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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2012

LivinginNH / Cynthia's Rick in surgery
Cynthia posted on the other thread that her Rick was in emergency surgery a while ago. Please all, send all prayers, good vibs and well wishes for a successful outcome and quick recovery. Dear Cynthis, prayers for you and your mother-in-law as well. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
Stage 4 colorectal cancer
Hello to all I have stage 4 colon cancer found out this spring went on cemo I had good news last week the tumor has srunk I thank God for that I know the road is still long but it was good news like to hear from others to talk to and share ther story with them til then God be with you
Chemo cancelled again due to Platlets
Chemo cancelled again due to low platlets. Freaking out because every time this happens my CEA goes up. Next week trying again but it will be a month since chemo. Devasted today.
just for fun
http://cancerx.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/disulfiram-antabuse-for-cancer/ who would be silly enough to try this ? hugs, Pete ps http://cancerx.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/off-label-metformin-for-cancer/ this is a great site if you have not already found it!
CT scan today
CT Scan today. Hopefully the mass shrank enough after chemo and radiation to make the surgery go better. Should know by the end of the week when surgery will be.
Freaking out..mom's elevated liver enzymes
Hi everyone I've posted here before but not for quite some time. My mom has stage 4 rectal. Was on folfox with avast in. Worked well under created fistula. On folfiri didn't work. Had surgery colostomy and put on panitumimab plus something I forget. Was in the hospital for 3 wks for pain control. Was out in methadone…
Turmeric While On Chemo
I am new to Turmeric and I cannot believe I am after reading so many positive things on the web about it and colorectal cancer. My question is, can I take it while on chemo? Vicki
And so it begins . . .
Hello . . . I am a newbie and my hubby was diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma three weeks ago following a colonoscopy. A grape-sized mass was discovered, but no polyps or other problems. He has since had a 'whole body' PET CT scan, which indicated that he does not have any other areas involved. He's also had an EUS,…
Moms heading to hospital
My mom recieved her 3rd chemotherapy infusion on Wed Sept 5th. She showed very little sides. On Thursday and Friday after the infusion her and my dad went out to eat. On Tuesday the 11th after eating she suffered horrible stomach pains that stopped her in her tracks. My dad said she was in so much pain she could not move…
Starting week 7
Just finished the 6th week of my 8 week 24/7 chemo regimine. Wednesday was bad throwing up all morning then finally able to empty all the built up crap. I think that is what caused the throw up because I was so blocked up. Outside of that and being tired not to bad. Pray the next couple weeks are good. Everyone keep up the…
To menright!!!!
Saw your post tonight on Pete's thread. Have been wondering about you. Are u doing ok???
An open letter to one of my hero's Johnnybegood
I don't think I've told you this and I apologize for not doing it sooner. JohnnyBeGood you are one of my hero's and let me explain why. Some people say that hero's are people that save children from burning buildings or someone who stops a woman from being accosted by someone else with evil intent, or even the fictional…
Chemo #37 - you can teach an old dog new tricks
I was dreading going back on chemo, but it went much better than expected. A little tweaking, going on faith worked out. CaringBridge Chemo #37 updates
Chemo = Lost voice
and one happy family! lol I am just getting over a cold and have almost completely lost my voice. Doctor told me try resting it and gargling. My family is loving this! I can't even yell up the stairs for the kids to come down. I think I need a bell!
Arthritis-like pain following folfox/folfirinox chemos
HI all: I have finished 14 treatments of folfirnox (oxaliplatin + irenotecan + 5FU) did last one in May (and then 3 months in hospital). I didn't have neuropathy, cold intolerance, or joint pain while in treatment but have recently developed the neuropathy and severe arthritis-like joint pain. I get very stiff and sore…
My Tough Little Cowgirl Needs Your Help
Hello All, Please send some good thoughts, prayers, etc. to my Johnnybegood. She is very ill right now. She finished her two rounds of steroids for low platelets with no improvement. On Tuesday, she had one infusion of Gamma Gobulin which left her with an unbearable headache. On Wednesday, she had a CT, but was not given…
This might be useful
http://www.patientslikeme.com It's a bit like a forum but people compare and rate their treatments. Seems good for people self medicating or experimenting too.
Blessings, best wishes, good vibes and success for Steved
Dear Steve, As you await your big surgery, please know that you have all of the above coming your way from around the world. Praying that all goes better than planned. Hugs and love, Marie who loves kitties
Hi mates , It is FRIDAY any interesting plan for THE WEEKEND?.
Finally I'm going to meet Kathy, aka KHI8. She is coming on Saturday from the US. Sunday beech as usual in summer! What about you mates?
Its 9 am CST here in AR where is Pepe
and our weekend plans! I hope he is still enjoying the beach and just hasn't had time to come in and hit the computer!
MCP
For those that are taking MCP, how much do you take. I've increased the amount I take and I find it to be "stick to your ribs" filling.
Scan
Well here I sit again, drinking the contrast waiting for yet another CT scan. My life these days forward. Wish me well. I am hoping for a clean and clear scan, yet ready for other results. I just came off 4 rounds of chemo (Xeloda with Avastin) Mike
Scan results and chemo break
Well, my mom had the cicle 12 of Folfiri + Cetuximab and the scan results are of "no progression" a little shrunk on the largest lesion of liver but still multiples on liver, lungs and peritoneal. At least she recuperate her liver function. Now the onc suggest to do a chemo break for two months and then continue. She…
Thank you.
Again you have all put us right, must have a drink tonight to celabrate how good things are.!!! And enjoy each day. Thank you. Take care. xxx
starting deathcap mushrooms, anyone else ? any thoughts ? be kind !
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3151460/?tool=pubmed from the conclusion This therapy does not affect the activity of somatic cells, especially the immune cells. Amanitin stops the activity of the tumor cells, and then they lyse and migrate. Thus, homeopathic dilutions from A. phalloides offer a strong tool for…
First CT results are in....
I was diagnosed in June with Stage 4 mCRC (had to have colostomy done as well) and started chemo (FOLFOX + Avastin) in July. Due to a bile duct blockage, my first chemo tx was only 50% of normal and with no Avastin. Second tx was 80% with Avastin, and have since had 3 full tx with Avastin. Had the CT scans done Monday, and…
Radiation recall
I had radiation for a breast met several weeks ago (who gets breast mets from colorectal cancer?!?). Just finished 3 days of chemo yesterday. Noticed I had a VERY red 'burn' on the radiation site. According to my oncologist (whom I texted last night and saw this morning) it's something called radiation recall. Chemotherapy…
LivinginNH/ Cynthia
Dear Cynthia, Just wondering how your Rick is doing? Hope that you are fully recovered from your procedure as well. Prayers for you both. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
Detox? Anyone, Anyone?
I've read of some doing the juicing and some that have been through a detox program. has anyone every gone to this retreat? http://www.detoxsedona.com what are your thoughts? can one do such a retreat, while on Chemo?
Pain and Quality of Life
I was on MS Contin before without any issues. Now MS Contin is causing constipation and urinary issues (bladder valve is not under control, hard to empty bladder). I switched to oxycodone and oxycontin, the symptoms with constipation and bladder has improved but these pain medicines takes out all energy, makes me sleepy…

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