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Colorectal Cancer

A question reviewed.......
I have a colonoscopy this Thursday and I have an ostomy at the sigmoid...I think that I got a response before but I need to know others opinion about how they go through the prep part of it. Im not really sure about what to expect and how to deal with it in a healthful manner...Thanks...
which pads are good for stool incontinence.
Not a topic that is easy to talk about, but after all that we have been through, I guess no question should be embarassing. I am wanting to get prepared for whatever supplies I will need after my reversal. I have no rectum, so expecting some incontence. Are there any pads that are better than others for stool. Kinda feel…
VickiCO
Hi Vicki! Checking up on you! I know you had your dilation last week. How did it go? I hope you're hanging in there, and i hope the dilation was a success! Hugs, Krista
Krista
Krista how ya doing? Hope you're feeling ok.
SOS (Save our Sarah)
Hi, First of all, thank goodness for these discussion boards. It's heartwarming to see people helping people. Quick background: About a month ago my wife (Sarah, age 50) was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer with mets to liver (40%) and lungs. She's finished two rounds of Folfox. I have a couple questions: 1. How to…
Good or Bad?
I went in for Round 6 today but didn't get it. My Onc met with me and told me he was going to change my Chemo from FOLFOX to Xeloda. My husband and I were shocked. I thought it was great to hear at first (no IV chemo and no take home pump). Now, I am getting concerned. What are the side effects of Xeloda? Also, the IV…
I'm damaged goods, but I'm back
Hey,guys. Thanks for all the good comments. Unfortunately, I didn't get to read them until today, because I ended up being in the hospital from Friday until today. Right after I posted the message about being in such pain, I called my doctor's office back, and they said to come in right away, and then my doctor sent me…
OK need a kick up the back side thinking stupid thoughts!
.lts 1am in England cant sleep as per usual lm mailing from my phone so apologize for spelling errors etc.lm stage 3c cancer had tumor and infected lymph nodes removed in march then ivf which failed now from june undergoing chemo.recently been diagnosed with severe deppression panic and anxiety disorder.had depression…
Serrana doing fine after lung surgery
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share the news that I got an email from Serrana this evening, saying she's doing fine after her lung surgery (which she had last Monday). She is weak, but resting quietly and, best of all, she is now considered to have no evidence of disease following this surgery (NED!!) I'm sure we'll…
cancer survivors
My wife pass away 01/29/08 from colon cancer. We fought it since 05/02. Liver resections, lungs mets and than brain tumors. When I read your posts it brings back the memories. I pray everyday for a cure. As a caregiver to your spouse you really find out how much love means. We were married 34 years. I met a wonderful…
port removed
I went to see surgeon yesterday to discuss having port removed. He said they would do it with local anesthetic and it would be over quickly. Has anyone else had theirs removed with just a local. If they put you to sleep to put it in, looks like they would put you to sleep to take it out. He told me they could if I wanted…
changes in treatment after rxn with oxy.
Hi everyone, I had a rxn to the oxyplatin yesterday where I needed doses of benadryl and steroids... Wondering if this happened to any of you before and what did you do when treatment resumed. Did you just get pre-medicated with more meds to prevent rxn or have a lower dose. etc.. any info appreciated. Thanks Petrina
The Reading Room: My Brain on Chemo
This is (I think) a wonderfully-written and wonderfully-encouraging perspective on life after a cancer diagnosis. Link: NY Times: My Brain on Chemo: Alive and Alert Hatshepsut
Surgery on Sep 2,request prayers and good vibes
Hi dear all,my husband's rectal surgery is scheduled on September 2(Next Wednesday).With time getting close,we feel a little nervous.So I request prayers and good vibes.I hope my husband's surgery will be done succefully and there is no complications after surgery.Anyway prayers and good vibes will be appreciative.Thank…
chemo and question about ct report
I start chemo on Thursday, I am a little nervous. Had my port put in on Friday. I went to Miami for consult and did not really like the Doctor. He was very "full of himself". They did a CT scan with contrast and said they saw the single mass on liver(of which I knew) and a unidentified area on right lung that needs further…
Anyone heard from Cherylhutch
I have not seen a post from Cheryl in many moons, I hope that's an indication all is well.
Comedian for colorectal cancer/special interest for ostomates
i was pointed in the direction of this great website today- thought some of you might like to check it out. She is a great lady who got rectal cancer at 39 (13 years ago) and had an ostomy. She is a comedian/speaker about colorectal cancer and has written some books about it as well- one of them called I'd like to buy a…
Number 12
I get disconnected today from treatment 12, I am so excited! I will get another scan in 30 days then if results are okay then, we will get another scan in 3 months. They are still keeping an eye on the lit area above my liver, but for now there isn't any activity going on there and my CEA level is normal. I have been…
I have been sprung
They finally got sick enough of seeing my face to kick me out of that place. They sent me home with enough blood thinners to kill a whole field full of rats. Even the corn fed ones. I have to give myself shots for five days and be on warfarin for a month. If I get so much as a paper cut I am screwed. I`ve got to go - I am…
driving home from chemo
Does anyone get to the point where they drive themselves to and from chemo or is it a standing rule that people have to be driven home on chemo days? My husband has only completed two rounds of chemo so I am thinking forward to all the fun chemo days ahead...
New with question
I have visited this board occasionally at the urging of our son, I believe he reads this all the time. My husband was dx April 2008 at the age of 49 with stage IV (mulitiple liver mets and 4 lymph nodes affected), colon resection May 2008, chemo ever since (Xeloda, Avastin every 3-4 weeks and Oxilplatin until November…
The ongoing travel update...lol!
So, I know I have been remiss about pictures...but here are some from my weekend. Today is Sunday, and it's a stay at home day. Tomorrow we go again, but today is washing, and cooking (we are eating roast tonight). The sun doesn't stay up as long anymore, and the nights have a chill to them. I truly am envious of you all…
Oxaliplatin, Xeloda, Avastin "not working" whats next??
Anyone have any ideas about what might be next? Tried Xeloda alone, kept it stable for awhile then wasn't able to hold it. Next,Avastin with xeloda, severe reaction to Avastin, had to stop. Next, 5 rounds of Oxaliplatin with 4,000 mgs. a day of Xeloda [14 on 7 off], no change. Any ideas of what we might expect next,…
Please help - CT Scan results
CT Scan of Abodomen: Solid hepatic lesions are again seen and are consistent with the liver metastases. One of the larger lesions is seen in the left lobe (segment 2) measuring 2 x 2.6 cm. Previously this measured 2.2 x 1.8 cm. An additional larger leison is seen in the right lobe under the hemidiaphragm, measuring 3x3 cm…
Dont know what to think?
Hi,I need advice.Wife is dx with rectal cancer and almost 18 months on chemo(FOLFOX-avastin,FOLFIRI-erbitux,cpt(irinotecan)-erbitux)She have multiple mets in her lungs.Problem is that she so tired,thank God she dont't have any pain,she can't do anything over 10-20 minutes.We think it's from chemo but ...Did anyone have the…
LTD
I'm wondering how many of you are on LTD and what cancer stage you are in? Are any of you in remission and still getting LTD? The reason I am asking is that I ddn't opt for LTD because if I went in remission, that is when I went into remission :-), I didn't want to have to find a new job. So guess, I am really wondering if…
New to this board...
...but 5 months into this journey. My husband was diagnosed in March with stage IV colon cancer, at the age of 45. He had a colon resect to remove a large tumor. We were told he is not a candidate for liver resect because of multiple tumors throughout his liver. Several lymph nodes are also involved. But I am encouraged to…
Friday Riddle Answer
This week's winner is phillieg, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: RIDDLE: This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it! In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but…
finally some news
I get chemoembolization and some RFA on tuesday the 8th, on the 17th they are removing the left side of my thyroid. Then I am getting some more RFA in the first week of october. Hopefully I will be able to begin folfox again soon there after. There isn't any sign of disease in my left lung and three of my liver lesions…
I'm still dancing with Ned!!!
Pet scan done August 18 and colonoscopy August 25 everything is clear, 3 years Ned,according to my uncologist don't need any other tests for 1 full year, he just want to see me in 6 months, maybe for a Cea, I come to this board almost everyday and even if I don't post that often,you all be sure that I pray for all of you…

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