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Colorectal Cancer

More Reading............Lisa- maybe worth a try
http://www.curemanual.com/diseases-and-tweaks/how-to-cure-cancer/
Insurance Frustration
Hi, I just returned from San Francisco today. Went over on Monday for a physical, tests and such while waiting for Ins. Co. approve my clinical trial procedures. There was only a few days window to start the trial otherwise wait a month. Waiting is not what I do best, especially when I know my little tumors are growing. My…
Not 1 node - 17 out of 19 ugh
Hi Friends, Well **** met with Dr. Lenz today (my mom was with him) and the good news is they tested 4 areas and 3 of them were cancer free. However, there were numerous lymph nodes involved 17 out of 19. In the report is said something like they were 15% active. They were all clustered together and the surgeon thinks he…
clear scan
YES YES YES another clear scan. YES YES YES. Happy Dance.
my daughter- updated- good news!
I didn't mention this in my other "fainting post", but we've also had a recent scare with our 10 year old daughter. About a week ago, Allison asked me "What do you think this weird bump on my leg is?" It's on the lower back side of her knee on the left leg. It feels about walnut sized and is very hard. Of course, my…
Oral FUOX (Xeloda?) vs. IV 5-FU
I'm new to this site and wondered if anyone had advice re: treatment with oral FUOX (is that Xeloda?) vs. IV 5-FU as a post-operative treatment for Phase IV rectal cancer. I've had rectum removed and liver resection and am getting ready to start adjuvant therapy. My oncologist says the two are equivalent in terms of…
Reading Room - Conference Call Chat - Managing Ostomies and Temporary Ostomies
Please Join Us! Talk with Dr. Laura about Colorectal Cancer Managing Ostomies and Temporary Ostomies Featuring Ostomy Survivors Fred Thompson and Nancy Taylor Wednesday, June 2nd 8 p.m. EST This chat will be accompanied by a live conference call. To participate, please call in using the information below, then click here.…
Next weekend
After reading the terrible news about Pat today I wondered if we could have a roll call on Memorial Day weekend for all the members we've lost in the last year? I hope it wouldn't scare any new people, but for all they've helped we should remember these people at least once a year. We could also add friends and family that…
Erbitux Rash..ARRGGHH
My erbitux rash is usually just on my face and chest, now I have pimple like bumps on my arms and a few on my legs..is this still related to erbitux? peggy
Check out videos at physorg.com on latests in Radiation at:
"Super Accurate Radiation Robots Kill Cancer Cells and Leave Healthy Ones Untouched (w/Video)", dated 5/25....brief article with 3 short videos on three radiation techniques.....proceded with caution.......steve
Has anyone had liver resection before rectal resection
Any experience with this? Husband was dx'd May 2009.
It's Been A While **Update**
It has been a month today since I posted with the news that my husband (CB) was told that his latest, and probably last chemo hope didn't work, and that he had a few weeks to a few months to live. Although we were understandably devastated, we continued on, making sure that he still met with his oncologist and regular…
At the doctors office waiting on scan results
I am waiting on scan results and not feeling good about it. I guess I will know in about 20 minutes. Iam sitting here biting my finger nails. Eric
Louann asked me to tell you
From Louann: I am in alot of pain and go to pain doc tomorrow just dont feel like sitting here at all houston is june 14 hope for the best please let everyone on csn know for me thank you
My brother
I just got off the phone with him everything has been good still on chemo for the gmb stage 4 but cat scan done recently is showing some growth in the same area they will do a pet scan and then know for sure ( I hope) I am so scared. but he still has options and i so thankful for that if it cancer they will go in and…
What Would the Title of my Book Be?
The title of a book is so crucial in order to capture the reader’s attention. I’ve listened to what you have all said – I thank you for thinking enough of me and having confidence that I might could pull something like this off. On more than one occasion, I have received posts from you telling me that I should write a…
From whence I came....for the breast cancer board...
I found this pic, taken for a magazine article, of me with, well, a short haircut... Wow! 5 years later! It's hard to believe! Hugs, Kathi
First CT scan and I’m Cancer Free!!!
Or is it NED? Call it what you want it’s GONE!!! We did it TOGETHER . We got another person through the cancer fight. Now if I can just get this pooping thing figured out we’ll be great! Life is funny sometimes Brooks
Numb limbs
I have stage 4 colorectal cancer. Prior to being diagnosed, I noticed my right thigh was numb. I mentioned this to the Dr's but no specific cause has been determined. I was curious if anyone else haad a similar experience? Possibly a tumor pressing on a nerve?
Chemo resistance
10 years ago my father had colon cancer/colon surgery. After several surgeries due to complications he was left with a colostomy. In March he was diagnosed with liver cancer and lung cancer that met from the colon cancer. the onc has given him 6months to live, with no other treatment options other than systemic chemo. He…
SAD
I don't mean the Standard American Diet either. I KNOW that I am guilty of this at times too, but many of us attack each other way too much. Face it, we have/had cancer (or are caregivers) and we EACH HAVE A DIFFERENT STORY. How much HELP are we actually giving any NEW people who happen to come here? Isn't that WHY we post…
A Very Fond Farewell
This is just a short note to let you know that I'll be taking an extended break from the boards. I've got some projects emerging and am hopefully returning to work later this summer. In the meantime I've got a few weddings to plan for and the occasional memorial to do. I'm also looking at facilitating a "Late Stage Cancer…
Sore feet
Just wondering if any one has or are still getting the painful blisters on there feet, i have been off Chemo since Jan 15th, and in the past 5 days i have 2 painful blister reoccuring on the ball of both feet,
Abraxane and avastin
I started Abraxane with avastin this week. I'm taking Abraxane because research shows that it works well on those of us who have the Sparc protein overexpression. I was expecting a larger kick in the nads from it, but it has been fairly tolerable. About 75% of what folfox was. I'm hoping for good things. I spoke with the…
My Best Friend's Son
I sincerely hope you don't consider me an intruder, since it's not me I'm writing to you about. My best friend's son (age 42) has colorectal cancer, which was diagnosed toward the end of March 2010. By that time it had metastecised to his liver and the doctor said it was incurable. Because he has clinical depression, his…
I need your perspective here
Jim is so tired and not eating very much at all. I know it's normal after liver resection, but any suggestions on what I could offer him to eat? I'm making shakes with protein powder to help with the weight loss, but he's gone from 185 to 168 since surgery May 3rd. I remember someone saying how much it upset them when…
What should I expect?
Hi Everybody --- Just found the board today. I already know it is going to prove very helpful to me and my family. Here is the issue --- My wife was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in January. She was staged at a IV at that time. The cancer had spread to her lymph nodes along with very signficant involvement in her liver. She…
Quilt Squares
Well the Quilt squares are starting to go-finally. Scans and family stuff slowed down the process, but they are finally hitting the post office. We could use some more help. I will send you the squares, you decide what to put on them, then send them back to me, I will make the quilt. I think the idea is to have it be a…
"Cancer-Targeting Virus Delivered by IV Is Successful in Treating Advanced Cancers,Research Finds":
"Intravenous delivery of a cancer-targeting virus is successful in destroying cancer cells that have spread throughout the body......." ............. "A recent study tested 23 patients with metastasized colorectal, skin, ovarian and lung cancers. Patients received a single intravenous treatment at one of five dose levels.…
CP8
The planning for CP8 is going forward. Lots of interest! It will be a great time of the year and the chance to make new friends. Most of the people who came to one Paloosa, have come back to another and another. Don and I have been to 3 already. Just give it a try, you will be so glad you did. This is a dedicated booking…

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