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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "jillpls"

      chemo holiday

      Has anyone ever gone on a chemo holiday and what did that look like? I've been doing chemo for about 3.5 years. I was on folfox originally for 8 cycles. Then when recurrence happened I went on folfiri…
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      Started by jillpls
      Most recent by jillpls
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Kathryn_in_MN"

      Another update to my husband's colonoscopy

      To refresh - my husband had his first colonoscopy in March. They found 3 flat polyps that were removed and the biopsies showed no cancer, but that they were the type that could turn to cancer. They al…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Kathryn_in_MN
      Most recent by Kathryn_in_MN
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Kathryn_in_MN"

      Anyone attending the Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear 5K this Sunday?

      I'm excited to be attending the Get Your Rear in Gear 5K on Sunday. I'll get a chance to meet a survivor from another board, and his wife. My husband and I are walking (neither of us has ever been a r…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Kathryn_in_MN
      Most recent by Kathryn_in_MN
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "PhillieG"

      Question of the Day: Genetic Testing Kits. Would you take the test?

      Would you take one of these Genetic Testing Kits to see if you were "at risk" for developing cancer or passing on some genetic disorder to your kids? I'm interested to hear what you all think of these…
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      30 comments
      0 point
      Started by PhillieG
      Most recent by geotina
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Brenda3.16"

      Scan Results - Not what I was hoping for

      I had my Pet Scan yesterday and got the results from the Pa today. It showed an increase in the size and number of the spots on my lungs. I am still trying to digest this. The spots in my liver were s…
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      20 comments
      0 point
      Started by Brenda3.16
      Most recent by taraHK
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "menright"

      Am I going to DIE?

      As I prepare for the liver surgery and HAI pump install, I find myself with new thoughts of death from cancer. I have been at this battle for 18 months and up until now thought I was working toward a …
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      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by menright
      Most recent by msccolon
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Nana2"

      Jim is having a hard time

      His surgery was on the third and we're still in the hospital. (lots more detailed info on www.caringbridge.org/visit/jameskruse) We went home for one night and have been back ever since. He has some i…
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      21 comments
      0 point
      Started by Nana2
      Most recent by elizabethgd
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Kathryn_in_MN"

      Post chemo update

      I've been away form the boards for a while, other than one quick check one day while we were gone. I really needed a break from all things "cancer." My husband and I went to our second home in Mexico,…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Kathryn_in_MN
      Most recent by chicoturner
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "coloCan"

      This time yesterday a year ago that dreaded phone call came with results of biopsy

      After small talk, doctor uttered those three infamous words "you have cancer" and a whole bunch of words followed as my head spun continually like that girl in the Exorcist movie. The only other of th…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by coloCan
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "feniks"

      PET/CT

      results is in.Last PET(february,2010) show multiple mets to the liver,pelvic,retroperitoneum and lung(where she had 13 "old").That all come after laser resection of the left lung.After that PET she st…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by feniks
      Most recent by lisa42
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "tootsie1"

      Off to Relay

      Hey, guys. Tomorrow evening I'll walk in my third survivor lap at Relay for Life. At this point, our little team has gone past our goal of $3500 and almost reached $5000!! I'm so excited!!! I'll give …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by tootsie1
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "papajedi"

      Hey Craig............CEA rise?

      you said...................as the cancer cells die off, they emit a protein in the blood which can be picked up on the CEA test. can you give me some info
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      2 comments
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      Started by papajedi
      Most recent by Sundanceh
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "khayman1"

      rectal mucus

      anyone out there have a colostomy and having a problem everyday with rectal mucus.I have to where a pad it is so bad?
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by khayman1
      Most recent by John23
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "papajedi"

      Puzzling news on CEA rise

      I got my monthly results and it went from 4.1 to 18......my last scan was excellent, so much so that 90% or more of the bone mets are gone and no activity, it's odd....what to think ?
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by papajedi
      Most recent by John23
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "krf"

      Thinking of you, Kathleen and ****!

      Been thinking about you all day. It will be great to say goodbye to that nasty node! Love, Kim
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      8 comments
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      Started by krf
      Most recent by grammadebbie
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Kathleen808"

      surgery Thursday

      Hi Everyone, ****'s surgery to remove the 1 lymph node is on Thursday, May 13 @ 10:00 California time. He met with Dr. Lenz and the surgeon and everyone said it is a good idea to take the lymph node o…
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      35 comments
      0 point
      Started by Kathleen808
      Most recent by PhillieG
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nudgie"

      HAPPY B-DAY TO ALL MAY BABIES

      menright (mike) 02 May Sonia32 (sonia) 22 May If you would like to join the B-Day List, please provide me the following: a) Date of DX (including month, day and year) b) If NED, date (including month,…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by nudgie
      Most recent by Sonia32
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Fb489"

      Ashley has lost her fight

      Please read her story, may she rest in peace. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleytunstall
      4 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by Fb489
      Most recent by Sonia32
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "sfmarie"

      The Journey Ends

      Today, my beautiful sister, Christina, lost her battle. She was only 40, 39 when dx, and leaves behind her husband and three beautiful children 8, 6, and 4. She fought til the very end. And I mean she…
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      58 comments
      0 point
      Started by sfmarie
      Most recent by Sonia32
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Happyhar"

      Platelet Count

      Thanks to all you all with your valuable posts. Craig and on and on. Thank you. I changed Onc after 4 Folfox Treatments because of summer relocation. The origonal Onc got cautious after they (Platelet…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Happyhar
      Most recent by Annabelle41415
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Kerry S"

      Expressions page

      Guys, for those that are interested, I put pictures of the farm on my expressins page. I think you will see why this old farm has a healing effect on me. Were talking big time placebo. Kerry
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by Kerry S
      Most recent by Kerry S
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "krf"

      Crow71 update

      Hi folks- Thanks for asking about ROger. It has been tough lately, but he is okay. We had an appt. with the surgeon yesterday and even though he has had tube feedings for 12 hours a day for a week he …
      42 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by krf
      Most recent by Kathleen808
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "dorookie"

      BACK SURGERY

      Saw the surgeon today, and he is going to be doing surgery Wednesday afternoon, minor surgery, great news is that the DOC says this is a fixer, and its his specialty surgery. Please keep me in your pr…
      21 views
      17 comments
      0 point
      Started by dorookie
      Most recent by lesvanb
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "AnnaLeigh"

      What They Say -vs- What They Really Mean

      They say - You are so strong ! (or) You will need to stay strong ! They mean - You will have to do this by yourself. --------------------------------------------------------- They say - Call if you ne…
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      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by AnnaLeigh
      Most recent by lisa42
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Jaylo969"

      Multi-colored hoofs

      Xeloda feet…this time I didn’t have the stinging and burning…just went straight to peeling and cracking. My question is this: Has anyone else had their feet turn nasty looking and multi-colored? I kno…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Jaylo969
      Most recent by Jaylo969
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Annabelle41415"

      Doctor appointment visits

      Just curious as to how many times you go to the doctor every year. Seems like I have to go every three months with a blood test, and then go for results. I have to go for CT scan every six months. My …
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by Annabelle41415
      Most recent by RickMurtagh
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "thready"

      Ct Scans

      Well, just got back from seeing the doctor and getting results from CT scan and labs done on Monday. Well the liver is great, but there is an enlarged necrotic hilar lymph node (chest lymph node) so n…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by thready
      Most recent by AnneCan
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "dmdwins"

      6 Month reprieve- scan results

      Scan results were great today!!! I am still NED. 2.5 years from original diagnosis and 1.5 years from second surgery for ovarian metastasis. I know I am not out of the woods yet or may never be... we …
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by dmdwins
      Most recent by RickMurtagh
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "LOUSWIFT"

      CT/PET SCAN RESULTS

      My Onc nurse called today with results of my CT/Pet Scan. They found no reoccurrence of cancer both were negative. They had no explaination why my CEA went from 2.2 for four years suddenly to 5.8 and …
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      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by LOUSWIFT
      Most recent by RickMurtagh
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Hatshepsut"

      Request for Information: Cyberknife

      I'm trying to understand when Cyberknife is used to treat colon cancer. Is it used for larger masses in the abdominal wall or only for small cancers? Is it usually covered by insurance? Hatshepsut
      6 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Hatshepsut
      Most recent by johnsfo
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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