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Colorectal Cancer

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…
interesting Friday
I had one of my stupid fainting episodes again- this is getting so annoying! It's all related to having to adjust my blood pressure medication because of going on Avastin again. I was volunteering at my 10 yr old daughter's school Friday for "Pioneer Day". I was working at the candle making station with another mom…
where i get my inspiration!!!
good morning semi's, i would like to tell you where i get my inspiration from. her name is denise and she is my suster in law. she has just faced and beaten her 4th time with cancer. 2 times breast, 1 rectal, now lung. when i was dx she would tell me she got her inspiration from me because i went thru all the surgeries and…
recurrence??
I no with sad regret many of you have had recurrences of your colon cancer. I am just wondering what the symtoms are?? As I last told you chris had blood in his stool so we went to the dr on Thurs.. This is not his only symtom. He is SO fatigued its a chore to get out of bed for a week now. He never had nausea through this…
Post-FOLFOX vein pain
I've found that since my FOLFOX treatments, my veins have been painful, such that having blood drawn or an IV placed (for CT scan, for example) is quite uncomfortable - separate from the "sticking" part, when the canula/needle is in place. One of my fears of my upcoming surgery is of how I'll tolerate an IV on an ongoing…
Anything I should be aware of: having port removed later on?
After all I've been thru this should be nothing as surgeon who put it in a year ago and did colostomy will be removing it at 10:30 AM when he's wide awake and alert (he took a minivacation prior to my surgery-I love this man!!!!)I might not ask all I should (and even when I write things down, I then forget where I put…
A note from Brooks
Hey Everybody, I’m back!! First of all I want to thank everybody for the prayers and for wishing me a fast recovery. I got home for my hospital stay yesterday early evening and was so tired I couldn’t even write this quick note. As most of you know I’ve been having a hard time with my iliostomy reversal that was on April…
My thoughts.....
When I first started out, I was so scared, and it was this sight that helped me calm down. No question or comment was too stupid. As I continued on this journey I have become the parent, grandparent, the great grandparent and as people come on to this board, they slowly take our place in the lineage. We can never forget…
Newbie, but been around the block a time or two
For starters, Hello to everyone stricken with CRC, Im from northeast missouri, i was diagnosed with stage 1 colorectal cancer on April 13th2009 after a routine scope for low hemoglobin levels, I went to Barnes Jewis Hospital which has excellant doctors and staff, I started Chemo Xeloda and radiation right away, after 18…
Surgery delayed....This isn't easy :(
We had the MRI yesterday, four weeks after the PVE. Surg. onc. disappointed the liver had not overgrown as much as he had expected. He gave the MRI info to the rad. dept to measure volume of liver. They actually did the pre-op (bloodwork, chest x-ray, etc) and the original date is still available, first week in June,they…
Patrick Kapper
I received a caring bridge update from Pat's wife Carrier that Patrick lost his battle this morning at 6:30 a.m. Rest in pease my friend. Tina
It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to, need to vent!
So if I've come to my online family, this has to be the worst birthday I have ever had apart from my mum dying or last year being on chemo. Maybe it's not so bad if you look at it that way. Ok where do I start husband filed for divorce on the 13/5 only got told on the 18/5. Doctors and psychatrist say I'm in no fit state…
Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is PGLGreg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: RIDDLE: Four couples spend an evening together. Their first names are Elizabeth, Jeanne, Mary, Anne, Henry, Peter, Louis, and Roger. At a given time... Henry's wife is not dancing with her husband, but with Elizabeth's husband. Roger and Anne are not…

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