect square. Reverse the digits of my age to get a perfect square. ANSWER: 18 x 2 = 36, which is perfect square of 6 18 / 2 = 9, whichis perfect…
My Dad
Received a call yesterday afternoon from my Mom and my Dad has been admitted to Pitt Memorial Hospital (NC) for blood in stool. Some of the tests include, bloodwork (normal), colonscopy and endascope. Any and all prayers are welcome.
Heartburn and Chemotherapy
I just completed my third round of 5FU, Avastin, Eloxatin and Leucovorin and am experiencing strong heartburn, especially at night. I am taking Compazine for anitnausea and am curious if this is contributing to the heartburn? I stopped taking Compazine earlier with my first 2 rounds of chemo and did not experience similar…
I BEAT DOWN the OXY DEVIL!!!!!!!! YEEHAAA!!!!
Well, yes , it was he&&.....I mean HE&&. My onc started me a tapering program from home. At that time i was eating 12 oxy per day for my back pain. MY BACK IS IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE, by the way....and knock on wood!!!! BUTTT...the big prob was getting off those oxy's...I made it myself at home and got down to taking 2 per day.…
Mucinous colon cancer - Dr. Lenz blog
Hi, Dr. Lenz just posted on his blog about surgery and hyperthermia and HIPEC. Here's the article. http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/dr_lenz/2010/05/surgery_and_hyperthermia_for_mucinous_colorectal_cancer#more-8616 Aloha, Kathleen
Phantom Farting.......
OK, I have had my backside sewn shut and I lean over to the left this evening to fart like I use to and my wife looks at me and asks "what do you think your doing ?"..I informed her that I was having a phantom fart pain and was going to phantom fart. I actually haven't done this since surgery 2 years ago. Why now I wonder…
1 more question
I just need to know can stress make CEA level go from 25 to 179 in 3 weeks
Old timers
Broke my heart reading the memorials and names. Sometimes I feel guilty making it this far. The "Why Me?" creeps me. Which leads to this: Scouty and Susan H are 2 people that have been on here longer than me. Stage 4 dx 9/06 with liver and lung resections. My questions are,to the longer term survivors: 1) what dietary…
Quilt Squares finally going out
I am finally mailing the quilt squares! Yippee. There seems to be some simple things that just take time. Well, I finally have a few minutes to get this done. If you would like to receive a square to decorate (or sign) just let me know. Those who have pm'd me with information will receive their squares this week. I would…
total colectomy/j-pouch
Hello Everyone, It's been quite a while since I've posted last, but here is my story in a nut shell. . . June '03 I had surgery for what I thought was just a routine procedure for some female problems.I ended up having a total hysterectomy and a bowel resection. Thank God for a very thorough surgeon. Cancer was found on…
No J-Pouch
My son had no room for a j-pouch so he feels like stool sits in the opening of his anus all the time. His surgeon says that he will always have this straight pipe and there is no holding room for the stool as the j-Pouch holds the stool until it tells him it is time for a bowel movement. He stays so raw most of time he…
Folfori with Avastin vs Folfox with Avastin
I know everyone is different but I just wanted to get an idea what to prepare for. I start my round of chemo next Tuesday with Folfori and Avastin. I completed Folfox with Avastin - 8 rounds in September 2009. i did okay but that OXY is the devil's drug. I have read that if I made it through Folfox, Folfori will be a 'walk…
For those with liver mets....
Clinical Trial at NIH for Unresectable Liver Tumors Posted: 28 May 2010 05:42 AM PDT Written by Kate Murphy. Patients with liver tumors, including those that have spread from colorectal cancer, can enroll in a clinical trial at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda. The trial will test the…
Liver resection scheduled for tomorrow
We check into hospital for liver resection tomorrow. Any advice? Not sure what to expect?? Thank you all for your help!
hemorrhoids help? (not cancer related per se)
not cancer related per se, but mom has hemorrhoids (exterior). we've tried preparation H, desitin (heard zinc oxide is good for them), tucks suppositories and wipes, and dibocaine...still in lots of pain. shes been taking percocet for pain but im sure thats not making it any better (causes constipation), and eating high…

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