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Colorectal Cancer

Archives for June 2019

Preoperative neoadjuvant chemo and radiation to shrink tumor?
Hello, Scheduled to have a 5cm non obstructing tumor in my transverse removed on 7/19, but someone I know recommended I get Preoperative neoadjuvant chemo and radiation to shrink tumor before surgery. All other scans and bloodwork have been normal. Thanks you in advance for any advice you can give me.
CT Colonography Results - Flat Neoplasm and Redundancy
All, I finally received the full written results from my CT colonography (virtual). The conclusions read as follows: 1. scattered left colonic diverticula 2. Plaque-like wall thickening right rectal wall. This needs to be evaluated with colonoscopy. Adherent stool is possible however the colon was otherwise clean. Must…
Saying Hello..... along with a stoma reversal question. -update-
Well.....I can only say, this is the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I feel like I am in a nightmare, that I can't wake up from. My incredible, beautiful 42 yo wife, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in March. Not a single risk factor, exercised 2 hours per day, didn't drink, didn't smoke, etc... Had some blood…
Hubby has NED at this time!
richard had his APR in March, just returned from MDA last night for 3 month scans. NED! Fist time since he was diagnosed as stage 4 in July 2017! Hope this NED stays around for a very long time! It’s been a long rough roller coaster ride, so we are going to enjoy the break for now!!!! There is always hope!!! We truly…
6 month scan NED
I don’t know when the count actually begins...this nightmare began in 2016. It came back in my left lung in 2018. my doctor said I was cancer free right after my surgery in April.... so from that date, I have been NED for 14 months. I finished chemo the end of December 2018 so from that date, I have been NED for 6 months.…
2nd Opinion Extended Right Hemicolectomy Vs Transverse Colectomy
Hello all, I had went and got a 2nd opinion on my Transverse colon mass. The first doctor wants to do a open Transverse colectomy. I just got a 2nd opinion of an Robot assisted laparascopic extended right Hemicolectomy. The first doctor is a surgical oncologist, the 2nd is condsidered propably the best colorectal surgeon…
First Post-op Scan Today
I wish I could say I wasn't anxious about my first scan but that would not be true. I hate to even walk thru the doors of the hospital. Anything that even resembles a medical practice makes me cringe. I drank one of my "delicious" prep bottles last night before bed and have one more to go this morning..yuck, lol. Life has…
Keeping Ms Boop15 In Our Thoughts
Just wanted to remind everyone to send good energy and prayers to Elaine. This was the week of her liver resection. Hoping all has gone well and we get an update with good news on recovery and progress. Hugs, M
Maximum age at which a patient can undergo chemo
Is there an age beyond which chemo is not advised ? Is there an alternative treatment ?
What's normal to expect from an oncologist?
I'm just posting again to see if I can get some opinions on what's normal to expect of an oncologist. My husband's oncologist and his staff are not very helpful about answering questions. My husband has called a couple times with questions and it always takes a couple of calls and days to get answers, which is always…
Nick 2 down 10 to go
So I saw my oncologist today as I said previeously I was upgraded to stage 4 I have a 9mm nodual lower L lobe increased from 2mm since March 27th upper L lobe 6cm nodual up from 2mm and a new 5mm nodual center R lobe that was not present the 27th of March doing my 2nd round of Folfox today starting a new pinpoint chemo…
Venting I guess
As I've mentioned, Hospice keeps being brought up to me. I don't understand it. Other than being really sick for the past month due to a respiratory flu, which my son also is battling for a month a he does NOT have cancer. It's a really bad bug!! Other than the major down time for that, I am normally getting dressed,…
Anyone try Regorafenib/Stivarga lately, 2019?
Good Morning, All. I have stage 4 colorectal cancer, with mets in my liver and a couple of lymph nodes. So far I haven't had cancer in my lungs, but I've been getting breathless lately. I'm getting a CT scan this morning after a CEA tumor tracker that increased significantly. Started with FOLFOX plus avastin a year ago…
I think this is hilarious
I hope you guys enjoy it, too. And the link goes through okay. I've heard of every cancer 'cure' out there from possibilities to the ridiculous. Supposedly there are people doing reikie for me, whatever that is. And, yes, essential oils have been suggested. It both angers me and makes me laugh. I realize people have the…
Butt is venting---need feedback
Butt is venting......... I will apreciate a feedback and objective critique on where I am going off and hope for some good suggestions that will specifically assist. I got diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in Fall 2017. I had some chemo, radiation and surgeries and last summer was able to enter a brief remission. It…
Low Platelet count
New to the site-This is a great support site, I only wish I found it sooner. My journey: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer on February 19,2018, Had surgury on the 20th to remove a mass the size of a tennis ball and 10" of my colon and I was also given an Ilieostomy.They also found two small mets on my Liver...Started…
Newly Diagnosed
On 6/17 I had a colonoscopy done because of some rectal bleeding I had on 5/13. They had done a pelvic/abdominal CT which came back normal. After the colonoscopy my wife and I waited for the doc to come in expecting something minor. Boy, we were wrong, he found the following: An ulcerated 5 cm mass (which is considered…
had another colonoscopy today
All clear , nothing found . Next one in three years. Ron.
CEA marker rising . CT scan clear
Hello, My father was diagnosed with rectal cancer last June. Underwent radiotherapy and then surgery in August 2018. Ever since the surgery , the CEA marker has been rising 2.86, 3.58, 4.88 for every 3 monthly check-up (He's a non-smoker). CT scan of Chest, abodmen & pelvis seems clear. Anyone had the same issue and what…
Another fistula
Went to my family doctor yesterday to see what's up with me. I've been incontinent for months. I were Depends 24/7 because urine just comes out whenever and without warning. It's embarassing and I was hoping it would go away but it hasn't. My doctor told me yesterday that I have another fistula. So I had two repaired last…
Husband recently diagnosed has missed 2 weeks of chemo due to low WBC
Hi everyone, I hope I'm not breaking any protocol by having this be my first official post on this forum, though I've been reading for a while. My 46-year-old husband was diagnosed with colon cancer about 2 months ago. He had a colostomy and the surgeon said it will not be resectable because it's on the verge of being…
Update Hawaii trip and new Doctor
Hi all, been away from this site for a couple of months or more. So I did make it to Hawaii, what a trip! My son went with me. I've never been on a trip that far away, 14 hour flights are killer! It was not exactly what I expected but so beautiful. Photos don't do it justice! We went to Waikiki, which is busy busy. I had…
Anyone have depression and anxiety long after treatment is finished?
I went thru Chemo, Radiation and Surgery in 2012. I can't understand why I'm not and I haven't felt "on top of the world" by winning the battle, that everything should just roll off my back but that's just not the case. I have been emotional, anxious and depressed. I'm wondering if anyone else has felt they are struggling…
Hope
It has been a number of years since I was on this website. I actually lost my login info it has been so long. My cancer battle started in 2007 with rectal tumor. 1 1/2 years later it was in my liver with three tumors. Had surgery, chemo and was clear for about two years and it came back. Another liver resection, more chemo…
1 down 11 to go update
So yesterday Doc told me I have upgraded to stage 4 it has spread to my lungs and in more lymph nodes. Radiologist and Oncologist putting together my new treatment will continue folfox6 and 5 FU pump but increasing dosage and duration. I have decided to end all my correspondences Letters, emails ect. with (So far so good!)…
Question about will, not colon cancer specifically
I hope this is okay to post about. I need some opinions and I need them from people who are totally non biased. I found out a couple of weeks ago that in Alberta we can do up a will on our own as long as it's completely handwritten. It can't be typed up and just signed. This is ensure that the person actually wrote it up…
Thoughts on Erbitux (Cetuximab)
I might be taking this. Seeing if insurance approves it. Anyone know the good, the bad, and the ugly about this one. I would be taking it with irinotecan,
Lonsurf results so far
This is my first post. I have been reading this board for some time. I felt it was time to report this to other members. I had been on every other chemo treatment available to me with moderate sucess, and they all quit working. I have colon cancer with mets tp liver, lungs, and peritoneal lining. I was diagnosed in Febuary…
1 down 11 to go
NICKTACOMA STAGE 3 COLON CANCER. So on Monday I did my first chemo treatment. So far the only side effect is a little nausia when I turn my head to qiuckly and a little neuropathy. Had a full head to toe scan for possible hidden tumor CEA levels are rising. Will get results on Monday 17th. Praying for a negative result.…
Preparation for Colon Cancer related Liver resection
Hello, it’s been a while since I’ve been here. In the interim my medical team determined that despite being stage IV colon cancer (diagnosed 2.5 years ago), I am a candidate for a surgical option. The primary tumor was removed from the colon last March and I am back on chemo getting ready for liver resection sometime late…

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