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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "joenlisa500"

      My mom lost her battle

      On Sept 3rd, my mom lost a 2+ year battle with colon cancer. She was fortunate to have very little pain and was able to be home with the three of us and her grandchildren. In March mom was told her ca…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by joenlisa500
      Most recent by cheer3
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "JoyceCanada"

      delayed!

      To-day was supposed to be my FINAL CHEMO but it was delayed one week because of my blood work results. I'm upset but oh well what does 1 week mean - I'm not the same person I used to be things just do…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by JoyceCanada
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      Clincal Trials - creating new/more cancer?

      musiclover 09-26-2006 05:03 PM EDT re: Clincal Trials - creating new/more ... [reply] I'm at odds with the clinical trials, at least for those with stage IV. For one, there is no end in site. Other's …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by nudgie
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "midnte0708"

      Update and Advice Please

      I have not posted in a long time so I'll give you a quick summary. My dad age 63 was diagnosed with livers mets in August 2005. (This was a recurrance..he had 2 colon resections in the past 10 years) …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by midnte0708
      Most recent by midnte0708
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Limey"

      Cancer is back again

      Hi all, I thought it was time I gave you a quick update on my cancer story. Some of you know I was diagnosed 2.5 yrs ago with stage II colon cancer. I did surgery and chemo. November of last year the …
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Limey
      Most recent by goldfinch
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "cardinallady"

      Irinotecan

      Lung mets from my 10/05 resection. Was NED in Feb.I am having biopsy Mon and then we are considering Irinotecan....Anyone with experience? Thanks!
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      2 comments
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      Started by cardinallady
      Most recent by TheBean
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Patrusha"

      Hubby hates when I say "chemo brain!"

      OK, only after two rounds of chemo I already have experienced what I term "chemo brain." In my case it is this irritating, agitated feeling throughout my head and upper body that makes it hard to conc…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by Patrusha
      Most recent by TheBean
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "alta29"

      need words of wisdom/update

      to refresh your memories...had a ct scan 2 months ago..they found 2 lymph nodes in the psoas muscles...did a biopsy...pulled wrong tissue....I had another ct this past week...one os the lymphs is the …
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by alta29
      Most recent by alta29
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ccartwri"

      update...Claudia

      Hi all. I have not written in months. I was very depressed and my psychiatrist and I decided i would try to stay off web chats for awhile. I am better. I had my ileostomy reversal in May. Still incont…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by ccartwri
      Most recent by scouty
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Lisa Rose"

      Happy Birthday To Me. . .

      Dear Friends, It's a double celebration for me. Today I'm celebrating my 45th birthday. Also 4 1/2 years ago today I was getting ready for my stage 3c rectal cancer surgery. I would like to thank all …
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      16 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa Rose
      Most recent by Lisa Rose
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Lisa Rose"

      Happy Birthday Judy

      Hi Everyone, Let's all join in and wish Judy in Boston a very Happy Birthday today from her semi-colon family. Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy birthday, dear Judy...... Happy Birthda…
      21 views
      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa Rose
      Most recent by Lisa Rose
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Lisa Rose"

      Happy Birthday Emily (2bhealed )

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY - FROM ALL YOUR SEMI-COLON FAMILY. . . So gang let's all join in and wish this wonderful lady a very Happy Birthday and many more. I raise my glass of carrot juice to you today Em…
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa Rose
      Most recent by Lisa Rose
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Joy1216"

      Didn't Get a Cold

      Last fall my sister-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer and in March of this year I was diagnosed with colon cancer. The two of us were talking tonight about the nutrition class put on by the Touc…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Joy1216
      Most recent by vinny3
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mum-of-four"

      PET Scan/CT Scan - are they different?

      Firstly, thank you for all the lovely replies to my "coming to the end of my chemo thread" it made me feel so much better (and normal!!) Well I finally got the last one out of the way last week and fe…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by mum-of-four
      Most recent by vinny3
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nudgie"

      Good Receipes for Vegs & Fruit

      I am on FLOFOX Regime which includes Oxiplatin which does not allow cold drinks, food and weather. So I was hoping someone had some good receipes for Vegs and Fruit. Since I can't have cold items, I h…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by nudgie
      Most recent by Patrusha
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      re: Bringing up wills, etc. without creating fear

      My friend Mark does not have a will or a financial POA. I have offered to be his executor - he didn't even know what that was. My concern is that just bringing this subject up will create more stress …
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by AuthorUnknown
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "afraidinindy"

      Need your prayers

      My husband's condition continues to worsen. They told us Monday they do not expect him to make it more than a month. Thankfully, they now have his pain under control most of the time. Each day has it'…
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      21 comments
      0 point
      Started by afraidinindy
      Most recent by jana11
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "betina61"

      low platelet count

      I just came from dr. office for the routine blood work, and my platelet count was 39 they want me to go back in 3 day for another blood work to see if they go up, I was told if the count is less than …
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      16 comments
      0 point
      Started by betina61
      Most recent by betina61
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "NIMAH"

      More RC woes and PICC

      Thanks for all the info...My dr. says he has better success with Picc for short infusions..mine will only be 6 wks...i am only now learning how lucky i am in this concern. Has anyone done this with th…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by NIMAH
      Most recent by mum-of-four
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiM"

      I did it! 3.2 MILES!!!!

      Celebration on the Hill was a great warmup! I was an honorary team member for the Orange County Komen Race for the Cure today....and, I am proud to say, 3 months post treatment....I walked the WHOLE T…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by mum-of-four
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nudgie"

      Intimate Relations - Concerned

      I had my Stage II colon cancer removed in July 06 and have not had an intimate relation with my husband since then. I started Chemo on 18 August and will be finished around 19 Jan 07. I have received …
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by nudgie
      Most recent by mum-of-four
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "levensweg"

      fatigue

      I've been doing great as a stage 4 suvivor (colon and liver resection) with chemo behind me almost one year and living with N.E.D. My energy and strength have been good and I've been very active, but …
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by levensweg
      Most recent by levensweg
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "tennislover"

      I played tennis again!!!!!

      I am just writing this to share good news. I am getting ready to have my 5th round of chemo on Monday but yesterday I played tennis for the 1st time since I was diagnosed. I am so excited to be able t…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by tennislover
      Most recent by NanD
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "nanuk"

      For everyone

      This hangs on the wall in my doctor's office: "Exercise is the closest thing we'll ever get to the miracle pill that everyone is seeking. It brings weight loss, appetite control, improved mood and sel…
      3 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by nanuk
      Most recent by HowardJ
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "impactzone"

      Waiting for chemo

      As many know. I am stage 4, 1 of 21 nodes, one 3cm liver met on right posterior lobe. I had surgery on 9/1 and now feel pretty good. I was back at work as a high school teacher last week. This week I …
      22 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by impactzone
      Most recent by nudgie
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "aspaysia"

      just checking up on you folks...

      i have not been posting lately... ok, it's been a few years but the runner checks in every once in a while so here goes. i am at the five year point now and my oncologist told me to come for two more …
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by aspaysia
      Most recent by aspaysia
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      Correct name of Trial - E7208. Anyone on this?

      This is the trial that they are pushing my friend Mark to go on. The drug used is brand new and made by Eisai. Anyone know anything about this?? Thanks so much! Kathryn
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by carmen07
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "NIMAH"

      RC woes & PICC

      Greetings again, I could pepper you people with questions every day.....thanks! Anyone tell me the truth about PICC lines...pain, care, problems....?? Planning 6 wks of 5fu continous infusion, with ra…
      1 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by NIMAH
      Most recent by NIMAH
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "NIMAH"

      More RC woes and PICC

      Thanks for all the info...My dr. says he has better success with Picc for short infusions..mine will only be 6 wks...i am only now learning how lucky i am in this concern. Has anyone done this with th…
      1 views
      0 point
      Started by NIMAH
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "WendyMarie"

      Genetic testing for FAP

      I haven't posted in a while. I was diagnosed FAP with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003. It has taken me this long to go through all the red tape and such to get an insurance company to agree to pay for th…
      1 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by WendyMarie
      Most recent by WendyMarie
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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