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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2013

Goal 1 met!
Last year about this time, my husband and I went to Petit Jean Mountain (Arkansas) and attempted to take the 2 mile strenuous hike to Cedar Falls. Well, I made it thru two switchbacks and had to turn around...just couldn't do it! So, a year later, we give it another try! It took us 4 hours but I made it down to the falls…
HIPEC Surgery
HI All! Our adventure started with us having a BBQ with a lot of friends in Vetura County. The BBQ was a lot of fun! Then we went to San Diego, Ca. The Van broke down about 4 miles short of our destination. It overheated in the Hot weather. Our friend in SD knows a mechanic whom fixed the broken hose for a reasonable rate.…
Pepe???
Hi Pepe, Are you ok? I haven't seen any posts from you in a while. Miss ya. Please let us know if you're ok. Hugs, Cyn
ketogenic diet and leucine
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/06/30/dagostino-cancer-research.aspx?e_cid=20130630_SNL_Art_1&utm_source=snl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130630 It is coincidence that I am going hardcore into this stricter form of the ketogenic diet, i suspect the leucine restriction is where i…
lung biopsies
At Stanford they say I need a vats procedure to biopsie 3 lung nodules A local surgeon in my are says that they usually do a fine needle biopsie. do any of you have any experiance with this? it is a five hour dr. to stanford for me and my family as we have don't have anyone to watch the kids this time hotel rooms are a…
Resumed Chemo
I had my colostomy reversed June 17th. Needless to say I had no tx that weekend. The two weekends before I had my tx with no avastan. I had tx yesterday (and thru the weekend) with no avastan. My next tx (in two weeks) I will resume with Avastan. Blood levels yesterday were good, except for an big increase in one of my…
trouble connecting (not cancer)
gosh I am really unable to connect with the forum....sometimes I can see it but I cannot sign in or respond to anyone.... sorry....has anyone else had a problem....mags
Update from Craig which was at the end of his recent post
I just wanted to make sure that all who are concerned for our Texan see this. I am sure he will start a new post when he is able and has more info. Here is what he wrote: ************************************** Early Report.... SUV levels were up all over i glazed over but remember seeing.....9.2 in liver.... Indications of…
As effective as Irinotecan but with less side effects:ATT-11T
www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000857611 and aspirin use with BRAF mutation www.cancernetwork.com/colorectal-cancer/content/article/10165/2148727 and a bit on protein km23-1 and CRC http://medicalxpress.com/print291569230.html
Folfiri and muscle spasms ??
I have been experiencing awful spasms along my spine, lower back, shoulders, neck and face. It began with treatment one and has continued throughout. Has anyone experienced this before and if so any suggestions on relief? Often this pain is so intense it keeps me in bed with a severe headache from the spasms. Usually this…
test results
Hi all, I recieved my ct scan results and they show three small lung nodules. they will need to be biopsied they are alling for a vats procedure is that a common way to biopsy these things?
Anyone heard from Doc_Hawk?
It has been a couple of weeks since Ray (Doc Hawk) has been on this site and I have not had any response to email to him. Has anyone else heard from him? Prayers that he is without pain. Marie who loves kitties
Update on joemetz
As you may recall, Joe was having trouble with a very bad sore throat. He was admitted to hospital several days ago and it was found he had a very bad throat infection. With their care and IV's and meds he is improving but does not expect to be able to go home for a couple of days yet. Has to graduate to being able to eat…
Is constipation a common problem?
I am so tired of my husband not telling me things so I don't worry which just makes me worry more because I figure it out. For the past month he has been horribly constipated, we are currently on vacation and he has not gone in 4 days. He is always in there trying to go but never does, and of course it's the one thing I…
FIRST DAY WITHOUT PAIN KILLER!
Dear Friends, Yesterday was the fisrt day that I did not take pain killers in 2 months. The Xeloda and the radiation seems to be working really well. Sofar I have no side effects after 11 days, besides a couple of borderline diarrheas. I have been on a almost vegan diet for 2 months, juicing, occaisinally I eat eggs, fish…
low dose xeloda
the onc just prescribed low dose xeloda ( 500 mg/day) to my dad as maintenance chemo. does anyone have experience with low does xeloda? it will be helpful to know what to look out for and any know abt good results as well rgds A update ( 8th July ) just as i was thinking and discussing maintenance chemo with the onc my dad…
Yoga anyone?
There haven't been any recent postingd about exercise but I am wondering if anyone attends yoga classes? I find them very relaxing and am lucky enough to attend for free since ad have a wonderful cancer wellness center. Sometimes my foot nueropathy worsens and is ok after a few days. Chair yoga is really a great intro if…
Probably just wishful thinking, BUT.....
Has anyone ever heard of someone having Stage 4 colon cancer w/ tumors in the liver that are BENIGN?.....Yeah, I know, probably just wishful thinking, but thought I'd ask anyway. Jason went today for a biopsy of one of the tumors in his liver since the chemo that shrunk the primary colon tumor 50% hasn't done diddly for…
Neuropathy - The Sequel
Steves oncologist called me at work today. I was in the middle of something and had a hard time hearing her. Steve starts Folfox on Thurs. His onc is not seeing him first. Wants to start chemo without further delay. She explained that they cannot give Folfirinox in Ontario. Only for pancreatic cancer. So she will contact…
MAKING PROGRESS
Dear Friends, I had 10 days of chemo and radiation treatment sofar and not just that I don't have any side effects sofar, but I see great improvement. Maybe it's just my imagination, but it feels like my rectal tumor is shrinking. I have less pain, no bleeding, I have more sensation and more natural bowel movement. I still…
OT for Ann: The Library of the Future
Saw this article and my mind went immediately to you.... What caught me was how you described how connected you were with the physical holding of a book, instead of the faceless e-reader. This article touches on some of that lost art....and how books will not be totally going away. Somehow, the loss of books would equate…
concussion.....not cancer......good grief!!!
sorry to trouble you dear friends....out for a walk on Sunday night and went over on my ankle.....fell to the asphalt road backwards and hubby says my head gave a big cracking sound. fine......you get up and think...well nothing is broken oh good grief i feel like I am back in post surgery chemo land.....pain, neck…
Chicago Blackhawks won!!!!
Being a bandwagon fan has really been fun..... This sports town helped this girl forget about cancer for awhile and capture some awesome sports history! Barb
work during treatment
Is it possible to work during the chemo and radiation treatments? I'm a working general contractor and my work is physical but I feel if possible it would be therapeutic and better for my financial sit. if I could continue to work through much of this.
just diagnosed
Hello eveyone, My name is Kenny Thompson I am married to a wonderful person and we have to children together 6and 9. last week I recieved the awful news that I had rectal cancer by way of a colonoscopy and biopsie. I had been having some off and on bleeding but had experienced some of that 20 years ago and wrote it off as…
【➽】 Immunotherapies Trial Finder (USA, Canada, worldwide)
Hello, I read this forum since long time ago and I've learnt a lot from you all... I follow your struggles, rejoyce with the good news and I have cried many times with the departures of dearly loved members of this board. I've posted this in other board, where I used to post -I thought someone else would post it here but,…
LET'S SEND SOME SUPPORT TO KENNYT
Dear Friends, We have a new member and he needs our support. Look him up (kennyt) and send some reassuring words his way. Thank You, Laz
When you're down, what TV show or movie lifts you up?
As a librarian, I'm obviously a big fan of books and reading, but I love a good movie or TV show too. One show that I just finished on Netflix that I really liked is Arrested Development...super wacky humor (and sometimes to convoluted for my poor brain to follow)...it's fun! A favorite movie is Shaun of the Dead, the only…
JOKE. LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!
I overheard the conversation of a coworker as she was describing her pregnancy to a younger coworker. Her said the following to her: "It feels like something is growing in your belly. You are nauseous all the time, certain foods you crave like crazy, but can't have, but you can't eat the ones you really want. Sometimes you…
Colostomy Reversal
My Colostomy reversal went well. I had it dones Monday and got home from the hospital this p.m. All went well; gas is going thru which is weird after seven months. Judy

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