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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for November 2010

disappointment with onc
hi everyone. i finished folfox 6 3 weeks ago. had my first avastin only infusion a week ago. also had blood work and petscan last week. haven't gotten results of scan yet. anyways my point is this. all thruout my chemo i had constant diaherra(sp). i told doc this over and over. the last couple months especially i got weak…
Question on break in chemo at the very end of treatment.....
Good morning everyone! I haven’t posted in a while but I do come and read almost everyday and keep all of you in my prayers. I had a reoccurrence in May in the plurel area of the lungs, so I have done 10 rounds of Folfori with Avastin. In September my scan came back clear and my last CEA number came in at 3.8 from 29.8.…
Lilmiss82
Just thinking about you and wanting to check in and see how you are? Smiles, Dawn
Encouragement
Hi all Just wanted to share some good news and encouragement with you. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in October 2007. I just had my 3 year CT scan yesterday and am still NED. I am grateful to God for each and every day he has given me. Have hope...keep fighting! I think and pray for you all often. Smiles, Dawn
Pictures
Check out the two new pics from our trip to the Poconos on my expressions page
Oh, WOW
So I watch the C word, kind of doesn't fit in life as I know it, but... hey it's the only cancer show. But tonight WOW, her hubby said it all when she told him her death sentence... He said "Does your doctor by any chance wear a long black robe, and have no face,and carrying a scythe? Apparently yours uses it to pokes…
Going to Disney
Kim and I are packing up the kids and heading for Disney World tomorrow. I've always been a stick in the mud about Disney; so this is the first time we've been. Kids are 11, 8 and 4. They're pretty excited. Kim loves Disney. I just hope Mr. Dribbles behaves himself. I have to thank Brooks for helping me see how awesome a…
Good News on Scan
Just got back from the oncologist today. I hadn't seen her for 3 months and I went in for scan results. She told me I just crossed the 21 month NED line since my liver resection. My CEA is tracking at 2.3, down from my high of 300 (before surgery). I have been off chemo for exactly one year. She said that a clean scan at…
CT scan tomorrow
Greg goes in for his annual CT scan tomorrow. His CEA and colonoscopy were great, and we're confident/hoping/praying that his CT will be great too! Nonetheless, prayers, good thoughts, sparks, positive thinking, etc. are greatly appreciated. I'll post the results as soon as I can. Thanks all! You are all wonderful. love,…
My weekend
Well, I had some fun this weekend, but also felt very lousy. Went to our daughter's house on Sat. for a cookout. We got to see some old friends, and of course the grandchildren. *grins*. So far, so good. Later that night I began to have my icky tummy troubles. I was in severe agony and just thisclose to goint to the ER.…
I have a big toothache ,specially in my wisdom tooth
does any body had it while on chemo? . Thks.
One Week Post 1st Chemo Adventure
Yes! I survived a whole week. Today, Monday, is not quite as good as yesterday but, that’s because I think I overdid it yesterday. I woke this morning with a terrible headache that doesn’t seem to want to go away. Plus I actually ate “real” food yesterday so I’m dealing with my hernia not being as happy with solid food as…
Kathryn_in_MN
How are you doing?
My 22-Year-Old Son Has Just been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Our lives have been turned upside down, as I'm sure all of you on this board understand... In early October, my son, David, had a colonoscopy because of abdominal pains and some bleeding. The GI thought it was IBS, or at the worst, Crohn's Disease. WRONG. The cancer has metastasized -- three small lesions on his liver and…
KathM, How is your Mom doing?
Hi Kathi, I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you + your Mom + hoping she is settling in well.
Feels like home, thank's
I just want you people to all know how wonderful you are! Since joining this board/site (what is the correct term please)I find myself being pulled to it constantly to read the updates. It feels like I'm in a loving, caring home where everyone has some kind of words for you, either encouraging, inspiring, funny, just a…
Dr. Apt.
Seen the oncologist today. He said that the mass in my cervix. Seems to be just a fluid built up from surgiry. He also was going to change my meds around so I will not get so sick. but they have to see if my insurance will pay for it. Because is cost about $3000 a dose. I was not able to get chemo today because my white…
Pepe and Chemo/Rad
Pepe, I know you start your chemo/rad this week. I am thinking of you and wishing you all the best with your treatment! Tapa, Tapa, Tapa LOL
Graci
Are you doing ok? I am missing you!
What A Difference a year Makes....
Tomorrow I start a new full time job. Back to the land of suits, train passes, commuting, corporate world. After not working for almost two years. How do those of you that are in chemo continue to work? Amazing. This time last year I was recovering from yet an other hospitilization....a bowel obstruction I believe. They…
My dear Tootsie, Annabelle, Kathi, Idlehunters, Lori-S, AnneCan and of course the Nana's
You all, are always there for us, your wisdom, your sympathies, your laughter, your wit, your companionship that you all share with us. What can we say? Maybe the only words that fit are: WE LOVE YOU ALL, EACH AND EVERYONE and thank you for being here for us!!! Much love and appreciation, Winter Marie and the rest of us
4 years ago today...
It was 4 years ago today that I first heard those 3 little words, "You have cancer". Stage III cancer, at that! What a scary thing to happen to a person without symptoms on Halloween! (Routine screening colonoscopy.) "But how could this be?" I thought. I take care of myself, eat right, don't smoke, exercise, no family…
Been a LONG time.
Hi All, Haven't checked in for a long time. I'm having my four year checkup November 15th. Diagnosed with stage III rectal cancer September 2006. Did chemo/radiation, surgery, then FOLFOX and Avastin for 8 rounds. With the exception of some depression, weight gain, and a divorce I have been good. My Aunt Paula was…

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