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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2011

Maglets?
anybody heard from her?havent seen her name in a while....Godbless....johnnybegood
Jorge
Sorry guys I haven been on here for a bit. But I'm need some help we had our doctor appointment for him to get ready for surgery . But what I would like to know has anyone on here had a tumor close or on the main altering by the colon were it mets the rectum .thanks everyone .hugs Tina
Friday Riddle
Remember NO Googling or searching the Internet allowed and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS MAYBE TOO EASY :) Take the number 4, and the number 5... What mathematical symbol can you place in between them that will result in an answer greater than 4, and less than 6?
Thought of the Day
“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.” ~ Socrates (B.C. 469 – 399)
What facility are you using to treat your colon cancer
Just checking to see where you are receiving your treatment and if you're please with it. I here that MD Anderson in Houston is the best.
high risk insurance pools??
I've just found out my private insurance company has a lifetime cap which I have just about met. I get insurance through my job, which covers about 50% of all expenses. That has just capped out this year! but kicks in again in September. I've got to cover my own expenses this summer (ouch! but manageable). Want to know if…
HI MATES ITS FRIDAY HERE,ANY INTERESTING PLAN FOR THE WEEKEND?newbies welcomed to this thread!
For the moment just waiting for weather changes, it's cold and rainy here,even snowing 100 km away from the city but who knows tomorrow we can be in the 80's crazy weather here!.
The Dreaded Prep
Oh my goodness. I'm not a gatorade person so usually I'll buy propel, but couldn't find any. But they did have flavored sparkling water and then thought that might be a little hard on tummy so then decided to add water and a crystal light lemonade mix with it. Tasted ok, but wow that was too much bubble and acid and my…
Tasty, brief news item:"Whole grape-seed and skin-may be the perfect colon cancer fighting food"
medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-grape-seed-skin-colon.html or.....medicalxpress.com/print226231289.html "......Although researchers have known that resveratol, a compound in grape skin and compounds in grape seed extract may prevent colon cancer cells from growing, scientists have not known how the two compounds work…
PET Scan Results / Liver Resection
My Mom's PET Scan results showed the (2) spots on her liver have continued to shrink as a result of the 8 rounds of chemo she received. All in all, this is the news we wanted to hear. She met with the liver dr. today and will have an MRI to make certain that there are only (2) spots and will have liver resection at the end…
While We Are Waiting…..A Sundance Rant
I’m not known for rants and raves too much – I try to stay steady and calm in the face of adversity. But, quite frankly, I’m a tad bit “upset.” This must be one of those times when Shayenne used to say that Her Lion was “roaring.” And I am roaring mad – mad at a disease that continues to chip away at my body, my mind and…
yoo hoo it's me, jj
Hi all, I am finally heading home from the hospital today. My liver resection was on the 24th. Surgery went well. It is what comes after.body would not wake up and get rid of the stuff it was aupposed to. so they shoved a balloon up my nose & down my throat. won't go into gory details, just wanted to check in.as fare as i…
Join us Walking, Swimming, Cycling, Weights, Paddling, Jogging and get SURVIVAL BOOST 3#
Join us Walking, Swimming, Cycling, Weights, Paddling, Jogging and get SURVIVAL BOOST post 1 had 147 posts. post 2 had 112 that lots of exercise friends. Now we have survival boost 3. Lets play poker with our cancer and take him to the cleaners. See the first post here about the science of exercise. This post started out…
After my app with my onc I asked him wat would be the next step in case I get Ned for a certain pe
but we get a further recurrence , he told me some options sine I'm a Kras, mutant, he told me among others vaccines! don't know about ,does any of you hear about it ?
Update on Jim
Hi Everyone. Sorry I have been absent from here for so long. (Gracie...thanks for checking in and asking for an update.) Well, we started treatments at Cancer treatment centers of America in March right after scans showed little or no improvement. He was put on the Avastin, Irinotican infusion every three weeks with xeloda…
So if travel plans and handling my mom's estate weren't enough.....more....
I just closed a condominium for my daughter yesterday!!!! We have been looking for 2 years, and this one had a huge price reduce 2 weeks ago. We put in an offer, and I now have the keys!!!!!! LOTS to do, but we have a month before we switch countries, so it should be time enough to get her moved in and settled. And, my…
Xeloda after 2nd Stage II colon cancer resection
Hello! This is my first post. I tried doing a search for "Xeloda" on this Discussion Board, but that was taking too much time. There is more information on my "About Me" page, but I wanted to quickly post my question, as it's way past my bedtime! Has anyone had to decide between six months of Xeloda and surveillance after…
OT - The power of positive thinking
I've never seen anyone post a link to a video here, so I don't know if that is because it is against some rule??? This video is on Youtube and is about a little boy who just learned to ride his bike...he wants to share a powerful message of NOT GIVING UP...stay positive, and if you can't do that then just keep trying!…
Flex Sigmoid Friday
Well Friday I'm having a flex sigmoid. Doctor wants to check the j-pouch out. Had a colonoscopy last June and that was normal. Thing is the price is about the same, but this one has no twilight sleep - but that never worked for me anyway. I'm paying for this procedure as my insurance won't. They don't pay for the upkeep.…
Iron infusions
Hubby will have to have a 2nd infusion of iron tomorrow. He had an infusion 2 weeks ago, when his count had dropped to 9.1 Since then it has dropped to 8. He is currently only taking Erbitux every two weeks for stage 4 colon/liver. Anyone have any experience with what the causes could be for this drop? Haven't gotten any…
Just wanted to update you guys
Ok!! Life is pretty crazy these days. Mostly filled with good things happening: the bank has agreed to modify our loan so no lossing my house, won a lawsuit (can't talk about it at all but I didn't think I had a chance HAHA ) my husband and I have been going to couples theraphy to try and over come our faults, looking for…
SCAN RESULTS
Just got off the phone with my DR assistant, she said another doctor was reading my results, so I asked to wait, then she went to check and he was gone, but wrote on the results NO EVIDENCE of malignant, don't know exactly what that word means, but its an ALL CLEAR TO ME!!!!! I think I had myself convinced it was back and…
Naturopathic Dr.
I've seen some postings on this, and, again, in preparation in case my aunt gets something that this may help, I'm wondering how I find an appropriate Naturopathic Doctor for her. I've searched and see mostly general family doctors and a few others, but none specifically state that they treat cancer issues (the joint pain…
Question
I am weeks post chemo. I am still having bad joint pain. the only other med I take is lyrica. Do you think its still related to the chemo? It started then
Just a funny story to make you laugh
I was feeling strong for a few days and yesterday I decided to tackle a job in the attic. It was a big window fan that hadnt worked in 2 years. My late husband, rest his soul, was the king of half **** home repairs. the fan was hot wired right into a large electrical box and nailed to the window frame, not that I could un…
Westie66
Yes, I did get your personal message so it came through just fine but it does say that sender does not accept replies so go back look at your settings so people can reply to you. Take care - Tina
Starting a cancer support group
I just wanted to share what has me excited lately... I am going to start a cancer support group at my church for people in the communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall, where I live! This is pretty lacking in the area. I shared my enthusiasm for this need with my pastor and he's all gung ho for the idea! I was inspired to do…
"a long life may not be good enough, but a good life long enough" by benjamin franklin
this quote is from a book "why worry" by a wise buddhist k sri dhammananda. i hope this title is ok, how much trouble can this post cause. fingers and toes crossed. isn't a good life the sum total of our good days. hoping today i do some good. hugs, pete
Neuropathy and Oxaliplatin Revisited
Hi all neuropathy sufferers: Now I know what you are all talking about. I had very little neuropathy with Cycle 1 of folfoxfiri (or whatever the word is). I took 2 daily VitB6, L-glutamine, and cal/mag. Today I had cycle 2 at a reduced irenotecan treatment (and maybe reduced oxaliplatin). All I can say is "oh my". The…

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