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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2010

anyone know of colon cancer meets
I wanted to know if anyone knows of ny colon cancer meets?
Live Conference Call - Who will be tuning in? Update on Research Findings from ASCO - (American Soc
Update on Research Findings from ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Featuring Dr. Laura Porter, MD, Stage IV Survivor and Patient Advocate Consultant Please join Patient Support Manager Jeannie Moore and Patient Support Advocate Nancy Butterfield as we explore this important topic with Dr. Laura Porter. JOIN US…
neuropathy advice
My dad has severe neuropathy for the oxyplatin can you please let me know what you have done to try tpo alleviate the neuropathy and if it gets better in time?
bike trip
I thought I might try to add to the good news posts. As some of you know, I am fond of motorcycles, and nothing beats a long trip through this beautiful country of ours. I have not had the ability to take such a trip in quite awhile, but that is no longer the case. A friend of mine recently bought a bike himself. He used…
Where's my free "Welcome to the club tote bag"?
First timer here. I'm a 41yo divorced mom of 4 crazy kids who was recently dx with stage IV colon cancer. Just started tx, and thought it might be nice to have a little help with all this. Any and all advice, suggestions, or someone to just chat with would be helpful. Thank you very much for reading this, and looking…
Cancer depression
So far this has been the worst part of my cancer journey. All throughout this ordeal I have been able to keep a positive attitude and I've felt very peaceful but this new treatment is putting me in a funk. I' m feeling disconnected and depressed. There are moments when I am able to get past it but overall, I just can' t…
What is it with this leg pain?
What is it with this leg pain? It’s now been over 7 months since my last chemo treatment and I still get that achy leg pain that just KILLS ya!! It’s not everyday like it was but at least 3 to 5 days a weeks it’s just killing me wit pain. Does anyone else get this? Is it from the Chemo or the 40 Radiation treatments I had?…
Suggestion on course of action
My brother had cancer of colon/rectum of stage II around two and half years back. He did radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. The final diagnosis after the surgery was Ca Rectum, mod. diff. Adenocarcinoma with T3N1M0. Then he did several doses of follow up chemotherapy. After that he has been carrying out regular tests…
buzzy where are you
what's going on with the PET that was done on Wednesday?
Its back..cyberknife questions?
Well, looks like it is back. Below is the PET info based on rising CEA. On the positive front, I have an appt with surgeon next week. They may do cyberknife as I only have 1 and 1/4 of my lung remaining after two previous surgeries. It will depend on the location and surgeon consultation. If anyone has experience with…
I saw this today, and thought of our dear friends.....
God saw u getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around u and whispered "come with me" With tearful eyes i watched u, and saw u pass away. Although i loved u dearly, i could not make u stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, he only takes…
Colon Cancer 24yrs old any input shared experience .
hi i found out on the 15th of july i got colon cancer. i am a recovering alcoholic 24yrs old. my sponsor suggested i reach out to some one get some input on people dealing with my problem and survivors and share my experice maybe i have something to offer i dont kno. just going in for surgerie prep 2day cancer has not…
Happy B-Day - August Babies
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Claud1951 - 2 Aug AceSFO - 4 Aug Grammadebbie - 28 Aug If anyone else would like to join the B-Day List, please provide me the following info: Date of Birth (including day, month & year) Date of DX (including day, month & year), and if NED,…
Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the internet allowed, and good luck !!!! RIDDLE (two-part): Part One: Cal Ripken, Jr, holds the record for the most straight games played spanned over seventeen seasons, from May 30, 1982 to September 20, 1998. How many games? Part Two: How many hits during his career?
Thought of the Day
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney
If the government has money to burn ...
..... Why don't we help to direct it toward cancer research or pay for treatments for those who cannot afford it? This is not a rhetorical question. In case you haven't heard, our government is investigating Lance Armstrong for doping in the past. The same investigator who investigated Barry Bonds and Marion Jones is now…
First CT Scan since being told I was NED in April
I had my first CT scan and follow up exam since my doctor told me I was NED on April 6th of this year. My doctor called today and the news wasn't what I expected but I am not sure it is all that bad. Here is what he told me: 1. The CT scan showed some fluid around my heart. He is going to schedule an electrocardio gram to…
Funny things people say....
It wasn't too long ago I had to go see my insurance agent for my yearly eval to see if we needed to drop insurance, or add more to either house or cars. When he'd asked me about life insurance, I told him that in no way would I be eligible for life insurance because I was diagnosed with cancer last November. His eyes got…
question stage IV
Dad was dx with stage IV colon cancer...(went to liver).... he had surgery and 6 chemo treatments, A recent pet scan shows no more liver lesions. He wants to stop chemo, doc wants him to continue. Dad is 79 and is not sure he wants o spend wht time is left sick from chemo. Any thoughts? i don't know what to tell dad.
PLEASE all survivors of stage III and IV post five years!
I think many of us need your stories of survival right now. Stage IV, and since stage III has a very high rate of recurrence and graduation to stage IV, we need your stories too. Anyone who has survived NED for five years or more, tell us how you have survived.
Dropping oxi from Folfox4
My doctor is dropping Oxi from my regimen, I have suffered from severe fatigue, mind and body. Will dropping the Oxi help my side effects?
for everyone on the board-pls read
Do not let the recent events on the board diminish your spirit! Love and blessings! Ketz
I talked to a 23 + year survivor of advanced colon cancer today
Hi everyone, The Canadian Cancer Society has a peer support program. I put my name in last week. Today I received a call from a woman who was chosen to be my peer support. She told me she was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1986. She had surgery for this + then later liver mets. She had liver surgery twice becsuse the mets…
Scan results part 2- with whats been happening on the board recently I'm really worried
Hello my online family, You all know I was told early part of July that I had a clear scan, then on the follow up appointment was told It was clear but I had fatty lumps on liver, that they were not worried about. Now today got a call from someone asking for someone called Jackie, I said it was the wrong number but his…
twisted bowel
I am having a lot of problems following bowel surgery radiation and chemo. I also have a colostomy bag. I have finished all treatment sinse October ,99. all the scans have clear and the only medication i'm on is lyrica and some pain killers. It seems when in lift anything or do even a small amount of work, i get all…
Need Your Opinions on What to do ***UPDATE*** Decision Made!!
Hey All.... Kinda in a dilemma and could use your input. Quick update: Was in remission for 7 months. Got scan early July and showed 5 nodules in lungs with just 2 lighting up on PET/CT. Started back on Folfiri with Avastin July 12th and every two weeks until remission is again achieved. The largest one of approx. 2.5cm…
News from Shayenne's (Donna) 13 yo daughter
I got this from Shayenne's daughter a few min's ago~~ Hello Brooks!, My mom is in the hospital since Sunday i think. Checking for stroke. And maybe cancer in the brain. She had a spinal tap to see if there was cancer in fluid. the results were negative, no brain cancer. Yay! Now she has to have a lumber puncture to see if…
dr recommendations at NYC Sloan?
Does anyone have a good doctor at Sloan in NYC?
Relay for life was wonderful!
Relay for Life was a great experience! Everyone worked together to set up the campsite and run the fundraiser game. We raised $66. Our team total was $1106, surpassing our $1000 goal. All three kids got raffle tickets for the spaghetti eating contest. Michael's name was pulled. It was a lot of fun watching him with his…
How do you guide your oncologist to prescribing the tests you know you need?
I had colon cancer 15 months ago - was successfully operated on to remove the tumor and a bit of the colon. My oncologist at the time was very optimistic and did not think it was necessary for any chemotherapy. Since then my CEA level has been rising slightly and my last PET and CT scans were in early January (and did not…

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