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Archives for December 2012

The kindness of Law Enforcement
This evening my daughter was out and saw what appeared to be a large convoy of police vehicles making their way south on interstae 81 (we live in most northern VA). She was wondering what in the world was going on. Here is text of an article which explains it: _____________________________________________________ All a…
Anyone have a Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)?
Hello, I have had three attempts to remove precancerous flat polyps, without success. The doctor first suggested some sort of advanced endoscopic removal technique, then later said surgery to remove the polyps was the definitive treatment, and gave me a referral for a general surgeon. After reading about surgery, I didn't…
Checking in
I have not been on the boards in a while due to taking care of some other health concerns -- a three month program of aquatic physical therapy to try and deal with my oxaliplatin nerve damage in my feet, and then a pelvic surgery two weeks ago to prevent future cancer there after a cancer scare this fall. Anyway, I just…
LizzyDavis
After PM to her several days ago to see how she was doing, just got this response from her husband. So I'm saddened to say that Lizzy has passed. She will be missed on this board but I'm glad that she is no longer suffering. "I just found Lou Ann's password to this site tonight after many attempts and trying to email the…
Brain Tumor-surgery Fri. - scan results, too
Had a seizure Mon., in my car while stopping to explain scan to a friend. Luckily, he was able to get help and send me to the hospital by ambulance. Am mri and scan revealed a small encapsulated tumor. The Dr. feels best to remove and radiate. He has residency and fellowships at Sloan and MD Anderson. He spoke to my…
Ontario Canada Members
I am not sure how many people are from Ontario. It may be that it is only Maggie and I. Anyways, my husband, Steve, is having a hard time getting a scan. He has had a recurrence of liver mets. He is on session 6 of Folfiri with Avastin. Scheduled to meet the liver surgeon on Jan 8. His onc at the Ottawa Cancer Clinic said…
how long are you usually on chemo before taking a break?
The reason I ask is because my wife has had three treatments so far and it is already wiping her out. She had real bad neuropathy (sp?) This last time. She is also so tired and has no energy. We are thinking asking her dr to lower the dose so the side effects wont be so bad. Is that a wise decisionI dont know how much more…
Rest in peace - lizzydavis (Lou Ann)
To those of you who have been on this site for a while, you will remember a fine lady whose CSN name was lizzydavis. It seems each of us who had tried to contact her via email here got the following message from her husband George: I just found Lou Ann's password to this site tonight after many attempts and trying to email…
Xeloda
Anyone know how they determine dose for Xeloda. My husband it taking 3 pills twice a day seems like a pretty high dose.
Dazed and Confused
Hello- I'm new to the discussion board forum world but I've been reading different boards and there is a lot of helpful and inspiring stories. My dad was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer about 2 1/2 years ago. They also found two spots on his liver. He immediately had surgery on his colon. It was very successful. Once…
Waiting on PET/CT scan results - UPDATE
I had a PET/CT this morning and I had the onc promise to call me by 5pm. I am not a patient patient. I guess that is the nurse in me too, they can say something takes 1 or 2 days but I know better. I am scared, nervous, and tired. I got my last chemo treatment yesterday Folfox #12 and get my bag disconnected tommorrow. So…
Dr. Heinz Lenz USC, a Worth while trip!
We went and spoke to Heinz Lenz MD at USC Norris Cancer Medical Center. We knew he was brilliant and have read many articles that he has written. We had never looked up a picture of him and was expecting a little old German man, (Kind of a bad movie mad scientist.) in comes this bright eyed energetic man that was extremely…
Hyperthermia trial and various liver therapies for unresected CRC:
dailyfinance.com/2012/12/17/bsd-medical-reports-initiation-of-a-clinical-study/ involving hyperthermia,5-FU,oxi and radiotheraphy.......... for "Local Hepatic Therapies for Metastases to Liver From Unresected CRC":…
Off topic and just for fun! *** 12/21/12
Ok, we've all heard the hoopla about this Friday being the end of the world. I jokingly say that it's the day when all the Mayans come back to life to kill every one. Why else would there be such a huge influx of zombie movies and TV shows lately? I decided to start this post to see what everyone here thinks will happen on…
On 12/14/2004 I was DX'd w/ Stage IV CRC, today I'm in remission for 4th time...
Greetings all, Here's a recap of my journey. On Dec. 14, 2004 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, (1) tumor in my liver the size of a pea and (3) spots on my liver. Immediately following the dx, I was put on folfox and had very good results, 6 wks later the spots were gone from liver and the tumor on my colon began…
Genes Are Not The Only Drivers Of Colon Cancer
Genes are not the only drivers of colon cancer. A new study suggests cellular factors play an equally important part, and these not only drive tumor growth, but also affect how well the disease responds to chemotherapy. Senior study author John ****, of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network,…
GERMANY BLOOD TEST FOR CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS
just wondered if anyone else does the blood test in Germany (not sure if its done anywhere else) My daughter just got her results back , its for circulating tumor cells. Not sure exactly what it all means, just know it is alot better than her first test.
Maxicat You Ok
Maxicat, I have not seen you post in a while and I remember your were supposed to be done with chemo around the holidays. I am also signet cell (3b). Just let me know you are ok.
Scan Results
Thanks to everybody for your thoughts and prayers this week. It has been really hard on me waiting to hear of my mums scan results. She recieved them today and it is good. A reduction in all areas after 4 months of chemo. I am really pleased. Thanks again to everyone for caring Carla
Wish people would stop asking 'How do you feel?' or 'How ARE you?'
So yesterday I'm running up two flights of stairs to get to a class on time (I'm 62 in 12 days) and had 2 people stop me and ask those questions. I know they mean well, but I'd really like to just be 'normal' again and not always be 'the person who had cancer twice'. The sympathy in their tone really dampens my spirit. The…
Sort of off topic, but ONC's who get ill....
One of my best friends goes to Emery for her cancer follow up. Her onc has just been dx'd with cancer and she was told it was long term time away or possibly 'never' return. A friend who lives here half the year just told me her onc quickly closed her practice and will not be returning. She just had her 3rd child this past…
Second Colonoscopy and Update
Today I had my second colonoscopy (1st and history http://csn.cancer.org/node/251118). As few posters suggested in the earlier thread, the doctor seems to want to confirm and verify the first diagnosis. Having read and seen the earlier scans and colonoscopy and read the histological report, he does not seem too impressed…
Dropping by to say hello
Just dropping in to say hello to everyone and do a little check in reading. I just finished my chemo/rad and will hopefully be returning to work this Thurs to try to gain some days back for the surgery. It's a sit down job so we'll see if I'm healed enough. Nervous as expected because we'll find out what stage I'm really…
My Christmas Poem
I wrote the following poem in 1986. At the time, my daughter was two years old and I was telling her about Santa Claus one day. My older brother (the one who can't wait for me to die) walked by and scowling said "there's no such thing as Santa Claus." I told her that her uncle was just being grumpy, but a day or so later I…
How to not talk about cancer?
Trying to reach out and ask how do you direct friends or family members not to state platitudes as support? I will find out the next plan for my reoccurence this week and am trying to be strong and keep fearful feelings at bay but it is hard. Maybe I am too sensitive. I try to keep explanations of my current health concise…
Social Security in other countries?
Hi, with all this talk of fiscal cliff and tax increases, etc... Just curious if anyone here knows what other countries do with their retirees? I mean, I assume most non 3rd world countries (ex. for USA) have universal health care, but do they have a program similar to social security? What do they live on? Do they pay…
trying not to be a
hypocondriac...I've been having some discomfort on my right side right under my right breast. It isn't a pain just discomfort that gets my attention. I go for my cat scan Jan 15th...I hate to call the doctor with every ache and pain...but then again since my cancer was aggressive... Thank you! Debbie
Platlets and neutrophils have dropped dramatically
Platlets and neutrophils have dropped dramatically, I know every onco. Is different in their cut off for treatment. I would be interested in hearing the stories from anyone who has time as to the levels which excluded them from treatment. My husband also has dizziness and headaches, and I am guessing that it could be from…
Advice for Colostomy bag
My sister had to have a colostomy last week due to a bowel obstruction. I do feel that she is going to have a better quality of life since she spent most of her time in the bathroom with either constipation or diarrhea. The good news is that they feel that her new chemo Zaltap is working. The obstruction was from the…
barbebarb, who is your doctor at NW?
I was wondering who you are seeing at NW. I am seeing Dr. Halla Nimeiri, and thought maybe you might be too as there aren't that many female colorectal oncologists at NW. Dr. Nimeiri is also the doctor for one of my best friend's father. Just curious....

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