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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for December 2010

Should I be annoyed
....or should I just let it go. I'm stage 3, 10/11 lymph nodes infected (diagnosed in feb 09), in remission for now (touch wood my forehead). Found out today through my surgeons notes that I had not just the colon cancer but I had a small well differentiated carcinoid in the appendix. I was not told about the latter,…
Marie (who loves kittens)
Thank you so much for my first christmas card, it made my day. Hugs Sonia
Hey every body ,it is Friday, any interesting plan?
We got a huge bank holiday here as Monday and Wednesday is holiday so Shopping ,Shopping and Shopping ! Hugs!.
Thought of the Day
“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” ~ Winston Churchill
Friday Funny (no riddle)
God created MAN first, but soon after, realized his mistake, so he created WOMEN; PERFECTION, he SCREAMED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I can rest
detection of colon cancer
As a person with prostate cancer, I am aware that early dectection for all cancer types is critical. I am 67, eat a low fat, high fiber diet. I've had a colonoscopy in Jan 2005 with no growths detected.........I wonder what is an appropriate time period between colonoscopies.....I live in south california....is there a…
Cinnamon to help cure cancer? Its not what you think:
Since my Dx in May last year I've started to learn what I can and subscribe to numerous sources of info on cancer research. Nanotechnology has much potential, if you ask me. Physorg.com had a very interesting article Nov 29 titled "Cinnamon can replace harmful chemicals to create nanoparticles", which stated, in pertinent…
A what is it riddle "It only hurts when its goes around the corners" and good news
A what is it riddle "It only hurts when its goes around corners" I heard this comment in our very first support group. We had our first actual person to person colorectal support group meeting last night. I booked a table for 21 we had a total of 3 including me. We had a good range range cancers to start with. A t2 t3 and…
Starting chemo on monday
I started my cancer journey with 6 weeks of 5fu--24/7 and daily radiation treatments side effects kept me from having the surgery for 14 weeks. I had the surgery to remove my rectum and place a perminent colostomy ( no one said they would sew up my butt)!!! I am 10 weeks removed from surgery had some complications but…
Mucocele in the enlarged appendix
It has been a long time since I have posted here. My husband just celebrated 4 years cancer free (Stage 3 rectal cancer) It was a rough couple of years, but life has been good since. I check in every once in awhile and I pray for all of you! What I am wondering..... We had a CT scan, xrays, and bloodwork about a week ago…
I'm now a member of Club NED
All I can say is Yee Haw. I finally got the news I have been looking for, clear scans. It's still sinking in, but damn if all the surgeries and chemo didn't kick a little cancer ****. I still have to have check ups every 3 months. But no more having the beast hanging over my head for now. I want to thank each and every…
dammit ... not happy
So, today was onc day. blah, blah, blah .... and somemore blah. Then, I asked what my CEA was, he couldn't find it so the nurse tried on the computer in the exam room but, she couldn't locate it. Onc said good-bye. Waiting ... waiting ... went to look for nurse. She had a piece of paper in her hand and said "now don't get…
2 years ago today I was diagnosed, what a crazy ride it has been
Two years ago tonight my best friend drove me to the ER and I heard those awful words everyone dreads. I am happy to say every 3 month checkup I have had has come back clean. I know how very lucky I am, I have seen up close what colon cancer can do when things are not going your way. I know that not every year will go this…
geotina
Please see my post on Caregivers. I googled for the benefits' question. God Bless.
rectal cancer and pill chemo *updated
My co worker's SIL is figting rectal cancer. He has been on the pill chemo for several months and is scheduled for surgery in a couple of weeeks. Latest CT or PET or whatever,there has been no reduction in the tumor. I thought that was the whole point in chemo before surgery. It probably isn't good news that no reduction?…
Christmas time in Barcelona!
Is shopping night here, the whole shopping area of the city is going to be open the whole night !and they will switch on christmas lights by first day,so would be a funny plan but is freezing cold today!, what a shame, I will remain home!.Despite that I have done some pics of the city this afternoon l will post it…
No more exploding
bags in the bed!! Yeah Kerry!! Good wishes to you on the eve of your reconnect and pray all goes well for you. You know you will have to poop for an audience before they let you go All our best Angela
A comic that made me think of you Gail (Tootsie1)-Kathie Lee needs to read it...
This is a comic that someone posted on Roger's caringbridge page. Kathie Lee, this is for you... http://xkcd.com/828/
Beans
Dr Oz says Beans, Pinto and Red Beans have the highest form on antioxidants! Wow, here's to the upcoming gss, going to crock pot me some beans!! He also states Beets, gets the blood pumping to the heart and other organs, delivering oxygen to the mets/tumors and destroying them! Boil beet, rub under water and take skin off…
A funny from another board....
From tommaseena on the breast cancer board: A little boy blows up a balloon and starts flicking it all around the house with his finger. His mother tells him to stop it, as he's liable to break some-thing, but the boy continues. "Johnny!" Mom screams. "Knock it off. You're going to break something." He stops and eventually…
hydrogen peroxide and cancer
This is probaby old reading, but the first time I came across it. Anyone try this? \\http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/HydrogenPeroxide.html
The brain drugs have me in a very mellow mood this morning
The brain drugs have me in a very mellow mood this morning and this came to my mind. This is why I always say Attitude 3 times. This battle with cancer is a mind – body – spirit experience. Below is why I think a crazy old coot like me can and will beat this crap. Mind Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Man is what he thinks about…
Petrina (Mommyof2kids) scans today
I know you were a bit anxious so I wanted to wish you very good luck with your scans today.
Good or Bad.
I just came from my two week control, CEA has dropped again to 3.5 last scans ,some of you will remember , where not showing disease that's the good part ! the one which keeps me worried is that as things are going so good onc, is insisting more and more in not operate and do some other less aggressive treatment , i'm…
Marie ( Lovekitties )
Are you here?
Only 30% of my tumor was cancer and I'm wondering what the significance of that is.
One thing that I have been puzzled about since my resection is that my surgeon mentioned that I was lucky because even though my tumor was the size of an orange (8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm) only 30% of it was cancer. Do any of you know the significance of having a tumor that is only part cancer, and have any of you heard of this…
Maintenance therapy for stage IV - Erbitux
Has anyone done maintenance therapy after becoming NED? I will be done with me twelve rounds of oxaliplatin, xeloda, and erbitux on December 15th. My most recent PET scan was totally clear and my CEA is down t0 1.0. My oncologist has suggested continuing me on just the Erbitux for a while. Here's a brief history of my…
No one can rain on my parade today..........
I pretty sure my husband's fistula is closing. We may have a fighting chance now to deal with his cancer. I have been so happy today it was like flying on a cloud. I am so glad I have you guys who can relate to how I feel.
Folfox Treatment #3 today
Jacks platelets were 95000 after his chemo break (4 wks off total). Onc lowered the Oxal and the 5fu by 20 %. Infusion of cal/mag, chemo, then home with his pump. He insisted he could cut up chicken and fry it while I did some work. After dinner he told me that the cold chicken about killed his fingers. Made a mental note…
Colonoscopy prep question
I'm on my last day of solid food but can't have veggies, fruit, or grains. I was wondering if anyone knew if dark chocolate is considered a fruit or veggie? I am probably going to have an oz tonight anyway and just say screw it since tomorrow is the "clean out" day but thought it might give us chocolate lovers something to…

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