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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2010

Sundance
Craig, How are you feeling???? Kathy
Blood in stool
Yep another gross topic, butt where else could I go and bring this up? So yep blood in stool, started last friday, went to my PC yesterday, she did the test, and well it was almost a sure shot of being positive, and it was. I wish I could get the look on her face out of my mind, she looked so concerned. Now I have to find…
Could SOMEONE please tell Mother Nature....
...that it IS summer????? Another day of cold (!) rain!!! It's passed the point of saying "But, yes, we really DO need it!!!".... ....and good thoughts for the people in Pakistan... Hugs, Kathi
Things Learned on a Toilet
This post is inspired by another post on this forum, from a person who said they did their best thinking on the toilet after colon cancer treatment/surgery. I'm curious, what have you learned, read, discovered during your bouts with MPS (Multiple Poop Syndrome)? I'll go first. I did a lot of reading in the hours spent on…
Tumor Board
So once, again, I'm anxious for this day to arrive, I didn't sleep a wink last night. Wondering what they were going to say. I went through that last month, but my file didn't make it to the tumor board, so no surgery last month. I get to my 9:45 AM appointment, and was told the tumor board ran over, and they didn't have…
Colonoscopy found a mass in the sigmoid section.
Just found out today I have a 3cm mass and ya, I'm freakin out.
Thank You from Donna
I talked to Donna's daughter this morning to see if Donna felt good enough for a phone call. Chey said that her mom has had a rough two days but wanted me to be sure to tell everybody thank you for the cards and flowers. It sure made her mother happy to have such nice friends. I just sent her like 10 more cards and letters…
Dealing with Medicare HMO and Colon Cancer
I wish I found these forums earlier. This is regarding my grandmother who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer about 12 days ago from a colonoscopy. She is 77 with HMO medicare. She did not tell me about the reports until 10 days ago on a Friday night. When I first saw the report 10 days ago I was panicking and frantic…
ColonPalooza 8
Just a reminder that the cutoff date for reservations at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth is Sept. 13, 2010. If you want to share the fun at Colon Palooza 8, be sure to lock in these great rates. $139/night Oct. 13 - 16. Looking forward to celebrating with all of you colon cancer survivors, caregivers, and…
Going to Duke Tomorrow
My family just returned from a wonderful week at Edisto Beach, the kids started school today and I am leaving tomorrow for anesthesia screening appointments, laprascopic looksee and if all looks good, a liver resection. This will be my third surgery. They tried this last year but found disease on my diaphragm so three…
Clinical Trials, anyone have an opinion?
We have an appointment Monday to discuss clinical trials? Any opinions?
mom excercised
This is my mom's off chemo week. She walked a mile for excercise.
going in to folfiri+avastin on Wednesday and scare by reading in the Internet
the terrible side effects. l been 9 rounds on folfox with very little effects ,hope the same now, but some testimonials here don't encourage too much ! Cheers every body. Pepe.
Finished 12 rounds today - a few follow-up questions
Hi all, Rick completed his final round of chemo today, but now we have 3 different dr. opinions as to what his follow up schedule should be. (Now we're thinking about taking a hike to Sloan for the tie breaker.) Anyway, I'll post 2 of the schedules that we've received so far: Dartmouth/Hitchcock: 1) CT next week - (is this…
Got the game plan
Got the game plan. Go in the 25th. He cuts the cancer part of the rectum out. If it looks like a good reconnection he is out of there. If his gut feel is the reconnection needs a rest, he will put me on a temp bag. He said I would be in for 4 to 5 days. When he did the first transanal surgery on me in 08, he cut over ¾…
Stage 4 ostomy question ...
When I was originally dx'd, my cancer appeared to be a stage two or "maybe" three and before the scans came back I had my initial surgical consult. Anyway, originally the game plan was to go in, remove the tumor and have me on a temporary ileostomy for "several months" before determining when to do a possible reversal. Now…
Neurologist and Memory Testing
I have neurology testing on Wednesday on my hands and feet, any one have this done? I am hoping they say that that the pain I'm having in my hands is due to chemo and not Carpel tunnel. The pain is extreme, from my fingers/hands all the way up to my shoulders. My feet, the pad under the toes and my heels hurt like crazy!…
Has anyone heard from Eric past 3 days?
I guess I'm so used to seeing that bald head of his, I'm apparently missing it. Has anyone seen a post from him recently? Winter Marie
Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winnder is PGLGreg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: What common English word will describe a person or thing as not being found in any place and yet with no changes other than a space between syllables, will correctly describe that person or thing as being actually present at this very moment?…
SOB
It's finally happening. After 67 rounds of chemo, my hair is falling out by the handful. Oh well, good thing I have a pretty head!
Does it get better?
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm still new to this. Do the side effects of chemo get better with time? I've only had 2 tx, and I'm ready to throw in the towel. I hate the nausea, vomiting and hot lava that comes out of my hind end following each tx. Since I'm a stage IV, is it really worth it? Sheri
Kathryn in MN
Hi Kathryn, I just wanted to say I love your new picture; what a fantastic looking group!
JustBrooks, How is our Donna doing?
Hey hon, can you fill us in on how Donna is doing??? Many thanks.
Stress at work
Hello, I was wondering if any of you have turned down a job because you felt that it would be too stressful for you? I'm 2 years post surgery and treatment for stage 3 colon cancer, and still having some emotional issues. I was offered a good job recently and everyone is telling me what an awesome opportunity; but I find…
Surgeries and Major Procedures schedule
It seems there are alot on this board, or a loved one, who are scheduled for surgery or a major procedure. I am starting this thread in hopes that it can be a 'calendar' of sorts to keep track of these things, especially for those who may be away for a while or not on every day. A single place to capture this information.…
With all seriousness put aside
Did anyone do anything fun this weekend?
Neuropathy
I have a question and need your thoughts. I spent 5 days in Jamaica and spent alot of time in the Carribean Sea, an the entire time I was in Jamaica, my feet did not hurt. So My neigbor suggested it might be the salt water that made me feel better, so I am thinking the old fashioned Epsom soak remedy to see if this works!…
Eric, how are clinical trials?
Eric, Aren't you doing clinical trials? Could you please share your experience? My husband is scheduled to meet with a new onc. next week to discuss clinical trials? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Surgery Monday...again
Hello all! Just wanted to send an update as some have asked. Surgery is scheduled on the 16th bright and early. I liked what C. Hitchens said recently and to paraphrase some of it here: In return for at least the chance of a few more useful years, I had agreed to surgery. So here’s the wager: you might stick around for a…
Clinical Trials
We are meeting with an onc. next week to discuss clinical trials. Does anyone have any experience with clinical trials? Thanks

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