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Extreme fatique
Mark hasn't been on chemo for four weeks now but I've never seen him so tired. The littlest amount of activity leaves him exhausted. I thought the chemo would wear him out but he is much more tired now. I hope this has nothing to do with the cancer...
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Still NED
Hi All - I was so freaked out waiting that I couldn't even ask for good wishes regarding my latest PET and CT scans on Monday. But, after 3 days of agony I got the results today and STILL NED. I can hear Kathi saying "naked happy dance". Mostly I am just relieved - trying to learn how to be truly happy! I was really…
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CP4 ~ Going Going GONE. . . . .
Ok Folks ~ Last Call. If anyone else is interested in joining the fun at CP 4 it's not to late just let me know. The dates are October 11th - 15th in beautiful Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. You can contact me through this site. Lisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Colon Palooza 4 ~ Brief Itinerary.…
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5Years
(((((((Stacey))))))) Congratulations Stacey, you have been a beacon in the dark for many on this board, with each year you glow brighter. Stay well Ron.
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Stacey - I will never forget this!
Hi All, I am starting a new thread because I feel so strongly about this. It's about what Stacey did for me and other newbies. Jan 2, 2006 I came home from the hospital, scared, lost, and in a kind of dazed funk all together. I posted my first message that said "Newbie here. Really scared. What do I do?". Right about the…
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update/prevent recurrence?
Hi It has been a while since I last posted. But I would like to share the news of my dad's Pet scan from yesterday, it showed that there is no evidence of cancer cells in his body besides some cysts/scar from his liver resection in May. THis is really good news to us and we are relieved to say the least. A brief update on…
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Stacys 5 Year Celebration Continue
Hi Everyone, With so many new members to our semi-colon family ( Welcome Everyone ) some posts go through the first page of our board before everyone can get a chance to see it and be able to respond to it.. So I thought it would be great idea to keep STACY'S 5 YEAR CELEBRATION around for a few more days.. . . Wishing you…
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No hope for Mark - should he know that?
Today I spoke with a radiologist who has looked over Mark's latest CT scans. He's a known liver specialist who does resections and radio frequency ablation. I thought it would be a good idea to get one last opinion before Mark gets on the freaky trial where he'll be getting drugs so experimental they don't even have a name…
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Hello everyone
This is a update on Duey's mom and Duey, Ends up the Doctors are saying they don't think she will make it to the weekend. She has cancer throughout her whole body. and is not doing well. I'm sorry to share such bad news. Duey is on his second round of chemo. He got very sick last night he was freezing cold, vomiting he had…
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afraidindy
Hullo Lois. I am sorry I missed your post and am saddenned to hear your hubby has been taken from you. I wanted to send some ozzie huggs to you and affirm to you that you are not alone. You have a wonderfull family here on CSN who you may not have met and who I hope have come into your heart with all their love and…
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Pet Scan Question
I do not have any copies of my dad's pet scans in front of me and I have a quick question. In the reports, how do they refer to spots that are measurable (lesions, mets, spots??). Just curious.
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An old giggle...but a goodie!
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she lay her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry, your duck, Cuddles has passed away." The distressed owner wailed, "Are you sure?"…
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Science/Alternative Treatments
The government actually has programs running looking at various complementary/alternative medicines, for a variety of diseases. If anyone is interested here is the website: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/bydisease.htm Howard
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update and question for scouty
just a reminder of where i am. Stage 4 with multiple small lesions on the lungs. i've had foliri with avastin, folfox with avastin, erbitux and camptosar. lesions were growing on the last mix of drugs, so my onc had no other suggestions. just came back from a 2nd opinion from dana farber (had to wait 2 hours for the appt…
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chemo
Hi everyone, Tomorrow I see my onc to discuss chemo options. I am absoloutely dreading going back on chemo!!! After 3 months off of chemo I was feeling really good, better than I'd felt in months. Does anyone have any tips on how to make myself look at this in a positive way. I know intellectually that I have to do it, but…
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Immune Cells in Tumor - predict prog and treatment
Thought below was interesting - Maria Science 29 September 2006: Vol. 313. no. 5795, p. 1849 DOI: 10.1126/science.313.5795.1849i Prev | Table of Contents | Next This Week in Science In the mouse, the immune system can recognize a developing tumor and control its growth, but whether the same is true in humans has been…
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My Husband's Battle is Over
With a heavy heart, I must tell you that my husband lost his fight with cancer early yesterday morning. I'm grateful that he is no longer in pain. On the otherhand I'm broken-hearted and hurting terribly. I don't know how I'm going to make it if the Lord doesn't help me. I feel like a candidate for a breakdown. Please…
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Stacy is now CANCER FREE!!!!!!!
That's right folks. One of a few on this board that "built" this site and what it stands for and means to the rest of us today is celebrating her 5th year of NED tomorrow, which means she is NOW CANCER FREE!!!!!!! 5 years ago tomorrow, she went in for rectal cancer surgery and during the surgery, they realized it had…
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Thanks to all of you
I truly appreciate all the words of comfort as I go through this grieving period. My husband was my dearest friend and soul mate. Please keep me in your prayers as I go through the visitation period today and the memorial and celebration of his life service for him tomorrow. I am hurting so badly and feel I cannot go…
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Colon Cleanse?
Hi all. What are the thoughts of colon cleansing? I know that there are a ton of products out there that claim you will lose weight, live healthier, have more energy, etc by using this colon cleanser. Do any of them actually work and/or work how they say? What are some good ones? My husband works with a man who is trying…
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find out where it is tomorrow
Hi Guys. Boy, yesterday I was feeling so powerful and optimistic. Today.... I went for my CT today and tomorrow go for bloodwork etc and have the big talk with the oncologist. I find out exactly where it is. I'm scared. My nausea has dissapated, but i have pain in my gut. I pray for good news. anyone have it in the GI?…
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I'm taking the chemo plunge.....
Tomorrow is the big day for me to start the Folfox regimen. I have 8 total treatments to get through. I was nervous there for awhile thinking about all the side effects of the chemo cocktail, but oh well. This cocktail will hopefully keep me cancer free. Wish me luck! P.S. I'm so glad for this site. All of you are a…
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Lung Issues - RESPONSES
I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who replied. I have an appt with my lung doc on Thursday, 4 October and he will be giving me that breathing test to test the capacity of my lungs. The CT Scan I had on 28 September, 2 wks after my 3rd chemo treatment, apparently showed signs of the smoker's lung. But like I said it is…
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moving forward
Hi everybody! My latest update is that my onc will be giving me a physicians's referral to MD Anderson in Houston. I pray to God that they can help me. Terri
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re: Viewing scans long distance
I found a clinic in Mississippi that does cutting edge ablations on cancer patients with liver and lung lesions. The Dr. apparently was the first to do this on patients with mets to the lungs and to lung cancer patients. According to many things I've read online, this has been a very successful precedure. I was excited so…
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Gas causes Cancer part2
Hi everyone, I don't post near as much as I would like to. But I am doing pretty good. I have scan next week after finishing chemo in March this year and having ileostomy reversed in May. In effort to eat better, I am consuming legumes more than meat. But man they do not like me. this is not a new thing. I have had a…
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Need Positive Thoughts
Need any positive thoughts or stories! My dad, who has stage IV colon cancer (diagnosed May 2002) has been on a continuous pattern since diagnosis. According to his oncologists, his CEA is a good marker for him. Recent history - major liver surgery in October 2005 to remove three spots (cut off left side of liver, oblated…
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Lung Issues - HELP !!!!
To make a long story short. I have Stage II NO/MO colon cancer. Removed tumor on 10 July 06 and started the FLOFOX Regime of Oxaliplatin, 5FU and Leucovorin on 18 August 06. My 4th treatment was postponed until 6 October due to low WBC count. I have been an avid exerciser for 15 years. Serious weight lifting and jogging. A…
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When will I stop pooping
I know almost all of you have experienced a resection. I had mine about 5 months ago. I must say I'm getting a little frustrated with the healing process. I had a few setbacks which has made my healing time much longer but I just wanted to hear stories from other people on how their surgery went. I still go to the bathroom…
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Am I the ONLY ONE who gained weight? :)
I have to to admit that when I knew I was diagnosed in 3/05 with Stage III, 1 lymph, no mets,I thought at least with the chemo I would lose the extra 10 pounds I always carry around with me. But NOOOOOOOO!!!! I gained 30 lbs and have not been able to take it off. True, I was thrown into menopause which usually causes…