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Colorectal Cancer

Gauging your cancer age
Hi everyone, I just responded to a post by Pete and it got me thinking about how you define a NED status. I was dx in June 2009, started chemo/radiation and then had the big surgeries in Oct. 2009. Cu…
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10 comments
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Started by tommycat
Most recent by Sundanceh
Jun 6, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
I finally told my 81 year old mother I have cancer after 7 weeks!
Why is it always the hardest to tell your own mother??? I live in Georgia and she lives in Florida near my to older sisters. I told my sisters right away but couldn't tell mom, it was so hard. I am th…
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4 comments
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Started by Momof2plusteentwins
Most recent by tommycat
Jun 6, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Dreaded tests - Again
Hi Everyone, I haven't been on the boards for a long time so I doubt anyone will remember me. Short history. I was dx 2005 with stage 3 and on my birthday had it removed. I went through chemo and only…
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3 comments
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Started by lfondots63
Most recent by Luckygirl2
Jun 5, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Vectibix sideeffects after 1 and Folfiri sideeffects after 2 infussion
I cannot say I didn't know this would happen so quick 1 Vectibix infussion and the acne has already started..and it is itchy I thought I would at least have a couple of treatments before this would st…
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Started by dmj101
Jun 5, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Why would I stop laughing? (VERY Good Video)
Why would I stop laughing?
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12 comments
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Started by PhillieG
Most recent by PhillieG
Jun 5, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Thinking of you Phil64!
Just wanted to say I was thinking of you and saying a prayer for the best outcome and a speedy recovery. Catch us up when you can! Hugs Brenda
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13 comments
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Started by Brenda Bricco
Most recent by barbebarb
Jun 5, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Complete Colon Removal?
I met with my surgeon today...lots of good information. We are considering a complete colon removal; attaching the small intestine to the rectum...I will go to the bathroom 3-4 times per day (he says)…
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Started by carrieh
Jun 5, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
what a surprise
Today was "national survival cancer day" and the Indiana/Illinois area had a picnic for survivors in this region. The ocologists and nurses from the hospitals nominate and select the 2012 survivor of …
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13 comments
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Started by steveandnat
Most recent by tommycat
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Stage IV rectal cancer with 1 liver mets
I am 49 with 4 kids -twins that are 14 and the best husband in the world. So scared that I won't see them graduate, go to college, get married. Diagnosed on April 11, 2012, started radiation and chemo…
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23 comments
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Started by Momof2plusteentwins
Most recent by Phil64
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Hi mates it is FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend?
Tomorrow cinema, Saturday dinner with my oncologist! Sunday family lunch, wife, mother and siblings . What about you?
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52 comments
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Started by pepebcn
Most recent by pete43lost_at_sea
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
How much would we spend extra on ourselves?
"... Spending dollars on supplements and seminars may just not be possible, without some extremely good numbers on a success rate." - LoveKitties. Not to hijack Pete's thread, I have a question. I've …
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25 comments
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Started by tanstaafl
Most recent by pete43lost_at_sea
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Cracked fingers
There's been mention on various threads about cracked fingers and thought I'd open a new one with something that's worked for me. I had 8 cracks in various places on fingers, mostly at the tips at the…
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6 comments
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Started by JayhawkDan
Most recent by joemetz
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
I can't believe this is my life
I lost the absolute love of my life on March 24th after a 3 year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was only 42 he was the proud father of our 3 beautiful daughters. We would have celebrated our 20t…
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11 comments
0 point
Started by krlehr
Most recent by marbleotis
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
OUCH! mouth ulcers - suggestions?
I have really bad mouth ulcers. Well I guess it's mucositis really -- my whole mouth is very sore. Difficulty eating. Ouch! I'm using a rinse called Thymol gargle. And a soluble aspirin rinse -- about…
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16 comments
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Started by taraHK
Most recent by marbleotis
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Still angry after almost 3 years
I don't know why but I am still angry about all this cancer stuff after almost 3 years since my dx. I thought I had accepted and working on beating it. I keep having one set back after the other and I…
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36 comments
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Started by jmaddox915
Most recent by Antpopoola
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
In need of emotional support
Hi, I am new to this. I was diagnosed in december with stage 4. I have just completed my 3 round of chemo. I was wondering if anybody out there could help me understand if what i am feeling is normal.…
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27 comments
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Started by krysta
Most recent by Phil64
Jun 4, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
is it working?
How do i know its working? I finish 5FU this week then wait 6 weeks for follow up exam with surgeon then 2 more weeks til surgery. I have done really well on chemo/radiation - just diarrhea and burn p…
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3 comments
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Started by omrhill
Most recent by annalexandria
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Scan Results
I just got the call and the results continue to show no evidence of disease. I was sweating the last few weeks. I pretty much talked my brain into believing I would get bad news. Wow what a load off t…
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28 comments
0 point
Started by TMac52
Most recent by PhillieG
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
CEA
My husband has just done his 18th chemo, still going well, has any one since dx cea has stayed at 2? His onc said some tumors don't respond to cea markers. Anyone else experienced this?
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5 comments
0 point
Started by belindahill
Most recent by belindahill
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Woke up with cold symptoms - started chemo Friday/please help
Guess my body must be a little broken down from the surgeries I had. Started chemo Fri., Oxalyp., Folfox, Xeloda and today I have a swollen gland under my right jaw and feel like a cold is coming on. …
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3 comments
0 point
Started by barbebarb
Most recent by barbebarb
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
5 weeks radiation & 5FU - now rectal surgery
I see there are many ways to take rectal tumor out - what way is the most common, successful, less painful? I am meeting with surgeon June 1st, scared to death. I also have 1 liver mets, has anyone he…
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8 comments
0 point
Started by Momof2plusteentwins
Most recent by Momof2plusteentwins
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Is anyone else foating adrift?
That's what it feels like since there really isn't anyone directing my care. I haven't seen my oncologist in almost two years and my surgeon has been doing my scan requests the last year or so and sai…
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3 comments
0 point
Started by son of hal
Most recent by PhillieG
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Holidaying in Mallorca on Chemo and picc lines
Hi everyone. I have just had surgery for cancer of the colon - dr's say they don't believe it's spread, but are giving chemo for 24wks anyway - although the drugs they're due to give me are for 'advan…
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10 comments
0 point
Started by Vickie1
Most recent by belindahill
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
How does anyone work with cancer and. All the appts and chemo?
I am a nurse on med/surg and work 12 hour shifts, or used to. Since my diagnosis on 4/11 I haven't been able to work, now with surgery coming up and chemo for 24 weeks after, I don't think I will be a…
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22 comments
0 point
Started by Momof2plusteentwins
Most recent by tabbyfatgirl1
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Buzzard, John23 and any others who haven't posted in a while
We sure would like to hear from you and find out how you are doing. As always sending good vibes, prayers, or whatever makes ya feel better. Hugs, Marie who loves kitties
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18 comments
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Started by Lovekitties
Most recent by jjaj133
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Weird scan results--anyone else?
Pet results this week. Lung nodules about the same with small increase in uptake. Same on bone mets. Not really surprising since my chemo has been hit or miss because of side effects. Surprise was a m…
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4 comments
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Started by rrob
Most recent by rrob
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Tumors
Hello all, It has been awhile since I have posted. I have a new diagnosis that I would like to figure out. My cancer is colon cancer but has acted very strange. It has spread to my muscles. I do have …
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13 comments
0 point
Started by Rosa1234
Most recent by rrob
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Number of posts
Has anyone else noticed how many posts colorectal has. Over 19000. Ovarian cancer has 5000+ posts. Is it there are more of us with colorectal or are we just more concerned with each other?
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11 comments
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Started by danker
Most recent by CherylHutch
Jun 3, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopy
Well, my surgeon did my colonoscopy....normal.....now this even has me more confused about my situation. I could see me getting this friggen disease if I was prone to polyps or if I had some kind of b…
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7 comments
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Started by smokeyjoe
Most recent by danker
Jun 2, 2012
Colorectal Cancer
Believe
Hi Everyone, Although I have not written as much as I should, everyone is still in my heart. This website gave me so much encouragement and I am thankful to be going strong today. I would like to writ…
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2 comments
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Started by Eltina21
Most recent by pepebcn
Jun 2, 2012
Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Gauging your cancer age

I finally told my 81 year old mother I have cancer after 7 weeks!

Dreaded tests - Again

Vectibix sideeffects after 1 and Folfiri sideeffects after 2 infussion

Why would I stop laughing? (VERY Good Video)

Thinking of you Phil64!

Complete Colon Removal?

what a surprise

Stage IV rectal cancer with 1 liver mets

Hi mates it is FRIDAY, any interesting plan for the weekend?

How much would we spend extra on ourselves?

Cracked fingers

I can't believe this is my life

OUCH! mouth ulcers - suggestions?

Still angry after almost 3 years

In need of emotional support

is it working?

Scan Results

CEA

Woke up with cold symptoms - started chemo Friday/please help

5 weeks radiation & 5FU - now rectal surgery

Is anyone else foating adrift?

Holidaying in Mallorca on Chemo and picc lines

How does anyone work with cancer and. All the appts and chemo?

Buzzard, John23 and any others who haven't posted in a while

Weird scan results--anyone else?

Tumors

Number of posts

Colonoscopy

Believe

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