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Colorectal Cancer

Chemo breaks
What is the criteria to go on a chemo break and how long is it usually for? I'm praying for a three month break but my CEA just rose. I'm just exhausted and would love a break.
Postcard from Hallwangen Germany Goodnews CEA down to 6.3
I am still away on holidays from CSN so. Just a quick postcard from Germany, its snowing, we built a snowman today my first, its supposed to be spring but the winter is hanging on. Oh and my good news cea down to 6.3 from 12 in 2 weeks, and CA 199 down to 52 from 75 It looks like my second course of removab has worked like…
Two Steps Forward, Three Back
Our week of "rest" to prepare for first chemo is over. Boy, is it over! Third attempt at first chemo infusion was scheduled for today, preceded by labs. Lab nurse was unable to flush port to hubby's painful dismay. There should have been no pain at all, nor old black blood in the attempted draw. Chemo doc was unable to do…
The Conspiracy To End Cancer ~ from TIME Magazine
I felt this is important. I believe Steve (colocan) posted about this last week. It's by no means the end-all as far as Cancer discussions go but I found it to be an interesting read and also a good approach for dealing with the complexity of Cancer. This is just the intro to the article. I posted the entire article at the…
Losing Hair
I'm on irrotecan and Eurbitux. I'm starting to lose a lot of hair with some hairline far back at temple. Has antone else had this happen? Will I lose my hair completely? Wondering if it will just thin a bit or if I need to purchase a wig
Report projects: big rise in cancer survivors
Report projects: big rise in cancer survivors “More and more people are surviving cancer, thanks to earlier detection and better treatment, and a new report out Wednesday projects the ranks of cancer survivors will grow by nearly a third over the next 10 years. That’s the good news. The bad news: these 18 million cancer…
Starting radiation tomorrow.....any advice?
My radiologist oncologist will do 5 treatments every other day. She will treat my lung tumor and a spot on the abdominal wall that lit up on the pet scan. She couldn't do RFA on the lung because the tumor is on or too near a blood vessel and they were afraid they couldn't get a big enough margin. I think my lung tumor is…
Interesting (and apparently successful)virus vaccine approach to CRC
www.translational-medicine.com/content/11/1/79/abstract
A little intro to CTCs:circulating tumor cells
www.pnas.org/content/110/13/4861.full plus this,involving stem cells and Wnt/B-catenin http://medicalxpress.com/print283588929.html
Pets!
When things get stressful on the internet, post pictures of pets.
Need a needle biopsy for enlarged lymph node in neck
Hi fairly new here I read more than I post. I had the right side of my colon removed with some infected lymph nodes. No other organs involved. Onc wanted pet scan prior to treatment starting. Pet scan show lymph nodes in chest area and neck area enlarged. After 3 treatments of chemo a cat scan ordered some nodes went down…
Craig. Where the heck are you?
Well, I think this quiet spell has gone on long enough. You mentioned to us that you may take a break. We explained to you that we would not allow it. Others can take breaks when required, but not you. You have responsibilities here. You are the glue that holds us all together. We warned you that action will be taken. We…
Tried something new, and got a laugh out of it...
Yesterday I went to get a massage, and it included something I'd never tried before (or even heard of)...a therapy called Reiki. I'm still not sure what it is exaclty, as the therapist was telling me about it while I was lying down on a heated table and my ability to concentrate had melted ("Reiki blah blah channels of…
Newbie with pooping issues
Hi Folks, Another newbie here. Dx with Stage two rectal cancer in January. Did the resection end of January. And am now undergoing chemo. The oncologist recommended it even though stage two. Had my first treatment last week (Oxy and 5-FU). Tolerating the chemo ok I guess. Slight nausea but bad diarrhea. My concerns really…
Time Magazine issue on Cancer comes out Friday
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151314343136491&set=a.470156966490.256744.10606591490&type=1&theater
Any Stage 3c stories and advice?
It would be great to hear more stories from Stage 3C survivors, your experiences and advice. My wife was recently diagnosed with Stage3c 8/19 nodes and midway through folfox6. As a caregiver I am anxious to find out more about the roller coaster ride we have just embarked on.
New member Xeloda fears
Good morning, I am new to the board and to Colon Cancer, i was diagnosed with Cancer in Nov, surgery in Dec and today I am suppose to start Xeloda. My cancer is Stage 3 28 negative lymph nodes but a para colonic mass that was most likely a lymph that had no tissue left. So I sit here with my Xeloda in hand and just can't…
Day 1 xeloda
Diagnosed 1/19/13 colonoscopy. Surgery 2/19/13 stage 3 Grade 3 rectosigmoid cancer. 1 node out of 21 positive T2N1. All scans prior to surgery looked good. Beginning Xeloda 4000 mg 2 weeks on 1 week off. I was scared taking the pills this morning 4 am 4 pm total. Have read some positive stories and scary stories regarding…
Dr advises against surgery?
Reading many posts looks like many do surgery and chemo. But her dr is saying that surgery I often only aggravates it and that it should be the last alternative. Also. That if we do surgery that she will have a bag for the rest of her life. Anyone else told this? She is not getting a second opinion and jumping into…
Colonoscopy Tuesday
Tuesday will confirm if I have colon cancer, my gut feelings are that i do, my brain says not me!! My symptoms have gotten worse worse with more blood in the stools to not being able to go for days. I'm tired and losing weight without trying. Hopefully the news will be good, if not, I have found new friends.
Private Message spam
This is what I recieved in my private message box this morning. Anyone else find themselves this person's 'Next of kin'? I'm guessing there is no way to block these kinds of messagess? Dearest One, I do sincerely apologize for my intrusion of your privacy here on CSN. However, I have a serious concern with which I believe…
New on BOARD
Hi, At all I am new here, I m from Argentina, I always had read this forum, but now I want to start to participate and work togethers against cancer, my ideas are generally out of protocol, but sometimes I takes common protocols some parts. I am caregiver of father Stage IV. I hope, we can work together. I have something…
Met with the surgeon
We met with the surgeon yesterday and he recommended one more treatment tomorrow (this was actually my request, since my husband had a mini 3 week chemo break) and then surgery to remove the rectal tumor mid-late April. The para-aortic nodes that orginally lit up in August pet scan were removed for biopsy and nothing else…
If you can't eat popcorn
I searched for this info because I knew I'd seen it here but didn't want to respond because everyone except the op has since died. Kim (Annabelle41415) posted in 2009...... Kim Posted: If you can't eat popcorn because of an ileostomy/colostomy, diverticulitis, or for whatever reason, the following is a good substitution.…
What is CEA
Everyone with colorectal cancer is aware of CEA, short for Carcinoembryonic Antigen and watches their levels very closely. However, not many seem to know what CEA actually is, what it does and why its important. Here is my take on CEA: CEA is the oldest known marker for colorectal cancer (identified in 1965). It is…
Stivarga(regorafenib tablets) approved for mCRC in Canada:
www.sacbee.com/2013/03/25/5290481/first-new-colon-cancer-treatment.html and of interest from England http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-gene-sequencing-cancer-patients-nhs.html
Gene Therapy - Very Interesting!
Hi all, Don’t post much but I do check in once and awhile to see how everyone is doing. Long story short, I was diagnosed with stage 2 rectal cancer in January 2011. Had surgery followed by chemo + radiation and then more chemo. (I know chemo for someone who is stage 2 is controversial but felt it was the best choice for…
Portion of an article stating operating on tumors does not result in spread
I started this new thread because I thought this was an interesting topic ... it was brought up in AHelstrup's message. Thought some might be interested. Wishing everyone the best. -- Cynthia .... But let’s get back to the launching off point for this post. Does any of this mean that there’s any truth to the contention…
Fast or slow growing cancer?
Is colon cancer slow growing? Just found out Wed and I think she is in stage 2 ( getting CT Monday to make sure). But is there time for a second opinion?
Helping Gram
My Gram was just diagnosed. Is there a site that can help tell us what she will be experience through chemo nd radition treatment. Would like to know what to expect so we can be ready as possible to help her or comfort her.

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