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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for November 2011

hi mates this is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Just buying books!
slurring words
has anyone heard of slurring words during chemo?
"Remission"
I take that word with a grain of salt. But, we are celebrating anyway and the first time in almost 3 years, I feel I can relax (somewhat). No new growths shown on CT, CEA is a 2. Chemo has been reduced from once a week to every other week. Onc agrees that stopping all treatment would not be wise, as the two breaks Robert…
Immunochemotherapies
My wife's CTs show stable or disappearing features, one lung nodule disappeared in April, a "liver cyst" disappeared in September. The 2nd surgeon removed the leftover conglomerated para-aortic nodes in May and said, "chemo forever". She's been adding immunotherapies since diagnosis over a year and a half ago, UFT (5FU)…
100% and then you have a chance!
only read this if you want a little inspiration!!!!!!!!! who said this to me ? 95% will not get you there. 100% percent and you may have a chance. on the dvd cover its written to peter, ellie, melanie and keith. "never stop believing" stephen bock 61st australian everest summitteer. i listened to his speech a few nights…
Been gone along while
5.5 yars now...3 lung resections, liver resection, chemo, colon surgery...lots... Had to take a break but now Im back and so is the cancer... Well it could be worse and it could be a lot better....The word important constantly gets redefined and expanded when you meet with your oncologist. At work it is important to get…
Home again
Brought hubby home from the hospital today. They put the port operation off, will go back in next week as outpatient to have that put back in. I am told to watch the fluid build up, in case it increases quickly and he has to be drained again. He is so week, I wish they could somehow keep him from losing so much strength…
My decision
No more chemo for me! I say that confidently, but I also feel a bit of fear in saying it out loud, too. But I've decided, when I'm fully recovered from this pneumonia and my oncologist says it's safe to start up chemo again, I'm not going to. I've already "used up"/shown disease progression al all the usual FDA approved…
celebrating a year here, a year since surgery 7 november, and a year since my lost at sea rescue sto
Dear CRCs and supporters, just thought i'd mark the occaision. time flys when your getting treatment. sounds strange but its been a great year, hoping the next one is better. here is the nbc story of my lost at sea rescue and bowel cancer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYN8vELkHT4 here is the abc story of my lost at sea…
Vitamin D Deficiency
Has anyone been told post chemo, that their vitamin D is deficient? I have read that it can cause all sorts of muscle pains, joint pains, and I just wonder if that is a lot of the residual pain that so many of us have after treatments? Muscle cramping in my back is the worst. Any thought s from anyone would be appreciated.…
Irinotecan side effects and infusion duration?
Hi please help. I am looking for more info on side effects of the Irinotecan and the duration of the infusion. I am also trying to contact someone on this site - her username is monicamelia. The reason is her case is similar to mine and i want to contact her personally to ask a few questions. Thank you.
I have just read "being fat promotes angiogenesis" and mushrooms, greens, onions, berries help fight
I am satisfied that my healthy diet now vegan is based on science and sound arguments. just sharing these below, in case other crc are interested in this area. I am reading super immunity by joel fuhrman. anyone else got this, probably unlikely its hot off the presses, so the research is current as of printing. this book…
Why is everyone so different?
If everyone has colon cancer, why is everyone so different. Symptoms, meds, etc, etc.
Busy Monday
Yesterday we were scheduled for the following appts: 11:30 MRI. 1:30. Surgical oncologist. 2:45 CT scan. Husband got into MRI on schedule. On House they take 15 min. so that was our best guess. He exited MRI at 2:15. He said they shoved a tube up his butt and shot liquid through it while taking pictures. We never saw that…
Back from scan , good news.
Hi everyone, If you remembre my las post m'y husband's CEA had gone up to 7,1 and we were worried stiff. We went in for his scan yesterday and visited with his onc for the results this morning. No change from last scan except lots of inflammation on his hip. So, he says that this is probably the cause for the rise but just…
Apricot Pits while on Chemo??
Just curious has anybody tried Apricot seeds while taking 5FU? We have not asked our oncologists yet, i have ordered some for my husband but he has not started taking them yet. I know that the cells have receptors & cannot take an overload of chemo plus vitamins & supplements, so i am looking for advice for anyone who has…
Bilirubin
Can anyone tell me if 1.2 bilirubin is something to be alarmed over? Hubby just saw the oncologist and at first said he would do a CT just to take a look at the liver then changed his mind and is repeting Bloodwork in two weeks. He is stage 3 with no known mets and has 2 chemo treatments remaining. Thanks Stephanie ps. All…
PET scan Tuesday -UPDATE
**** has a PET scan tomorrow, Tuesday. Please pray that things are at least stable. His reoccurrence was in January and I just pray the chemo isn't losing its strength. I have to admit I am scared. I'll let you know later in the week. Thanks!!!! Aloha, Kathleen **Update** **** picked up his scan report today and there is…
Christmas List
I am getting the list out tonight, please know that there are people on the list that have passed away, after some discussion, we have decided to leave those who have passed on the list, some still send cards to their families, but I wanted everyone to know so no one was shocked to see some names of those who have passed…
Who likes spirulina ???
i just really love it, and believe its got lots of benefits for my health and defeating my crc. Interested in all comments for and against. hugs, pete
cyberknife?
just looking for more information on cyberknife procedure...
Sir Spheres anyone?
Hello all, We are running down our list of options and have come to sir spheres. Jim decided to stop chemo in August. The tumors are growing on his liver so we have to do "something." We are trying protocel and paw paw after the sir spheres. Would sure appreciate any input on these things if any of you are familiar. I…
The Hot Dog Billboard Rises Again
Daily Show Takes on Hot Dog Billboard Very funny!
Lung Biopsy Questions....
I went today for lung biopsy and fiducial placement for upcoming Cyberknife. I requested more...much more..Versed (twilight drug) this time around...as well as Fentanyl. Last time was a little rough as not much drug was used. This time the procedure was to be a little more complicated as they need to go thru my…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: Five horses have just competed in the annual "Glue Factory Stakes". With the given clues, determine for each horse: its color, its number, its jockey, and where it finished. Finish: Win, Place, Show, 4th, 5th Horses: Ghoulish Pleasure, Infirm, Roughage, Seattle Slow, Secret Harriet Colors: Black, Red, Yellow, Blue,…
symptom help
wondered if any one else fighting stage IV colon cancer has had symptoms related to changes in heart rate. My Dad's cancer seemed to also have spread to the heart area and recently he is com,plaining of odd heart beats..... could it be the cancer in that area or perhaps from meds? He is taking a total break from chemo for…
Ups and downs
Ups and Downs... I have NEVER liked roller coasters. ;/
WOW WOW ****UPDATE****
Wow now just Hours away Jorges surgery on his liver to remove 2 Tumors we have been told its a 7hour surgery man this is so hard hugs all Tina**** Jorge is out of surgery 4hours of surgery the doctor came out to tell me that everything went well and he took 25% of his liver and he had 2tumors I just wanted to thank all of…
LISA42
So very glad to see you posting. How are you feeling sweetie. You sure have been through alot. Always in my thoughts and prayers, Dawn
Heart Changes
Just wondering if any one else had changes in heart rate, specifically slowing down... Dad's stage IV cancer had spread to all around the heart, and he was recently complaining of a slow heart rate?

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