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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for May 2012

New Test
On the front page of our newspaper today, is an article about a new urine test instead of the fecal test for colon cancer. It's been developed at the University of Alberta Hospital and should be available by the end of 2012.
I am the Relay For Life Speaker!!!!
Hey, Have I mentioned that I am the survivor speaking at Relay.. I know they want me to tell my story.. I really want to talk about Hope and Recovery... At Kickoff .. I spoke about seaking normalcy.. Any ideas about what you would say. would really help inspire me.. Relay is June 2.. so I have to get started putting my…
How long were you on FOLFIRI?
Hi everyone! I haven't been on much lately but think of you all often and what true warriors you all are. Fighting cancer is truly a battle and reading your posts about what you all have been through and how you keep fighting is very inspiring! So thank you for that. My husband was dx with Stage 4 in June 2011. He had 5…
Hi mates it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Here just resting trying to control my diarrhea ,LOL. Then I will see. What about you?
My mental state is deteriorating and I can't make the crazy stop
Hi, I just joined so I don't have a picture yet. I'm losing my mind, literally. I haven't slept in days. I haven't eaten much in days. The world is going on around me. I'm expected to get up in the morning, go to work, not call in so I can keep my job. I'm stage one and the doctor said this is very curable. He also said…
Been up since 1:30 am
Been absent from here since Oct when Robert seemed to be NED. Just had to get away from the cancer world. We've had a wonderful 7 months of everyday worries, joys, and good times. Robert just had twice a month treatments with Erbitux and camptosar, and scans q 3 mos. CEA was staying in the 1-2 range. Life was good. Until…
Missing Our Buzzard
Hi All, Sure missing our buddy Buzz and hoping he is well. Maybe he's just trying to get on with his new life. If you're around, Clift, just know I'm thinking of you. Luv, Wolfen
Let the countdown begin
Well, this is my last weekend with my bag. Monday morning I go in for my takedown surgery. It may sound crazy to some but I think I will miss having this illeostomy. I really enjoy the freedom this system has provided me these last eight months. I eat whatever I want (85% healthy) like spicy salsa, nuts, veggies without a…
Relay For Life!
This is my Relay For Life weekend. It's going to be an emotional time. It always is, but this will be more so. A dear member of our planning committee passed away last summer, and we're dedicating Relay to her. She loved flamingos, so our theme is "Flamingos Flock, Relayers Rock!" There will be pink flamingos all over the…
Good News CT/PET scan
After a few sleepness nights and worries the news was very good today. CT and PET scan totally clean, with a few minor problems. Diverticulitis and Thyroid problems I take gladly over a clean scan. So relieved, one year NED next month a colonoscopy. One hurdle at a time. i wish all of you clean scans, I celebrated with a…
Rob in Van
Hey, gang, I haven't been on here in quite some time and most of you probably don't know me or Rob, but I'm wondering if anyone has heard from him. He hasn't updated his blog since March and when I tried to email him it bounced back. His wife's email says she's away from the office until 5/23. I have their phone number but…
mediastinal adenopathy HELP?????????
Appears to be a new lymph node swollen. It was clear on Pet Scan but not on CT why do new nodes show up swollen when chemo is going on. My husband has had 3 rounds. He had radiation 4 years ago. This all seems like not a good thing. What is Mediastinal Adenopathy mean.
"Phase I study of temsirolimus,capecitabine proves safe;positive survival trend seen"
Too soon to be too optimistic,very little info in article (first I've seen on this involving Xeloda): medicalxpress.com/print256406984.html
Pat's CT scan
The nodule in his lung is stable. Lesions on the liver are stable. All other findings are normal or no suspicious findings. Pat has been feeling pretty darn good! Enjoying the warmer weather, back in his garden, and doing all the things that make him happy. Neuropathy in his feet still bothering him but no other pain. Back…
A better tasting prep?
Ask almost anyone after their first colonoscopy, and they’ll tell you, “The procedure was nothing, but the prep was awful.” Now patients are reporting that combining MiraLAX®, an over-the-counter laxative, with 2 quarts of Gatorade tastes better and is easier to take than the standard 4-quart Golytely colonoscopy…
KRAS mutation please help
I will continue on Folfox Xeloda Oxalyplatinin and Luek. (Sp.) Since I've had surgeries. Is this mutation tested when first line treatments do not work? In my case this would be mop up chemo after lung and liver mets.... Any help appreciated.
Philleg
Did you get your scan results yesterday.
low platelet count - tips?
I flunked my blood test again today. Chemo postponed for one week. Platelet count too low. This is the second time. Any tips on how to boost my platelet count? My onc is recommending plenty of red meat, daily tofu, a Chinese-medicine peanut skin soup I drink anyway for my general immume system -- and plenty of rest. I'm…
Sisters didnt make it
Well, my sisters didn't make it for a visit. Mary fell several times in the hospital. (there for tests.) She was in extreme pain but they sent her home. She was back in hospital next day via ambulance. More tests. the dr. came in and told her est. 6mths. She was so shocked she had to be sedated. Her husband had told her it…
Kanzius Cancer Research
Anyone heard much about this? It sounds too good to be true. I don't think they have been approved for human testing yet. I believe MD Anderson in Texas is where the research is being done?
Pet or CT scan-which is better??
My husband's cea was 2.8 in March 2011. We were very surprised yesterday that it is now 4.9. Cancer Doctor wants to do repeat of bloodwork in 30 days and then do Pet scan if it is still high. We go back to surgeon in September and he always does the CT. Which scan would be better to find out what is wrong. We thought…
Cancer thoughts running high, appreciate any good vibes
or prayers. Apologise for posting just feel like I'm going to hit rock bottom. My dad rang, the hospital have done several blood tests on him today. Plus he is going in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy next month. They are running tests to see why he gets stomach pain, and he is anemic. I know they are probably suspecting…
cea and ct scan
Ok guys yesterday jorge has his cea and ct scan done. To we got a call that cea is at 1.3 the same as last month here's to hoping the ct scan says its clear .hugs to all Tina
Don't laugh but I have a pump question...
I'm about to start 5 FU treatments with the 48hr pump in my portacath. Here's the question... Can you golf with the pump? Thanks!
Mom CT scan results
Yesterday we got the results after three rounds of Folfiri + Erbitux. The Onc said the disease is stable and that the difference found were insignificant. The inform said that of the two largest mets of the lung, one has gone from 23 to 21 mmm and the other from 23 mm to 26 mm and of the two largest mets of the liver, one…
So upset, feel like I'm drowning
I pop on here now and again, but today I don't know where to go. I was diagnosted Stage IV colon cancer in September 2010. They put me on FolFox. Things were going great, they were surprised how much the tumors were shrinking. Surgery was even mentioned, something they told me wasn't possible. Then boom, things changed.…
New member
Hi. I am newly diagnosed. Found out in surgery on April 12. Long story (aren't they all, though). Following a black stool, had clear colonoscopy Dec. 2010 followed by camera study of small bowel (also clear). Then, after a year of problems (which they assumed was IBS) I presented in the ER with a hemoglobin of 5 this…
custody
Well I am a single Mom of 2 children still at home ages 12 (daughter) and 10 (son). Still having a rough time of things with my bowel movements and urterer(sp) probelms. Going to see an attorney tomorrow to change/update my will. I have a daugther who is 26 and marrired and they have 2 boys 3 and almost 2. Also have a son…
CT scan tomorrow
Hey guys just wanted to ask for some best wishes or something . Jorge is having a CT scan and CEA blood work and I'm so scared hugs to all thank you Tina
three cheers for the immune system
Macrophages are large cells of the immune system that literally consume and digest tumor cells. End quote. I am studying chlorella and cgf and read the above sentence. It reminded me of Craig's post. It was simple I thought I would make this a pro immune system post as Craig's was negative With regard to its ability to…

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