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Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Awareness
How is it said? Be careful what you wish for? I have been hoping to find a way to communicate and educate on the subject of colorectal cancer. Along with CaringBridge, I have been writing on my own blogspot as well as Blog For a Cure. My hope was the more I wrote, the more the subject would be "Googled" and my journey…
Beer and Liver Mets
OK, so now that I dipped my feet into the waters and introduced myself...and thank you for the kind welcoming statments...what does anyone think about beer drinking and liver mets. My husband has at least 4 bilobal liver mets in varying sizes. He is going into his 4th chemo treatment and has had the whole cold hands with…
I miss my MOM
Hi to all you wonderful semi-colons, Well, it has been 3 months since my mom passed away. I haven't posted much because I don't know what to say. I don't want to make anyone sad or scared so I have stayed away from posting. But, I really miss you all so much. So many of you helped me and my family through my mom's 16 month…
Friday Riddle / Teaser - ANSWER
RIDDLE: The numbers 2 and 5 are the only two prime numbers that end 2 or 5. What is the rationale for the following group of numbers: 3 17 31 47 61 7 19 37 49 67 11 23 41 53 71 13 29 43 59 73 ANSWER: The numbers are grouped by column according to their BINGO letters (B=1 through 15, I = 16 through 30, N = 31 through 45, G…
Update
Hi All. I had another scan today and the cancer is showing progression on my left side and a new spot outside my lung. Oncologist feels the Xeloda has stopped working so I will start on Irrenoteacan (sp) next week. The tumor is pushing on my colon wall and causing a fair amount of discomfort so I am hopefull this regime…
Update
Hi All, Just a brief history - Stage IV - multiple surgeries, a couple of different chemo's, etc. I was NED since January 2007 but my recent scans in mid-October showed a lesion in my upper left lung. After meeting with the surgeon and radiologist, I've decided to have a lung RFA (radiofrequency ablation). The radiologist…
Small Perforation in the colon
my mom got rushed to the hospital with severe pain yesterday, they did a gastro and xrays and found a small leakage but cannot located it exactly in the colon, so stool is leaking into the rest of my moms body? what does this mean? She is vomitting and has runny stool.
Xeloda only after liver resection?
As many of you know, my husband was able and fortunate enough with God's grace to have a liver resection in October after completing 9 treatments of oxalplatinum, avastin and xeloda. Now we need to make a decision about further chemo. There are a couple of options, do no more and observe, go back on same regimen with same…
Chemo side effects
I'm 2 mos post chemo. I'm still having trouble with nausea and heartburn. I asked my dr. about it, he said it can't be the chemo. His nurse seems to always have the opposite view from my dr. She says to me, you can have side effects for 6 mos to a year. I can't believe this could be from the chemo. Has anyone else had this…
Stage 3C (or 4) Pls Come In
My 34 year old sister was diagnosed 3C last week and we're (family) all having a tough time. (We're all stronger around her than when we're alone). The report said: -the 6.1 cm tumor did go through the colon wall -14 of 32 lymph nodes affected -no organs affected They removed 12" of her colon last week. She came home…
Neuprogen injections
I now need to take injections of neuprogen(? sp) to boost my white blood cell count so I can continue with Folfax. Now in the middle of treatment 4. What can I expect from this as I have yet to get the prescription filled - another pain in the **s! Thank you in advance for any input.
How to use long lasting meds with breakthrough meds?
my mom started her long lasting meds (suppose to last for 12 hours) but had a breakthrough at the 8th hour and took medication and then another one at a half hour before taking the 12 hour one, but she wouldnt take the breakthrough med for this one because of how close it was to taken the other 12 hour one, so she suffered…
Soaring on Eagle's Wings
With heartbreaking sadness I must tell you all that Peter passed away on Sunday November 25 at home, peacefully, with me holding his hand, and sourrounded by the love of his family. His entire family are providing wonderful support and I pray for the day when there is no more colorectal cancer. Peter fought the good fight,…
Help...Strange Medicine Reaction..??
My dad is a stage iv. He has been getting chemo for a long time. The last two times he's gone in he has reacted strangely to the meds. The first time he finished all his premeds and oxylaplatin and started to feel hot. He got shortness of breath, severe pain in his legs, shaking uncontrolably, very pale and blood pressure…
Friday Riddle / Teaser - EARLY
I will be unplugged until Monday, so I am posting early: The numbers 2 and 5 are the only two prime numbers that end 2 or 5. What is the rationale for the following group of numbers: 3 17 31 47 61 7 19 37 49 67 11 23 41 53 71 13 29 43 59 73
Tips
I thought maybe we could all give one or two tips ( I want lots of people to chime in here) that have helped us deal with chemo, radiation, surgery, after effects, side effects, emotional issues, diagnosis trauma..... We are here to help each other thru one of the most difficult times in our lives ( and our loved ones…
Bone mets
Dear friends, I have not posted in a while, but I have been reading all the posts. I had a CAT scan last week which showed 3 suspicious 1cm spots on my lower spine (L3, L4). That's the bad news and the good news is that my liver, abdomen, pelvis look good. I'm getting a bone scan next week. My oncologist wants to switch my…
**KPSeattle**
I just read your article in the NY Times. You seem like such a strong person! I really hope all is going well for you. My 34 year old sister/young mother (also in Seattle suburbs) was just diagnosed with Stage 3C last week and we're all in shock. They removed 12" of her colon, the tumor was 6.1cm and it went through the…
Whats your Pain like due to stage 4 cc
My mom has stage 4 colorectal cancer with mets to liver, and recently started to have more pain every 4 hours and takes 4mg of pain meds everytime, the doctors are going to give her pills that she will only have to take twice a day starting this week (one in day and one at night,every 12 hours) my mom seems weaker also not…
Gamma Knife
Has anybody had this treatment done before? My wife has an appt. at Cleveland Clinic to maybe have this done to her brains mets.
hello-- a belated happy thanksgiving
hello all it has been awhile since i blogged--- i just read the blogs i have missed. to all of thise who arent doing so well--- i will add you to my prayers and may the lord keep in his arms and shower you with love and healing. and to those who are doing well--- Dance the Naked Happy Dance!!!! me? things are good two more…
bsrules(Sue) update
Hullo all. Unfortunately I have sad news. For those of you who either have met or knew of Sue I have a message via Sue's friend Renee. Message reads; quote--"Hi Ross and Jen Sorry it has been to long since I have emailed. Sue is not doing good she found out on nov 14 that she has 2 weeks to a month to live. I had her down…
My dad's pain
It's with a heavy heart that I join your ranks. My father has rectal cancer and I could use any ideas you may have. I will try to be brief, but some background will be required. My dad is 75, he has had cancer before. Throat cancer 15 years ago, treated with radiation, gone. A large mushroom shaped growth on his head a 1…
New, Clearer, Less Radiation CT Scanner
Hi all - Interesting article this AM (saw it on the news also) regarding a new CT scanner that may receive FDA approval in 2008. It creates a clearer pic and in our case exposes patients to 50% less radiation (in heart scan patients, it exposes them to 83% less radiation). Though you might be interested:…
Finished chemo!
Just a quick note to say that I finished my ninth and final chemo cycle yesterday! No delays, no infections, no intolerable side effects (although they weren't pleasant) - and I've still got about half my hair! Thank you to everyone on the site for all your support over the past six months - it's been a lifeline. I am…
Friday Riddle Answer
StacyGleaso answered the Friday Riddle correctly. RIDDLE: I am used to bat with, yet I never get a hit. I am near a ball, yet I am never thrown. What am I? ANSWER: Eyelashes
Bone pain and headache
Hi, I am Stage 4, had primary tumor removed in March 2006 and then liver resection in May of 2006. I did Folfox 6 treatments and scans have been good until Oct. 22nd 2007 and now have 2 suspiciuos 8mm spots in left lung. My oncologist is waiting until Janurary when I am due for bloodwork again to schedule another cat scan…
Surgery post op symptoms
hello, I am new to this forum. I am a 41 yr old female. I am 5 weeks post op from resection surgery do to rectal cancer. Since my surgery I have been experiencing the need to use the bathroom frequently, but I don't always go, and I have the feeling of incomplete evacuation which is quite uncomfortable. My tummy is still…
follow up tests and side effects
hi, just got my first follow up CT and blood work and all came out as not showing cancer...YEAH!! but I'm having some side effects from the radiation and it sort of has me scared...the size of my bowel movements is like a small sausage, about half the size of pre-cancer treatment...and quite often I have loose stools...is…
radiation burns on rectum and around private parts
anyone expperencing this? how do u deal with the burn?

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