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Colorectal Cancer

Able to feel Mets when exercising?
I am starting up yoga after 3 months of sleeping anytime I wasn't at work. So my body is in bad shape. But I am starting off kinda easy with Yoga. I did it last night but I was suprised how much I could tell the Met was there on my side. It got angry at me. Anyone have this same thing or should I call my Onco?
newly diagnosed stage 2 on capecitabane/Xeloda
hi, my mum was diagnosed on 7/27/03 and had hemicolectomy done on 8/1/03. the tumour has invaded the paracolic fat but nodes are negative. would like to know if there is anyone with similar condition on Xeloda as i understand the 'standard' chemotherapy, if given, is still 5-FU + leucovorin. Would appreciate any info if…
Warning about Toothpaste
Hey everyone. Some of you know me. I'm a Stage IV cancer survivor. Currently NED. Anyway, I ran across some very disturbing news regarding chemicals in Toothpaste and I wanted to share a couple links with you... Check them out.…
"Miracle" berry pill for metallic taste after chemo
Hi all, I just finished reading this on CNN and thought the "berry pill" might help out a few folks out here who are having metallic taste issues after chemo (my Rick for one). The entire article can be found at: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/11/28/miracle-pill-takes-the-bitter-with-the-sweet/ ,if you're interested. Take…
stage 4 cancer - cancer cells resistant to chemo, need opinions
Hi guys, My name is Sam and I'm new to this network. My mom who is 52 yrs old was diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 4 back in July. The cancer has spread to her lung, liver and lymph nodes. She has been taking Folfox and has done radiation treatment twice and she has been doing this every two weeks. After her first…
new to forum
just joined. Thank you all for allowing me to participate and learn from you. Looks like a great and supportive group. I have not been diagnosed with CA and hope I won't but a lot of anxiety around upcoming colonoscopy. Thanks again!
SIde Effects of Folfox
Hello,I am new here and am posting a question for my mom. I read your posts everyday and think you all are a wonder bunch of people and I pray for all of you to get better. My mom was just diagnosed with a GI cancer (not sure of origin). We are visitng Mayo Clinic and they want to start her on Folfox. Have any of you tried…
Still Ned for colon.....on to kidney cyst now.
Latest ct scan still Ned. So happy! Now to carry on with kidney cyst. It has grown just a bit since last September. They think it's a carcinoma but not sure. it has been a year on the 22nd of this month that I was diagnosed with colon cancer. It's been quite a ride and yes we are stronger than we think. Sandy
Guidance and Advice
I am 41 and was just dia with stage 4 Colon cancer (liver and lungs). I was diagnosed two days into the new year and I feel like I've been thrown into something I have to fight my wa out of. I'm 41, I have so much to look for and live for. I'm lucky to be a patient at MD Anderson in Houston. They have been wonderful. I…
New
Hi, I'm Mary. I'm new here. I'm 54 and in January was finally diagnosed with colon cancer after playing games with a pulmonologist who found nodules on my lungs. It took three weeks for him to send me to another doctor. Finally I went to Virginia Cancer Specialists and they helped out. I've been diagnosed stage iv. A real…
Radioembolization/Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) Anyone??
Has anyone here had experience with radioembolization /SIRT for liver metastasis?? I am not a candidate for liver resection, abalation is offered But I am reading about the above anyone have it done?? How did it work for you? Thaks, P
Pardon my french but son a gun, the lump that the doctors said wasn't there
is now a larger distinctive lump. No one could feel it and I've had quite a few scans since I first thought I felt it and nothing has been showing up. I had an appt in December and no one felt it. I don't understand why I'm feeling it and they are not. I'm at a point where I just can't worry anymore but I'm making another…
my rude inlaws
It has been five long hard years since I had my first operation, I was born with Gardner's Disease and had stage 4 colon cancer in 2010. Every time my in-laws get a bug up their **** my wife and I get nasty emails or Facebook messages. I have been told I should die a slow painful death from cancer, quit fighting and my…
Colon
Why does colon cancer seem to manifest itself in the liver and lungs sometimes? Are they particularly related somehow? Mine first showed in lungs, then liver, finally CT revealed colon. Just curious> Mary
Dr. Habr-Gama protocol?
Any one here has experience with watch and wait protocol? Thx!
Abdominal Pain
Hi everyone, For those of you who remember me, I read this message board every day but haven't posted anything for various reasons. I had so many problems with chemo, and radiation. I suffered with terrible abdominal pains that still come and go. But on the brighter side, I finished radiation in June, had my ileostomy…
Thanks to all...
As a new member to your "club" I wanted to thank each and everyone of you that have posted here. I've spent a good deal of time reading through various posts finding answers to my many questions as well as educating myself regarding CRC. Your posts have been so valuable to me, your stories an inspiration. I was diagnosed…
5 Year NED Colonoscopy
Hi All, I had my 5-year NED on 1/31/17 but had the colonoscopy a few weeks later (insurance reasons). I am very happy to report all is well - colon was clear, clean and beautiful. My history: I was Dx'ed in 2012 with stage 3b signet cell colon cancer. Sugery and chemo (5fu and oxi). I am a cancer survivor. My favorite…
I am Lisa
My (much) younger sister was just diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal. Two spots about 2.5 cm on liver and 4 very small lung spots less than .5 cm each on CT, waiting on pet results. Oncologist Has announced plan to "hit it hard with most aggressive chemo" folfurinox. My sister is 41 and the only parent of her 9 year old…
Newly Diagnosed Rectal Cancer - Looking for Support
I was diagnosed with rectal cancer 3 days ago. I had been having intermittent rectal bleeding since 10/2016 and I have a history of chronic constipation. Thought for sure it was just bad hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, or a rectocele, but I guess I couldn't be that lucky. I think the worst part right now is not knowing…
So mad and having emotional issues right now.
Does anybody else ever feel this way? I got the bad news about my one met doubling in size over a three months span and is now about an inch across. Or was when they did the CT scan in December so it's probably bigger now. It really scared the crap out of me. I've been in a funk ever since. The very next day my boss…
Beware - old posts brought forward by SPAMMERS
Seems we have two that have invaded the board. Enough have been flagged, but since it is the weekend they may not be deleted until next week.
Reading too much
I think I am starting to read a little too much. Anyway, has anybody heard of this stuff or actually used it. Don't think it is available here in the US. Don't know enough about this stuff to know if is crapola or not. Dendritic cell vaccine. Allegedly they harvest blood cells, process them in a laboratory to produce…
skin burns
does anybody have any good advice for dealing with radiation skin burns-my husband is 3+ weeks into radiotherapy and has developed some sore patches of skin-they have suggested aqueous cream but has anybody found anything else that was useful-also does it get better when treatment stops? thanks kelly
New to CSN - Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Hello, my name is Scott. Over the past several days, I have been trying to research information about upcoming chemo treatments and side effects relating to the Avastin/Irinotecan/Xeloda regiment. The research journey has taken me everywhere and eventually to the CSN discussion board where I have found solace in the…
adderall for fatigue
Hi, I was wondering if any of your drs have prescribed adderall for fatigue, off label. There was a study by the mayo clinic from 2010 which showed in made a difference for people with stage 3 or 4 disease. Here is the link: http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2010-rst/5830.html
Hello all
just wanted to say hello to all of you guys .i haven't been on here for a long time but today I was thinking about toilet all .
Lynch Syndrome?
I'm looking for other cancer patients that have been diagnosed with HNPCC (Lynch Syndrome).
Neulasta
Hi All, Has anyone had vomiting & extreme fatigue side effects with Neulasta? My husband was doing great with his chemo (no real side effects) until he got the Neulasta shot last week. 48 hours after the shot he was vomiting all day and is extremely fatigued. I know it will pass but just want to know if others have…
Chin tremor during chemo session
My brother-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in early Jan. 2017, had surgery done on 1/12 in color, lymph nodes and liver areas. He started chemo 2/10, 5-FU, Oxalip, leucoverin, gransitone and decadron was administered. During the session, his chin started uncontrollably shaking (jerking, tremor), doctor…

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