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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2011

My son said... " Dad, You're the stongest man I know...It gave me a tear.....!!
Two years ago...And after many chemo's...I asked my son to help me with some chores,(He always helps me).... I said..."Dad just isn't as strong as he once was....My son said..."Dad, your the strongest man I know"... I said..."Not anymore"....He then said..."No Dad...what all I've seen you go through with cancer makes you…
I hate this new chemo
I hate cancer and chemo but this new chemo that Jorge is on I HATE IT. Jorge got chemo on Monday and it came off today from Monday night Jorge has been in bed I have to fight with him to drink and to eat all he wants to do is sleep and when its time for his meds it gets so mad at me if looks could kill I would be dead like…
Calling Rick Murtaugh...
Haven't seen ya lately and,well,kinda missing ya! Love and Peace, Laurie
PET vs. CT
Someone asked me if a PET scan is for certain cancers and a CT for certain cancers my husband has only had CT scans so I didn't have an answer. I am not much for research, but I know alot of you are and maybe you could answer this question for me. Much thanks Kim
thank you
Thank you all for your replies, my husband seems so young to be going through so much sadness, our apt is tomorrow, and we are both hoping there will be a plan. How we are going to get through this night I don't know. Your replays are so encouraging.
signet ring adenocarcinoma - specialists
Hi all, I am looking to help my sister has signet ring adenocarcinoma, stage 3A. We are looking for doctor in US or UK who specializes in this specific cancer. Also, looking to see know what treatments she can have post regular 5FU etc. she could not take more than 4 sessions due to reoccuring abscess in the abdomen. thank…
signet ring adenocarcinoma - specialists
Hi all, I am looking to help my sister has signet ring adenocarcinoma, stage 3A. We are looking for doctor in US or UK who specializes in this specific cancer. Also, looking to see know what treatments she can have post regular 5FU etc. she could not take more than 4 sessions due to reoccuring abscess in the abdomen. thank…
Port is coming out on Tuesday
I had my colonoscopy last week and the results were great. I schedule an appointment with a surgeon to discuss removing my port. He said the recovery is minimal and I could play golf the next day. So he scheduled me for Tuesday. I didn't think it was a big deal before, but now that it's schedule I feel like this is a huge…
New here
Hi. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 41 year old mom of three. I was diagnosed with colon cancer a couple months ago. I had a resection two weeks ago and will meet with my oncologist for the first time in three weeks. No one has told me yet, but what I can gather from the internet is that I am stage IIIb.
Blood Diets
Has anyone heard or read up on this topic? There is a section that specifically talks about blood types and how they relate to different types of cancer. Here is the link if anyone is interested in reading it. http://www.dadamo.com/science_ABO_cancer.htm A Dr. Peter D'Adamo is the doctor behind all of this, he seems to be…
PET/CT moved to today... UPDATE: **** GOT RESULTS****
This was scheduled for Friday but they called yesterday and said they scheduled it for today instead. I will also get results today. I love getting scans done at this facility just because I get results same day AND its not my regular Onc so this 2nd and very different opinion is a good thing. Anyway..... I will post an…
Eltina
Haven't seen you in awhile. How are you doing?
Got scan results today.
Went in for my 3 month post-chemo scan results today & all came back normal, liver enzyme level back down and all blood work looked great. Onc did say scan showed 2 nodules on lung (very small 2cm) but did not seem to concerned about it. Said will be doing another scan in 3 months (after a colonoscopy in Sept) to see if…
Kombucha Interesting reading..at least for me :)
http://www.kombuchahome.com/ Kombucha is different than most herbal teas in that it is fermented. This tea is also unusual from other herbal remedies in that there is scientific data supporting Kombucha tea’s ability to promote health. Most such claims made of holistic medications are based on anecdotal information and…
irinotecan and the sweats
Hi, My friend gets a dose of irinotecan every other week and for the first night after his infusion, just breaks out into a real icky sweat and just feels disgusting. Does anyone have any ideas on how to mitigate this? Thanks so much, Amy
CP9- Colon Palooza 9
Just a reminder that we have a big celebration of life coming up in Chicago Thursday, October 13, 2011 through Sunday, October 16, 2011 (Room rates applicable for Wednesday 10/12 too.) Please make your hotel reservations by August 15th! Blocked Room Information: Embassy Suites Downtown $209 King Suite & $239 Double Suite 1…
Day 2 of Folfox and oxy
Well guys day 2 of jorge's chemo . And the chemo he is getting is Folfox oxy and on our way home from the cancer center he asked for something to eat and he omg already and I said what and he said the mouth pain when he eats . What fun this is going to be thanks all for reading love you all
Prayer ******* SCAN result update ******* need positive stories
Dear all, I have been worrying about my mum's rising trend of the CEA count after post op chemo. Her oncologist arranged to give her another PET CT and CEA tests tomorrow. I need your prayers and support. I am really scared and worried. My heart is aching and pounding fast. I really hate this beast... I will have a heart…
hello everyone
aggie here haven't been on in awhile,i get the camera up the butt this monday, little worried, but need it done it's been a year since hopefully getting rid of cancer just wanted to talk thanks
A wife of A Colorectal cancer patient
This is my first time on this site. I joined by searching the internet. My husband is 49 yrs old and was diagnosed of colorectal cancer last year June 2010 after colonoscopy. He had his 1st surgery last JUly 2010 to get the stool that blocked on his stomach .He undergo chemo and radiation theraphy till October 2010.After…
Brooks is just checking in
Hi everybody, I know I don’t post here very often anymore. After we lost Kerry I just had to get away for a bit. I haven’t been completely gone and have stopped by like a stalker to read some posts. It’s now been about a year and a half since my last chemo treatment and all and all cancer seems to be staying away and I’m…
Buck my friend you fine?
Hope to see you soon!
Good infor...Dr. Gabor Maté: "When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection" V
http://www.democracynow.org/2010/2/15/dr_gabor_mat_when_the_body The Vancouver-based Dr. Gabor Maté argues that too many doctors seem to have forgotten what was once a commonplace assumption — that emotions are deeply implicated in both the development of illness and in the restoration of health. Based on medical studies…
Liver Resection Surgery 7/12
My Mom is scheduled for her liver resection surgery on 7/12 to remove the (2) spots on her liver. They said the surgery can last from 6-7 hours. Just asking for prayers - thank you. Liz
CEA........***UPDATED TODAY_07/23,2011***
Bloodwork done last Thursday got results Friday...CEA up to 7.4.....CT Scan this week as soon as it gets scheduled she is having it overnighted to see whats up...Last bloodwork 3 months ago was 1.4...Scan 3 months ago as you know showed nothing unusual so praying for nothing but CEA for me is usually on track with…
oh my goodness, the anger :(
I just came to work from my aunt's home, I've been there this time since last Thursday. I just don't ....well, I do and I don't, understand all of the anger. Mostly she is mad at my uncle (he passed in May of this year) but she also always complains about "us" meaning me and two siblings who have been there for and with…
Friday Riddle Answser
(Riddle Reference: Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.) RIDDLE: C in D = B/2 ANSWER: Courage in danger is half…
do what you love
hi all, do what you love, if you get the chance, i am! not been able to checkin as the internet here is difficult. my family, friends and i are having the best adventure in fiji and are all well. i am sad today about our anne's passing but still wanted to post how grateful i am for my current health and all the support i…
Happy Birthday Lisa42
I hope you have a great day.
My last Treatment
Yesterday was my last treatment, I hadn't been counting the days, weeks or months, I hadn't even realized it was here until my onc informed me. Wow, I can't sort out my feelings on this yet. I can't believe how far I've come, I look back and all I can say is wow. Being cut free from treatment however, I find just a wee bit…

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