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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2010

First Follow-up Colonoscopy - Abnormal.
Hey everyone, I have been lurking for quite a long time and now have a question that I haven't seen posted lately anyway. My husband was diagnosed May 2009, radiation/chemo summer of 2009; Rectal surgery Sept 2009; Good outlook - lymph nodes all clear. It was time for his first follow-up colonoscopy last week and we…
Call it a miracle, but...
I started drinking a shot of Forever aloe, and taking the Trader Joe's greens powder with glass of cherry juice and the numbness and ache in my wrist and up my arm is gone. I have had this for 6 months!! I have only been on this three days... It's either that or, the dang fall might have put everything back where it's…
High Alkaline Phosphatase Levels?
I had a routine appointment at the endocrinologist's office the other day to get a new prescription for my thyroid medication. I had lab work done for the appointment including a Complete Metabolic Panel. Everything was fine on the lab results except for elevated levels of Alkaline Phosphatase--the reference range was…
post-chemo joint pain
I was reading the thread about post chemo joint pain. Boy do I have it. I thik I read in one place that it might cause CEA to rise. Did that happen to anyone? I may be grasping at straws here, but trying to find a reason for rising CEA with clear scans. Thanks, Traci
rising CEA, clear CT, scared
Hi there - I'm a stage IV colon cancer patient. First surgery June-07 removed 1 in tumor in colon, ovaries (both had tumors) and omentum which had tumors (1 positive lymph node out of 20+). Had a hysterectomy along with it--no tumors there. Went 12 rounds with FOLFOX and Avastin, minimal side effects. All clear…
Sundance’s Last Post Before Surgery - “Final Thoughts and Stories”
Well, the time has once again come for me to be making my way to the door to go and take care of some b’ness at my Staycation Condo very shortly – i.e. the hospital. . By now, most of you are aware that I’ll be getting “DaVinci’d” on Thursday, July 8th. As always, the plans seem to change with which the way wind blows.…
The better I feel the worse it seems to get
I feel good physically. But I will never be the same. My body, emotions and the way I look at life has changed dramatically. Cancer can rob you of so much of your life, not just your health but the people that surround you, it can even rob you of yourself. I am not the same as I was before I heard the words "you have…
questions on treatment, irinotecan
I have a couple of questions about treatment choices and I'm not quite sure which way to go. Background: stage 4 mets to lungs , mets are less than 1 cm but numerous. chemoradiation, surgery, FOLFOX, recently Avastin + 5fu + leuco. So the Avastin 5fu didn't show any reduction to the mets but very little increase. So now I…
Friday Riddle
At a sports banquet there are one hundred athletes. Each one is either a football or basketball player. At least one is a football player. Given any two of the athletes, at least one is a basketball player. How many of the athletes are football players?
Thought of the Day
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” ~ Lao Tzu
HI, It has been a while.
HI everybody, I haven't posted in a while but have been lurking. There seems to be alot of new people on here, but I do remember some of you. I think about you all frequently and pray for Strength and positive thinking. I had my 1 yr post surgery colonoscopy and scans 1 mth ago and all is clear, but the fear still remains…
Didn't understand your anxiety on CT Scan results
I can honestly say, I never understood the anxiety posted about getting your CT scan reports before you got them. I now understand. I've been waiting anxiously for tomorrow to get here to hear the results of my Scan last Monday, now that tomorrow is near, I'm worried and anxious, will it be good news? Bad news? I realize I…
A little fall that hurt like heck!
OMG I fell today in the kitchen, as I turned to walk forward my 4 year old granddaughter walked across my path, I instantly put my arms around her as my sandal went side ways off my foot, I fell on my shoulder with her in my arms on a wood floor. I have a feeling I am going to be hurting tomorrow. My wrist, shoulder, neck…
PET/CT Results......... :(
Wellllllll..... NOT good results..... It seems NED has gone away and left me. They found 4 nodules in my right lung and 1 in my left lung. Only 2 of them are lighting up. The larger one is 1.8cm and the small is 5mm. I am seeing a surgeon the 21st to see if they can be removed. Onc seems to think NO.Not operable because…
Book Suggestion: Tuesdays With Morrie (Mitch Albom)
Has anyone read this since being diagnosed with cancer? I think it's a must read for ALL of us. Short book, 1 maybe 2 days tops to read. It deals with accepting death and living life
Reading Room - Patient Resource Guide - Free Publications
Read blogs from oncology professionals at MyCancerAdvisor.com: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anatomy of the Colon and Colorectal Cancer Colon Cancer Myths Revealed Colonoscopy is a Life Saving Procedure DNA Screening for Colon Cancer: An Important Advance Farrah Fawcett’s…
Premiums for pre-existing conditions - Coverage will be available as early as August 1.
Since this article applies to all cancers, Ive posted this on the most active cancer forums which include Breast, Colon, and Lung, & Head & Neck The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will start taking applications in every state by the end of the month. Coverage will be available as early as August 1. WASHINGTON —…
Going Camping...any special precautions?
Hello - it is a non chemo week and I feel good so we are loading up Friday and going camping and boating for a few days. Are there any special precautions I need to take? My WBC count is a little low, so I am worried about mosquitoe bites, but I don't want to use any 'chemicals' like DEET on me (or my daughter for that…
PORT
Is there a certain amount of time the same port can stay in? Does it have to be removed after so long? Any help I would be thankful. Hugs.
Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!
Hi, I want to wish any + all Canadians on this board a Happy Canada Day! I hope you are all enjoying Canada's birthday! Our community has many activities planned for today - fireworks, parade etc.
HAPPY B-DAY - JULY BABIES
Happy B-Day to all July Babies as well as: Lisa42 - 11 July Amyboston - 14 July If you would like to be part of my B-Day List, please provide me with the following info: DOB (including month, day and year) Date of Diagnosis (including month, day and year) NED (if you are cancer free, month, day and year)
YOU are making a difference!
I joined this discussion board over a month ago, and although I’ve only posted once, I log on almost every day to read the threads. It’s been so therapeutic to me. I want to tell you all that you are all making such a difference in people's lives by being a part of this site. It’s so comforting to see the support, advice,…

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