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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for January 2013

Does anybody know if Buzzard is OK?
On a recent post he opted for no more treatment. Has anybody heard from him? Rubyrose
Getting Spleen Taking Out
I went for a second opinion and this doctor is working with my current ONC now. They are going to take out my spleen by cutting off the blood supply and letting it die. It should be an overnight procedure - same day if the pain isn't bad. Has anyone had this? This is good news if it brings my platelets back up so I can get…
getting NED, staying NED and not DEAD
I saw two naturopaths today and had some very heavy discussions around NED and leaving the german therapies at the optimum time. The question " when will my body be strong enough to go supplement free and stay NED ? is this possible or two risky ?" So I have a new focus for the upcoming round of german clinic visits, it…
ASCO 2013 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Roundup ENJOY friends
http://view.email.cmpmedica-usa.com/?j=fe5e16727762037f711c&m=feca15707d60027f&ls=fdff10717161077d72107277&l=fecf157775640c7d&s=fe221c717562077c7d1d79&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe261678766c037d751c75&r=0 Not exactly my cup of tea, but interesting ...... more for those interested in cheno. I guess this is where the oncologists focus is.…
Our cruise: from disappointment to joy!
The re-route on our cruise is FANTASTIC!! Overnight in Haifa (instead of one day in Haifa, next day in Ashdod) means that we can do Israel on our own...even staying in Jerusalem if we so desire....no 'bed check' with the ship!!! DANCING!!! Hugs, Kathi
Lung nodules stage 4
Hello all, I am new to the forum and need help. Have been diagnosed with stage 4 rectalcancer ,solitary liver met a year ago. Had rectal/ liver resection with clear margins. Had 3 lung nodules from the beginning, stayed stable ( 6-7 mm) on xelox 12 . Was on avastin/ xeloda maintanance for 3 monthsm and just found out that…
NED 1 Year
It makes me very happy to post that tomorrow, 1/31/13, I will be 1 year NED. But......this did not come without a bump. Had 1 year colonoscopy on Monday and a polyp was found. Yikes, tick, tick, tick...wait and wait...... Dr called and it was not cancer, just a polyp, but based on my history, wants to check me with a…
Clean scan last week, surgery tomorrow.
Well I'm checking in to the funny farm for a week, rectum removal, ovary removal and expected just an ileostomy. Doctor is telling me that I should prepare myself in case he can't spare the muscle. I'm going with I'll worry about it if it happens. He says the tumor was really close to the muscle and he'll do his best.…
If you would have told me I lived in such a way that I could post this, 20 years ago, I would have l
Queen Beatrix will abdicate in April...we will now have a King for the first time since 1890! Kingdom of the Netherlands (King/Queen): 1813 – 1840 William I (as Sovereign Prince 1813 – 15, abdicated) 1840 – 1849 William II 1849 – 1890 William III 1890 – 1948 Wilhelmina (abdicated) 1948 – 1980 Juliana (abdicated) 1980 -…
I'm still here
Hello everyone, I have not posted in such a very long time, to be be honest I forget I had cancer sometimes. Yes it is possible to actually go a few days forgetting that I have been through thell and back and it usually reminds me in a not so kind way when I eat something I shouldn't have and spend way too much time in the…
Bone mets
So my husband had a bone biopsy 2 weeks ago. I emailed the onc's nurse last week for results and she said she'd check with the doctor. I emailed the doctor last night because I hadn't heard. I just got a reply from the nurse saying the doctor would see him tomorrow when he's goes for blood work. I know it's not good news.…
Pat is starting Folfiri and Avastin
Can anyone tell me about their experiences with Folfiri and Avastin? Pat (my husband) will start this on Feb 1st. The onc stopped the CPT-11 and Erbitux today because Pat's most recent CT scan is showing growth in both the lungs and the liver. Any insights would be most welcome! Ellen
It's raining ferociously here, and the wind is blowing VERY strong....
It's raining ferociously here, and the wind is blowing VERY strong.... but, of course, my friend, ever the strong Dutchman, says "It's just a bit humid!"....How I LOVE the Dutch!!!! *grin* (they have a language rule that to make something small, they add a "je" to the end of the word...'kopje koffie', for instance...but…
My fantastic news continues CEA 3.2 down from 3.8 with german holistic medicine
Dearest friends, I was wondering about the score today, i did the blood yesterday. I am over joyed that my german therapies appear to be contining to be effective. given how fragile remission's are i am aware that i cannot take my current good health for granted. i suspect my immune system is kicking my cancers hinnie. I…
Dutch Coronation Kathi
Kathy, Will you be able to attend the Netherlands coronation of the Prince? How exciting if you are!
Avastin Study
In case anyone is interested.... http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/c3_news/2013/01/avastin_users_wanted_for_new_research_study
“Cancer Never Sleeps – How It Acts Out Through Our Subconscious”
You might think that the further you get down the road in the cancer journey, that you would be able to find some peace and contentment somewhere along the path. I’m here to tell you that can be the furthest thing from the truth there is….it’s predicated on where you are standing right then, in your life journey. Oh, there…
Neuropothy help?
I'm new to the sight so there is probably a lot of info out there about neuropathy. I have stage 4 appendix cancer that spread throughout my abdominal cavity. Did the 12 hour debulking surgery, HIPEC and 12 rounds of chemo. I was told I got the same chemo that is given for colon cancer. I'm done with all that now and would…
wahine56
Welcome...i read your post in the stage 4 post and wanted to say hi and sorry for all you have been through. You will find lots of support here...as well as answers to any questions you may have. I hope you have lots of family and friend support too. Let us know how your treatment goes.
Erbitux acne
Am on my third cycle. Anyone take antibiotics, or anything else for the acne, or do u just treat it like puberty all over again?
Darn, wish I could have found blue ribbon fabric
I embroidered around the ribbon and added the word HOPE and did the no-sew for this pillow I made for my sister-in-law (she is in a breast cancer reoccurance), and I'm busy embroidering a blanket for her as well, but alas, no blue ribbon fabric for us, I looked!!! Winter Marie
No More Sense Of Humor
My Friends, My positive attitude I try so hard to keep and my sense of humor have now left the building. About ten days ago, I came down with stomach virus. Was living in the bathroom, couldn't eat or sleep due to respiratory part. Three days later, hubby went into CHF. I tried to get him into the truck to go to Emg.…
Doc Hawk
I was going through looking at clinical trial....spurred on by Coloncan's post on Reolysin (checking to see if maybe it's listed as a possible clinical trial up here) ..... anyhow another clinical trial I came across was for Botox injections to help.... The Value of Botox-A Administered as a Single Intra-rectal Injection…
Doc Hawk
I was going through looking at clinical trial....spurred on by Coloncan's post on Reolysin (checking to see if maybe it's listed as a possible clinical trial up here) ..... anyhow another clinical trial I came across was for Botox injections to help.... The Value of Botox-A Administered as a Single Intra-rectal Injection…
Interesting? Test to predict 6 possible reactions to folfox,including neuropathy/plus new article on
www.marketwatch.com/story /inform-genomics-presents-results-for-onparttm-showing-high-degree-of-accuracy-predicting-six-common-side-effects-of-folfox-chemotherapy -for-colon-cancer I can't get link to work but if you're about to do FOLFOX, you might want to read more as test can indicate if you'll experience studied side…
East Georgia Cancer Coalition, What Makes a Man and Woman Feel Loved
Found this just wondering how you all think based on experience, From a Healthcare Perspective Page 4 What Makes a Man and Woman Feel Loved Lemont C. Monroe, Sr., LPN II, TH.B, M Div. When the institution of marriage was established well over 2000 years ago, it was established by GOD with much flavor and favor, with every…
2nd Line Treatment Option ?s for Stage IV Colon Cancer
My 67 year old father (Stage IV Colon Cancer mets to liver & peritoneum) has finished 1 year on a clinical trial with 5FU + metmab or placebo. he only did 6 months of Oxiliplatin) after he had colon resection 11/2011. We've learned that his CEA is rising (I know some docs don't care about CEA) and that some of the lesions…
Jayhawk Dan? Joemetz? Anybody heard from them or others MIA?
Just have not seen anything by them in a while. I was glad to see that Ray (Doc) posted, and also Jeff (Steve and Nat). I am trying to keep up with things but have such a hard time because this site is so difficult for me to log on to, and if I do get on, so hard to post. It all just takes more time than I usually have. I…
Update on my daughter
Hello, everybody. I can't believe I actually got onto the site easily today. I am once again going to try to post a topic - so many times I lose them. I am still so upset about losing all my private messages, especially those from the ones we've lost since I've been coming to the site - Jennie, Lori Lepper (lepperl), etc.…
help ct results
hi im new here and just been reading some discussions to find help. im 24 and was diagnosed stage 4 colon in feb. 2011 with liver and lymph node mets. ive been in remission. i had a ct in jan. of last yr. and they found a spot on the liver that they just monitored. they said it could be from the resection i had. had a ct…

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