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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2010

Colonoscopy
I had a colonoscopy on Wednesday. This was a screening. No polyps, all clear. I am 3 years cancer free. It has not been easy getting this far. Realize that time worrying everyday about the what if's of the cancer coming back is time stolen from your life. Cancer will hold you prisoner in your mind if you let it. I chose to…
Just to compare figures and pricing!
I know is difficult to evaluate but, which would be the price for a liver resection in a first rated hospital in the US? l mean from the first day in the hospital ,to the last one inc everything, Docs, surgeon ,operating room ,meds, and let's say 2 days in intensive care and 7 days in the hospital?. Just to compare with…
1st chemo today oxal and 5fu with Mag/Cal infusion before
Things went good, I think...it was very busy in the room, to the point that there was a patients husband sitting in a folding chair directly in front of me. He had two freckles on the back of his right ear, if that gives you an indication of how crowded it was. That was uncomfortable to us, but I guess we'll get used to…
Naked Dancing
Pet and CT Scans were all clear. Liver looks great. YES! I am om yearly scans now. Thanks for the great vibes and prayers!
Goede vriend KathiM :
Why keep us impatient about your experience in Texas, are you a bit sadist? LOL, you ! that use to post so many pics! what unmentionable things you got to hide?LOL. Tot later!
New study: Risk of Endometrial Cancer for Women Diagnosed With HNPCC-Related (Lynch Syndrome) Colore
Risk of Endometrial Cancer for Women Diagnosed With HNPCC-Related (Lynch Syndrome) Colorectal Carcinoma HNPCC-Related CRC Associated With Increased Risk of Endometrial Cancer A Obermair, DR Youlden, JP Young, NM Lindor, JA Baron, P Newcomb, S Parry, JL Hopper, R Haile, MA Jenkins . 2010 Dec 1 Risk of Endometrial Cancer for…
New Diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer
Hi all, I am writing this for my sister as she is in shock from her diagnosis and needs help formulating a plan. She is 45 years old, in otherwise extremely good health. Exercises 3 or more days a week, petite and not overweight. Very healthy lifestyle making this all the more confusing. Anyway, she when in for what she…
yuck
Did my second chemo treatment and that's how I feel. I spent 8 hour hugging the toilet. And I still can't eat or drink anything. I feel just Yucky. I can't wait till next week so I can feel better..This Sucks..
CEA reading
Hi all. I had colon surgery on 04/08. Finished Chemo on 12/08. CEA has been 4.0 since. Last blood work showed 5.3. Thoughts???
Hello everyone!
I haven't been here in a while...it has been one year since my beloved sis Peg left us . I am better , than I was then....I am more conscious of the love that is always with us-between she and I! I just wanted to say hello, and let all know we/I am still in the fight! My students and I did the Relay4life event (an…
Questions about ilieostomy reversal
When DH was dx with IVcc, we were discussing with the surgeon the colon resection and "reversible" ilieostomy. The original plan was to do the reversal after recovery from liver resection, which was later down the road, after chemo to reduce the tumors. Well, the cancer did not stick with the plan and the reversal has been…
2011 Colon/Rectal Cancer Calendar All are welcome on the cover, no butts on cover, just faces of Col
Please make note, that everyone will get the final say on their "month", will not be final without your approval on how the edit of your month is done, and how the bio was added. Please note the rules in first posting of need for butts, that you need to make sure you have a bio added, say what you want or need to say.…
Famous People & Colorectal Cancer
Feel Free to add others. 1. Charles M. Schulz An American cartoonist best known for his Peanuts comic strip. In 1999, he suffered a stroke and discovered that he had colon cancer that had spread. He died on February 12th, 2000 of complications from colon cancer. 2. Darryl Eugene Strawberry A former American baseball…
Prep for my Colonoscopy
I guess I am a big baby. After my first colonoscopy in 2009, I have had problems doing the prep. I can not drink the prep with gagging and throwing up. I was only able to drink 3 small glasses of prep for my major surgery. My surgeon said not to worry about it. Now my 2nd Colonoscopy is coming up in December and I told…
hello all
Sorry I haven't posted. I am back teaching and coaching and living and keeping the kids and wife happy... I did get a CT scan and will know what is up on the 27th. Bad case of scanxiety but otherwise OK. Life aftr the third lung surgery has been good. No real issues at all but I have had a cough the last 2 weeks and that…
1st Chemo tomorrow, getting Cal/Mag, thanks Doc for listening!
Met with new ONC today. Really nice, patient man....actually asked if we had any questions, gee, imagine that. (yes, being sarcastic) He had NO problem with hubby getting the Cal/Mag outside of the study. Wrote us two Rx (just in case we need them) so that we can go ahead and get them filled while we still have our…
Thinking of Paula G and John
Just wanted to send out love and good thoughts to Paula and John. Paula hasn't been able to post much here lately but I wanted them both to know I am thinking of them and I'm sure there are more folks here who are too. Love to all Leslie
Paloozas! what about pics , every body still in a hangover?
LOL.
First Colonscopy
Hi Everybody: Haven't been on in awhile but so happy to read everybody's still pulling strong. God is good! I have a question: I am getting my first colonscopy tomm afternoon since last May when I was first diagnosed and had surgery I'm afraid he is going to mess things up inside that have healed. I don't want him to…
C3 - Colon cancer Coalition
This is a good site I came across. I actually used their "ask a question" and got an email with an answer or suggestion in my case. I find it very helpful, thought I would share, as it is only for colon cancer. http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/ Hope everyone is doing well, I hope to post some Palooza pictures soon, but…
I am considered stable :)
I saw my oncologist today + she gave me the results of the CT scan I had done 2 weeks ago. My previous scan (July) showed minimal growth, so I was worried that this one would show more growth + I would need to change chemo (I am currently on folfiri + avastin). I am considered stable + I will have another scan in ~ 2…
Nana B
How did everything go?
Having a really bad toilet issue night
Oh my goodness, my bathroom issues have been so bad today. It seems like I'm going every 15-30 minutes since eating lunch. Some days are worse than others. Yesterday my poop issues were better than ever. This today has been going on since 3:30 today and now it is 11:30. Some nights it seems like sleep never comes as I'm…
Calling ALL Brave Souls For a Colon Calender **UPDATE** The MONTHS are all filled in. YEA!!!!
Yep, gonna do it, if I can get 11 more or so!!! Let's make a colon Cancer Calender, hind ends only (AND NO, not total hineys), just the 1/3 showing!!!! I'll get it done professionally, just requires your photos, I'll be the first (going to take a few days to get those beads strung, and then I'll show you the pic and you…
The IRS has changed the Medical mileage deduction for 2010
The IRS has changed the Medical mileage deduction for 2010. It has dropped from $ .24 per mile to $ .165. For us this drops our mileage deduction total year to date from $819 to $563. Yep, when I drive into STL for a test and doc visit this week, I will drive 220 miles. My cost just for gas this year is $ .115 per mile.…
Roger & Greybeard (Chris). ..on my mind
Anyone know if they are okay? Been strongly on my mind. -Pat
impactzone
Are you doing well?Keep us informed about your post surgery! Hugs!
Winnie the Pooh
How are you? People here have been missing you.
really good news
My mother's CT scan and blood work came back NED! She will finish her chemo in December before Xmas. Thanks for your prayers! Ktz
Thankyou Craig and Don for your outstanding work. Magazine
Has arrived to Barcelona. I'll take it with me to my surgeon next week! You are great guys!

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