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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for October 2014

i had biopsy today doc said looked malignant it is 5 by 7 cm tumor in my colon HELP HELP WHAT DO I D
My name is Bruce I am 51 year old male The army on 4 occasions told me i just had internal hemoroids in 2009 2011 2012 and 2013, now i had my first colonoscopy and i learn i have a pretty big tumor that probably began back in 2009 I am furious with the army but more important scared to death what is around the corner for…
Question
I've been busy between dad and my brother. I haven't been on in a while. I brought my brother to a new cardiologist that is closer to home and one who I respect. He sent my brother for a MUGA scan on Friday. He had one back in early Jan/Feb when he was hopspitalized. He had an ejection fraction of 45% then. He has been on…
New to CSN
Hi everybody: I am new to CSN, I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with metastasis to the liver in November 2013. Since then I have been in chemotherapy FOLFOX for 3 months, then only avastin and 5FU and went back to FOLFOX in August., I am getting more side effects this time, they are giving me huge amounts of…
Went to Surgeon Today for my Hip
Went to the surgeon this morning and it went better than expected. First thing coming in the door he said well things look pretty bad bet you are in a lot of pain and of course I answered yes. They rate the scale of this condition from 1 to 6 and 6 being the worst and he said I'm definitely 6. The other leg also has this…
I'm not a religious person but
I came across this short video and really liked it so I thought I'd share it http://vimeo.com/8898059#at=0 Enjoy! Easyflip/Richard
Spoon Theory - If Only I Could Make Them Understand
While lamenting this rather frustrating and unfortunately common occurrence in my life, a friend shared this article on the Spoon Theory: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ This totally made me cry, and I absolutely wish I could make everyone who loves me or gets frustrated…
Heels of feet, body cramping
I've finished my treatment and been NED now for 18 months. My feet are hurting especially at the heels and I'm having trouble with cramping body parts again. I am cramping in muscles I didn't even know I had especially right underneath the breast bone. Does anyone have permanent foot damage and cramping? If so what is your…
Gerson Cancer Therapy Question
My wife was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Colon Cancer. Has anyone out there used the Gerson Cancer Therapy out of Mexico? If so, could you tell us about the experience and the overall results. Thanks
Results from fracture
I had a gall,six weeks ago. X-rays found avulsion fracture. Have had recent ultra sound and ct on the groin and oooohhhhh boooyyyy, I'm devastated. They found a tumor at the fracture site. Haven't had chemo since February. All was looking so great. Scared, yep. See orthopaedic surgeon and oncologist this week. Praying so…
60 Minutes story on the high price of cancer drugs.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-cost-of-cancer-drugs/
*blush*.....I am officially an author!!!!!!! *blush*
With some help from a 'self-publishing' publishing house, my 'Bald Lady' book is now a reality!!! WHEW!!! Who would have thought????? I just downloaded the Kindle verson....and am so excited!!!! For those who do not know me...I'm one of the 'old folks'....double primary...breast and colorectal... For those who DO remember…
First cycle down...PET scan today
Made it through the first cycle. Tuesday through Thursday weren't bad, but Thursday afternoon through Saturday were miserable. Nausea, diarreaha, and feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. Just exhausted now...Surprisingly, I didn't have much of an issue with the cold with the oxi... I have a PET scan today because the…
Scan Buddies
Scan and CEA tomorrow.....anyone else this week? Jeff, I remember you have a scan, too. Prayers and good wishes. CM
Chemo in three days
I start my follow up chemo of Folfox5 on Monday so I have two days to go. I've been miserable and stressed all week. I can't sleep and I'm angry and cry a lot. I'm hoping it won't be too bad but I think it's naive to think it might not be. I've had a charlie horse in my calf for days that's so bad I can't sleep well and…
Feeling blah
I'm in the middle of FOLFOXIRI 3 of 6. Was at UMHS from 7:30am to 4:30pm yesterday. Disconnect is tomorrow. I'm beginning to get a sense of the pattern of side effects. Nausea/vomiting, followed by constipation, followed bi diabetes, then more comstipation. And exhaustion, disseyness throughout. Also jaw hurting, teethe…
Bentonite clay
http://www.cancernaturaltherapyfoundation.org/health-articles-view.php?id=18 Calcium Bentonite Living Clay Whilst healing clay may seem a new concept to some of us, it has been used for thousands of years dating back to the Essenes and biblical times. In the second century A.D., Galen, the famous Greek philosopher and…
My scan is today.
On my way to Stanford to get news on the effectiveness of the chemo augmentation. Die Tumor! Die! :)
Still Here :)
Thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes, it sure is appreciated. Right now I'm in the OOU getting my weekly chemo, sure getting tired of every week but at the moment it is shrinking the tumors, so I'll stay the course. I have been happy that every week I had been gaining a pound, so a gain total of 6 pounds were…
Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of private message spamming. If you received a message from rita44556 prompting you for money,…
How to make a stronger Vitamin C for those taking this supplement. FYI only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYRIjhReC8o&sns=em I always let let my doctor know what I am doing or taking, please do the same.
Cancer Tutor web site - FYI only
http://www.cancertutor.com
Spam CSN email. FYI
I received this today and of course it's a Hoax. rita44556 10/02/2014 - 1:22am Dearest one, I do sincerely apologize for my intrusion of your privacy in CSN, I have a serious concern with which I believe you might be of help and for this reason, I cannot but reach out to you. My name is,Mrs Rita Chung. A Nationality of…
FYI only - the truth about cancer summit
http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/fall_quest1b.php?af=1605727
Taking care of your teeth during treatment
I went to the dentist today to have my teeth cleaned and found out I have nine fillings to do. Three are replacing old ones but still I was shocked. I've always had good teeth and take care of them. But, while I was in treatment I was too tired to care enough to brush them regularly and would go days without doing it. I…
Raleigh and Virginia Beach are my travel plans
Getting on a flight Friday to Raleigh, then driving to VG Beach and back. Anyone live on this route? I'll hopefully meet up with Gail in Raleigh.
CSN Admin
I'm not sure how to reach CSN, but I would like to ask for a discussion group on nutrition and cancer, a Vegan Board. Can we get this? The body has a way of healing itself and I think we should all share our findings, thoughts, and ideas Thank you.
Nutrition. Just sharing.
http://www.beating-cancer-gently.com I'm not recommending, just sharing for anyone that may have interest I'll do the walking, you do the reading :)
Pain in the femur
I had colorectal cancer and went through all the normal protocol, chemo, radiation, and chemo again. I have been off chemo since last September (2013). Have had a sore rectum forever. Was on a drug called canasa for 42 days - inserted into the rectum at bedtime. It did help some. But as long as there is stool in the rectum…
How many lymph nodes do we have?
Maybe I'm just not good at searching things on line. I can't seem to find out how many lymph nodes we're supposed to have that can be affected by colorectal cancer. After surgery I was told that I'm stage III because three out of eleven lymph nodes were involved. I assumed this meant I had eleven lymph nodes and three…
My grandmother's cancer story
My grandmother was diagnosed with bowel cancer in the 1950s. Her story is what gives me hope during all of this. I hope it will give others hope as well so I'm going to share it. We called her nana. She was born in 1898 so in the fifties when she was diagnosed she was in her fifties. She worked as a nurse so possibly it…

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