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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for September 2013

Hello
Hello guys sorry I haven't post anything for a long time . but I do look and read your pposts I just want to drop in and let you guys know that my husband Jorge is still doing well and is still cancer free on November 8 th it will be 2 years that he had his liver surgery . i all so wanted to tell you guys I miss you all…
A Speech
Well you know you have arrived at a pinnacle point when you are asked to give a speech to cancer survivors that just finished treatment and their wellness program. I finished this program myself almost a year ago and was so honored. I spoke to this group of great people last week. It was an honor. I was so glad I could…
Lung mets update and interesting new trial on the horizon.
I met with a thoracic surgeon today. My case went to the tumor board this morning. It was decided that I have too many (5) lung mets and they are all too small (most only a few millimetres). The decision is that my best bet is chemo, folfiri and avastin then see how things go. Surgery or sbrt may be an option later.…
Stool
I know it's a pretty gross topic, but I thought this would be a good place to ask. Anyway, I should first say that I'm not especially concerned about this. The only reason why I'm asking is because my mom had colon cancer at 42, and now she has it again (you may have seen my thread). I read that "pencil stools" are a sign…
Pain, discomfort, not enjoying much at the moment
My liver is still swollen. Pain when I breath. Been on avastin for the last three treatments. No sureif avistan is going to work like it did before. Major headache today, tired...and of course now very worried! Judy
Good, no GREAT news
Hello All, i know I don't post here much anymore but I am always checking in
Gift ideas for mom
My mom completed chemo/rad a few weeks ago and will be having surgery in mid to late October. I will not be able to be there for her surgery/post surgery and wanted to send her something! I was hoping that some could share what they found helpful or useful during this time. She will be in the hospital for about a week…
Chemo/rad- my experience and advice
I recently finished chemo & radiation for stage IIIB rectal cancer. The forum has been incredibly helpful for me so I’d like to share my experience and what I learned in hopes it may help someone, particularly the newly diagnosed. I love to do research so bear with me if this is lengthy but I know there are others like me…
Biopsy results
My brother had a biopsy on the liver yesterday to confirm mestastic rectal cancer. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on how long it takes to get the results? Thanks!
A question or 2 about Chemo pumps
I have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer and therefore am new to this site. I am due to start radiation and chemo in just over a week, the doctor explained the procedure for inserting the port and told me I would be back each week to have the pump replaced. The main question I have at this time is, does anyone…
My Ian
My bravest strongest man Ian passed away on the 27th August to this terrible disease, he was taken from me far too young, I hometown him when I was 17 and he was 18, we met 38 years ago today. I have had the best of life with him and he loved me very very much, we had 2 lovely daughters and 3 grandchilren. I'm so so angry,…
Test - soft tissue?
Just found this site and it looks like a great place for support, and finding out what others have been through. Here’s the thumbnail sketch of my situation. I’m a 57 year old male, and my name is Ron. May of 2010… Abdominal pain took me to the emergency room where Stage 3 colon cancer was diagnosed. During discovery a…
STAGE III COLORECTAL CANCER - ADJUVANT CHEMO/RADIATION THERAPY
I am 50 years old. I was diagnosed of having a Cancer in my rectum in early July 2013 & underwent a surgery to remove the tumour in late July. Post operative Pathology report confirmed that it is a stage III Colorectal Cancer with regional Metastasis in 4 surounding Lymph Nodes. According to the Surgeon who operated me,…
Bone scan tomorrow
Onc and specialist decided to do a bone scan. For the last year continuous consistent lower back pain. now, as a young athlete I contracted osteomyelitis ( infiction in the Bone marrow) it nearly cost me my life but I made it. this is many years ago , I wonder if that can cause me more difficulties now later on. Why is it…
If all the NED's left!
I received a lots of different responses to my previous posts about NED's staying or leaving on the board. Both approaches are absolutely acceptable. Everybody has the right to leave cancer behind them. But one realization hit me this morning. What would this forum look like if all the veterans and NED's left it? This…
Great news
Got great news today. Got results of first PET scan after finishing up chemo. Looks like the cancer is gone and they are taking port out tomorrow. Hopefully it will stay away. Been a busy year+. Everything is going great except some lingering nueropathy. Hopefully that will go away in time.
*sigh*
*sigh* Had our appointment with the surgeons and are not happy with the outcome... They (remark: the university of cologne!) were ill-prepared and had no idea why we were there, at first they had no records and no plan. What they told after reading up the stuff in the computer did not please us either so we will go for a…
only option clinical trlas
Help, First time posting but everything is getting overwhelming. My husband was diagnosed 30 months ago with Stage IV Colon Cancer with mets to the lymph nodes, liver and bone. After seeking several second opinions all come back the same - He was not a candidate for surgery. He underwent 14 months of folfox treatment. He…
CEA falls from 150 to 109 in 48 hours without any treatment
So we got a serum cea done last Tuesday and it was 150. The doc recommend a pet scan and we shall get one asap. That being said the repeat cea test done after 48 hours shows a value of 109. I m confused by this and wanted to check for possible explanations!!
Folfiri and irrinotecan
My regime has been this for some six Months. irrinotecan each Monday and chemo fortnightly plus take car home 48 hrs. Does anyone not bake cad home? My CEA seems to patters 4.4-5 after just irrinotecan and following week 2.5-3 afteis chemo week. Eg 2 hr surgery infusion and take home cad. I asked onc cld I not take home…
Lung mets
Today I got the results of my last ct scan. I ave five suspect lung nodes. We have been watching these spots since I was diagnosed in April 2011. They had shown no change until now, 6 months after follow. The largest is 5mm. The rest are a few millimeters each. My onc is recommending folfiri with avistan starting in a few…
Questions
My brother will begin chemo soon. He has his liver biopsy on Friday. I was told he'd have chemo for 6 months and then they'd do tests to see what's next. What kind of tests do they do? CT, MRI, PET? I explained to him that I think he has to look at this like a chronic condition. he will need to get his chemo, do tests, if…
You Are All Angels
Hi Everyone, Today I met a daughter and father (Pancreatic Cancer Stage 4) who were dealing with his disease four weeks into the process. His daughter was just so worried, caring, and a little lost. I tried to give her a little advice based on my experiences with mom and also directed her to this Network. I did not want…
Getting Married On the 15th!
2 and a half years ago I met a young woman in Santa Monica. I was wounded from a bad marriage and a bitter divorce and afraid of commitment. Over time we grew closer together, appreciated each other's values and qualities that are about the fundamentals: love, keep yourself attractive by always looking good, do admirable…
Craig and Joe!
You guys have been quiet for a while. We know you are going through a tough time and we are with you every moment. When you guys are up to it drop us a line, ok? Laz
pain in right side.
I just found out that my wife is having pain in her right side. It is simaler to the pain she had a year ago when she found out she had colon cancer that had spread to her liver. It has been going on for about a week now. It is on her right side under her ribcage. I asked her why didn't she tell me sooner, she said she…
I WAS SO STUPID!
Today I started my third and last Folfox before surgery. My oncologist brought up the idea that since I didn't have much side effects the first two times, let's raise the dose of Folfox a little. And now I'm sick as hell: my nose is running like crazy, my eyes burn and wet, I'm very hyper, my stomach hurts and I have that…
Mammograms with port
Has anyone got a mammogram while still having the port in? I need to do that but wasn't sure how the port affected it. Thanks. Cynthia
Mom most likely to be diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer
So let me begin by saying I am terrified. My mom is my best friend and I am afraid to lose her. I brought her to the hospital on Friday morning after about 6-8 weeks of off and on vomiting & diarrhea. After an abdominal CT we were told she had a small bowel obstruction and a small cystic lesion in the pelvic area. After an…
No Zaltrap
Well just came from oncologist and no Zaltrap for George for now. YEAH George's CEA went down now 5.9 so just on Irinotecan and he doesnt have bad side affects on this. I posted the cat again because she has her eyes open here but you cant see them. We worry sometimes have to check her pulse she is pretty lazy, but we love…

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