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Colorectal Cancer

blood work question
Hi there... I'm not new, but haven't been around for a while. My husband was dx stage IIIc in Nov. 2009. He finished chemo about one year ago. Everything's been fine up until recently. He's sleeping alot! He says he is so fatigued. He had some crazy death dreams and he has opened up to me that he is depressed. Alot of very…
Just Booked CP-9
Just booked for CP-9 12-15th Oct........Chi-Town will never be the same.........
chemo or not?
Hi everyone. I am home from the follow up appt. with the surgeon.(surgery was 5/24) Healing is going well. In 2 months I go back for bloodwork and ct. Pretty typical. Now when we first spoke with the surgeon he said he saw no reason for chemo after. I had it before and it came back. NOW, he wants me to see an onc. to talk…
PET results - questions
My oncologist is out until Thurs. so I had his nurse fax my PET results. I'm stage IV, currently having had two lung ablations for lung mets (the only area showing disease until now). The scan looks okay, but I'm worried because it says "A hypermetabolic soft tissue nodule is seen in the pelvic mesentery, showing a maximal…
Stage IV CC Survivor Running for President
Herman Cain (Republican) is a stage IV colon cancer survivor and is running for President. He will be participating in the debate tonight. I am not trying to start a political debate here, just an FYI. Hugs, Sara
What was that new drug mentioned?
Sometime in the past week someone mentioned a new drug coming out that targets tumors 3-ways (something like that). I read it quickly, meant to save it, now I can't remember which thread it was a part of. (i hope i wasn't just dreaming this) Bring out all the ammunition.
Skin Breakdown..Feeding Tube
Hello all, Looking for any tips anyone can give us, hubby has a PEG Tube, the bumper is stiched to his stomach as well as the tubing is also stiched. We are having some big time issues with skin breakdown around the bumper (peg), I try to keep the area clean as we do have some leakage, i have tried to coat the area with…
Surgical site a year later
Been awhile since we have been on here. Been dealing with the ups and downs of the whole process. Going immediate surgery, herbal and radiation route -no chemo thus far have us with no signs of any cancer -thus far:) May 21st was one year when our world changed forever. He hasn't been back to work yet but I think he is…
Hello everyone
Sorry for the way my last post ended, but I had answered the phone while typing that post and left after hanging up the phone to go to the hospital. Long story short, brother is fine for now. He says he didn't do it on purpose (overdose that is) I honestly don't know if he did or not and probably never will know the truth.…
ColonPalooza 9
I am excited to be charged with making the plans for the ninth Colon Palooza, a celebration of life for Colon Cancer Survivors and their invited guests. Who appointed me? Well, I guess I was in the right place at the right time last Fall at CP8 in Ft. Worth, TX. This year our weekend celebration is in Chicago from Thursday…
DIET Post removed !!
Wow, Someone (Joseph) posts his success story which he thinks was primarily due to diet with a mention of a clinic that will support alternative treatments and diet, and he gets attacked, abused and now run of the board. The post was intended to have people investigate the benefits diet may offer to their winning this…
“SUNDANCE vs CANCER” – The Results Post
Faster than a speeding locomotive – Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound – Look! – Up in the air! – It’s a bird! – It’s a plane! – It’s…..it’s……awww $hit, it’s only Sundance:) LOL:) The “Betting Windows” are now officially closed, so I hope you got your wagers down – there was sure plenty of time:) Well, this is…
hes coming home*************update*****************
I'm so happy to tell everyone Jorge is coming home today . I can use some help how to get him strong away he lost 20lbs so we need to get it back. Hugs all
A Thought for the Caregivers (dedicated to all caregivers)
Thought it might be a good time to revive this: You were there when we discovered we were ill, and you shared our shock and pain You were with us in the hospital, worrying while we slept You stood by us when our moods got dark You were there with us when the treatment seemed worse than the disease You cooked special meals…
After the operations and treatments... what about...
Without going into a big story, suffice it to say that I've spent 5 weeks in the hospital, have had 8 or 9 (I loose count) operations and "procedures" since January of last year, took chemo every other week for 6 months, and am now working on FINALLY getting over my (hopefully) LAST operation, which was hernia repair back…
Do I Have a Levaquin Lawsuit? (name of article)
http://www.schmidtandclark.com/levaquin Just an FYI for anyone taking this drug. FDA has asked that a boxed warning be added to the prescribing information for fluoroquinolone antibiotics. The warning will remind healthcare professionals that patients taking these drugs may experience an increased risk of tendinitis and…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: Your assignment is to make a delivery from the depot to your base camp, 1600 miles away. The trip begins normally, but unfortunately, halfway to base camp, your supply truck breaks down. You have no way to call for help. Luckily, in addition to medical supplies, the truck is carrying a Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV)…
bone-seeking radioisotope - ?
Hi all, This may only be of interest to those with bone mets. I'm on chemo now but my oncologist mentioned as a possibility in the future bone seeking radioisotopes. Administered intravenously -- and apparently the drug (or radioisotope thingy) then selectively targets the bone mets -- ideally leaving healthy stuff alone.…
Anyone Have Experience with Xeloda?
Hello, I've been reading many of your posts over the past few months (since my second Stage 2 Dx in March) and know that this is a wonderful, caring and compassionate group with an unfortunate common bond. Please don't let my UserName give you the wrong impression - it has nothing to do with anyone's cancer diagnosis; it's…
In 30 days I'm having a cancer mass, and some intestine and colon removed including my ceum valve.
If someone has had a similar procedure, how long will it be till I have a normal routine? What should I expect good and bad?
Article about Roger from Winston Salem newspaper
Saturday, June 11, 2011 LEWISVILLE -- Roger Fowler, a Lewisville councilman who served the town for nearly two years while battling stage 4 rectal cancer, died Thursday. He was 39. Fowler was first elected to the council in 2005 and became known for his passion for keeping Lewisville's small-town feel through managed…
OT - My Excellent European Adventure Day Four
We woke to a lazy breakfast of German meats and cheeses, and the news that the customers luggage had been delivered that morning. So, with a clear mind and a full stomach we prepared for our field trip of the day: a visit to Eberbach Abbey, which was used for many of the interior scenes in the film Name of the Rose. We…
Roger
I have been keeping up to date with roger (crow 71) on caringbridge, as his cancer is similar to my roger's. And it is with a never ending stream of tears that I let you all know that his fight ended last night. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his wife kim and his three little children. Go in Peace Kim
Six Years Since Colon Surgery
Hi all - Wishing you all good health. Today is the 6th anniversary of my colon surgery for Stage IV CRC. A bump or 2 in the road, but I'm still doing well. Lot's better than I ever thought when told on June 7, 2005 that I had liver mets. Take care, Betsy
My Hero
Chemo Folfox Round One Today was a difficult day for Michael, he has had his second chemo drug on for over 24 hours and has 9 more hours to go. He is so tired, his legs hurt from swelling, and he has been nauseated. We did see the Doctor today and his blood levels are all good, his blood thinner is working perfectly. The…
Still around and kicking - Impactzone
Hello room, it has been a long time and I just had the CT scan done at Stanford and all was well. This makes it the 5 year mark since first dx with stage 4... 10 months of chemo, liver resection, 3 lung resections, pulmonary embolism, colon surgery and I just finished my 26 year teaching and 19th consecutive lague…
Anyone had recurrences of colon cancer after 10 years?
Hi, colon cancer runs strongly in my family. I'm the only one whose never had so much as a polyp (and maybe my dad, whom I take after very much) but everyone else has. After losing my dad's father to it, my mother's mother to it, my mother's father had it before having surgery. Then, my sister was found to havre stage 111…
Feeling Grateful
I am 3 1/2 years out from my Stage 4 diagnosis. Today I had my 6 month interval CT scan,cea,and last visit with my wonderful oncologist(he is retiring from clinic practice to concentrate on his research. He is the chair of the breast and bowel cancer project among other accolades, I will miss him!) I am feeling very…
just popping in
wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone, those of you who are my FB friends know I have been way busy the past couple months house shopping, bought one and am in the moving process. Upon my request we found a town house - no SHOVELING, lawn mowing, etc. I'd rather have a house with a yard, but what I wanted more was no…
My first post
Hi. I just had my four year follow-up appointment and as far as cancer, everything looked good. I was diagnosed with state 3/c colo/rectal cancer in 2006. Had numerous surgeries, lots of complications, almost a year's worth of chemo and radiation then when it was all over and done and I was ready to begin a new era of my…

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