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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "here4lfe"

      SIR Spheres

      My wife had the spheres injected today. The procedure went as planned and will follow-up in 6 weeks. The doctor said it really takes 3-4 months to see the results, so we'll stay tuned. In addition, he…
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      16 comments
      0 point
      Started by here4lfe
      Most recent by here4lfe
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pscott1"

      MRI 5/30/12.

      Hi everyone. I haven't posted in awhile. I've been on chemo break since January 13th. I went back for MRI yesterday. She told me that she took 1100 images. I see Onc in the morning and get labs done. …
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by pscott1
      Most recent by tootsie1
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "glinka65"

      re my pain post

      thank you all for the thoughts and advice, got my pet scans back and it was not good, the chemo i was on did nothing, i now have a 6 cm mass on my abdominal wall, that explains the pain for sure, and …
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by glinka65
      Most recent by jjaj133
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "carrieh"

      Just Diagnosed; Questions about laxatives, diet, and narcotics

      I just found out that I have colon cancer. The tumor is almost completely blocking my colon and the doctors have me taking 4 laxatives per day, want me if possible to avoid narcotics, and say I should…
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      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by carrieh
      Most recent by tootsie1
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Brenda Bricco"

      Day 2 of Xeloda*...

      Today is the second day of the "mopping chemo". Feb 2011 my Husband was dx with stage lv colorectal cancer (many large mets to liver). We did chemo, rfa ablation, colon recection, ileostomy, liver res…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by Brenda Bricco
      Most recent by Brenda Bricco
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "omrhill"

      vitamins and supplements

      Im new here - diagnosed on Friday the 13th of April with Stage III rectal cancer and just finished day 23 of 28 chemo/radiation (planning surgery and more chemo next). Things are going well I guess. I…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by omrhill
      Most recent by tommycat
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Nana b"

      NOAH -

      Maybe the folks on the east coast can get Christmas Cards to NOAH on time. Noah is unlikely to survive into the new year, and his mother has put out a request for Christmas cards for the family’s Chri…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by Nana b
      Most recent by PhillieG
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "eightpawz"

      Testing blood to determine best chemo

      Hey, anybody ever heard of this? Not sure exactly awhat they call it, I believe it was profiling or something. It's done in Greece. They take a sample of blood and test the cancer markers in the blood…
      54 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by eightpawz
      Most recent by dmj101
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ClayC"

      Fought it to the end

      My Dad was a great man whom in his last days would have drug himself to another treatment on his elbows. The time came all too quickly when the Doc explained we were at the time he had told us about. …
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by ClayC
      Most recent by Helen321
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pete43lost_at_sea"

      just finished another 5 day retreat with Ian gawler

      30 other cancer patient and a few partner spent 5 Days meditating, eating great vegan meals ,exercising and learning and sharing. All have been very committed to this lifestyle, so the content ad pret…
      77 views
      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by pete43lost_at_sea
      Most recent by pete43lost_at_sea
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "lauragb"

      Takedown tomorrow UPDATE

      Okay, so I've read the good, the bad and a lot of ugly. But tomorrow is the big day. Supplies collected and then I'll wait to see what happens. Thanks for all the support I've gotten from here as I pr…
      15 views
      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by lauragb
      Most recent by danker
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "geotina"

      The Garden is in:

      Although this is off topic thought I would post anyway. Again this year I am part of our community gardens. The garden plots are 25' x 25' and it is finally in. This year I have planted: Tomatoes, Gre…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by geotina
      Most recent by Brenda Bricco
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Eltina21"

      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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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Eltina21
      Most recent by idlehunters
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Phil64"

      Another Surgery

      Well, the results are in and more tests are needed. I continue to recover from the resection surgery well. The stapes are removed, I have been cleared for light driving, and I’m feeling pretty good ph…
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      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by Phil64
      Most recent by barbebarb
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Cathleen Mary"

      In the days ahead....

      CTscan and CEA tomorrow. Onc visit the 7th. Liver biopsy the 18th. Prayers and good thoughts welcome. Will do the same for all of those "scanning", etc. at this time. Cathleen Mary
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      32 comments
      0 point
      Started by Cathleen Mary
      Most recent by herdizziness
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "tina dasilva"

      Jorge's ct scan

      Hey guys hope everyone is good . Well Jorge got his ct scan back and it said there's a spot on his liver that might be a tumor but there not sure .so now he goes for a MRI on June 7th .omg I can't do …
      22 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by tina dasilva
      Most recent by Eltina21
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "idlehunters"

      Oncologist's Opinion....

      Met with my Onc yesterday and this is what he came up with. I just had a PET/CT done at a different facility and read by a different set of doctors. I do that so I get different eyes on different test…
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      28 comments
      0 point
      Started by idlehunters
      Most recent by Phil64
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "herdizziness"

      At hospital waiting to hear what stage my Aunt's cancer is UPDATE

      My Aunt JoJo was diagnosed with uterine cancer last week. Got a call last night she's having surgery today, they're taking out all the female parts (she's 61, no worries about wanting babies) so here …
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by herdizziness
      Most recent by Lovekitties
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jmaddox915"

      Having trouble with bathroom stuff

      I am looking for suggestions on how to help regulate my bathroom visits. I can't seem to find a happy medium. I either go all day with very small bowel movements or I am constipated. I was taking Mira…
      21 views
      16 comments
      0 point
      Started by jmaddox915
      Most recent by mskautz
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Phil64"

      Anyone read Natural Cures by Kevin Trudeau?

      Did anyone read this book? My sister (good intentions) bought the book for me to read. I started reading the book but the information just didn't seem to rest well with me. I did a little google searc…
      12 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by Phil64
      Most recent by Lovekitties
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Doc_Hawk"

      Owner of a Lonely Heart

      I've heard from one other person who has had similar experience, so I wanted to see if this is common or not. I believe in being upfront and honest about my dx, so when I meet a new lady and things st…
      44 views
      26 comments
      0 point
      Started by Doc_Hawk
      Most recent by Doc_Hawk
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Doc_Hawk"

      Vultures on the fence

      I've been fighting for two years now and the tumors in my liver are now at the smallest they've been since my dx. But still, in the past few months I've been getting people asking me if I'd leave them…
      2 views
      34 comments
      0 point
      Started by Doc_Hawk
      Most recent by annalexandria
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "glinka65"

      re pain...again

      thank you all for the feedback on my last post...update, my abdominal pain is worse everyday, had a pet scan today, waiting for results, i am changing my doctor, and going to moffit here in tampa, id …
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by glinka65
      Most recent by annalexandria
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Karen63"

      juicer vs. blender

      I start my first round of chemo this coming Friday. I have read the info from the oncologist and feel fairly well prepared ( I am sure you chemo veteran's are thinking "sure you are"). I have a questi…
      78 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by Karen63
      Most recent by janderson1964
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "barbebarb"

      Protein, appetite and chemo

      Has anyone used protein powder to keep up their weight and muscle mass after surgery or during chemo? (Besides food or in addition to) I am at a weight I should be since my two surgeries but am concer…
      618 views
      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by barbebarb
      Most recent by barbebarb
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Helen321"

      This weekend I lived cancer free

      I just sort of let it go for a few days, turned off my phone, refused to participate in society, skipped the barbeques, stopped people in their tracks who came by and insisted on talking about it (the…
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      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by Helen321
      Most recent by janderson1964
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jjaj133"

      my sister, Mary

      has lost her fight and I am so relieved her battle is over. She was surrounded by the people who loved her. How lucky I was to have time with her. Judy
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      17 comments
      0 point
      Started by jjaj133
      Most recent by jjaj133
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pete43lost_at_sea"

      vit d and curcumin improves immune function

      http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2012/0529_Curcumin-Helps-Improve-Immune-Function.htm?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Help&utm_content=TextLink&utm_campaign=2012Wk22-1 More good news for…
      4 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by pete43lost_at_sea
      Most recent by tanstaafl
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "golf_gal"

      colonoscopy clear

      Had my test yesterday. No polyps. What a relief. Now to Hawaii for a month to see daughter. Since I had rectal cancer in 08, then met to lymph nodes in 2011, should she wait til 40 for first colonosco…
      3 views
      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by golf_gal
      Most recent by wmcbane
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pluckey"

      What is typical treatment for a Lung Met?

      Hi All I haven't been active here in quite a while as I went about my "normal post cancer" life. Hah! A spot on my lung that we've been watching since the summer doubled in size to 1.3 cm on my scan l…
      31 views
      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by pluckey
      Most recent by barbebarb
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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