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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for February 2018

Anybody on the....
Ketogenic Diet? Thanks
Scared Partner
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site. Yesterday we found out that my boyfriend of 4.5 years has signet ring cell carcinoma. Started with severe stomach pains, less than 2 weeks ago, and the doctor thought it was appendicitis. He had an op to remove his appendix, but during the operation the surgeon found a large mass on his…
Still Here
Well, it's exactly 1 year since my diagnosis. Last Valentines Day my CT indicated a large blockage in my sigmoid colon. Admitted to the ER that evening, monitored and prepared through the next day for an inpatient colonoscopy. Diagnosis confirmed stage 3b. Surgery to remove 12 inches of the sigmoid the following day. Last…
Sugar <<= the enemy ???
See the link for an interesting article... https://idmprogram.com/emerging-hallmarks-of-cancer-cancer-12/
Magnesium supplement
Tanstaafl brought up the subject of Magnesium supplements in my Vitamin D post, but I thought I would separate this out as a new post. I had not considered magnesium supplements before Tanstaafl's suggestion, but as I did some research, it seems that between 50% and 79% of Americans are magnesium deficient. Magnesium is…
Swollen Belly after surgery
Is it normal to have a swollen belly after a liver resection? I am not retaining fluid anywhere else, but I have a bubble belly of sorts. I am just hoping it eventually goes away.
CEA rise--Other reasons? aside from cancer
I guess I just want to be in denial. lol. My CEA went to 2.6 (which is still considered normal) but it has always been 1 something since diagnosis until chemo. I just want to put the blame on any other reason, NOT cancer! Hehehe. No seriously, what other factors, aside from cancer, that could cause a CEA rise? I know it…
Rosmarinic Acid
I hated oxi, but for those of you who are suffering through it, here is an abstract about rosmaranic acid (found in rosemary and other herbs) helping with the neuropathy: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12035-018-0920-4 As well as a related abstract about melatonin having the same effect:…
Press Pulse Metabolic Strategy
In this short 2017 talk Prof. Seyfried discusses an updated metabolic strategy for killing/suppressing cancer. He calls this strategy "Press-Pulse" and explains it starting about 13:15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TZnjC7SR_w&t=309s The paper can be found here:…
Interesting new article on treating lung metastasis
Here is an interesting new article on treating lung metastasis after colorectal cancer: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168365918300683 [P]olymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) entrapping chemotherapeutic agents provide a new therapeutic option for treating CRC that has metastasized to the lung. PNPs assembled…
Gin-Gins Chewy Ginger Candy
I felt Nausous most of today (but got a ton of work done) and stopped off at Whole Foods on the way home. I picked up some ginger root that I plan to slice and put in tea and a bag of Gin-Gins. Gin-Gins come in a few flavors and in chewy or hard candy. I was looking for the low sugar version. I tried one and it cleared up…
Oxaliplatin dose
Hi group. I have received 6 doses of oxaliplatin on the FOLFOX regimen for a cumulative dose of 840 mg. I have been experiencing fairly severe neuropathy that continues until my next treatment. I’m concerned about the neuropathy continuing after chemo and how it will affect my quality of life. Has anyone else asked the Dr…
Has Anyone Seen This?
It's on MSN this morning. It talks about two different bacterias that come together and create colon cancer. Interesting. Might explain it for me because it's not in my family as far as I know. When I've mentioned my grandmother that had it, I'm adopted so it's not inherited and I've met my birth mother and it's not there.…
Green Tea, Tumeric, & Brocolli Sprouts
In this 2017 talk, Brent Reynolds, PhD discusses how three natural substances used in combination slows tumor progression. Data is presented. The substances are discussed at about 15 minutes into talk, but recommend the entire 25 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6RW1fv3KD8&t=914s The three subtances are EGCG…
Diet impact on cancer therapy - Oncologist's Presentation
Here is a talk by oncologist Dr. Dawn Lemanne who incorporates dietary measures to enhance standard of care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_diITmOeCM&t=11s Consistent with research done by Dr. Seyfried and Dr. Longo who have shown how controlling the amounts and proportions of macronutrients can weaken cancer cells…
Help
I want to ask people who have had small bowel obstruction... How did you know it has cleared? My mom had one almost 4 weeks back. She wasn't vomiting much. But there was nausea vomiting diarrhea. Confirmed on CT scan. After 2 days of bowel rest they started fluid diet n it appeared like the obstruction cleared. She got her…
Ct results today were good
tumor shrunk again from 2.8 to 1.8 (started at 3.8) there is a long area where he had his original liver resection that is a gray area so to speak. It‘s Not a tumor but may have cancer in it. It’s been there for 4 years and has only gotten smaller in its own. It shrunk a bit too. They found a “cluster of tiny nodules and…
stage4 colorectal -- advice welcomed
Hi Everyone, I'm just discovered this board about a month ago, and could really use some advice. I really admire all of you providing support and fighting this frustrating disease. First, a little background. Not that its related but I was first diagnosed with a rhabdomyosarcoma (tumor) at six months old as a (infant) boy…
Folfiri: Hospitalized and losing hair after 1 treatment
I had my first infusion of Folfiri on January 26, 2018. I felt ill all weekend. Monday I started vomiting and running to bathroom with diarhea. Took Zofran and Imodium. Seemed to help. I continued takig the Zofran every 8 hours and took one Imodium tablet per day until Thursday. Then got constipated for 3 days. Satruday,…
EAGLES!!!!
Hi everyone! I just have to say that as a life long Eagles fan from the Philadelphia area, I'm so happy the Eagles won the Super Bowl! I got to watch it with my son and his family. I'm watching the parade now and just wanted to say that Life is Good! Love to all! Kazenmax
Article
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42976851 Always new studies. Lets hope something good comes out of them.
Xeloda
Hi all! I have posted before but it has been awhile. I'm 2 and a half years in to my stage 4 diagnosis and am doing ok! My question is does the Xeloda pill take the place of that aful take home pump? I call it my parting gift that I really don't want!
PET/CT
my prayers to everyone on this forum i have a request please can anyone show me their PET/CT report want to compare it with my dad yes i know every case is different but still if anyone can help i would be grateful
mushrooms
Is it safe to use reiski mushroom with chemo treatments. I understand it is very benefical with reducing tumors, increasing immune, and other features.tks
Hello friends
Its been a long time since I've been here and I just started thinking of you all. I'm happy to see there are still some folks here that I remember :) This April will be 2 years since my husband died. I stayed around for a while to lend support to others, but when Jeff Anderson passed I realized I needed to move on. I'm…
Colon cancer to the adrena gland
What Foods Do You Miss?
As I've mentioned before, I have an illeostomy and have internal adhesions that are wrapping around things and my diet is even more limted than it was the first year or two after the illeostomy. I won't have it reversed because it's better than the IBS I always had and it wouldn't help with the adhesions anyway. But I was…
Recent Vitamin D article
Once again, this 2018 article is from the "for what it is worth" department. Personally, I am a vitamin D believer. http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/38/2/1121.long While awaiting conclusive results on the role of UVB exposure and vitamin D in the risk of cancer incidence, progression, and mortality, individuals should…
Stanford Immunotherapy trial for Cancer Vaccine
It's an interesting approach. They inject something into the tumor which causes the immune system to attack tumor cells all over the body. But only the tumor cells. I just sent the paper to the printer to read later on. Sounds very exciting. Article:…
Anybody knows/has experience with OncoDNA or similar tests?
if yes, can you share thoughts. Is it worth it? Did you see value out of it? Did it help chose the right medication/clinical trial for you? Thanks a lot for feedback and thoughts if any! www.oncodna.com

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