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Colorectal Cancer

Question for Stage III Survivors
Hello, I posted a few weeks back regarding venous invasion. I didn't get too many replies, so I thought I'd try again. I was just wondering if there are any of you out there who were diagnosed as stage III with venous invasion and are currently NED. This issue has become a prickly pear for me as I'm trying to stay positive…
My husband's surgery
Hi everyone, As most of you know, my husband had his colon tumor removal surgery on Monday and I just wanted to give you all an update. As of today (Wednesday) he is out of bed and walking the halls of the hospital. Still not eating or drinking as they said his stomach is not making enough noise yet. He is in pain, but he…
Can't Have Medical Procedure Unless NED
Next week I am having endovenous laser ablation on my legs to relieve pain and swelling from varicose veins. The doctor is a phlebologist (vein specialist) and he was very specific that the procedure could not be done if I had "active" cancer. I told him that I was diagnosed in March 06 with Stage 1 cc and since my…
sessile (flat polyps)
hello all, My hubby had a colonoscopy today - his first after surgery over a year ago for CC stage 3. He had one polyp removed in the sigmoid colon and it was sessile and according to the report, of benign appearance but we'll know more in a few days after biopsy. it was 6 mm. is that large? what concerns me is the fact it…
Hair or rather lack of, need some advice
Hi Everyone, I hope that you are all doing well! I posted somewhere earlier about my hair rapidly falling out. Next week I have an interview for a fieldwork placement for school. The placement would be at a school, grades Kindergarten-12. I would be doing group counseling with the children. My question is: Do I wear a wig…
Waiting on PET results
I don't post often but it always helps to read everyone's posts--this a great source of support. I was dx'd Stage iv cc in Oct '07. Two surgeries and then started FOLFOX in Jan '08 and finished in June. All of my CT scans from Feb on have been NED with the last one after I finished chemo in June. I had my PET scan this…
I'm back...WHEW!
So, just got back from Holland last night...with a raging case of stomach flu (NOT a good thing to have on a 10-hour plus, nonstop flight...lol!). The house in Holland is now secure, and ready for us to put our 6 months here/6 months there plan into place...don't know if or when, I still have my mother here, and she is not…
Friday Riddle
Pronounced as one letter, And written with three, Two letters there are, And two only in me. I'm double, I'm single, I'm black, blue, and gray, I'm read from both ends, And the same either way. What am I?
FTC warns consumers about bogus cancer cures
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080918/48d1d240_3421_1334520080918714171065
NEW CANCER TREATMENT - TomoTherapy
WASHINGTON -- Doctors hope a new type of radiation therapy is giving more precise treatment to cancer patients. It's called TomoTherapy. It's a radiation machine with a CT scanner. Patients are scanned before each treatment, allowing doctors to see whether the tumor is changing in size and precisely where to target the…
CT Scan
Hey guys. Its been a while since I posted. My husbands is still NED for crc. Thank God. The reason I am posting today is because of my own lung scans. I posted the following on the lung boards and did get a response from a wonderful lady, but their board is not as active and I would love some advise from you guys if you…
Very Sensitive
I was wondering if anyone else had had a problem with Folfox causing severe bone marrow depression. Oncologist said he had only had one other patient as sensitive to the drugs as I am. I started Chemo on July 1st and to date I have only had 3 treatments due to very low White blood counts each time. I am on my 3rd round of…
one year mark for my dad
so the one year mark has quickly passed us by! i originally posted last winter, with clearly no idea what to expect with my dad's cancer. i had mentioned him and my mother living in hong kong, with us kids here in canada. it's a little easier to cope with when you're not there experiencing it all with him. but distance…
Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer
I really don't like this new idea due to the following reasons: a) You miss one day of work to have the virtual X-Ray performed. b) If something is found an needs to be removed, than you miss another day of work and additional prep to remove polyps c) Too many flaws right now and now guarantees it works d) Colonoscopies…
new at this ! ! !
Hi, I was diagnosed in March of this year with stage 3 rectal cancer.I had 7 weeks of Chemo & Rad together.My body healed LOL and I went for surgery on July 14....and now I am on my second treatment of Chemo I take the infusion pump home for 46 hrs. After a three hour infusion session at the office.This happens everyother…
SURGERY, 5FU & LEUCOVORIN A YEAR OUT
Hey gang, I hope everyone is feeling well and staying positive. It has been over a year since my last chemo treatment of 5FU and Leucovorin. I had this over a six month stretch. I was given an injection of each every day for 5 days and then had three weeks off. By the end of the last treatment I was pretty well exhausted…
New Merck osteoporosis drug boosts bone density
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080916/48cf2f40_3421_13345200809162080900920
Here I go again. Xelox this time
Well, I am soon to start chemo again -- for the 4th time! I have mixed emotions -- on the one hand 'yuck'. But on the other hand, I am glad there is something I can be doing actively to reduce the chance of recurrence or at least postpone recurrence. My situation is a little unusual (I think - altho I am aware of a few…
Wigged Out
Would like to hear from others how they are coping with hair loss. I started chemo in April before surgery and now have to have chemo again until early Dec. What has grown back will be lost again. Am so self conscious about wearing my wig but I look the best in it. Feel some people are staring at me; some people probably…
FDA Approves Anti-Nausea Patch
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080915/48cdddc0_3ca6_1552620080915-890808162
Starting chemo
Hi everyone, I'm going in on wednesday for my first round of Folfox, I would appreciate any advise or suggestions on how to make this easier as I'm getting really nervous about this. I did pretty well with the 5-fu and radiation that I did already, so I'm hoping this is a good sign. They told me I should be there about…
Bad reaction to oxaliplatin
Hello, this is Valerie, colon cancer, stage 3, currently going through treatment w/5FU, Leucovorin, and Oxaliplatin. Well I went for my 7th treatment today after beirng off for 3 weeks due to low blood platelets and took my vacation which was sceduled to take place even before I was diagnosed. Today I had a bad reaction…
There is COLON PALOOZA....
...and then there is Moo-la-palooza!!! This is a hoot, or should I say, MOO, and features a couple of cute kids who can really throw down a bovine groove...it will hopefully put a smile on your face :) Check it out: http://www.cousinssubs.com/moo/ For more information on COLON PALOOZA, see: http://colonpalooza.com/ and…
New to all this, Any tips? Stage IIIC colon cancer
I am 36 and had a tumor in my ascending colon, 12 inches of my colon and 17 lymph nodes (6 of which were cancerous) removed back on July 16. I was told by the surgeon he was fairly confident that he removed all the cancer. I have recovered well from surgery, but still don't feel myself inside yet. I go for my 3rd round of…
Any acai juice or other supplements during chemo?
Hi, I'm wondering what some of you do, or have been told by your oncologists, regarding taking supplements during chemotherapy. I've been given Mona Vie (acai berry juice) to take as a supplement. First time during chemotherapy a year ago, I heeded my onc's advice to avoid antioxidants during chemo. His idea was that some…
Prayers please
I was just informed this morning that a co-worker (contractor/vendor) where I work that has been fighting cancer for about 2 years is not doing well. It has spread throughout his body and is now in his brain and the family will be calling Hospice, so all PRAYERS are really needed at this time to help this family except…
tomorrow is the day
Well I decided to handle it this way...I found out my mom's cea is rising before her scheduled appt. I usually call ahead to get results so I know what to expect. I was struggling with do it tell her or let her onc tell her. Well, I was with her most of yesterday and today and I didn't specifically tell her, however I said…
Curious...Erbitux experiences
I know that I have posted my experiences with Erbitux and it's side effects. So, now, I am wondering what experiences other have had with it. Most have mentioned the rash, but has anyone else had this inflammation around finger and toenails? It has taken three months for my toe to be almost normal again and my thumb is…
Ultrasound & Xray
Hello everyone, Just thinking about the effectiveness of Ultrasound and Xray as a diagnostic tool. Had an xray to the chest and ultrasound to the abdomen. Everything showed up fine, bloodwork good. The only questionable thing was an area on my liver that is thought to be fat. The size of the area has not changed in a year…
Any other stage2's doctor says no chemo needed
I had stage 2 colon cancer that was removed did not spread anywhere else.possibly have lynch disease.Doctor says I do not need chemo.Does anyone else have had this recommendation and has it worked for you?

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