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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2011

Lungs (For Kerry and John)
By Townes Van Zandt Well, won't you lend your lungs to me? Mine are collapsing Plant my feet and bitterly breathe Up the time that's passing. Breath I'll take and breath I'll give Pray the day ain't poison Stand among the ones that live In lonely indecision. Fingers walk the darkness down Mind is on the midnight Gather up…
Just asking for continued prayer / 6th Chemo Treatment
Hi All - My Mom finished her 6th chemo treatment and seems to be doing well. Please continue to pray for her. After her 8th treatment she will have her PET Scan and then talk with the liver doctor. Thanks - All the best - Liz
Today I REALLY hate cancer
Reading about John and Kerry today is just tooo much.
Update on Kerry...from Susie
Hello Family...... I just received this email from Kerry's wife Susie. Jennie Hospice is a great help! Also the TLC caregiver that comes every night has been wonderful. She comes here at 8:00pm and I go to bed at 10:00 knowing that he’s in good hands. Our son Dan sleeps d/s so she calls him when she needs help to flip him…
Is it normal?
As ,thanks God,don't use to have big side effects I'm a bit worried today, it's my 4 th day after disconnection and by first time I feel weak, specially on my legs , I feel them heavy, and unstable specially when I wake up from a chair I feel unstable a kind of seasickness,does it happens to any of you?Also yesterday slept…
Mother
Can someone help me please. Mother is 62 and had colostomy in July of last year. Was doing well, though refused chemotherapy and radiation, after surgery. About a month ago she slid acrossed seat in truck and has been in pain sence. No insurance so can't go to doctor. Please tell me what I can do. Can't get Medicaid…
R.I.P. John
John passed away the morning. :-(
ct scans
Hi all, just got results from ct abdo, pelvis and chest for my husband, he finished his 8 cycles of chemo on the 18th march, good new was not traces of cancer anywhere at the moment. Our only concern was by the surgery site (cecum ) was either scar tissue, dead cancer cells or maybe something else. Had blood tests and…
vacation delayed bloated abdomen no relief
I was all set to head down to Florida for my Grand daughters birth but got delayed do to my abdominal problem. My abdomen has been bloated distended for weeks especially after I finished my 12 rounds of Folfox March 23,2011. My personal doc now says it isn't my thyroid and told me to call my ONC. My ONC said just wait and…
My sister had colon cancer and possibly lynch syndrome
Does anyone know if there is a way to get funds to test my sister's tumor from her colon?. My sister was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2007 and it had spread to liver, lungs and lymph nodes. Also had a brother with colon cancer. My sister did not have genetic testing and neither did my brother. My sister died February 2…
John Nimmons near the end
Just got a message on facebook, he is being sedated until the end now. Sending prayers and Good Speed his way. Winter Marie
need imformation
is black tarry stools and constipation symptoms of colan cancer.scuttlebug
New medication called "Psorinum 6x"
Dear all, Has anybody knows about this medication. I heard that it is getting used in Europe and it is highly effective? You can find some information in these links. Maurice http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/724743/ http://humlegaarden.com/uk/treatments/psorinum-10022011-uk.pdf…
PET/CT - *****UPDATE*****
Just got the injection, now an hour in the quite room. No good news from this one, just less bad. I already know I have a lymph node the size of a walnut. Then to USC Norris on Thursday to go over the results. Love you all, Blake *************
update
Hello Everyone, I just got back from seeing the surgeon. Bottom line is not enough info to confirm growth is cancer. so a biopsy is scheduled for Wedensday, unless radiologist wants a different type and then it will be Friday. It will take a few days for results. Waiting now for CEA blood test results. Either way, I will…
tumeric (again....sorry)
Sorry to start this discussion again, but I'm pressed for time. I have been reading posts here as much as I can, in the past week. I hope I can be more of a support person to all of you in the near future, but right now, I'm being selfish and needy, and asking for your experience and knowledge. I'm starting chemo tomorrow…
Another day, another test
I went to my oncologist today, and he very thorougly poked and prodded my abdomen. YES,THAT'S WHERE IT HURTS!!! Anyway, he decided to order an ultrasound, just to be sure. So I have that coming up the first Monday in May, and the colonoscopy on April 27. No results were in yet on the bloodwork from Friday, and nothing on…
CA125 Increased during chemo?
Dear All, I reached china 3 days before and my wife started her 4th chemo yesterday. Not bad so far except that she feels v v tired and didnot move from the bed at all since yesterday!!! while talking to her onc, I asked him if I could have her blood results before surgery, after surgery and after chemo treatments( BTW I…
Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winnders are....AnneCan, PGLGreg & abrub. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you behead a word, you remove the first letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first. Example: Begin -> Sour, acidic Answer: The words are Start and Tart. 1. Small piece broken…
Blood in poop
Hey guys queston Jorge is to start his 4th week of radation tomorrow and he just had a little blood in his poop is this bad should we be scared or worried thank you so very much hugs to all .Tina
May I ask what happened to Pete 42 lost at seas "Tea" post that ended up with apricot kernels and i
Would simply like to know where it went or went awry ?
Some help mates!
Got some changes in my voice since on chemo, 1st. time it happens to my do you got any experience about?. Thankyou in advance!
For those with an ostomy
I found this interesting, regarding the first colostomy. **************************************************************************** The First Colostomy A French surgeon named M. Pilore performed the first ostomy surgery in 1776, after all other treatment attempts had failed to help his patient. Without treatment, the…
weight lost - not a good sign?
Dear all, I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Is it normal to have weight lost after liver resection? I worry it's not a good sign - would it be the cancer cell coming out and depriving her nutrients? Today is the 13th day after my mum's liver resection. Her diarrhea is under control in the end, she has appetite and…
Umbrella's
For a little comedy relief, earlier today I asked my husband to get the stroller ready, I asked him to get the umbrella one out to take the baby out to Diary Queen, he said "umbrella"? Yes, I replied get the umbrella one, it'll be easier. What do you mean"? he asked, I replied, "the umbrella one, get the umbrella one,…
Annabelle .C Dixon,Cheryl .LoriS. Any news from them?
Hugs!
Thought I was gonna forget ????? Today is Saturday...Time for a new special one to hold up this wee
Who wants to start out? Who dares to take the buzz on for the week? Don't be skeered !!!LOL...OK...here we go......
Sun sensitivity???
How sun sensitive do you become from Chemo....it's a beautiful sunny day, want to pull up a lawn chair and soak it all in after all the snow we had this winter.....sat down then remembered oh, sun sensitivity!!!!
Severe back pain..can you please read in case you can help.
I have a friend who was diagnosed with colon cancer in about May of last year (2010). He was stage 4 when diagnosed. Had 6 months of chemo. Apparently the tumor has shrunk but not enough. Please forgive me for broken details. I dont fully understand it all. They are now waiting another month to give him another set of…
Happy Birthday Kathryn in Minnesota!!
Hope you have a wonderful Birthday!!!

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