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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2010

"colic" with Folfiri/Xeliri
Hi. I'm on Xeliri (similar to Folfiri) plus Avastin. I'm experiencing what my doctor refers to as "colic" (stomach cramps). This is in addition to the periodic diarrhea of course! The colic is pretty bad this round. Has anyone else experienced this and any suggestions for relief of the discomfort? I take Immodium for…
Surgical Radiation to the Liver
When I went in for my post op check for my liver resection, my surgeon said that there were microscopic crc cancer cells found in what was left behind of the right lobe. One of the lesions was close to the blood supply for the left lobe, so he could only get so close. Anyway, Duke has recommended surgical radiation to get…
biopsy of head
Noticed my husband had a small "knot" on his head, we mentioned it to the radiation Dr. and he suggested a biopsy. A couple weeks ago after a bone scan they found cancer at T11 (back) and it was causing pain, so he will have radiation (10 treatments - today was treatment 5..yeah--halfway) but he is having lots of swelling.…
Having a hard time
I just needed to post this. I am having such a hard time as of late reading posts. My heart is so full of sadness for what all of you are going through including my hubby John (JR). He just told me the other day he is having more bad days than good. Being together for 27 years and married 25 he really didn't need to tell…
Please let us know how you are doing UPDATED
The last few months lots of our friends here have had major procedures. I know most of you have posted on other threads but would like to know how you are doing now. Impactzone Johnsfo and ACEsfo sundanceh - responded here Eric - updated 9/9 on sep. thread okthen's hubby - responded here Idlehunters - responded here…
Nephew (got to love him)
Last night my 20 year old nephew sent me a text it was a picture of him. He got all his hair cut off. And he said I beat you to it. (and boy did he have a head of hair) He also when I was in the hospital having Surgery he went and took my kids to a movie and spend the day with them. ( He is a very quiet person but has a…
Another Loss
I'm not sure how many of you know of Malinda Sapp. She was the wife of a famous gospel singer, Marvin Sapp. She lost her battle with colon cancer this morning at the age of 43. This is a dreadful disease. -Sheri
Eric
I am on my death bed even as we speak and finding it increasingly hard to communicate. I just wanted to say farewell and thanknyounfornall the support you've given me. I told my mother to update you with any changes. I love you guys and it has been a hard fight to the bitter end. Have a beautiful fight and do not be…
Strange Deja Vu - fall of 2009 repeat?
This is all so crazy. It is like last fall all over again, minus colon resection, but adding in thyroid troubles in its place. I really thought I'd have more time to get caught up and get my life and business back in order to where I like it to be before I'd ever face chemo and the battle again. I've been so fatigued,…
Surgical Radiation to the Liver
When I went in for my post op check for my liver resection, my surgeon said that there were microscopic crc cancer cells found in what was left behind of the right lobe. One of the lesions was close to the blood supply for the left lobe, so he could only get so close. Anyway, Duke has recommended surgical radiation (not…
****'s antinausea tea
Hi, **** wanted me to share that he has found a drink that really helps him during chemo week. We make him a black ice tea - lemonade. During chemo week he has a horrible taste in his mouth and excess saliva. He finds the combination 1/3 lemonade to 2/3 black tea really settles his stomach and gets rid of the bad taste in…
CSN staff: spam alert
Dear CSN staff, Spam alert. Someone called "municate" posted a spam message in the chain titled "Neutropenia" on Sept 9 2010, 11:40am. Is it possible to block this person/poster? Tara ps grrr - makes me so mad
Jim started folfox today- mouth sores already? Is this normal?
Jim just started on Oxaliplatin,Leucovorin, Avastin and 5-FU today. He is already developing mouth sores. He has been swishing all last week with hot salt water and just used some LIDODIPHEN/ANTACID EQUAL SUS EQUAL PART I don't know if that's what is what they call "magic mouthwash" but I'm concerned that he is having a…
long term effects from radiation the bone loss looking for answers im alone with this problem
i cant find no one to relate about my problem and have no answers to find a match such as mine. i have bone loss mainly in my spine my 5th lumbar disc is half way gone, doctor says its from the radiation that its eating it up. plus i have damaged nerves from the tumors/operations. i have…
Someone asking for money
Hi everyone. I'm not sure if anyone else received an email like this today or not. Someone saying he is from Poland and needing me to send him 5000 euros. It was in a private message. It was really disturbing. My Mom received an email the other day from a friend who said she was stuck over in Europe and needed money to get…
OFF Cancer let's speak about something interesting! Does any body like Soccer?
Yestarday : Spain (current World champion) 1-Argentina 4, What a mess! AGHH!
Nutrition (Nana b or anyone else) help!
My mother's diet is gone to the pits since she started chemo. She has gained 14 pounds since May. Should we be pushing her to have a better diet, since that and excercise are the key in fighting cancer or should we just back the heck off until after her treatment? I don't expect that she can run marathon's, but she is…
Appointment tomorrow (for port)
I Have an appointment tomorrow to set up a date to put my port in.
Recipe: Cancer Fighting Dish, side dish.....
In a good size pan with a bit of garlic oil, Saute fresh diced onion and garlic about 1/4 onion/ 3 garlic cloves - to taste, if you love onion and garlic by all means add more. Dice three medium size red potatoes, add to pan cook on medium heat for about 7 minutes, stir and cook up potatoes a bit, sprinkle turmeric…
Update...
My dad went back for a treatment yesterday.. His CEA is now 9 (increased from 2 in march).. Even though his last CT showed some shrinking, they are thinking there are new tumors or growing tumors... I am at a loss of what to do.. I dont want this to bring my dads spirit down and him give up.. He must continue to fight.. He…
sub-total colonostomy
In February 2010, my 21 y/o son underwent a "sub-total" colonostomy, currently has a colonostomy bag on his side for body waste. I would like to connect with patients in similar circumstances specificaly I would like to hear from survivors who underwent further surgery so they can elimiante body waste the normal way, thank…
sub-total colonostomy
In February 2010, my 21 y/o son underwent a "sub-total" colonostomy, currently has a colonostomy bag on his side for body waste. I would like to connect with patients in similar circumstances specificaly I would like to hear from survivors who underwent further surgery so they can elimiante body waste the normal way, thank…
sub-total colonostomy
In February 2010, my 21 y/o son underwent a "sub-total" colonostomy, currently has a colonostomy bag on his side for body waste. I would like to connect with patients in similar circumstances specificaly I would like to hear from survivors who underwent further surgery so they can elimiante body waste the normal way, thank…
port replacement done
I had my port replaced yesterday & it didn't hurt terribly like my first experience 3 years ago. I made sure they gave me plenty of "happy medicine", as they called it! When I first had the port put in when I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago, it felt like someone was hitting me with a sledgehammer & I had pain for weeks in my…
Recurring colon cancer in ovary
I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in May of 2009 at the age of 48. Had surgery and 12 rounds of chemo. I now have a mass they will be removing next Friday on my ovary that they are relatively certain is return of my colon cancer. Any other survivors of a similar recurrence? I admit I'm pretty scared right now
Whats with this " ppeeac" none-sense at the end of each posting this morning?
How come this hasn't been blocked?
Multivitamin Use Doesn't Impact Colon Cancer Outcomes, Study Finds
ScienceDaily (Sep. 7, 2010) — Patients with colon cancer who used multivitamins during and after being treated with post-surgical chemotherapy did not reduce the risk of the cancer returning or their dying from it, according to researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. See Also: Health & Medicine * Colon Cancer * Lung…
right breast being tender and swollen
I had an exam today and told my surgeon about my right breast being tender and swollen. He suggested a mammogram, ultrasound and a needle biopsy. My CT from April showed I was cancer free, free from colorectal. Has anyone heard of Colorectal cancer spreading the breast? My right breast is larger and quite tender. It has…
cancer and tobacco
I almost feel bad about asking or posting this.. There are so many of you who try and do any and everything to beat and stop your cancer but i am a little frustrated by this. Chris stopped chewing tobacco when they found his tumor and he went through all his surgeries and chemo, 8 months to be exact. He got his first clear…
I got the answer to the question I never wanted to know the answer to
Well, I have the probable answer to the question I really never wanted to know the answer for. What lit up on my liver and the lymph nodes that were enlarged and lit up on last fall's PET scan were most likely cancer. I have 3 nodes now enlarged and active, The biopsy was positive, I am stage IV. The plan is FOLFIRI with…

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