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Colorectal Cancer

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…
Seeding?
My father has a needle biopsy on his lung, following a CT scan that showed a new suspicious spot on his lung. I have been researching and found some information on something called "seeding." Are needle biopsies common and should the fear of seeding cause some to opt out?
Blood Clots
My husband's face has been swelling up and turning a deep dark red color with a lot of pressure. Now his arms are swelling up like a ballon. Dr. ordered ultersound and sure enough he has at least 12 blood clots from neck, arms and armpits. Dr. also believes he has Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) and is ordering a…
IS IT TRUE THAT.....
Is it true that eating ice cream, candies, cookies or bread isn't good to us cancer survivors? If so, what is bad about it? Made me wonder
One to go....
Just fiished up on Thursday with round 11...one more to go!!! Wasn't sure I would make it through. I feel like it is doing it's job, and the CEA score has dropped 25% or more every week. Of course, after round 12, we will taking pictures to really see how things are coming along. I want nothing more than to be off the…
Did you ever feel this sensation while on FOLFOX ?
I got an extreme weakness on my legs together with a sensation of cold despite I wear two coats on my legs.Any of you has experimented this kind of sensation due to folfox? I was on folfox 3 years ago but never had this feeling ,( well it was summer then). Thank you in advance my friends.
I can’t believe this is happening!
My dh had a liver resection almost 4 weeks ago. He had a new baseline CT done and I just read the results online. Multiple new masses were found in the liver again! How have new lesions formed so fast? We haven’t met with the oncologist yet, but it doesn’t look good. Please tell me that someone else has dealt with this!
Melatonin and Colon/Rectal cancer
It's been a good while since I've posted. I've been dealing with a lot of other things and quite honestly avoiding this site. I know it's a support group but my condition is far less severe than the majority on here. I was lucky beyond what I deserve is how I feel which induced guilt. Stupid I know but what can a person…
Dad's cancer
In October 2016 my father went to the ER with a complete bowel obstruction. He had years with loose stools and blood on us stool too but he ignores the signs until it was necessary. He got an emergency surgery that day after receiving news that the mass found was cancer. He has an irreversible colostomy. The cancerous mass…
Three months of oxaliplation-containing chemo as effective as six months
"3 months of oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy was non-inferior to 6 months of the same therapy for patients with high-risk stage II and stage III colorectal cancer and was associated with reduced toxicity and improved quality of life. Despite the fact the study was underpowered, these data suggest that a…

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