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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for May 2011

Maglets
I am doing very well Maggie...our magazine and related business has really taken off this year. I have been traveling for the past month and leave again tomorrow to go to Quilt Market (B2B show) in Salt Lake City. I still have residue from chemo - bad memory, bad hips, etc. But I am not complaining. I know how lucky I am.…
Started Folfox for the second time today
Well started back on folfox + avastin today. Everything went smoothly, no problems. But about half way through oxi infusion I could feel the cold sensitivity starting, It wasn't painful or anything could just feel the subtle change as I was drinking cold water. I did get the cal/mag infusion both before and after the oxi.I…
I need help with appetite
I feel like I shouldn't need this kind of help when I have been in treatment for so long, but I rarely had appetite problems before. Now it seems to be an on-going problem, off and on. The dietician at my cancer centre has given me all kinds of samples to try - ensure, boost + several others. None of these appeal to me. I…
No Chemo or Chemo Lite if you were in Remission?
Got some good scan results today. Doctor says I'm in remission, said all the tumors melted away. He gave me a choice of a chemo vacation or chemo lite. I choose the lite, just a little scared to be completely off of if. What would you do if it were you? Do you think I choose the right thing? Thanks for your opinions! Viv
Port-- dfficulty drawing blood from it..
The "medical assistant" has extreme difficulty drawing blood from my port. I've asked for trying to work this out with different positions, but she seems to be too busy to want to find the best solution. The onc said the "clot busters" aren't effective....radiolgy dept nurse recommended Retalase, but I had forgot the name…
anyone know % of people with KRAS
I'm happy for Linda's son that he about to start Erbitux. I think the way it works is a good arsenal against fighting the tumors. I was highly disappointed yesterday, found out I have KRAS-mutation, not the "wild" type. I will not be able to use Erbitux. I'm feeling really low, nothing goes my way. Have to start on…
Jaundice
Hello, I have recently been diagosed with Jaundice. I go into hospital tommorrow for a scope to see if my gallstones are blocking my bile ducts. My daughter told me this past weekend that my eyes were yellow. I told her that was not nice to say to someone with liver cancer. My skin has been very itchy to where it wakes me…
Back to work tomorrow.
Well after radiation/Xeloda, ostomy surgery & 12 rounds of folfox infusions a year later my Onc released me to go back to work. Still not NED as have a CT scan coming in July and another colonoscopy for sept. (praying and keeping fingers crossed) Really didnt think my company would still have my position open (hired a…
scan results
I havnt been online here much, been pretty buzy. I had my scan yesterday and just heard from my ONC. My scan shows no evidence of disease. I feel very blessed, thank you all for your help, prayers, well wishes etc etc Love to all, Tom
now you can call me porky, guess who has bioactive pig stomach mesh in his hernia repair ? oink oink
how interesting ............... luckily i have always loved pork belly. ironic that i don't eat pork now. now i can research bioactive pig stomach mesh and orthoplex collagen pro. and interesting article on hernias link only below the key to avoiding hernia appears to be good scar tissue. helping our body heal well is so…
has it really been 3 years?
nope not yet May 20, 2008 I had the colonoscopy that said colon cancer I remember being in shock for a very long time. My first grandchild was born on May 16, 2008 and he kept me grounded. My sweet Andy, who is now 3 and a ton of fun! I got 2 opinions- the first one with a colorectal surgeon who basically said I could wait…
Hey Pepe
You gonna go see the live "Angry Birds" game in Barcelona ???? Hugs, Angela
still waiting
DO YOU BELIEVE I AM STILL WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT THE PET SCAN FROM FRIDAY. I JUST CALLED HIS OFFICE. RIDICULOUS
prep today, 2nd surgery tomarrow
Here I go again, almost one year ago I am going though the same thing, now(reoccurance) stage 2. The cancer grew back along the staple line inside the colon, well at least it hasn't going farther then that. (we will see tomarrow). Last time I had folfox and oxp, and radiation. I had 2 clean scans, but they found the…
Cyberknife tomorrow!
Hello friends. After a bit of waiting, I am finally starting my Cyberknife treatment - tomorrow morning. I just got the call today. This is for a bone met which is too close for comfort to my spinal cord (I'm still aysymptomatic at this stage -- no pain or other symptoms). Curious if others have had Cyberknife for bone…
Abdominoperineal Resection
Hi everyone. I feel blessed by having access to this wonderful resource. I have conducted a lot of research on these forums and found answers to many of my questions. However I would like to hear from someone who has been through an abdominoperineal resection or APR. I am a 34 year old male with stage II to III rectal…
still waiting
not too sure how to use this site yet. Its so wonderful to get all this support. I really need it. I live in NE Penna. I have been a widow for 13 years and I have chosen NOT to tell my 2 daughters until I know for sure. Ive been sitting on this for over a week and its killing me. I called the oncologist yesterday, a PA…
could use some input here
hey guys, will give the short version, i had my 2nd colon resection in feb, there were 2 small tumors that they couldnt get to one on the abdominal wall the other on my diaphram, was a candadit for cyberknife but that was ruled out, now its radiation, but they also want to chemo as well, i had 10 rounds of chemo after the…
sonia32
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New here..waiting for results
Diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer last august, had resection and 6 months of chemo. I just finished 5 weeks ago and my oncologist said my blood work indicates the colon cancer is back. Had a pet scan friday..waiting for the results sometime today Its so hard to wait like this Betty
Here I sit
Here I sit. Tired and sore and wishing I was home. MSKCC is a wonderful hospital with great staff and facilities. I am sure I could not have recovered from the surgery as quickly at home, but I have become restless and this place has begun to wear on me. I am scheduled to go home tomorrow, probably late afternoon. What an…
Countdown begins again
My mom had her CT results and they showed no new growth and what was there is either unchanged, smaller or undetectable (great news going into Mother's Day weekend). Our spirits have been much lifted! She will continue with the chemo every other week with another CT in 2 months. Hoping for good news again in 8 weeks.
A good laugh, at my expense
Little off topic, but I figure as the old saying goes, "Laughter is the best medicine", sooooo...Here's one at MY expense :D I've found proof that electrical impulses in the body travel faster than the speed of sound. Here's my empirical evidence... We've been having a HORRIBLE time with mice recently, and had purchased a…
Asking For Prayers & Advice
My Mom has not been eating much at all lately. She had dropped about 25 lbs. She has another chemo treamtent next week and then her PET Scan is scheduled for the 27th of May. She will then meet with her liver dr. I am scared as she seemed to have not appetite, no energy and depressed. Just asking for prayers and any advice…
Pete
Pete how are you doing? How is the fever, what about the infection? Thinking of you. Love and hugs, Gail
Son starting Erbitux-who has experience with it and how it works
My son is starting Erbitux tomorrow, I was curious what others know about it. He will be on it and the irontican (I think I just misspelled that)for however long this works. This will make his third round of treatments. The first worked for about 9 months, the second only 4 months, truely hope we have beeter success with…
radiation 4 90 year old
Please advise expected symptoms for radiation to lungs 15 treatments @ 10 minutes per session for 3 weeks mon-FRi. No chemo or surgery planned. She is 90. We have been watching growth for one year, no spread, growth minimal. Only reason we are doing radiation because tumor is starting to block airway, which will cause…
Jaw pain and tightness under chin
I know some people have had jaw pain on the first bite of food or drink while on folfox. I have the jaw pain for a couple of days after trt., but i have continuous tightness under the chin, and maybe upper neck. I can tolerate it, but not if it gets worse. Does anyone know what i'm talking about? I mentioned it to the…
Immodium AD - Is there some type of Nationwide Shortage?
I need Immodium AD to regulate my semi colon on a daily basis. I've been to three major chains in the last 2 weeks and not ONE immodium AD to be found. Only generic, Is there a shortage or has someone found a way to make a new recreational drug with this too? Peggy
Buzz!! Where are you? How are you, i missed you last weekend!
Evereything going fine with your dometic problems?. Hugs!

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