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Colorectal Cancer

 

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  Stoma Care - How Do You Do It?

  I have read others posts about how they hate their bag and from others who seem to think it's not that big a deal. Aside from the fact that we all have different levels of tolerance for different kind…

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  Started by dirtyshirt

  Most recent by angelsbaby

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Just feeling blue

  Hi, I will start with saying I am sorry, but I am feeling whiny and have no one to cry too but friends here. That's just part of how I feel. I am waiting to hear from UCSF and feeling anxious about wh…

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  Started by chicoturner

  Most recent by HollyID

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  6 years since diagnosis

  It has now been 6 years since I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. I have very mixed feelings about it. I have been in treatment for most of the 6 years. I am still very much alive and feel very lucky …

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  Started by crazylady

  Most recent by robinvan

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Weird question re side effects from FOLFOX (5FU/Oxaliplatin)

  I noticed both during treatment, and now that I am almost 2 years out, that neuropathy has been focused: 4th toe left foot; recently 4th toe rt ft and 4th finger left hand. With a chill, 4th finger rt…

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  Started by abrub

  Most recent by abrub

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  xanax or ativan anyone

  my sister has been talking about the possibility of starting to take an antianxiety medication. As you all know it (caNCER) is very stressful. She is afraid she should not be taking it when on chemo, …

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  Started by amyb15

  Most recent by damocles

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  The "enemy within", thats what cancer is to me

  The Enemy Within. Unlike an insect or animal bite, a rusty nail or dirty needle the origin was within my own body, of my own body, like a deadly parasite thats trying to survive by consuming the healt…

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  Started by coloCan

  Most recent by maglets

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Second CT Scan in a week – concerned about radiation

  Last year I had six CT Scans. Last week I had another CT Scan and because they saw a perforated diverticulum they have scheduled me for another CT Scan today. Two in one week!!! Is this too much radia…

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  Started by CessnaFlyer

  Most recent by Sundanceh

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Famous CNN photographer has died from colon cancer

  Margaret Moth storyBut more than three years after being diagnosed with colon cancer, her tremendous life journey has come to an end. Moth, known for her gutsiness, striking appearance, distinctive hu…

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  Started by dianetavegia

  Most recent by geotina

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  CT results

  Hi everyone, We got the scan results on John on Friday. The chest CT was a final report and said that many of the sub centimeter pulmonary nodules have improved. Previous cluster of nodules in the rig…

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  Started by Paula G.

  Most recent by PhillieG

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Colonoscopy Monday

  Hi friends. I'm not sure if you remember me but I posted a few weeks ago over concerns about rectal bleeding. I'm 36 and a nervous wreck. On Monday I had my kids outside for recess (I'm a teacher) and…

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  Started by becca1291

  Most recent by dianetavegia

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  MRI and CT today

  Had both scans done today. CT to find out why ribs are hurting and MRI to find out why back is hurting. Won't get results til Monday. Gosh...I hate this waiting. I am praying it has nothing to do with…

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  Started by idlehunters

  Most recent by dianetavegia

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Colonoscopy prep Part III - what's with the stringy stuff?

  Okay...sorry to be so graphic... it is 2 hours after I finished the prep. What is with the stringy yellow stuff in my bm? The rest of the time I've had just yellow liquid. My insides sound like there …

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  Started by becca1291

  Most recent by Buzzard

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Longest year of my life.

  I mean that in a good way. I just finished my first year of chemo and as much as chemo blows, it's good to be alive. I am laying here in bed, late on Saturday night, thinking about all the crap that w…

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  Started by JR

  Most recent by Crow71

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Colonoscopy Prep - scared Part II

  Okay, so I stalled for an hour and I'm now beginning the prep. The taste is very gross. The mixture is slimy and salty. I'm having doubts my friends if I can chug this stuff down. I'm drinking it from…

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  9 comments

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  Started by becca1291

  Most recent by Buzzard

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  hmmmmm????

  Is it possible for colon cancer to mestasize to the esophagus??? i am sure my spelling is way off...sorry... lol loves mel

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  Started by MelanieT

  Most recent by MelanieT

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Does anyone else just get teary for no reason....

  Today is a I HATE CANCER day.... I'm talking to my onc before chemo. Really, I'm truly feeling great. My neuropathy hasn't even bothered me for about the last week. Just one of those days that even th…

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  Started by HollyID

  Most recent by Crow71

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Xeloda Side Effects: Pale Bowel Movement Color?

  My husband is once again taking Xeloda. Has anyone had the experience of having their bowel movements become very pale as a side effect of Xeloda therapy? If so, what does that mean? Fortunately, we'r…

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  Started by Hatshepsut

  Most recent by lcarper2

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  plegm

  Does anyone experience excessive phlegm during treatment week? Also does anyone's lymph nodes in neck area swell during treatment week?

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  11 comments

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  Started by victory10

  Most recent by coloCan

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Starting folfox6 treatment tomorrow...

  Tuesday morning I start my 6 months of folfox, my port was put in on friday, im a bit worried about how this will go. One step closer to doing the dance!!!

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  Started by mark440

  Most recent by victory10

  Mar 22, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Hernia Surgery

  Just to let you know that I am doing fine, the surgery was a breeze, I was in pain for about 5 days but it has lessened. What turned out to be a small hernia was a lot bigger once they got in there. B…

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  7 comments

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  Started by Nana b

  Most recent by victory10

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  insurance problems

  Insurance desk jockeys playing doctor.....hmmm sounds unethical to me Is the California insurance industry trying to kill us off early by denying benefits so they won't have the cost of the long haul?…

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  Started by serrana

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Colonoscopy Prep - scared

  Well, I am on my liquid diet and have taken the two pills for my halflytely prep. I'm not looking forward to drinking the prep. My two main fears for today: 1. The bowel movements will cause me to hav…

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  Started by becca1291

  Most recent by becca1291

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Mother of the Groom!

  I haven't left y'all. Just been quiet lately, because my son's wedding is SATURDAY!!! Lots to do. We are leaving tomorrow to be there for the happiest of days. Full report coming later!! *hugs* Gail

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  Started by tootsie1

  Most recent by dorookie

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  NED FOUR YEARS HAVE A QUESTION?

  HI IT WILL BE FOUR YEARS MAY 8TH SINCE MY HUSBAND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 3 RECTAL CANCER. AFTER HAVING RADIATION, CHEMO A RESECTION AND THEN 4 MORE MONTHS OF CHEMO HE IS DURING GREAT. HE HAD PET SCA…

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  Started by valley

  Most recent by dianetavegia

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Girlfriend wanted to know why its called a "stoma"

  I told her its because they took the "ache" out of stomach (therefore "stoma")Hope all (trying) to enjoy the warmer weather while it lasts: Happy Springtime......steve PS:actually, the "ache" was real…

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  9 comments

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  Started by coloCan

  Most recent by coloCan

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Scared!!!

  I am still struggling with chris choice to do his illeostomy and colostomy reversal on tuesday the 23rd.. His surgeon is still trying to change his mind due to the LARGE blood clot in his main artery …

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  Started by MelanieT

  Most recent by MelanieT

  Mar 21, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Update - Has anyone seen my butt tumor?

  Hey Folks, Anybody seen my butt tumor? None of the doctors can find it!! And believe me - they've tried. We had a great visit with the surgeon this afternoon. Here's what we know: 1. The primary recta…

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  24 comments

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  Started by Crow71

  Most recent by soccermom13

  Mar 20, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Mom is home!

  My mom checked out of the hospital today! Now on 4 blood pressure meds and some seizure medication. We will follow up with ONC tomorrow via phone. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you all for the praye…

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  15 comments

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  Started by krystiesq

  Most recent by dirtyshirt

  Mar 20, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Japan Study Shows Reason for Hope!

  Colon Cancer Mets Surgery Great Results Long-term survival can be expected after R0 resection of pulmonary metastases I saw these articles earlier and thought I'd share this encouraging news. I especa…

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  Started by dianetavegia

  Most recent by Fight for my love

  Mar 20, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer
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  Prep for colonoscopy

  I am not selling - just telling the facts For those of you on Medicare, this is a much better and cheaper prep for a colonoscopy. Sometimes referred to as “body Drano time”. The old go lightly crud wh…

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  Started by Kerry S

  Most recent by shmurciakova

  Mar 20, 2010

  Colorectal Cancer