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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for July 2012

Prayers Needed Update
Hi, My BF Bill is in the UCI since last Friday after his colon ruptured in 3 places. He currently is in septic shock which is affecting his lungs. He is on a ventilator and today is doing better. They may decide to trach him so it will be easier for him to breathe. Yesterday his surgeon did surgery at his bedside in the…
Home again - Update added
Thorsten was released from hospital today. So far everything is going well. The wound is healing. The bloodcounts have to get better but should do soon. The "WC-sessions" are still a bit increased but are slowly returning to normal counts. So far we are very contend. Our expectations were much worse so I'm surprised but…
Back at ER!
The head of my Oncology Center called a few hours ago and said he is NOT comfortable with my counts..... Especially my calcium????? He said calcium was over 5 and that was high and concerned him..... So much so that he was asking me to go to ER on the 4th to recheck it. He asked if i was peeing a lot.... No... Not much at…
anyone else having wheatgrass daily ?
as i look out my bedroom window into the sunroom, i see a field of green. not rolling hills but of wheatgrass. its cold here and the wheatgrass grows best about 18 degrees celcius. the sunroom is the warmest room in the house. so i got the wheatgrass juicing going really well, so how easy is it to add a good handful of…
Has anyone had this happen after chemo?
I had my second round today and shortly after I left I started having cold symptoms, sneezing, stuffy nose, nose draining..weird the way it just came on. I've never seen this as a side effect. Thanks, Kathy
Good PET results! (Gemzar/GOLF)
Just got the results of my PET scan. After 4 cycles of GOLF (Gemzar + FOLFOX) plus Avastin. I've had a difficult time on this regime -- low blood counts, transfusions, bad mouth ulcers. I've ended up on a 3 week cycle instead of 2 week, by 'accident'. My onc has reduced my dosage. Hopefully getting the side effects under…
Just A Little Help(Not Cancer Related)
Hi All, Hubby is having eye surgery Thursday as the doctor has been unable to stop the bleeding in his eye. He is having nose bleeds now, possibly related? The plan is to clean out the blood and laser some of the veins, I believe. Had to make an emergency visit to the cardiologist to get clearance for the surgery. EKG not…
Naproxen .... interesting.
ORLANDO, FL (April 6, 2011) – Numerous studies show that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce the risk of colon cancer. However, animal studies testing the NSAID naproxen or its derivative, NO-naproxen, have focused primarily on chemically-induced tumor formation. Now, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer…
Bird watching
I am work from home today.. and sitting on my couch.. emailing and processing system updates but I have to say the Robin have been visiting my patio all day. I may have to start naming them.. maybe Red and mini and pearl and I am thinking. I used to have squirrels out there that would have coffee with me.. Charlie and…
Blood Crashed.....what a mess!
Hey Guys...... Well ... Showed up for folfox #2 like a real trooper but it aint happening. My blood counts are horrible. They never been like this in 3 years. WBC 1.3, platelets 123,RBC 2.7,...as well as others. I cant believe 1 folfox treatment wiped me out like that. So all treatments cancelled til after cyberknife cause…
For those who are In Xeloda or those who are Sceptic about Xeloda.
I have finished just my first round of Xeloda +Avasin , not too strong drug, but just in one round CEA dropped From 64 to 30 this is a 60% in only one round. Don't miss Hope! hugs to all.
FYI - Program at MSKCC: Scanxiety! Managing Fear of the Follow-Up Visit
I thought this might be of interest. It is a presentation in NYC, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, per information below: Scanxiety! Managing Fear of the Follow-Up Visit Support Meeting Most cancer survivors feel anxious before follow-up scans or tests. This anxiety can sometimes prevent people from going to…
Bone Cancer from CRC Mets
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anybody else has experienced a bone tumour (recently discovered in my left shoulder) mets from Stage 4 (colon,liver,lungs) Was very painful until controlled by drugs and now about to start daily radiation treatment. I believe its uncommon for bone tumours originating from colon cancer, rather…
Did anyone's cancer spread quickly. I need to find just one living person who had this experience
Couldn't sleep so I'm up researching. Tethering seems to have nothing to do with curability. You can still be cured if you can get tethering cancer just like untethered cancer. But spreading quickly, no one seems to live beyond 18 months. At least not those online. And I know that the only ones who generally post are those…
Gastrectomy + Whipple after colectomy
I know it's a long shot...but has anyone out there had to have a gastrectomy and a Whipple following a colectomy? My husband already deals with the short gut issues from the colectomy (with J-pouch and ileoanal reanastamosis). We worry about the long term consequences of removing so much from the gut. He is 38 with FAP.…
Dealing with a Timeline
Hi there! Any advice on how to emotionally deal with it when your doctor finally gives you an estimated amount of time left? I know to get papers in order and all of that but how do I stop hearing the doctors death sentence every morning when I wake up. I don't want to waste my time worrying and being scared but I don't…
does anybody know how to contact with the administrator ,a member needs help urgently!
There is something wrong on her account and I don't know how to help!
Chemo starts tomorrow
Starting chemo tomorrow. Have all the supplies suggested. Have my emergency pickups and some very lovely people from work made me want to cry because they are going to go to HR and ask if they can each donate a vacation day. I know the job will say no (it's a very corporate rule following place) but the thought is so…
How do I know when it's time to go to ER for fluids????
Diarrhea has been INTENSE NON STOP for 3 days..... I am talking all thru the nite...even all over the couch! LOL....sorry...it's really nasty! Gotta laugh or I'll cry cause my butt is knots of blisters. My concern is I know I am getting dehydrated. I am drinking constantly....until I am so full I feel like I am gonna bust…
The Beautiful Things
One thing that cancer has given me is a greater appreciation for the simple but beautiful things in life. In the evenings I enjoy going outside and reading while enjoying the night air. The past two nights, however, I've been distracted from reading by sights that are truly breathtaking and really made me realize what it…

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