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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for August 2011

chemo brain?
I'm on my second treatment now. Should chemo brain be setting in already? I've been on my computer for about a half an hour all the while wondering what that bubbling sound is. I had forgotten that I put soup on the stove. My nausea seems to be better this time. Hooray! Also my water is tolerable at barely warm. Last time…
I was bad on my birthday
I have been doing a lot of walking (3.5 miles in 45 minutes every day) and trying to avoid fatty foods. I recieved a $50 gift card to a local eatery and ate a 1600 calorie meal. I hope a one time lapse doesn't hurt my body too much!!
Good news today
I found out today that only after 2 treatments my cancer marker went down 439 points. Praise the Lord.
Hi mates it is FRIDAY! any interesting plan for the weekend?
Here is raining ,hope better time tomorrow then Beach!
Had a "moment" at class last night - Donna
I was at Zumba class and about half way thru the class I catch a glimpse of a young woman on the other side of the room- it just thunder-struck me the similar looks as Donna's picture she used here at the site- The bangs, the gorgeous smile, the shape of her face. I just kind of froze and teared up..took me a while to…
Give Your Children a BIG Hug tonight......
I don't comment very often but I do read daily and you guys are always in my thoughts and imprinted on my heart. Sadness fills my heart tonight as I am grieving the loss of my nieces son. His name was Dylan Frick and was only 10 years old. He passed away from this horrible disease (brainstem glioma)two weeeks ago. I find…
hi
Dear All, As some of you may remember, I am a caregiver to my wife, who was diagnosed with 3B cancer in January. I did not post for long time because i was too depress about the loss of some wonderful people on this board.......and also actually there were not some good news about my wife.....low white blood cells, port…
Asking For Good Vibes
Everyone, please send out good vibes and warm thoughts for Johnnybegood. I spoke to her and she is having a down day. In addition to our worry of the upcoming liver surgery, her dad(my ex) is facing open heart surgery in the near future. My thoughts and love go out to both of them. Luv, Wolfen
ColonPalooza 9 Chicago October 13-16
If you are attending CP9 and we haven't touched base yet- please IM me with your contact information. I believe I have been in contact will all who are staying at the Embassy Suites, but I may not know if you are coming if you are staying at another hotel or live close enough to join us for the scheduled events. I would…
Oxalipalatin question
Starting Xelox tomorrow and would like to know how long I have to avoid cold drinks/foods after the oxalipalatin treatment? Is it a few days after each treatment or for a longer period? Just curious because I'm in triple digit heat everyday and normally survive this inferno with iced tea, cold water, sugar free popsicles…
OT Gotta get out of Irene's way
Ugh. NJ has declared a mandatory evacuation of Cape May county for tomorrow. I was hoping it would just be a voluntary one and I could hunker down. Oh well, I stowed my outdoor stuff in the shed and now have to figure out whether to board the dog in PA and stay with my girlfriend or take the dog and stay with my sister.…
To eat..or not to eat...that is the question
Hi everyone. Scheduled for first Oxaliplatin infusion and Xeloda tomorrow. Onc didn't tell me if I should eat prior to this. I get it mid morning. What do ya think? Mary
Something to think about..............when expressing yourself
Something I just learned.....Some of my family members are logging on in here and reading all that I have placed in posts. Somethings just don't need to be read. Please be careful if and when you place something in here that you may not want people you care about reading. It may save them a lot of agony. Im am really…
Donna
It is a year since we lost Donna, I miss seeing her beautiful face on here. Please say a prayer for her, she was very loved on this board.
Calm before the storm/ Warning: questions about end of life
In my other post, I talked about how I am on a break from chemo after 9 treatments, and a lot of bad side effects. Now that I have been off chemo for approx 3 months, I have recovered and feel pretty good except for some occasional pain, severe neuropathy in my hands and feet, and chemo fog. Life is wonderful, compared…
Break from Chemo, then Xeloda?
Dec 2010 stage 4 cancer diagnosis January 2011 start 5 fu, Folfox w/Avastin completed approx 5 treatments, had to drop Avastin due to severe blood clots. Remaining 4 treatments w 5fu, Folfox, then developed Pleurisy and had to take a break from treatment. So, I completed a total of 9 treatments. Have been on about a 3…
Muttering to myself
I'll be off the rest of the night, muttering to myself, be out in the back yard saying a few words not fit for family (i.e., grandson) ears in the house. Got some f words to get out. Nothing bad happening in my realm, but I'm getting really f-ing mad over anyone else's bad news and the thing I'm f-ing p!ssed off at is…
In a Nutshell
I just got home from Nashville...........Not real good but I am still here, and as long as I can put 2 feet on a cool floor every morning all will be well, after that, well, I won't have much say in it anyway..... The path reports came back on the 2 areas that were "thought" to be inflammation. Turns out its cancer as well…
Any suggestions on gaining weight???
My dad is stage 4 colon. I post for him all the time cuz he has a neurological disease which makes him shake alot and cannot type. He is down to 145lbs. He is 5'9. Having trouble wanting to eat, liking any food and has NO appetite. Any suggestions???
Hiccups
Hi all, I haven't seen this mentioned before, so I was wondering if anyone has experienced constant hiccups after chemo? Rick is on Folfiri/Avastin, and every time he receives treatment he hiccups every 10 seconds for hours at a time (it's now been four hours straight as I type this). The hiccups are bad for at least two…
dam blood
the day after the onc visit last week i had some bright red blood again. the last time was 20 june a week before my fiji holiday. all checked out, all clear given then. was it just a popped blood vessel. in my first 3 monthly on checkup. the first question my onc asked me was "any blood ?" i said no, none. bowels have been…
TaraHK
You fine with your megachemo?
KathiM !
Not pics of the cruise yet?. Tot ziens !
Pain and liver resection
I'm wondering how long y'all experienced pain to a degree you needed meds, after liver resection surgery. I had surgery on the 11th and been home from hospital since the 18th...and this morning the 24th I don't have enough pain to justify taking meds...normal? I expected to have pain for six weeks or so??? SisterSledge
Plans are shaping up....
Wow.... major change up. My guts have politely requested me to kick CPT-11 in the booty. No more diarrhea can be tolerated so I stopped all chemo ..for now. I told Onc I want to move on to another option. I have a few I am going to do actually. I see a new doc next week who is the head of thoracic surgery at St. Louis…
Happy Birthday Beth!!!! .....dorookie
You didn't really think you were gonna slide in here and no one say nutin did ya????? oh...HELL NO! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY...and many many many more!!!! Luv you my friend..... bottoms up in Chi town!!! Jennie
Delaying chemotheraphy in between
My mother underwent the surgery for - Stage 3c Colorectal cancer. And she has completed her first chemo and then radiation 3 weeks back . Her 2nd chemo is due this week and she needs to start by 26th. But she wants to delay the chemo by 1 week and wants to start from 2nd september. Is that ok? Can we delay the chemo by 1…
Hope for us all...
I am sort of new around here and to this dreadful disease. My husband was diagosed in Feb.(stage IV with large mets all over liver) this year. When first diagnosed we were given no hope and told to do the chemo if we wanted 2 years but that was the best we could hope for. I want to share the good news about my husband but…
Constipation - I'm suffering
Well I've quit doing the herbal tea for regularity (smooth move - senna) and I'm suffering now from constipation. It's been three days since taking the tea. I've done fennel tea daily, drink 84 ozs water, one tablespoon of flax seed, two teaspoons of metamucil, 4 ozs of prune juice, one prune and still can't go, walk 30…
CEA
hey guys what kind of things can make your cea count go up other then cancer growing thank you all hugs tina

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