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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2012

Many questions, just don't know what they are?...
I will start be saying that I am new to this board. My mother who is 74 has just been found to have a lot of polyps in her colon. From test completed one of the biopsies came back with cancer. They want to remove the polyps from the lower portion and then in a later procedure remove her colon leaving the lower portion. I…
Hi Mates it is FRIDAY here! Any interesting plan for the weekend?
I'm already at the beach , tomorrow sea ,sand,sun.( if diarrhea allows) LOL. what about you?.
scan results and apology
I am sorry I haven't been here much recently. I just lost too many people over the last 6 years and now my dad is going through cancer ( lung) and I am taking him in. On the good news side, last scan was good and clear. This makes me get to the six year mark . Of course like others it has not been easy. Stage 4, colon,…
Scan question-post surgeries and chemo
Having a L lung lobectomy and R lung and L liver tumor removed/wedged etc., I realize my chances for reoccurence are high. The lobectomy hes been an uncomfortable and long recovery...it was in Feb. Anyone else experienced this? Talk about the 'new normal' I am trying to find the balance... My oncologist has one more Folfox…
Accupuncture-Has anyone had treatments?
Hi all: Yesterday I had folfox #7 and an accupuncturist stopped by and offered a treatment and introduced her services. I tried it. It was not painful. I am wondering if anyone has used it for the varied symptoms we all experience with our surgeries and treatments. I hope to try some sessions but need to check if it is…
Cheryl Hutcherson (CherylHutch) Aloha Friend
Broken hearted. Here is a post from fb Dad Bill has just informed me that "Our dear Cheryl passed away at 11:20 am PST. It was a very peaceful passing as she just left us in her sleep." More later on celebrating the life of this truly wonderful woman. God bless you all ♥ Aloha, Kathleen
chemo brain
Anyone try Lipogen for chemo brain? Best regards, Jamie
PHEW!
PHEW! First Bloodwork (2 weeks) after Thorstens ileostomy reversal (8 months after surgery / 7 weeks after end of XELOX-chemo).... the liver counts are still bad but slowly getting better and the CEA lasts at 0.8 (was 95 before surgery). I'm really relieved! Tuesday he starts 3 weeks of rehab and hopefully mid august we…
Cheryl Hutcherson (CherylHutch)
Cheryl Hutcherson has been a member here for some time, but does not post regularly lately. She is from Vancover and has been very active in the Live Arts community there. Christine Carlson posted the following today on FB: Cheryl Hutcherson is in the hospital now with severe breathing problems. She is sedated so not in…
Why Military Date and Time
Yesterday no avatars and now all dates and times are posted in military style. Unless it's just mine I'd like to know how to change it back to civilian mode. Any ideas? Kim
Decision made
After a lot of soul searching and a meeting today with my colorectal surgeon and oncologist together I have decided that I am going to proceed with surgery (I am 39 and have a pelvic recurrence of a rectal tumour and the only operation that is posibly going to offer a cure is a hemipelvectomy (high amputation of leg) and…
Problem With Website Or Just my Antiquated Computer??
Hi Gang, Need some help from you computer gurus (John, Phil, or anybody who has an idea). I can't access CSN by directly going to it. I get a page simply stating FALSE SETT. If I Google Cancer Survivors Network and go directly to Login, I get a Login page that says Drupal at the top with the ACS logo, space to login, etc.,…
Cramping after surgery
I am 16 days post-op. My ovary, fallopian tube, and omentum were removed. They stopped there because the gyno/onco found it was a muconious cancer (PMP), and not ovarian. Anyhow, my question is, is it normal to have very bad cramping still. It does appear to be gas. It does seem relieved from passing it, but it can build…
Great Scan and Surgery Date
Wanted to share some good news today. The last scan was positive and the treatment (FOLFOX + Avastin) has been working. The tumor in the liver has shrunk almost an inch and there are no new mets. Surgery has been scheduled for next week and there is hope for a good outcome. I am more of a lurker vs. a writer (listening…
CEA
Sorry Robin, I couldn't think of a music related subject title. For the third consecutive treatment, my CEA has gone up. Four treatments ago (29 May) it was 129 and today it's at 276. I'd been being optimistic that this was dead cancer cells being sloughed off, but now we know it's a trend. The first two rises were pretty…
3 Months Ago Today 4/11/2012
Its hard to believe that 3 months and 1 day ago I was at work at the hospital taking care of patients. I was preparing for a Colonoscopy the next day, 4/11/12 and drinking only clear liquids. My friends at work were giving me a hard time because they know how much I love to eat and had to do clear liquids all day. I never…
Just want to say hi!
Thinking about you all. I'm doing good! Take Care! Remember, Where your thoughts go, your energy follows..... Reach for your inner courage, we all have it~
scan results
My scan came back CLEAN!!!! My onc said I am done with treatment. Follow up scan in six months. I had to take a break from here for a little while but I am back now. I love you all. Jeff
Update on Jennie
She has been released from hospital and home health nurses are coming in to continue with IV antibiotics and other good stuff to continue to build her up. Cyber Knife is still on for Thursday at 9 a.m. They will go after both brain mets. She has been having difficulties with controling blood pressure and potassium in…
Is It In My Head
Here's another of those "has anyone else experienced this?" and please I hope someone has. A few nights ago, about an hour after I went to sleep, I suddenly bolted upright from a deep sleep because I heard my bedroom door click shut. Right away, I was in full fight mode with my fist cocked and ready to hit something and…
News
I had a petscan and an mri on friday. I found out today that I only have 2 spots on my liver now that are very close to each other (I started out with 20 spots scattered). I am being referred to a surgeon in St. Louis at Barnes Hospital. If that surgery is successful than I will be cancer free. I'm a little worried about…
Cycle 1, day 8 with trial drug TRC 105
Today was first infusion of the trial drug.....5.5 hrs long, taking vitals every 30 min. Fairly uneventful, altho' Robert's BP went up (expected side effect), lightheaded, and nauseous (not expected). No migraine they were half expecting. He gets another dose on Thursday (split first dose) and next week he gets a full dose…
5th Folfiri today
Funny how some people know there med and others don't... I met a woman today with the same diagnosis as me but she didn't know the drugs she was getting,, I don't know.. I think that is irresponsible of her... but I know i shouldn't judge her.. Today was my fifth treatment in this round of meds.. Folfiri w/vectibix.. I…
Depression - Where Do I Go For Help?
Where do you suggest that someone with Stage IV cancer go for help with depression? I am overwhelmed with sadness. I am trying to be strong for my family but I am so scared. Is it better to go to someone specializing in helping those with cancer?
Blood work
So, 4 months ago when I had my last onc. appt. I was handed stuff for my next appt., date of oncologist appt., CT Scan appt. and requisition for blood lab work to be done 2 weeks before the onc. appt. I went to the Cancer Centre where they always did my blood work, in same suite as oncologist. No one waiting for blood…
Xeloda or 5fu, did any of you ever have problems with your Voice?
I'm loosing int ! First time it happens to my in 3 1/2 years! Hugs Bros&Sis.
Will Other Discussion Boards Help or Hinder
Hi there... Now that I am dealing with mets to the lungs I was wondering if the Lung Discussion Board would be helpful or not since this is metastic rectal cancer. I do not want to scare myself anymore than I already am but this board is always so helpful I was wondering if the other board would help too.
Good news my latest CEA is 47 a 1 point rise this month
So this month i have been having iv c, lipoic acid and sodium bircab 3 x a week. I had a clear MRI with liver contrast. I have started wheatgrass juicing. Back on most of my full supplement and tcm load. Have had lots of probiotics trying to heal my bowel. My thrush is stable, maybe getting better. My general health is…
New to this mess....
This is my first post so hope I am doing this right. Been lurking since June 1. Hubby diagnosed on 5-29. Stage IV colon cancer. I have few questions...first one is the CEA that you all talk about the same thing as a "cancer number" referred to by the Dr? I just forgot the other questions I had. Guess I'll have to wait til…
My mommy is dying
My mother just turned 50 and has struggled with colorectal cancer for the past year. Her cancer has finally metastasized to her lymph nodes, kidneys, uterus and intestines and is inoperable because she is too weak to undergo surgery. she is not responding to chemo anymore. I live in rhode island and my mama is in Colombo…

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