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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for January 2011

People operated and currently NED.....
Have you done any further post op chemo? for how long ? what stage where you? Interested on that matter! Thank you in advance!
new blood test
Have u heard ofthe new blood test for cancer? Does anybody know if its different from a CEA test?I tried linking the site.. but couldn't.. just google new blood test for cancer Thanks lisa
I'M GOING ON A TRIP
to Lake Tahoe, Reno and San Francisco the middle of January. If there's anyone out there that lives close by and would like to meet up with me, give a holler. Sometimes I think of driving cross country and meeting all my CSN family. Maybe one day I'll do just that!!!!! Laureen
Why do I scare myself? update!
So, I'm making myself nervous, most likely for no reason at all. As many of you know, I've had IBS for many years, and the symptoms (constipation, for the most part) have only gotten worse since my colon resection. In the last few days I've had even more difficulty with that, plus I'm wiping away a little blood sometimes.…
Paula G's husband:
It is with horrible sadness that I am posting that Paula G.'s husband John (JR) lost his battle with colorectal cancer on 12/31/10 at 9:30 p.m. John was diagnosed November, 2008, Stage IV. Paula notified me today. It has been pretty rough over at their home the last few weeks and Paula is one of the bravest, caring, loving…
Two Years Cancer Free!
Two years ago today I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer. On Jan. 7th, 2011 I will have been cancer FREE (after surgery) for 2 years! (Stage III Colon) Psalm 16:8-11 I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will…
I am so done with recouperating! update 1/4/10
It has been 3 weeks and 3 days since the big hernia repair. I am done with this sitting around, I am losing my mind. I am feeling better every day. I got through the holidays, started driving and doing errands and managed to meet a few friends one night for a drink. Initially the doc told me recovery would be 4 to 6 weeks.…
We need to make a funny movie about colorectal cancer
This movie would focus on the dark humor side of it. It would cover the lives of a few of us with our journey from the very beginning of this crap. It would show the pure idiot doctors we have all encountered right along with the damn good ones like my super doc Todd Arends. The fun of finding out your insurance is…
Gail ! do you know how Lori is doing? and her son?
hugs dear!
Ron 50 are you ok?
Ron I was just listening to the news here and it said some areas were receding but others had not crested. how are you doing dear boy let us know how you are and that you are safe mags
Happy New Year
I am 3 years cancer free. I found out on Christmas Day I'm going to be Grandma. My youngest son and his wife had wrapped up shirts for my husband and I. Mine said Grandma in training and my husbands said Grandpa in training. They had postcards that had their picture on it, It said Santa hat $5.00, Christmas tree $30.00,…
MRI /Ct scan
I have been reading about the dangers of scans. I was dx in April 2009, and have had all the standard procedures related to CRC -- rectal tumor removed/j pouch etc. I was reconnected about 2 months ago. I was wondering what your opinions are regarding CT scans versus MRI. thanks
Winter Marie
The last thing I saw on Winter Marie was that she was going home. Anyone know how she is doing?
thank you
Thank you just doesn't do justice to the feelings I have for all all the people that make up this amazing club. I was diagnosed a year ago this month with stage 3 colon cancer. I completed 6 months of chemo in September and am now feeling great. I will be 44 this month and feel lucky for every day I am alive. I have 2…
Proctectomy (not colectomy)
Surgery is scheduled for the 15th. I did a pretty poor job of explaining in my prior posts, so here is a description of what I THINK is going to be done: Abdominoperineal resection (also called APR). APR used to be the standard surgery for tumors of the lower rectum. Now, it is usually limited to large tumors that lie very…
Do you know or have heard if an ulcer can
rise the CEA? Thanks guys.
Really worried about Sundanceh and C Dixon!
What can we do? does any body have their phone number?Can any body give them a call?. Hugs!
anyone else doing this alone
i think this is my biggest fear. i am alone in dealing with this. at the beginning i had my brother's support as long as i lived with them, but when i overstayed my welcome and moved home, i knew he would not be there for me. i have 7 sisters/brothers, many very bad things have happened to prove to me they are not…
Buzzard
Strategy 2 was done a long time ago. I am blunt. They do not take responsibility for their actions in our relationship. 1 and 3 I am working on as soon as I get some rest. I would have never opened the bank except for extreme mergency illnesses.
I don't know what to do now
first i would like to say happy new year .well my husdband Jorge just got off chemo the other day .and last night he was not feeling very good .i can also see that he's down and out and sad he told me that he's sick of being sick he also said that the chemo is killing him and i dont know what to say or doing so i just hug…
It's a good life (good way to start your new year)
I forgot again who originally shared this, but it's really worth re-posting. I keep listening to it and thought it would be a great and positive start to our new year. Go to--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zARiyTFUovQ The song is called It's a good life, by Ben Carroll. (don't you just love his heart!) Thank you again to…
Free Hollister ostomy supplies
I have 22 boxes ( 5 to a box) of Hollister New Image #14708 Pre cut 1-1/2 wafers. I will ship these to anyone who has to pay for their supplies, just can't stand to throw them out with the trash. I now use a smaller size, probably hsve extra bags also, wife is getting ready to move into our new house and is in the process…
Happy New Year
As the last minutes of 2010 slip away and we begin 2011, my wish for each of you and your loved ones: Peace in your mind Love in your heart Health in your body And much happiness. Hugs to all, Marie who loves kitties
Happy New Year
Hope everyone has a happy new year! Monday is also our 24th Wedding Anniversary, thing is, it's also my daughter Andria's wedding anniversary. No matter how convenient that date was, it was a mistake! I am presently watching her 3 kids for the week! (and one more) Hmmmmmmmm! And today is my Mom's 81st birthday!

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