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Colorectal Cancer

CA-19-9 level
My father had his follow up with onc dr. As I have said before he has IV colon cancer with mets to liver and lungs, no possibility of resections. The chemo has worked very well with few side effects, …
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Started by Runforlife
Most recent by Runforlife
Jun 1, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
What does it for you?
I've been thinking about something lately. As a cancer patient, what makes you feel most vulnerable? For me, it's any test where I have to stretch my arms over my head. It makes me feel like I'm givin…
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13 comments
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Started by tootsie1
Most recent by khl8
Jun 1, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
New and Scared
I am new to posting, but have been reading the board for several months. My husband was dx 10/09 with Stage IV rectal cancer with mets to the liver. Surgery is not an option as he absolutely refuses t…
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11 comments
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Started by ktlcs
Most recent by Shayenne
Jun 1, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
new here, colorectal mets to liver
Hello, my name is Debbie. i was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma 2 years ago and had my right kidney removed, then 6 months later was found to have a second primary cancer of colorectal and had col…
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8 comments
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Started by debn22061
Most recent by Shayenne
Jun 1, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
worried and need to vent
I don't post a lot but do read the discussion boards daily. I'm just really bummed and worried as I sit here alone at my computer. I was dx in August of 09 with stage IV colon cancer with mets to live…
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10 comments
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Started by damama24
Most recent by John23
Jun 1, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
life
Some weeks ago I was scared that my cancer had returned due to some higher than normal tests. My CT scan and pet scan came back normal. Yesterday, in the blink of an eye my one year old grand daughter…
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6 comments
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Started by LOUSWIFT
Most recent by tootsie1
May 31, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Reading Room - "Colon 101" - "You have to look before you flush!"
"Colon 101" The colon is one of the most important organs in the human body, but what does it do and why is it so important to make sure it's healthy? Gastroenterologist Dr. Anish Sheth breaks down wh…
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1 comments
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Started by lizzydavis
Most recent by tootsie1
May 31, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
CPT11
My CEA was up again for the eighth time in a row. It is up to 8.4 now so the onc decided to add CPT 11 to my Avastin, 5FU, and my Flolic Acid. He was telling me to expect early onset diarrhea, but did…
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16 comments
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Started by bdee
Most recent by KathiM
May 31, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Lost my job! Bummer
Lost my job on Monday, so, I have a pet and ct scan scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. All I can say is that my ex major big employer is insane and I am coming after them fully loaded!!!
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23 comments
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Started by Nana b
Most recent by Linda Z
May 31, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Back with a vengeance
Well everyone, I had my 3 month scans over the past 2 weeks (pet/ct). The cancer is back in my liver and lungs. I'm being enrolled in a phase II study. All prayers are welcomed! -Sheri
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39 comments
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Started by luv3jay
Most recent by Linda Z
May 31, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
update on Louann
well I have my room reserved in Houston and my angel flight will be set next week and started pain patch last week and supposed to get pain block shot Tuesday but patch made b/s go sky high ended up i…
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6 comments
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Started by lcarper2
Most recent by karguy
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
normal and have a great weekend.
I went to my GP yesterday and for the first time in 6 years she had done "normal" blood work....you know cholesterol and good and bad cholesterol and blood pressure and stuff...she laughed and said we…
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14 comments
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Started by maglets
Most recent by tootsie1
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Emotional support needed
MY mom Has colon cancer. She's 83 and before this in perfect health. Tied of people saying she's old and lead a good life ever time she was in a critical situation. Unless you've gone through it peopl…
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20 comments
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Started by ellie325
Most recent by ellie325
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
****'s home & Anniversary is Friday!
Hi Everyone, Well I picked **** up at the airport this evening and it is so good to have him home. My parents took great care of him in So Cal but it is wonderful having him home. The girls are happy …
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18 comments
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Started by Kathleen808
Most recent by geotina
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Frustrated, sad, worried...you name it
I havent been on here the last few weeks, as mom ended up back in the hospital with her obstruction from her original resection surgery April 14. She had another major surgery Thursday to correct the …
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2 comments
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Started by Stefi
Most recent by msccolon
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Reading Room: The Role of Probiotic Cultures in the Prevention of Colon Cancer
For those interested. http://csn.cancer.org/node/add/forum/128 Although research exists that links the consumption of probiotics and prebiotics with decreased risk of colon cancer, the studies can be …
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1 comments
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Started by Nana b
Most recent by msccolon
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Kathryn in Mn
Hey, I don't want to spook you, but I was curious if you've had any run ins with ticks lately. The symptoms you described and their durations sound eerily close to Lyme Disease. I have some experience…
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6 comments
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Started by snommintj
Most recent by ron50
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
can being in sun a lot make CEA spike up a lot
Just a quick question my CEA went up from 25 to 179 in 3 weeks could being in the sun a lot make it spike like that Sheri22
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3 comments
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Started by sheri22
Most recent by shmurciakova
May 30, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Friday Riddle
Remember NO gooolging or SEARCHING the Internet allowed and good luck !! RIDDLE: My age is half of a perfect square. My age is 2 times a perfect square. My age is one-eighth of a perfect square. Rever…
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3 comments
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Started by nudgie
Most recent by AnneCan
May 29, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Trials
Yeah! I finally got a call from UCSF and the insurance co. approved the clinical trials! I was really starting to get whinney, but feel better already! I heard from the nurse that I should be there We…
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4 comments
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Started by chicoturner
Most recent by John23
May 29, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Okay - I have a plan...anyone have experience with Folfori??
First of all, thank you all so much for your kind responses. We have been in the car for 10 hours now, and that is a lot of time to cry, get mad, feel hopeless, then get it together and make a plan to…
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12 comments
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Started by lmliess
Most recent by maglets
May 29, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Thought of the Day
“Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.” ~ Aesop
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3 comments
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Started by nudgie
Most recent by Kathleen808
May 29, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Calling all Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) patients
I will soon become a regular visitor to NYC and the MSK facility. I hope to have liver resection surgery and a HAI pump installed. This will require a 5-7 day hospital stay and visiting every 2 weeks …
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6 comments
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Started by menright
Most recent by ADKer
May 29, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
parenting with cancer
Something I am having a real hard time with that I would ask the board to offer thier perspective. I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter. I wont go into how much I love her and how she has changed my life …
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6 comments
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Started by zenmonk
Most recent by Kathryn_in_MN
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
New Babies
Check out my new babies on my expressions page.
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1 comments
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Started by nudgie
Most recent by msccolon
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
I CANNOT quit crying, this is stupid, i don't know what to do. I just can't friggin stop!!!! Help m
There is nothing physically wrong with me now. I can even fart with no problems. My back feels fine.... I just cry about everything...and NOTHING. This is the stupidist thing I have ever been thru. My…
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30 comments
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Started by idlehunters
Most recent by Kathryn_in_MN
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Scan results
Bad but not as bad as I expected. Increased activity in liver mets and new lymph activity in abdomen. The doc is talking about clinical trials but I am going to md Anderson. Time to run with the big d…
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27 comments
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Started by eric38
Most recent by Kathryn_in_MN
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
I just need to vent
Just got home from chemo an hour ago DRoffice caled said my CEA went from 25 to 179, guess the XLODIA isnt working either he set me up for CTscan tommorrow and I go back to see him Thurs I just seen h…
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12 comments
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Started by sheri22
Most recent by Kathryn_in_MN
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
What the heck does this mean?
I was reading my CT scan and came across this.... "Heart is enlarged and coronary artery calcifications are present". Am I on my way to a heart attack now? No one mentioned this to me so maybe it is n…
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10 comments
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Started by lmliess
Most recent by dorookie
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer
Pancreas?
I have an answer, which is no definitive answer, after my PET on Wednesday. I'm tired of being "unusual." Everything that lit up before on scans is gone. Nothing in the usual suspect places - liver & …
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9 comments
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Started by Kathryn_in_MN
Most recent by lesvanb
May 28, 2010
Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

CA-19-9 level

What does it for you?

New and Scared

new here, colorectal mets to liver

worried and need to vent

life

Reading Room - "Colon 101" - "You have to look before you flush!"

CPT11

Lost my job! Bummer

Back with a vengeance

update on Louann

normal and have a great weekend.

Emotional support needed

****'s home & Anniversary is Friday!

Frustrated, sad, worried...you name it

Reading Room: The Role of Probiotic Cultures in the Prevention of Colon Cancer

Kathryn in Mn

can being in sun a lot make CEA spike up a lot

Friday Riddle

Trials

Okay - I have a plan...anyone have experience with Folfori??

Thought of the Day

Calling all Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) patients

parenting with cancer

New Babies

I CANNOT quit crying, this is stupid, i don't know what to do. I just can't friggin stop!!!! Help m

Scan results

I just need to vent

What the heck does this mean?

Pancreas?

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