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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for November 2010

Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
OK this is just a basic idea of how I make them because it all depends on how many mushrooms you have so therefore no measurements. I make about 3 pans 9 x 9 (or close to that) these are the amounts I would use Cut about half of the mushroom stems in small pieces (if stems are short cut more than 1/2) Chop Onion (I love…
surgery
I think everything will work out fine, but today I leave to go up North for surgery on Friday. Not looking forward surgery again so soon (was 5 weeks ago), or delaying chemo, but I am (hesitantly) looking forward to having my iliostomy reversed. I hope everyone does well here over the next week. Happy Veteran's Day…
During a chat with the National Cancer Institute....
I learned that their top (!!!!!!!) site to recommend is (wait for it!!!) CSN!!!!! I thanked her, and also told her about the 'new' long term survivor's board.... We ARE OUT THERE, CSN'ers!!!! Hugs, Kathi
Its 2 years since diagnoses... does it get any easier!?
Its 2 years since diagnoses, primary in colon and secondary in liver! I had 13 months of treatment which I coped reasonably well with. I am happy and appreciate being a live but it’s tough and it does not seem to get any easier! Just joined the site in hope of some inspiration!!! Maybe I just need longer to accept all that…
metastatic colon cancer- spread to liver and penis- has anyone experienced this? question on pain m
My 57 year old father who has alway seemed relatively healthy was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer in September which had spread to his liver. While he was waiting to begin chemo treatment (whole process has been slow, had to wait a week to have a port inserted and the chemo started a week after that which is about 1…
Disney good - Scan bad
Disney World is awesome. We had a super time. Want to hear a Disney crap bag story? Of course you do!! I don't know about you guys, but I keep a list of all the interesting places that I have changed my bag. Add The Magic Kingdom to the list. Sometimes the bag starts to leak with no warning. Sometimes there are warning…
Tattoos
Have any of you got tattoos that address the cancer battle and survivorship? I have seen online some Livestrong tattoos or the various cancer ribbons on people. Have any of you got any ink related to being a survivor?
Update-1st post surgery CT scan and colonoscopy
Hi dear all, I want to share some good news:the oncologist used the word "NED" to describe ct scan results and the surgeon used "normal" for colonoscopy. My husband got his ct scan done in Sep,after that,we never got a phone call from oncologist,so we knew it was a good sign.Finally we visited oncologist at the end of…
Update on my Bro.....***Added Pic of Chuck in Expressions****
Hi Guys!!!! Dang.... I have missed you guys...Dang!!!! Thanks Beth for your post on me and CONGRATS on that wonderful scan...Party Naked!!!...oh wait... or is that Dance naked???....oh hell..let's party and dance naked!!! woohoo!!! I am feeling great and I ain't even had no scan!!! Bro Chuck is doing much much better.…
Hepatic Embolization of the liver
My 35 yr old Fiance was diagnosed with Stage IV Parotid Gland cancer (a salvitory cancer) in August 2010. It has spread to his spine (6 tumors- C5, C6, C7, T1, T3, T10) and to his liver (10.6cm tumor). After a surgery to remove the primary tumor, radiation and two rounds of chemo (taxol and carbo-platin)they have pulled…
I spoke today to high school students
in my high school that are doing a mini-course week on Cancer. They are focused on knitting and making hats for cancer patients. I don't work with these kids generally, but I do work and have with their teachers for years. So I had a chance to talk. And was surprised at how choked up I got at various places in my talk. All…
Update - HIPEC Surgery - It went well! :-)
Hi everyone, Thank you all so very much for the prayers and well wishes! I'm sure that God heard your prayers since Rick's surgery went very well. (It was only 7 hours - not the 14hrs as expected.) And thank God that the cancer spread was minimal to the abdominal cavity. The surgeon removed the omentum and a couple of…
Jorge's CEA count
hey guys the doctor called today to tell us that Jorge's count is down from 11 to 4.2 i'm so happy hope to get more new on the 18th of this month YAY
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CEA Question
Hello all, quick question that I hope you can help with. I had surgery on 9/8 and the surgeon at that time said he was fairly certain they were able to remove everything. Only one of the 16 lymphnodes they removed came back positive. Anyway, I began my first of 6 rounds of FOLFOX on 10/25, at which time they took my first…
stage4 lurker here. want to talk a little
i am in stage4 rectal cancer. spred to lung for sure and mybe liver and possably bone. Im in 4th round of chemo now. rough nite lasy night pukeing but im better this am. my doc told me im doing fine cuz im getting out alot pay a little 9 hole golf course..he told me im in top 10% of patients but also said i would be on…
Stuffing Recepies
Thought it would be interesting and fun to see how many stuffing recepies there are amoung us? Mine is very simple and goes inside the bird a) Dry herb seasoned stuffing mix b) Swanson broth c) Butter d) Apple (granny smith perfered) e) Raisins f) Seasonings - celery seed, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsely if wanted…
Happy Belated Birthday
Happy Belated Birthday to all the November Babies, including Daydreamer - 7 Nov Mom_2_3 - 10 Nov TxKayaker - 12 Nov If you would like to become part of the Birthday List, please provide me with the following: a) Date of birth (including day, month & yr) b) Date of DX (including day, month & yr) c) NED (including day, month…
Please help! DH having a lot of trouble with FOLFOX tx #2
Hi everyone! Have some questions... Dh was unhooked last friday ...he's doing FOLFOX. This was his 2nd tx...swallowing was a bit more painful, cold liquids were painful for about 2 days, but no problem after that. His main problem is his skin on his bottom is burned, to the point that he is in a LOT of pain. We have tried…
2nd Opinion from the Duke Tumor Board is in...
Not really what I wanted to hear. But we don't always get that luxury. They recommend against surgery, and did not recommend other options either. The nodes are too close to my spine. They also said that they don't know if there is a benefit of removal of the nodes in my particular situation. He did speak with another…
problems from alcohol ablation
Hi all, On Oct 21st my husband has a RFA done on his chest cavity (2nd one) & a alcohol ablation done to a lymph node. The lymph node was located close to the aorta. In order to get to the lymph node the radiologist inserted a needle into his hip & up into his body to the lymph node. He did a biopsy of the node & then…
Welcome to New Folks
We have a couple of new folks who have posted on other threads but wanted to make sure everyone had the chance to welcome them. AnneCan caught them both and gave them her welcome. Annad723 JoyceSteele Welcome to you both. We always say we are sorry for the circumstances which bring you here, but we are glad to have you as…
folfox club my #3 treatment
Well went in for treatment #3 of folfox today. Before #3 had a cbc and of course my platelets are down to 53000 way low but now my white blood cells are very low as well. They hudled for quite a while and decided to let me do treat #3 with the white cell shot for each time they unplug me. Nothing they can really do to…
How are you Pepe?
I know you were having your 1st radiation treatment today; how are you doing?
Friday Riddle Answer
Congrats to Goodwitch for the correct answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: I might be a dragon, I might be a saint, Maybe I'm friendly, And maybe I ain't, If you take all my letters, And shuffle them round, "Woman Hitler" Is what can be found What am I? ANSWER: Mother-in-law
Phase II Clinical Trial at Vandy
For stage IVs who might be looking for a clinical trial and have already been on an irinotecan-based first-line chemotherapy regimen (ie FOLFIRI, FOLFIRI + bevacizumab AKA Avastin). http://oncore.mc.vanderbilt.edu/sip/SIPControlServlet also here: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01111604 They are recruiting all over…
Pepe
Congratulations on your soccer team winning. We saw it on the sports channel. Hope it made you feel better :) Linda and Ellie
continued mouth issues
22 months since chemo ended, quickly approaching the 2 year mark! yeahhhh NED for 2 years 5 months Have an oncologist visit coming up in Dec, I am not on anything other than vitamin D and calicum For reference- I had ungodly mouth issues on chemo- was hospitalized for a week at one point because mouth was swollen shut. I…
holiday time = good food time
I love to cook and try new recipes.. I made a pretzel crust, raspberry cream cheese type dessert! Its the only thing I can get chris to eat now..lol I love this time of year :) Loves Mel
Good luck tomorrow Pepe
Wanted to send out some good luck vibes for your rad tomorrow. Hope your cold is better too. tapa tapa tapa!

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