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Colorectal Cancer

Hospitals/surgeons lung spots
Hi , I have been reading with interest about the lung procedures (RFA). I had scans recently that revealed 2 spots on lungs..Does anyone have hospital/surgeon to recommend in SC?NC or Ga? Thanks for any help. (dx 2009 rectal stage III ) have had chmo/radiation--surgery(j pouch/ostomy) more chemo-- November reconnection…
ATTENTION !!! THIS IS THE NEW ONE FOR WEEKEND STARTING THE 26TH...SPECIAL CAREGIVER TO WATCH OVER YO
OK...Its time again...For the weekend of the 26th and for the rest of next week...Whose gotcha ??????????????????????
New oncolgist
I am meeting with my new oncologist today.... my old oncologist called my genral physcian this morning and told him he would like to keep me as his patient, I am condussed about this because I am seeing a ND and a TCM practioner and my old oncologist seems to POOPOO the idea that they will or can do me any good. I asked my…
Hello all!!
Sorry I haven't been on for awhile, you were all in my thoughts everyday and I hope you all are doing well. BIG((HUGS)) to everyone
Chemo and Swimming??
Quick question: Has anyone ever been told by their doctor that they shouldn't swim while on chemo? Summer is rapidly approaching and we're trying to think of things to do with the kids that aren't terribly strenuous. The kids love to swim, but I'm a bit concerned that the bacteria in the water (pool/lake/ocean) might lead…
port removed!!
I had my port removed on Friday. It was the easist thing I've done yet. I was very nervous about being awake for it, but a couple of shots of local anesthesia and before I knew it it was over. Talked to the Doctor the whole time. I have disolvable stitches and it over!! christy
Update on Jack...warning...long and full of poor me's
Hi Everyone! Just thought I would try again to update on Jack...couldn't get on the other night..got "Server Busy" signal...then few nights later wrote a long blubbering post that I guess I accidentally poofed away...so anyway.. Jack had chemo last Tuesday (5 fu) I stayed and waited for Oncs nurse to ask if we could go…
CT scan
Ohhhh scan days how we hate thee!!! Chris just had his 1 year scan today. Crossing our fingers its good news and that we can celebrate the 1 year NED mark! They did say his bilirubin went up to 1.9 (what ever that means) but his CEA went down to 1.5! Hope everyone is doing well ( the best we know how) Loves, Mel
Free subscription to cancer magazine
I just got my first edition of a free cancer magazine that I signed up for awhile ago. Actually this first edition is called "The 2010 Cancer Resource Guide" I am still sleepy from chemo, but I like what I have read so far. The magazine is free to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. On the cover it says it is in…
2nd Irinotecan Infusion and update
I had my second Irinotecan infusion yesterday afternoon and here it is the end of Day 2 and I'm already doing MUCH better than that first treatment three weeks ago! There is no way I could go through another two weeks of being bed ridden with nausea, horrible intense intestinal cramps/spasms and dehydrating diarrhea. The…
I get nauseous when taking vitamins
I take a multivitamin, along with iron (Dr insists on iron due to my low levels) and some other supplements. The problem is, that when I take them on my chemo days, and the next 2 days after chemo, it makes me really nauseous, even though I take a nausea pill, and eat a meal before taking them. Does anyone have any…
Sonia how are you?
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Chemo on Hold/Concerned
My Mom was scheduled to have her 4th chemo treatment today, but after her counts were taken that decided to cancel todays treatment. Her platelets were 91, they said they should be between 150-400. Is this a normal reaction because of chemo. My concern is that if they delay her chemo her cancer can continue to spead. Any…
Share your favorite cough remedies please?... And thank you :)
Hello my dear friends....please share with me your favorite remedies for a relentless cough? I am lost with what to try now. Andrew has been to the Dr twice in 10 days, has a cough that almost sounds like upper airway and throat irritation but he says he feels it in his mid chest, fever off and on and only in the 99's…
Clinical study on OMP-21M18, effective regardless of KRAS mutation status(plus another one on this l
mutated or wild ...... can be found at drugs.com/clinical_trials.html its second article listed now (OncoMed anti-Cancer stem Cell antibody OMP-21M18........) Also, Physorg.com this date has interesting article on tumeric.......and another on an upcoming study of stage 1 and 2s involving cholesterol meds.... anotheer…
Survivors living with cancer who are not NED
I know there are many on this board who are actively dealing with cancer but are not "NED". Some have been doing this for awhile + I would love to hear how you (long + short-term) are doing it. Many talk about this cancer as sometimes "chronic" + that may be how I survive this disease, which I am determined to do. Please…
Snommintj
John, You and your family weigh so heavily on my mind and in my spirit at this time. Much love, peace, calm and stillness. ~Christine
Can it be colorectal cancer?
My mom's first oncologist have told us based on the biopsy that she has a breast cancer that has metastasized to her backbone where she had surgery 3 weeks ago to remove part of the tumor. The biopsy results of the tissues removed from her back revealed that she may have breast , lung or bone cancer. She went to see…
Does anyone else think this way?
I posted this in another post to Gail but, I'm throwing it out there out of curiosity. I am walking around with active cancer growth and until I catch a cold or some bug or something, I don't think of myself as sick. Does this mean that I've accepted cancer as just part of my norm? Am I the only one who does this?
What's On Your "Bucket List?"
Never let it be said that Sundance doesn’t occasionally throw some “lighter fare” onto the grill to satisfy our appetites. I thought this topic would still be thought provoking and provide some entertainment for us. And it should be a good thread and give us a good barometer on what we feel is important for us and what we…
Parallel Universes
Hi Everyone, For some reason I keep thinking about how I feel like I am living in 2 parallel universes. I am interested in how everyone feels about this. Some days right now seem so normal, actually fantastic. We spend time outdoors, maybe go out with friends in the evening, just good stuff. Then as Tuesday rolls around we…
Feeling anxious and hungry
I have a colonoscopy at 1:30 and I'm feeling a bit anxious and hungry. I wish I could of gotten a morning appointment. I have a raging headache and a CT scan this week as well. I've have been feeling very run down for a month, blood, etc. and have a feeling things won't go so well today. So there you have it. I do have…
Keeping Body Tempature
First, Thank you for your input! This is my second round with Signet Ring Cell cancer in the colon. Sept 2007 and June 2010, both times colon resection to remove cancer tumors. Here is my question: I have issues with staying warm after both surgeries. We live in SoCal, so we have pretty moderate temperatures in the winter.…
Some hope- my CEA has gone down!
Just wanted to share with everyone- I got the results today of my CEA, which was drawn on Tuesday right before getting chemo... it went down! It went from 277 the time before (4 wks ago) to 216. That's still quite elevated of course, but it WENT DOWN!! It had been going up, up, and up and I was going to fall apart if it…
6 months ago
I lost my mother to this damn disease, today has been a rough day. I still pray for all of you here and check in frequently to see how everyone is doing. The past six months have flown by.
folfox 9 in a few hours 3 to go after this one
how time flys when your having fun! found naturopathy solution for my diarrhea, digestive enzymes, anti diarrheal mix with stringent herbs and other goodies, and a yellow powder called gut relief. these have worked for 9 days so far and I have had the mildess diarrhea, and I take the mix and it settles. so happy not to be…
Remission. How many out there?
I was asked the other day why I still hang with those that still have a cancer. Well, without a pause, I said because I want to be here for them and I care. And..., I may be back....who knows! So with that said, how many folks here are in remission and how long? I will start first DX Nov 2008, stage IV Colorectal Surgery…
Kerry.................time to check in again bud.......
whenever you can buddy...just letting ya know where still waiting for ya.....and Mrs Susie, thank you from the bottom of our heart for putting up with that ole fart...you deserve a medal...LOL...Love to all of you........buzz
Checking in, it has been awhile ***Colonoscopy update**2/28
Greetings all! Yes I have been reprimanded for not checking in, Life has been crazy busy since my return from London. My life has changed since that trip for the better, My husband had an epiphnay and realized just how much he loves me and missed me and decided that he needed to jump on the train with me or I was leaving…
My Buddy Gail - plh4gail needs good vibes and well wishes
She has had a rough week. Her children are sick and she had chemo and is feeling horrible herslf. I just thought maybe we could send her out some good vibes and let her know we are thinking of her. HUGS to you Gail. Hope you and the kids are feeling better very soon!

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