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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for December 2010

Weird Symptom
I did my first round of fulfox at the beginning of the week and I have noticed I don't really have control of my bowels anymore and when I went to the bathroom the last time there was blood in my stool has this ever happened to anyone else.
Off topic...but tomorrow (December 12) will be hard....
It was my daughter, Stephanie's, birthday. It's been almost 4 years since she is gone, but I still miss her. It's true that she had her troubles. She was emotionally disturbed and mentally retarded. But, she had a heart of gold. On a 'good' day, she would always have a smile, and a hug, for all of us. Happy Birthday, my…
Scan Results in - Trial over
Hi everyone. Very discouraged as my scans showed new growth in my lungs and what was there pretty much doubled in size. I had the advantage of getting the scans - DVD and written report to hand carry to SF, so of course I read it. I was glad I did, it allowed me to be in better emotional control. Anyway, my labs, eco and…
Well that sure hurt
I am home! Hernia surgery went well, they did not have to do the big incsion, just 8 small ones, but there was alot of repair work, so I am quite sore. my entire abdomen was meshed and I have to wear a binder for 6 weeks. it almost lookd like I got a tummy tuck out of the deal, I am still swollen, but there is defitinly…
Scan results - calling on the posse for some help
Hello all Well the results of the PET/CT Thursday showed progression on all four lung nodules, two now 1.1 and 1.2 for which the good news was that now they can do a CT guided needle biopsy instead of VATS. This news is very deflating (no pun intended. I've been feeling great, keep getting stronger, honing my diet,…
Christmas weepies
Hi, everyone. I'm very weepy today. I was on facebook for a few minutes, and all of a sudden tears were dropping on the keyboard. Since my diagnosis was during Thanksgiving week, and my recovery encompassed the Christmas season (in 2007), I feel an extra tenderness this time of year. I love the season, but I tend to get…
Scan Results and Next Plan of Action
Well, I got the results from my CAT scan after 8 Cycles of Xeloda. Definitely not what I was hoping for! The last CAT scan was in Sept and the results were great! Not only had the tumours in the lungs stopped growing, there was a 30% shrinkage, and that was after only 4 Cycles. So, 4 more Cycles and of course I was…
Sleeping problem
Hello there, My mum didn't have any sleep longer than 1 hour for more than a week now. I've tried the method suggest here, e.g., warm foot bath, hand and foot massages. She still can't sleep long. The oncologist doesn't want to give her sleeping pills. Any other ways to give her a good night sleep? Many thanks! Dora
I just had a donut hole, and drank a glass of wine
I have only been a year NED, and just ate a donut hole and had a glass of wine. And I feel such guilt!! I take a bite and say tumor, I take a sip and say another tumor..... It's awful, Am I contributing to it voluntarily! Cancer... horrible, just horrible.... I never even used to eat sweets...it's that dang cancer. I hate…
question form you guys
after surgery, 10 rounds of chemo and 4 clean ct scans and good blood work my dr has ordred a pet scan, he says its normal to judge where we are at....im nervous as all hell any thoughts from you guys ???
To chemo or not to chemo
I am a 42 year old female who was diagnosed with colon cancer 9-10 and they did a total colon resection I was totally blocked and found that it had spread to one lymph out of fifty five they said stage 3 B. I never felt sick through out all of this had no idea i had a problem till I couldn't go to the bathroom. I have…
Bad News....any suggestions?
Hi all, I got bad news from the oncologist today and need some help determining what I should do next as far as treatment is concerned. In a nutshell--I was diagnosed stage IV in March of this year after severe abdominal pain. I had surgery to resect colon, complete hysterectomy (cancer had spread to ovaries), liver…
Finished my 4 th week of radio and 5 Fu 24h! So far no major problems beside some small stomach issu
slept!. Only one week ahead!.
Amazing New Discovery! - For Diarrhea - Eat Coconut Macaroon Cookies!
I was watching ETV last night and the couple from the People's Pharmacy said that eating Coconut Macaroon Cookies stops diarrhea! Here are some of the comments from their website and the link so you can read more. I hope it works for those who need it. This is one of the tastiest and most unusual home remedies we have ever…
Surviving Stage 4
I know some of you have been on this board for years. Does anyone know of anyone who has survived stage 4 for more than 5 years after DX? If not what is the longest and who on here has been living with cancer the longest? Bobby in Dallas
Colon Cancer
Hello All, I am looking for any help/advice I can get. I am 29years old and the past year have been through a lot. My father had a slip and fall accident that resulted in blood on his brain. That was scary but worked out just fine. I after several years finally got Pregnant only to lose the baby at 9 1/2weeks this past…
xmomtofourx
I think your question on Bobby's CEA numbers thread deserved it's own so I cut and posted your question so folks other than I can give our opinions. Your post: Bobby, good luck I hope your numbers stay low and you can finally see the end of this. Secondly, I'm just curious about all this myself. If you have the surgery and…
MZ
I got your email but you seem to have your ability to recieve personal messages blocked so I can't reply to you. I'd be happy to share with you what I did but need your personal email address, it's way too long to post here. Send it to me on the email site here. Lisa P.
Gluten and Neuropathy
Hi All, Just wanted to share some interesting information on the possible link to gluten and neuropathy. I will post a web address at the bottom. Found this when my loving sister Debi recommended I visit one of her bosses facebook pages Lazarus Health Coaching. Seems like a lot of good information to me. If this is old…
The perfect crap storm of a reconnection
What a night. I woke up last night at 2 am with a brain signal of a crap emergency. Took care of it and back to bed. Ten minutes later another one hits. Then another and another. The scary old woman needs her sleep or she gets even scarier, so I go downstairs, took 2 Lomotil, fired up the woodstove and went to the couch.…
My Xmas Cards
i want to thank you for my xmas cards and for remembering angel and i. It is a sad time for me no xmas stuff at my place i just can't. Got the grandkids there presents my son from cali is coming to stay with me for a few days at xmas. I wish everyone a nice xmas. thanks again. michelle
Hi everybody it is Friday, any interesting plan for the weekend ?
Here just Christmas shopping , and tree decoration! Hugs!
Friday Riddle
Remember NO googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck !!! RIDDLE: I like puppies but not dogs, kittens but not cats, trees but not leaves, and killing but not deaths. What else do I like?
Thought of the Day
“Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
Need Help
Hello all, I just join this site and I live in Hong Kong. I have many questions about colorectal cancer and hope to get some support here. My mum (70 years old) has diagnosed with colon cancer with liver metastases (7 spots on right side of the her liver) on 27th of October 2010. She had a surgery to cut the tumor in her…
ForBenandSophia (Erin)
Hi! I know today was the HIPEC day. Please let us know how things are going for your hubby and of course how you are doing too. Wishing him a speedy recovery and a happy holiday to you and your family!
Questions to Ask
Ok guys as you know I am new to this site. I am actually blown away by all the information in here and thought I was under control of my stuff but now I think I am not. I will be getting my 11th round of chemo Tuesday then a three week break due to New Years Eve. Then I am to have a CT scan 4 weeks later and if that shows…
A Happy Holiday in the john
For your enjoyment and how appropriate for the semicolons! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAP_RbPrQuQ&feature=related
Buzz is still ok
Hey everyone, Buzz is ok. I think he still needs a little more time. I was relentless in my PM's until I think I guilted him into answering me, lol. I only got a grunt, but the grunt said he was ok. I'm trying to force him into being my buddy, (whether he likes it or not) :) Linda
Lump on Foot
Golly geez saw a lump on the side of my foot today after shower and now I'm all concerned. Never saw it before and it's not like I'm looking at my feet when drying off, but today just noticed it. Yup now everything that never bothered us before bothers us now. Looks like it could be a cyst or something but did you ever…

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