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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2013

prep causes vomiting HELP PLEASE
ahhh dang....I am prepping for early morning colonoscopy Friday morn. My prep is pico salex or purg=odan or sodium as far as I know last time I tried this I upchucked... helpppppp anybody got any tips.....I start in an hour....asked the pharmacy staff and they looked at me like I was a Halloween goblin......huhh???? said…
Mental power and cancer.
My sister's neighbor just passed away after suffering from a gynecological cancer. She didn't know and didnt care what kind of cancer it was, what treatment she received from wich doctor. She just wanted to be healed, but didn't care how. I shared a room with a man during chemo. He had a colon cancer recurrence and same…
MRI results
My surgeon said there is no change in the tiny leasion on my liver surface therefore there is no need for concern and I can go back to scanning every 6 months.
Craig home from hospital
Just to let you know that Craig got home from the hospital Wed. evening (10/30/13). I beleive that he will have home health care coming in to help take care of his surgical wound. There is no place like home. Hugs and love to Craig and Kim. Marie who loves kitties
MoviPrep vs Miralax
Last night I prepped for my 3-year colonoscopy using MoviPrep. That stuff tastes awful! The doctor's office said to hold my nose, drink through a straw, and then suck on a lemon, lime, or orange after every sip. Then brush my teeth after each 8 oz. glass. Really??? Today I told the GI doc that I would never use MoviPrep…
Tired of doctors and hospitals
Sitting in the waiting room waiting for my husband to have yet another biopsy. He's had 2 CTs, 2 MRIs, a bone biopsy, a bone scan, and a nuclear white blood cell scan...plus a week in the hospital and they still have not determined why he has so much pain. We are hoping that this soft tissue biopsy and aspiration today…
so confused
My 79 year old mother was diagnosed with rectal cancer last month. She has seen the radiology oncologist to discuss the 6 weeks of radiation she will have prior to surgery. She had a PET scan on Monday. They saw a "spot on the lung" and now want her to see a thoracic surgeon to have a biopsy done. They won't start the…
Good luck Janderson
I think you said your appt is tomorrow to go over your last scan? I've been thinking of you and hope you get good news to share with us!
Hi Craig i have recived your magazine!
Thank you so much ! Hope and praying you get better ASAP! Big hug Dr.
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My consult at Mary Crowley
1st of all I was very impressed with the doc who interviewed me. She was very informative, knowledgeable and answered all my questions at my level of understanding and expectations. The Phase 1 trial she recommended and I agreed to is a new genetically enhanced protein. The normal protein is common to all our cells. It…
son has stage 4 colen cancer
Hi my names Patty my sons got stage 4 colen cancer,HE was staged three till he got his organs looked at then they said its 4 its in his liver a big spot in the miiddle and small one on the side.hes had surgery to remove the mass in colen then had the port put in and he gets cemo twice a month hes hooked up for 5 hours then…
I'm back
Hi. I'm Biz. I was here in 2011 after my colon resection. I did FOLFOX. Then in 2012 they found a lemon-sized tumor in my liver. That was cut out, and I was put on Xeloda. Now in 2013 I have multiple lesions in my lungs and one in my spleen. Three months of FOLFIRI w/ Avastin. Then if that works they will put me on…
Erbitux Rash Nana b check out these suggestions too
Hi guys! You were all wonderful when it came to my brother's "butt rash" from loose stools. That has cleared up and now he has the wonderful erbitux rash. We're not complaining because his CEA numbers are coming down. The doctor has ordered monocycline and a strong hydrocortisone creme and told him to use a gentle…
"Renw" Ren has passed away
Acoording to a post by Ren's brother David, Ren passed away October 27th, at age 45. May he rest in peace. Winter Marie
Any word from Craig's wife yet?
has there been any word on Craig's surgery yet? Still sitting here worried! Winter Marie
Is it true?
Someone in Ren's comments on his blog said he passed. I am hoping that they are mistaken. It is so heartbreaking reading this kind of news. :( Lin
Craig in hospital for surgery - Updated on main post
Craig's wife just posted on FB that Craig has been diagnosed with Appendicitis and will be having surgery today. Please send up your heartiest prayers and good vibes and well wishes for him. Marie who loves kitties Update: Craig had his surgery. However it was infected so they are leaving the surgical wound open to heal…
Worried need spme infp
Hello everyone. I have not been dx with colon cancer but I have a few questions for you who have. First about me.. I am 33 southern I'll I have be dx with ovarian cancer last yr that spread to liver gallbladder spleen pancreass tip. I had gallbladder a smal tip of pancress left ovary 6 lymphnodes tumor taken off spleen and…
DNA, Genes, and Genomic structure
There's been some interest shown in how the science of genomic testing is evolving cancer research to new studies and testing to identify certain traits in the cancer cells that can be treated specifically. Genomic structure refers to the exact sequencing and structure if a gene. Just as none of us has the same DNA…
Pepe check in
How are you doing?
Why does Cancer have a Stigma.
As probably most of you know, the name "cancer" for this illness comes from the ancient Greek doctors, who noticed that women with advanced breast cancer, the veins around their breast had a shape like crab legs. But why does cancer have such a stigma amoungst other degenerative disseases like multiple sclerosis, muscular…
Scan results 90% positive
Well, I was really hoping for an "All Clear" but I guess it wasn't meant to be... The MRI, CT Scan, and CEA level were clear (e.g. N.E.D.). My CEA continued to be under 1. But the PET scan shows uptake on the outside of the colon, near the rectom (spot where the original colon resection was done). The last two PET scans…
Trying to eat "healthier"? This is obscene if true!!!!!
www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Food/chicken_products_1023130622.html "What's really in chicken products? You don't want to know" (and the rest of our food is equally as healthy:ie GMO-if you ask the FDA) None of this should be "news" ;just a good article putting it all trogether if anyone is unaware of what's been…
Small Intestine Adenocarcinoma - Please Help
Hello. I'm new to this site and am looking for folks to talk with and share experiences. I'm 39 years old and was just diagnosed in August 2013 with adenocarcinoma of the small intestine (jejunum location). It's been terrifying. For almost a year I was having some nondescript abdominal pain, underwent clear endoscopies and…
Old member's Facebook update
Some of you should remember Diane. Username dianetavegia. She posted on Facebook that her PET/CT 18 months after her liver resection was 'completely unremarkable in every way with no areas of concern'. Blood work is very good, too. She posted a picture with her oncologist. She had one small met at 3 years after dx. She was…
One sucessful milestone
Today we got to get sister out of the hospital and to her own home! It seems they have finally found a combo of meds which are taking care of the pain and nausea. She was more herself that she has been in months. The number of meds she is taking is daunting...I walked out with 8 new perscriptions in addition to ones she…
CRAIG! I got the magazine!
Just got home and got the mail, and there was a big envelope with a strangely familiar lion head on the address return label. So excited to see your work! It's a great article and signed too...by the author himself. You should be really proud that you pulled this off. I'm sure there are tons of people sending their writing…
"Let your Faith be bigger than your fear"
the title of my post was sent to me from my daughter yesterday,im not doing so good these days.let me back up4 months ago...i had been taking 1600mg of xeloda+avastin and developed severe hand and foot syndrome.while on this cocktail i showed growth in my lungs(small growth)so even though it became toxic to me it also had…
Calling for Joe, Craig, kennyt, Beebee, Judy, Zach.
Please let us know how you are doing. Miss you and hope things are all right. Laz

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