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Colorectal Cancer

MD Anderson long term
My husband may be staying in Houston for 7 weeks or so for radation and chemo depending on test results at the end of the month. We are looking to rent an apartment For his stay. I've looked on the lodging website and there are many options. I am just wondering if anyone has any experience doing this. We will definitely…
New Diagnosed Stage 4 - 28 yo
Hello everyone, I have just found this amazing community, and wanted to hear some opinions. I was diagnosed as S4 Colon Cancer with mets on my liver, on both side around 23 mm(sorry I'm from Europe). I am waiting for biopsy report to learn which kind of chemo I'll have. I'm 28 yo, and I feel generally healthy except the…
Fourth recurrence- Trying radiation this time...any advice
Hi. Stage four survivor. Have had bum lymph nodes pop up a couple of times (this is the third time) and we did surgery the last two times to remove (Chemo before the second surgery). Can't do surgery again. Going to try radiation and Xeloda. Nervous, as I am worried the radiation will damage my intestines. But, I am…
I have some pretty good news, finally
I wish it was "I'm NED" but it's not. I went to my onc today and we've decided that I'm going to wait until the CT scan is done before I go back on the chemo. So not until June. Yay, because my skin is really giving me grief still and I haven't been on it for three weeks. My CEA before just the two treatments was 52. Now…
Xeliri infusion one
I survived my first infusion ever with no immediate adverse reaction. They gave me steroids, anti-nausea, and anti-diahrreal meds too. I took a wee nap, and feel my appetite waning tonight. But other than that, not sure what to expect next. I also spent infusion time reading half of a new book called Everything Happens For…
Surgery went well!
it went well, but took longer because of scar tissue. He was able to ablate the tumor in the caudate lobe that caused all his jaundice issues last year. The other tumor he resected but the margins were not good, so there is high probability it will come back. Luckily he was able to put in the HaInpump, that should really…
Johnson and Johnson discontinuing HAI pump
Just found out Johnson and Johnson is discontinuing the manufacture of the HAI pump used by Dr. Kemeny/MSKCC for treatment of metastatic spread to the liver. I found this out from Colontown. There are a few individuals there organizing a formal petition to get Johnson and Johnson to reconsider. In the interim, it appears…
Pomegranate
From the “it probably can’t hurt department”: I am not much of a juice drinker, but I have recently added pomegranate juice to my regime after reading some preliminary studies about its anti-cancer effect. The evidence is not overwhelming and is based mostly on test tube and rat studies, but hey, I figure a glass a day…
Second Opinion Confirms Things - It Is Back & Inoperable - Not Happy :(
Got a second opinion and it confirms what I was told. Inoperable and it is just a question of when I go back on chemo and see how long it lasts. The second opinon actually said start chemo now, though waiting to see when it spreads or I become symptomatic is also an approach to follow. I think I am going to stick with that…
Diagnostic path - feeling at sea
Hi all, I feel at sea in choosing a diagnostic path forward without clearer advice from my GP. I’m posted overseas for work in a country where it’s evidently routine and easy to add all sorts of different blood tests at will to your blood panel. But the GP seems simply to shrug and say that sometimes the tests may be…
Is CBD without the THC content helpful...
Im hitting the point that Im not feeling hungry.. and thc causus trouble with my already bad anxiety issues, I don't feel its the pain meds because its just started & Im low dosing and have been for 3 1/2 months.. I feel the cancer is causing it or the anxiety. Thanks for any help.. Greg
My husband is having his stent
Removed tomorrow, in preparation for his big surgery Tuesday. It’s been in way too long but they didn’t want to touch it while he was on Avastin. They think it might have caused his infection by harboring bacteria, plus the tumor has shrunk enough to not need it. Also they are ablatiing what’s left of it on Tuesday. I am…
50 polyp's last year and 75 this year. Surgery?
I am 58 male and had 50 polyps removed last year. This year it's 75. None were cancerous. They were only in the very lower portion of my colon and the doctor suggests I get that part of my colon removed. Yet there was no cancer or polyps that looked suspicious. My brother, 13 months older had 1 polyp last year. My dad had…
Radiology report language ... I don't understand
Hi all, I recently had my follow-up scans, done now every 4 months, and the radiologist has noted a 13 mm nodular density at the suture line of the surgical anastomosis which requires further investigation. I am confused by the language that has been used ... can anyone tell me where the location of this density is based…
Is this normal?
My mother is currently battling Stage IV cancer. It has spread extensively to her liver which has been determined as inoperable. She is currently doing FOLFOX every other week and has a pump for 2 days. On the weeks in between she goes for Erbitux. She’s been doing this about 2 months. She is nearly bedridden. Can not do…
Been waiting months for this day....
Today is round 12 of my chemo. Been waiting for a long time for this to be over, at least for now. Hoping for a good scan in the next week or so. That will give me a chemo holiday for a while, and a chance to feel good again. It's very frustrating to feel like crap for 7-10 days, then start to feel better, then get infused…
VATS
Good evening all, Hoping this posts finds everyone doing well. I saw my thoracic surgeon last Friday and I have VATS scheduled next monday. Amazing fast! I am very comfortable with my surgeon. He seems very knowledgeable and experienced. I have two nodules in my lower left lobe. He's assuming they are colorectal cancer but…
High Liver ALT and AST
Hi , Need advice . Looking for people with the same problems. After 4 chemo prosedures with 4 stage colon cancer , liver mets , test show elevated ALT and AST . Does it mean that liver get worse with chemo? Thank you and best of luck with your treatments.
Stage 3 colon cancer
I was diagnose in Feb had surgery resection and 2 nodes removed nothing else seen. My oncologist put me on Oxyapatin iv drip and xeloda pills 3 500 morning and 4 at night and the first iv drip my arms and hands went paralyzed took 2 days to wake up and the next drip was just tuesday he did all day slow drip and was better…
Lifetime Chemo?
Well, I am going on my 12th year of on again - off again chemo treatments. So far, my original diagnosis was Stage 3 in 2006 with 6 months of Folfox. The cancer returned as Stage 4 with mets to liver in 2013 and 6 months of Folfiri with an additional 1.5 years of Avastin. The cancer returned in 2017 as Stage 4B with mets…
Chemopreventive potential of Singulair (montelukast sodium)
Singulair is a popular drug to treat asthma and allergies, which was very effective for me, but which I discontinued on my cancer diagnosis because I thought it inhibited my immune system, which I wanted to be at its best to fight cancer. However, Spring winds and pollen really effected me this year and out of despair, I…
Stage 2A- Chemo or no chemo after surgery??
Hi Everyone I am new to this board and to posting online. On March 14 I had surgery to remove a T3 size tumor and colon resection. 33 Lymph nodes were removed with ovaries and tubes and all were clear. Did not Metasisize. The tumor had gone to the bowel wall so Dr is recommeding chemo. but observation is an option as well.…
Surgery 2 years ago today
2 years ago today I spent the day in surgery after being diagnosed with a recurrence in March. I was not in a good place emotionally. A 3rd surgery, this one just months after aggressive chemo and the loss of one friend to cancer and one of my dearest friends to ALS just a few days prior. To be honest I had just about…
4 weeks ago colon surgery can not keep food down
Starting Xeliri + Avastin
I'm still maintaining and even adding to my natural protocol; but with my cancer being so aggressive I'm going to add some chemo. I've worked out a schedule of Xeloda one week on, one week off, Irinotecan and Avastin infusions every 2 weeks. My Oncologist believes this is a strong combo, so we'll know if I respond from my…
Recovering from liver resection
Got home Friday, after my Tues liver resection. The pain is definitely difficult. But it is comforting knowing that all the known cancer is out. Does anyone know how long the incision is very painful. I know the recovery period is 4 to 6 weeks. And that an incision through the diaphragm is especially painful. But there is…
Words of Encouragement
I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cecum cancer. I had surgery to remove the tumor and will begin chemo soon. Then more surgery to remove 2 nodules on the liver. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated as I’m anxious about my prognosis.
Bone cancer ?
I'm just wondering if anyone had any testing or results that indicated their CR cancer spread to the bones and what symptoms were there?
Ugur
Just wondering how you are feeling and if you have gotten your port inserted yet. Sounds like you had a pretty long treatment the first go around. Hopefully with the port inserted it will be shorter. Hope that you are feeling ok. Come back on the boards with any questions - we are always here to help. Kim
Colon Cancer and metastasize to Lungs
I’m a Stage 4 Colon Cancer that has metastisized on my Lungs. my doctor found it this month. I had a cough for a month and they put me on antibiotics for a week to suppress the infection. Last time they checked the size of an old nodule on my left lung increased and I had 3 new ones 1.6mm the most. I am scheduled for check…

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