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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for May 2015

Done with round 6
I have just finished round 6 of chemo including oxaliplatin up until the beginning of 6th round due to nueropathy that wouldn't subside. Going for a scan and doc says after scan have to decide if I want to take a break or go on matinance chemo Has anyone had this experience? I am stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and…
Has Anyone Heard from Karin/Lilacbroller?
She is in Bethesda at NCI on an immunotherapy trial involving depleting her immune system and then infusing her with a cocktail of billions of her own t-cells and a tumor marker so that the t-cells can recognize the cancer cells for the invaders that they are and kill them. I know that she has been in the hospital for…
Update - ct scan and cea
Hi all my dad was due for a ct scan after 3 chemo rounds . However he's ended up in hosp with bowel inflammation . He's on antibiotics and biwelnus rejecting food . It's horrible ! anyway ct scan showed no new mets, few nodules stable but growth in liver mets . The weird thing is cea is going down each cycle but yet the…
Stage III Cancer- How many Folfox treatments??
Have been lurking a while and recently joined this site. Looks like a great place for information and support. In summary I am 47 y/o with 5 precious kiddos ranging from 5 up to 20 years old and a very supportive husband. After following the recommendation of my ob/gyn I had a scope in April where I learned I have T3NbMX…
Grandson
Those of you who are my friends on facebook already know this. My grandson, who is 12, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He's started chemo and is starting to feel icky. Queasy and tired all the time. I thought I hated it when I had cancer, but that was nothing to this. So, so sad... *hugs* Gail
Exciting Info for those with a certain mutation of colon cancer cell, they've had success
Around thre drugs drug that kicks in the immune system and attacks the cancer calls is called pembrolizumab, Nivolumab and (didn't see what third one is called) Unfortunately you have to have a certain mutation in order for it to work. Of 13 people that had the mutation, 12 had tumors shrink and some go away, many of these…
Finishing My 6th Session Of Chemo Now And Just Wanted To Thank Everyone Here
Figured since this is the half-way point, good time for the post. I mentioned this before, but everyone here has been great. Reading the stories, the advice and the rest has made things so much easier. It helps me keep the low points to a minimum and has helped me to keep on going out and doing things as much as possible.…
Normal people problems!
Can anyone else appreciate having a crazy day...filled with just normal people problems? You know the stuff that might bring others down? But not us!! 8 am and it's been a full day...bring on the coffee. i woke at 5 not planning to give anyone rides. by 630 I find out that both teens need a ride ...same school, but half…
How rare is this
How rare is it that I have colon cancer with mets to both lungs & lymph node in neck but liver is clear? Also doesn't this make it stage 4 ?
New to the board please help me
Going to see oncologist tomorrow had colon resection on May the 13 and needl biopsy of lymph node in the neck. Both came back as cancer adeno carcinoma it have multiple nodules on both lungs doctor said it doesn't look typical because it looks like both lungs were shot with bb's plus my liver is completely clear I know I…
Scumbag!
This post will hopefully be deleted soon from our memorial thread; but really, I itched to comment even though I know that it is either a robtotic post or some scumbag who will never pull up this site again. How dare they hijack our site. How dare they hijack our memorial thread. And really, he lives in Indian? Can't they…
Cea
This may seem a silly question but has anyone on chemo had has cea reduce one cycle and go up the next ? An this happen? my dads cea was 65 before chemo and after round 2 it went to 55
Work for a cancer non-profit
Does anyone here work for a cancer-related non-profit group or know someone who does? I ask because I'd like to learn more about what it's like to work for such a non-profit. I'm interested in working at least part-time to use my skills to help others with cancer. I don't have any medical training, so there really isn't…
TAS-102
Has anyone had the drug TAS- 102 or know much about it ?
JocelynR
Welcome to our forum JocelynR, please feel welcome here to ask any questions etc., there are many fine and welcoming people here, who can help you out sharing their own experiences. Again I'm glad you found us and that we can help you in some small ways. Winter Marie
I miss our Dutch friends!
I miss my Dutch friends! We had the pleasure of their company for a mere 12 days....and in the process put a lot of miles on my car! Itinerary: Day One: pickup at LAX, visit in-process Medical Museum in Pomona, bring to Redlands. Day Two: JetLag day, around Redlands and up the mountains to Lake Arrowhead and around the Rim…
But the oncologist said just eat what you want...
CONCLUSION: Higher sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer recurrence and mortality in stage III colon cancer patients. CONCLUSION: Higher dietary glycemic load and total carbohydrate intake were statistically significant associated with an increased risk of recurrence…
Sepsis ?
Has anyone here suffered from sepsis during chemo ?
Did you have IBS before diagnosis?
This has probably been addressed before but I'm terrible at searching. How many of you had IBS before you were diagnosed with colon cancer? I'd read years ago that IBS sufferers have a 65% higher chance of getting colon cancer so I'm curious what the percentage is on here. Also, I was told mine was likely a polyp that went…
stage four colon cancer
* hello my name is kelly yoder and my husband was diasgnised with stage four colon cancer in april 2014. he is 33 years old and we have 2 children 17 and 9. he has raised my 17 year old her entire life and our 9 year old is his. we found out this is genetic and they keep telling us that the research they get from my…
Just a quick update - NED for SRC, starting to deal with newly dx breast cancer
Hi Everyone, I am back after taking a break from dealing with Signet Ring (SRC) cancer. For those of you that don't know me... I was dx in 2012 with stage 3b SRC cancer with 4 of 18 nodes involved. I had the rt hemi and 6 months of Folfox. At about 1 year out from dx, I was experiencing daily pain and my CEA was going up a…
Memorial Day Weekend - A time to remember those who have passed
May 2014 Joemetz - May Smokeyjoe - Leena - May MOOSE74/Eric's Dad - May Katz2402's brother - June Barbebard - Barb - July Karen - scareddaughter24's mum - July Johnnybegood - Debra - Wolfen's daughter and our forum friend - July Sandi's husband - August **** - Kathleen808's husband - August Lisa2012 - August Danker's…
Fever
I have been very worried as my dad has a fever since last night ? We have called the hosp as they said to keep an eye as he already had bloods checked a few days ago to rule out infections . does anyone have any advice as to what can be causing fever on chemo . I recall that he had a similar episode last cycle too but…
CEA Levels is up after 8 years
Hello, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer 8 years ago at age 26 and went trough chemo and surgery. At the time my CEA levels was in normal range. Unfortunetly i could not complete my Chemo and had to stop half of the way because of the serios reactions to chemo. I went my chekups first 2 years and luckly i was…
Tierd an weak ?
My dad has so far had 3 rounds of chemo - oxy and raltitrexed . As I mentioned he has the appetite issues but is also very tierd and weak . Should we be concerned ? Before the chemo he was quite energetic and out and about and this has knocked him for 6! on the other hand I keep thinking maybe the cancer is getting worse…
Got results today from my oncologist......GOOD news!!!!
Went to my oncologist today for results.... she said we will do an MRI to determine exactly what it IS, but for certain is that it is NOT cancer!!!! DANCING!!! (She thinks it may be an untreated shoulder injury, and this lump is a sort of pillow my body created to shield the injury)..... BIG hugs to all!!!, Kathi
Redeemed
Welcome to the forum, Redeemed . I noticed a few post over night, and thought it would be fun to have you post here and introduce yourself, if you wish. Sue - Trubrit
AVEMAR
Has anyone used this product at all ?
Question re survival
Hi I was just wondeeung how much chemo increases survival by ? I see some ppl going for years and some not long . If chemo works can a person survive few years ?
Has anyone done a IV vitamin drip the day before chemo
hello all i hope everyone here had a chance to smile or laugh a little today because those two things are VERY IMPORTANT To our recovery just the norm of everyday things takes me to a differnt place before my next round of chemo. Tomorrow I go for round 9 of my 12 (Folfox& OXI cocktail) sessions. I know I read somewhere on…

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