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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for January 2014

im at a lost for words and a feeling of a lost for fight
Hello my friends im sorry it has taken me awhile to post thank you so much mom(wolfen) for keeping our friends updated on me.my last bout in the hospital is kind of a blur as everything happened so fast.the turning yellow thing got worse so they had me come in for labs and ct scan come to find out the spot on the head of…
Tumor or polyp
I have been going thru and reading a lot of the members profiles. In many it said when they were first diagnosed there was a tumor found in there colon. Is a tumor a polyp that has turned cancerous and grew or are they two differant things?
Pet scan
Hi my old friends and Folfox club Well CT/scan showed something on my liver as did a later ultrasound so my oncologist wanted a biopsy. Biopsy of the liver requires the prior ultra sound that establishes "landmarks" like a road map for the radiologist to locate later with another ultra sound and stick in the needle(s) for…
5000mg Xeloda hard on the hands and feet!
Hey Everyone, I'm finishing up my second to last chemo. Taking a lot of Xeloda, feeling actually pretty good, but it tore up my hands and feet. My palms and the sole of my feet are very red and burning. No sores yet. Will finish with this round on Friday and one more 2 week regimen. Everything looks good sofar, surgery…
Taking A Break
Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to take a break from the board. Just want to spend some time with family and not think about this but I'll always be here. I'll be checking in once in awhile and wishing the best for all that is going through things now. Hugs to you all. Kim
another anniversary
End year fifteen , commence year sixteen. No signs of ca . Colonoscopy with one small polyp in nov last year. New issues ,irregular heart beat. Kidney disease has enterred nephrotic syndrome ,started on 100 mg daily of cyclosporin now up to 200 mg daily. Still living alone , still working five to six days a week. Only…
Has anyone been put on neurontin for Neuropathic pain?
My mom has had bad neuropathy during her entire chemo process over the past three years and has developed bad facial and leg pain. Her oncologist prescribed neurontin 100mg and she is afraid to take it (she has metastatic colon cancer stage 4). Has anyone have any positive or negative thoughts on this medication? Thanks…
Xeloda and Celebrex
Is anyone else on the combination of Xeloda and Celebrex? Reactions?
Stage IV 5 years NED
I saw my doctor yesterday. My CT and X ray scans were clear so I've gone 5 years NED. I asked him if I was cured. He said as far as he was concerned I was. He said he couldn't find any data to support that because so few stage IV patients go 5 years NED. Does anyone out there know when someone stage iv can be considered…
Is 4 cm large?
Hi folks. For the past 7 years I have had digestive problems. 5 years ago had a colonoscopy and it came out ok. I have had a lot of trouble with soft stools which have been narrow shaped. Also the last 2 months I have had constant gas,bloating, farting and belching. Today I had another colonoscopy and he removed a 4cm size…
Advice needed on questions to ask liver surgeon
Hi there, My 77 year old mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer (mets to the liver) in Sept 2012. I have drawn a lot of inspiration from the stories/information posted here since that time and was hoping I could ask for some advice. My mom has been incredibly lucky so far. After her colon surgery, she had to wait 8…
Brooks (Just4brooks) checking in
Hi everyone, I thought that maybe afer a year away I'd check in to see how everyone is doing. As for me I'm doing okay, I'm now just a stay at home dad do to all of the post cancer problems with Oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy and my extream leg pain. It's hard at time to accept the life changing facts that I can no longer…
Any football fans on here?
As a life-long Washingtonian, I am SO excited that the Seahwaks are going to the Super Bowl! I remember the days when most every Sunday brought another day of head-hanging shame for Seattle, so for us this is a huge achievement! The entire city was so quiet yesterday...streets were empty, stores were empty. The stadium, on…
Happy MLK Day!
I am thankful that he made it possible for people to receive more equitable healthcare!
Pump or port issue?
My husband re-started Folfox and just had his 4th infusion on Friday and came home with the pump that was set for 46 hrs. Friday around midnight, he noticed some blood in the line and called the 800 # on the pump. They told him the pump was probably too low. He had it on the floor covered with blankets because the sound…
Thinking of Craig
Just been thinking about you Craig. Not the same around here without you! Would love to see a quick hi if you are feeling up to it.
Immunotherapy: Hope for the Future
This message refers to another thread discussing Science Journal awarding cancer immunotherapy as the 2013 ‘Breakthrough of the Year’. This is such incredibly promising news. Science is a good peer-reviewed journal focusing on original scientific research and research reviews. For those who don’t want to have to register…
Gall Bladder ????
Wondering if it has been common with others here to have gall bladder issues after CC? I been suffering for about a week now with this feeling like there is something stuck in the pit of my stomach. Right between the ribs. It radiates up into my throat and goes straight through my back. I have also been burping often. I…
Diets to help with chemo
Anyone tried juicing while on chemo
Just4brooks
Has anyone seen him lately ?
cancer? no cancer? wait maybe cancer? no cancer? wait maybe cancer
After three bouts of cancer: rectal; colon; liver NED tests every two months. Two months ago CT scan showed leison on my liver; Next day MRI showed same leison on my liver; three days later Ultra sound showed same leison on my liver. Six days later Biopsy ordered with Ultra Sound. CEA less than one. Opps six days…
Cancer immunotherapy chosen as Science magazine's Breakthrough of the Year
Science magazine (for those of you unfamiliar with the magazine, it's considered a tremendous career achievement for scientists of all disciplines to have their work published in Science) has chosen cancer immunotherapy as its Breakthrough of the Year. The article accompanying the announcement is a nice read: describes the…
CHEMO UPDATE
Hello friends, This Thursday, I went through my 3rd round of Chemo (Oxi followed by Xeloda) initially the chemo was scheduled for last Thursday. But my Onc postponed it by 1 week because my blood works was not good. Thursday morning another blood test was done & the count was still low. However just good enough to…
Sir Spheres- ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE!
We are running out of options for my husband's treatment. His doctor has recommended Sir Spheres or radio embolization for his liver tumors. I have only heard from one person who has had good results with this treatment. It is scary that it doesn't seem to be used very much and I don't have a good feeling about it. He has…
KathiM
It is time for me to do something for myself! I will PM you.
Tumor blocking all bile ducts
Hi my dad is ver jaundice we thought they would be able to put a stent in but they said the tumor is right in the middle of all the bile ducts. So surgery is out stent is out and most chemo regimens are out. Anyone have something similar and have any light to shed?
Sleeping tips for pump stage IV
I am new to this discussion board, but I am in need of some advice. My boyfriend of five years has stage IV rectal cancer at the age of 27. We have been getting treatment since September. He is on a two week cycle of receiving chemotherapy drips all day on Tuesdays and goes home with a 48 hour pump of 5FU. He got his port…
To the many Heros on this forum!
I just wanted to raise a toast to the many couageous people I have personally experienced on this forum. I am continuously amazed by the caring, love, compassion, determination, selflessness, wisdom, spirituality, faith, ... explified by so many throughout the thousands of posts on this board. Cheers to you Heros!!! And…
Approaching colonoscopy...
I've found some comfort and knowledge since finding this family of survivors & caregivers. I would like to ask for some support & prayers as I approach yet another colonoscopy. Jan. 27 is when I will be having my next one. I am anxious, which I'm sure most of you can understand. I try not to be. I have been having…
Answers to CSN survey questions
Please excuse the long post. A number of members have posed questions on the discussion boards or emailed me for more information about the CSN study that has been underway since November 2013. I thought it might be helpful to post the most common questions and my answers. What is the CSN survey? What is its purpose? The…

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