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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for April 2013

Advice for newly diagnosed mCRC-liver, possibly bone.
My husband and I are just starting our journey with CRC. He was diagnosed this last weekend following a trip to the ER following severe nausea, vomiting and fatigue. The diagnosis was not reached immediately because of a positive HPylori test. After doing the two miserable weeks of antibiotics for HPylori, the symptoms of…
After HIPEC surgery ideas/tips
My beautiful bride of 41 years survived a 22 hr appendix cancer HIPEC at MDA april 5th. shes a fighter. we are dealing with bathroom issues and eating and drinking now. any tips on what to and not to eat. baked chicken, tuna fish, cheese on crackers, and similar seem to be working for hi protein needs. only can drink water…
Video panel discussion on "Treating Unresectable mCRC"
Currently,its last video listed (i had posted on a few of these earlier ones as well as on specific KRAS mutations perhaps being susceptible to Erbitux,etc) ...So many research teams have come up with other genes,proteins,etc that are important in CRC yet there are no substances available to use against them////…
Asking For Prayers Please
I write this message on the hospital computer which the nurse brought me. My husband has taken a turn for the worse & is in ICU. He was okay at 10 AM & when I arrived at noon, he had been moved. They think he vomited & aspirated, so he has been intubated. He is semi-conscious as his heart works at 10% and the machine…
Mammogram Letter Wording
Got my results back in the mail today and was wondering about the wording and if you other ladies have the same. It used to be that "we are pleased blah blah and it is normal." But this letter said "we are pleased blah blah and no evidence of cancer." Just thought that was really strange that the wording was changed that…
Mets returned in lung so back to chemo I go.......
Well, it was a nice break. This is my first posting so here's my quick story, Dx Stage IV in May 2008, colon resection, FOLFOX, liver resection, short NED time until spots returned in lungs, then FOLFIRI, a little more NED time, lung spots persistent, tried FOLFOX again but had to drop the Oxaliplatin due to reactions.…
Open lung surgery colon mets - today - pls keep Fingers x-ed
Hi, Today my boyfriend checked in for surgery of his lung mets tomorro (it's 1am now). . Different to what the oncologist told my boyfriend last week, they are suspecting 4 mets on the left and 2 to 3 on the right lung (originally 4-5 total). they will do open surgery tomorrow only on the left side which they prefer doing…
Question about the liver
Hi everybody. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there has been metastasis to the liver, wouldnt tbere be symptoms? I keep wondering why 3 Drs are so concerned about my liver when I feel better than I have in a long time. I would think if the cancer had come back that I would feel realy sick. I am supposed to be…
How to take time off of work under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Coloncancerblows posted regarding having to use her vacation time for cancer treatment ... thought I would post this information here on a new thread as it may be helpful to her or others in the US who are in a similar situation. Best. ~ Cynthia This info is from the Cancer Legal Resurce Center Chronicle: Taking Time Off…
Coming home....and ostomy questions
Hubby is being released today. I'm so tired of the back and forth to the hospital and toting the kids around, so in some ways it will be easier, but with all of the running I haven't given much thought to how things will be at home. We have lots of stairs - I think he's planning on spending the days downstairs on the…
Having a break
Having a lovely break in Majorca before Ian starts on a Phrase one clinical trial, at Chrities hospital in Manchester. No hope of a cure, but hoping to extend his life, any hope is good. Take care all.
Transport wheelchair advice please
For those of you who have used transport wheelchairs for yourself or others ... would you mind sharing what features to look for? Thank you ~ Cynthia
6 down, 6 to go
Haven't been on the board in a while but just wanted everyone to know I"m halfway done with my treatments! Got unhooked on Friday and today I'm starting to feel Abby Normal (Mel Brooks reference) again. Session #5 was terrible with the nausea but this one (6) was pretty mild. Just tired a lot which I'll take. Some…
OT: Animal-Compassionate Consumerism
I mentioned on another posts that I try to eat humanely and I got a pm asking about this ... for those who might be interested I have provided some information links below. Now, for those who are vegan or vegetarian: I totally understand that the only way to truly eat humane is to be vegetarian, or best vegan. But, there…
Starting radiation
I will be starting radiation for my shoulder (right) and neck (c1-c6) -- do reduce pain. I've been having quite acute pain in my shoulder, shooting down arm - but it's inconsistent (usually just at night). I also have hip pain bu not doing anything about that now -- it's not too bad and also that area has been radiated…
Very OT: The pup asked me to post this
~ 10 Commandments for Dogs ~ From a Dog's Point of View 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Regular separation from you will be painful and can even cause depression. Think before you buy me. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me don't be impatient, short-tempered or irritable. 3. Place your trust in…
Why Is my profile avatar showing as that of another member?
Very odd ... I am seeing a bird. Where did my drawing of the holding hands go? Is this what others are seeing as well? --Cynthia
gamma knife suggested for rectal recurrence
After 4 cycles of avastin and folfiri,dad has been asked to go for gamma knife to resect the tumor...it is done as out patient procedure... any one got this done before...any ideas...pls?
rectal pain....any ideas to alleviate
Any ideas that would help reduce rectal pain.Dad is unable to sit or sleep because of the pain in the left butt,exactly where the tumor now is located... it went off completely during chemo but not that he is on chemo break to be evaluated for surgery the pain is unbearable
Dinkydi8 I havnt posted for about 6 months
I havnt posted for about six months. My husband was diagnosed with stag 3 b colorectal cancer (sigmoid ) He had a sucessfull resection and has just finished yesterday 6 months of folfox 6. He had a ct scan and we have a clear scan. He will be scanned again in 3 months. We will relish this 3 month break and forget about…
Hi mates it is FRIDAY any interesting plan for the weekend?
Saturday I have a dinner in the house of a very good friend of us some other couples are coming as well. Sunday lunch with family in the beach house despite weather is still rainy and fresh ! What about you mates?
Tagamet
So I'm going to try the Tagamet way before surgery. Ann, was it one week before and one week after? I figure it can't hurt! And if it's a big help, so much the better! Winter Marie
Spam email
I know this doesn't have anything to do with cancer, but I just joined this board this week and I've received 2 spam emails in the CSN email with those scammers asking you to put money into a foreign bank account. I know it's just junk mail, but how can I stop it or can CSN prevent it somehow? It seems they are below the…
CAM: Ritalin for Cancer-Induced Fatigue
Don't know if this technically fits well in the CAM: Complementary and Alternative Therapy title ... I know that there have been a few here that have been prescribed Ritalin as it relates to their cancer. Seems as a psychostimulant it may be effective at inducing a short-term improvement in energy level and psychomotor…
Doctors speak up...
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/cancer-doctors-protest-astronomical-drug-costs
Avastin treatment done and PET out for recurrent rectal tumor.
Dad's rectal recurrence after 5 years-post avstin and folfiri 4 cycles,PET was done 2 weeks after the last dose of chemo. PET showed marginal response,no growth of tumor or any metastases.Is this the regular expectated outcome?SUV max came down to be 16 from 18.Size seems to have reduced. Doctors are suggesting two things…
I forgot to ask this....
I forgot to ask this in my last post. Jason as been experiencing problems with is eyesight lately. He says it just "goes black" for a few seconds. Sometimes when he stands up (his blood pressure dropping would explain that) but it also happens when he just sits still. I know the chemo can cause blurry vision, etc. but this…
Jason, Avastin, Tagamet, & Neuropathy?.....
Well, yesterday was treatment #4 for Jason & all in all he has done very well. They started him on Avastin, so I'm hoping that does what it's suppose to! One question I have for you all though.....I have been giving him 2 Tagamet morining & night since I read about it on here right after his diagnosis, but the other day he…
Luvnlife2: Please post your diagnosis and alternative treatment success. Sounds positive.
From what you indicated on another post, it sounds as if you have had positive results utilizing alternative therapies -- but, because your profile page has not been filled out and the site does not give an easy way to reference past posts that members have contributed to -- I know very little about your original diagnosis…
Phase III trial for Xilonix for treatment of cachexia,potentially helpful for mCRC
www.news-medical.net/news/20130425/XBiotech-announces-enrollment-of-first-patient-in-Xilonix-Phase-III-trial-for-treatment-of-cachexia.aspx

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