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Colorectal Cancer

Question guys
For anyone who's had mets to the liver. Sometimes when your liver is sick and not working well or it has cancer in it your eyes would have yellow in them I'm just wondering when you get the cancer out of your liver should the yellow in your eyes go away or will it stay? Hugs to you all Tina
Why I Hate Hospitals!
This is just my rant for today, and I know It is NOTHING compared to what some of you have gone through, but it makes me angry, nonetheless. At 12:30 Tuesday morning, my son called me so sick he could barely talk. He had been vomiting and running to the bathroom for 6 hours nonstop and could not keep anything down. He…
“The Promise” – A Texas Story of Redemption
So, there is a good story that has been buried in my Expressions page that many of you are probably not aware of - it’s called “The Promise.” It probably is still the greatest story of my life and represents many things to me, even after much time has passed. I thought you might find it an interesting read. First and…
Want to know components of a specific chemo regimen,(FOLFIRI?;FLOX?)etc?
Just found this: http://hemonc.org/Colon_cancer
next steps
Thorsten had his blood checked today. Everything ok, so next week he will get his last round of chemo (for now?). Time to think about next steps... The ileostomy takedown is planned for june 26th if all scans and checks which will be done he week before are clear. Phew, I already feel my fears rising that they will…
Distribution of FDG
I just noticed a sentence at the bottom of my PetScan result and was wondering if it means anything. "The rest of the exam demonstrated physiologic distribution of the FDG." Does anyone know? It doesn't say uptake or anything else, just that one sentence.
Any Golfers?
I just found out that I have colon cancer on Monday, 4/23. I'm talking to a surgeon/specialist tomorrow and my understanding is I will likely need resection surgery soon. I'm not sure about additional treatments at this point either (e.g. chemo). My Golf league starts next Monday (4/30). Should I drop out of the league? My…
how do you pick yourself up when chemo doesn't work
Hi there, After 3 months on taxotere/ docetaxel, we learned that the chemo did not have any effect on the cancer cells and in fact, there was spread. We decided to try this drug because my mom, with distant lymph node mets, had used a lot of f-u and dr wanted to see if a taxane would work. It didn't. Now, we're going to go…
Check another item off my 'bucket list'!
After responding to the bucket list post to which I responded "Be happy".... Yesterday, I finished all the planning/purchasing/form filling for my next adventure. My beau and I are cruising the Baltic sea in July for my birthday!!!! We travel round trip from Copenhagen, and visit Oslo, Berlin, Tallinn, St. Petersburg,…
Update on Liver & Lung Met Surgery
Hi there... plan is finally in place. The liver surgeon is going to remove the entire left lobe. Will try to do it laprascopic but most likely will be cut down the middle and to the side because he wants to make sure he gets the entire lobe. I have had a resection done laproscopically before but have no idea what to expect…
colostomy looming (stage 3 rectal cancer-may 23-for hubby). looking for encouragement, again!
you have all been so helpful so far, and as we get closer to the surgery date of may23, for APR Surgery & perm. colostomy. I am looking for more encouragement about living with a colostomy. so far you have all made us feel like it won't be so bad..my husband sailed through the chemo/rad. (6 weeks) & is not afraid of the…
5 Year Battle
My Dad started with colorectal in March 2007 at 60 yrs. old. He has gone through 4 surgerys and still it comes back even after post op chemo with mets on the liver. Now the chemo seems to be killing him. Shortness of breath started in January 2012 in conjuction with bile duct problems. That was stinted but still cannot get…
Lung surgery
Well just returned from MD Anderson yesterday from follow up scan & showed lung mets have shrunk alot (2 almost gone) but other 5 are visible. Onc said was going to meet with a surgeon there to discuss removing whats left. Wierd becuase before I was told inoperable, anyway mentioned since they are so small in size I would…
after chemo issues
I finished 8 rounds of chemo. At the very beginning of chemo I had an episode where my gland swelled behing my ear and I had on again off again sores and blisters on my scalp. However, I am 4 weeks finished with chemo and I wondered if anyone else had experienced new side effects weeks after you had finished chemo? Now, I…
Tumors-moderately differentiated-help w/experience
Hello-- Had a check up for recent thorocotomy and during incision the liver surgeon was able to remove a cluster or two tumors. The path report from surgery said they were moderately differentiated, which I know means more aggressive growth. Has anyone had this type of tumor or give some insight? I am stage iv colon…
7 yr Metastic Colon Cancer veteran recently hears he's Cancer Free again:)
Greetings, To make a long story short, I’ve been battling CRC for almost 7 year, Dec. 14th will be the start of my 7th year. On Dec. 14, 2004 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, (1) tumor in my liver the size of a pea and (3) spots on my liver. Immediately following the dx, I was put on folfox and had very good…
CT scan
Well I get to do another scan in July. Seems I have some lymph nodes not looking as they should. They apparently did not listen to my speech about playing nice with my liver and lungs. :) . Liver is clear ! Nodules in lungs are showing calcification which I understand is good. Doc says the lymph nodes indicate there could…
Where's Big Billy??????
I just sent Big Billy a message to pass along to Craig.....Big Billy where did you go????
why no resection after finding lymph nodes
i had a couple of questions on "why when they went in to do a liver resection and found lymph nodes they didn't just take them out" so I thought I would post the informative response I got from the surgeon's office: "In the setting of hepatic (liver) and extrahepatic (outside the liver) disease with multiple lymph nodes…
Waiting.......... UPDATE!!!!!
Hey All, My Bro-in-law had a massive stroke Thursday and I have been at the hospital with my sister since then. With complications of the kidneys, heart, and diabetes.....he is not going to make it. Hospice was called in yesterday? (losing track of my days) I have never been thru something like this and I gotta say.....…
More promise in fight against cancer. Sorry if this is a repeat.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/05/health/diabetes-drug-fights-cancer News article about a dirt-cheap diabetes drug that is effective (potentialy) against several types of cancer cells. Plus how research is looking at older existing drugs to re-purpous them. I like that idea...
Update On Liver and Lung Mets
All test are back and here is the plan. Surgery to remove the liver spot where the ablation did not work in February. Still debate on if this is cancer but my CEA level is slightly elevated and this has always been a good indicator for me. Oncologist wants surgery done immediately. Liver surgeon will do it but wants to…
3rd time the charm still hopeful
i had surgery for the third liver resection on April 19 at MD Anderson in Houston which was hopefully going to get the last of the liver tumors - but doc had to "close me up" since he found that lymph nodes right next to the tumor were cancerous - they were so small that they would not show up on any scans - he didnt take…
I hate the term "cancer survivor!"
Hi - I'm new here; dxed with Stage 2 BC 2 1/2 years ago. Pretty easy ride. I hate the term "cancer survivor" and would like to start using another term. Cancer fighter; Cancer soldier; Cancer winner; Cancer victor; Cancer winner; Cancer standout - something - anything but survivor. What do you all think?
Cramps and neuropathy will it ever go away?
How long before the cramping/spasms go away after surgery? My removal of my rt colon was June 11. I had to be driven home from work Tuesday due to the cramping. I was ready for a hospital bed and some morphine! My first three month check up with my onc is tomorrow. And the neuropathy..
wow 4 years NED
I was dx'd May 20th, 2008 with stage 3B CC. Emergency surgery then at Mayo on June 7th due to total obstruction of bowel. (I was scheduled for the surgery on Monday, my bowl obstructed in the middle of the night on Friday/Saturday). 6 weeks recovery, 7 months of the chemo from h*ll year, take down surgery in Feb 09, hernia…
Blake RIP
I'm sure his family will let us know. But Marie saw a message on his facebook page written by his sister, 'RIP my dear brother, may your journey be a peaceful one. I will miss you with all my heart... With all my love... Your little sis' He put up such a fight, will miss you. Hugs and prayers go out to his wife and family.…
Advice for Newbie
Dear All, I am new to this board. Drs. found a tumor on my father's colon which they think is cancer. They did all the tests and we are meeting with them to get the results and treatment plan tomorrow. Any advice on questions I need to make sure I get answered at this appointment? Thank you in advance and my prayers are…
doing another vegan cancer retreat at misty mountains
checkout www.mmh.com.au its been a few days, i finished my 2 weeks on the beach front camping and have ended up here. so far the steam baths, whole body wrap and the juices great. great reference library, friendly staff, lots of exercise walking . and stretching doing my first gall bladder purge. just another way to fight…
counterfiet avastin warning in latest lef magazine, excess vit D warning as well
just got home from the vegan retreat, well lots of things to do, feeling realy good but sad as my wifes father is dieing peacefully at his house , he wants no medical intervention. well just read the current life extension magazine may 2012. it mentions fda warning of counterfeit anti-cancer drug avastin. just google it…

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