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Colorectal Cancer

Surgery is over :)
Good news everyone. Surgery went well, Jim had the right lobe removed as they thought, and two spots removed from the left lobe as well as two more micro ablated, they already know one of them was benign. I am elated! Haven't seen him yet. Thank you so much for your prayers and good wishes. I'll write more later. April :)
Hi its me Michelle
I just want to say that you are all in my thoughts daily,and wishing good health. It was ayear on friday the 16 that angel died and yesterday was the day he was buried my mother in law stayed with me all week she leaves today i will miss her. we made alot of trips to the cemetary so she could be close to her son and i was…
2nd Opinion from M D Anderson
Just returned from M D Anderson in Orlando for a 2nd opinion for mets on the liver and lung. The liver will never be resectable so they recommended Avastin and Xeloda with a follow up CT every three months. Has anyone used this combination with success. I see an oncologist this Friday for the recommended dosage from which…
Sundance vs DaVinci – Round II – “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble”
In this corner – weighing in at (never mind), the “Master of Disaster”, the “King of Sting”, the “Timex from Texas” – Sundance! And in this corner, with cold, steely eyes, a nasty disposition, and 5 robotic arms that can pack a knockout punch – you’ll be “hurtin’ for certain” – the DaVinci Robot! We’re bringin’ it to you…
Pain or discomfort in the upper right quadrant of abdomen
For the past year, I've been having a vague type of pain or discomfort under the lower rib on the right side. I had a resection one year ago and in the following CT scans, including two last month, everything looks fine, but I have to wonder if the cancer has gone to the liver. I’ve mentioned this to my oncologist, and he…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
back in hospital
We are back in the hospital. Had a follow up this afternoon with the surgeon and ROger's labs came back with high WBC, high potassium, high creatinine He also has spiked a few fevers (101) so all things considered- they want him to have some fluids tonight and get a ct tomorrow. Perhaps an abcess somewhere which can be…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
pet scan shows activity five weeks after oxi and 5FU Push
My son last fall had 6weeks radiation and six weeks 5 Fu Push then re-section, a month later a reversal of the illy and then four months oxi every other week ending in March. The Onc Dr said she feels he is cured. Four weeks later he has the port removed. Just a couple of weeks later he has had a Pet Scan ( last Monday.…
Small update...
Had my appt with doc last Wednesday. He won't restart the oxi. No biggie, I guess. He said when your body starts rejecting it, it's time to quit. So, right now, I'm only on the 5FU and leucovorin. No avastin, nothing else. I'm OK with this. We had a long talk about the oxi. His averages in his office are there is only…
Two days until liver resection
I know many of you have been through this already and are doing well. Your stories give us hope. Jim's surgery will be Monday morning around 7:30. Removing the right lobe and doing ablation on anything that might be on the left. He has been so tired since the last surgery but I am happy to report he took two bike rides…
Talent Show!
My Relay for Life team had a talent show tonight as a fundraiser. We raised $995.00!!! That puts us well over our goal of $3500!!! I'm so psyched!! I sang a song called "Baby Mine." It's the song I danced to with my son at his wedding, but this time I dedicated it to the little angels who are with Jesus now, because cancer…
Study from MSKCC: "Surgery Not Necessary for Most Late-Stage Colorectal Cancers"
Surgery Not Necessary for Most Late-Stage Colorectal Cancers May 30, 2009 NEW YORK, NY http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/92848.cfm I've posted this link on a few of the threads - thought it merited a thread of its own. I found it on the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center website. It certainly goes against "gut" (no pun…
metastic lesions ( 2 ) to liver **symptoms**
not to sound negative in any way but i'm interested in caregivers and or patients perspective. i've had a recurrence of lesions to the liver and am wondering what symptoms i should look for and or pay attention to? is anyone out there going through a phase of symptoms? it's my understanding the usual colon cancer…
Friday Riddle Answer
RIDDLE: You die and the devil says he'll let you go to heaven if you beat him in a game. The devil sits you down at a perfectly round table. He gives himself and you an infinite pile of quarters. He says "OK, we'll take turns putting one quarter down, no overlapping allowed, and the quarters must rest flat on the table…
blood in urine
Last night my husband & I celebrated his first year anniversary from his surgery date. today we were in the ER all afternoon. Talk about FREAKY. He has a lot of blood in his urine. They released him and gave him a urologist # and told us to call and make an appointment on Monday morning. Told him he would need to have some…
Ladie's Home Journal cancer articles
http://www.lhj.com/health/conditions/cancer/
The Reading Room: Avoiding Surprise Bills With Homework and Negotiation
This article appeared in the NY Times on April 30, 2010. It includes some good background information on "Balance Billing" and gives advice on how to avoid or handle extra medical charges when you have to or choose to go outside of your medical network. Link: NY Times-Avoiding Surprise Bills With Homework and Negotiation…
Friday Riddle
Remember NO GOOGLING or searching the INTERNET allowed, and GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: You die and the devil says he'll let you go to heaven if you beat him in a game. The devil sits you down at a perfectly round table. He gives himself and you an infinite pile of quarters. He says "OK, we'll take turns putting one…
96% 5-year survival for Stage IIA
I read that if there is no Allelic loss of chromosome 18p then the survival rate for Stage IIA colon cancer is 96%, as opposed to 54% if there is a loss. Does anyone know how they test for an allelic loss of chromosome 18p? Is it the same as the test for loss of expression, or for the P53 gene? This all gets very confusing…
Ratings on vitamins and supplements
Does anyone have a FREE source for ratings on supplements? A dietician I spoke with warned me to be very carefull with vitamins and supplements because there are many bogus kinds on the market. I checked 2 websites that evaluate and rate these things but they both have membership fees and while they aren't much ($25.00 to…
Small Intestine Obstruction
My mom is still in the hospital with an obstruction in her small intestines. She was getting some fluid out of her ilesotomy so they started her on clear liquids Monday night, but by last night she was getting sick again. They did a CT scan today and it showed a complete blockage in her small intestine about 10 inches…
Is it ok to juice during xeloda?
Will juicing during chemo cause a problem? Thanks
Juicing Recipes (Scouty?)
Does anyone have any favorite juicing recipes? Scouty, isn't juicing a part of your daily routine? Isn't juicing a granny smith apple and some other stuff? What's your recipe? thanks

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