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Colorectal Cancer

CAT scan results...
Hi everyone, Well, just want to let all of you know that my dad is NED for sure this time!!! For those who are new, my dad was diagnosed last December with stage III cc, then restaged to IV in March with two liver mets. He has been on chemo since March (standard treatment-5-fu,leuco,oxy, avastin then switched to xeloda and…
See onc today
I had sugery 2 weeks ago. Tumor and 18" of colon removed stage 2a (no lymps). I see the onc today to talk about chemo. I've talked to him once and because of my age (54 - young) and size of tumor (big) the thinking is that 6 months of chemo would provide some benefit (fu4/folfox). I think most of the discussion today will…
chug a lug.................
Tomorrow is the big day! say a prayer for me that all will be normal! I am a nervous wreck! I just ate breakfast and that will be it until after my procedure tomorrow. My appointment is at 8 am. I start my first drink at 3pm today followed by another at 6. I will update you all tomorrow after the procedure! Danielle
Tick Tock...
Has anyone looked at the calendar? DO YOU REALIZE THE RATE FOR THE HOTEL IN HALIFAX CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED AFTER TOMORROW?!?!??!?!?! If you need the details, read my post entitled "JUST DO IT!!!" It tells about what you need to do to secure your place on our field trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. You really will regret…
superior vena cava syndrone
I have svcs do to a blood clot that formed, blocking my port. The port has been removed due to the symptoms of swelling in the chest, neck, and face, but I can't find anything on the web that tells me how long it takes for all of the swelling to subside. Anyone ever had this? My onc said to hold off on bending over very…
Those Lovely Medical Bills
I was just wondering if anyone has ever planned a fundraising event to raise money to help pay those medical bills. My dad is a stage 4 colon cancer patient for the past 3 years. I am trying to help my parents pay off the current 15,000 owed, thanks to our lovely insurance system. I tried researching but don't know where…
sleep?
I find I can not sleep well at night. I woke up last night wet with sweat. I take a tylenol PM instead of Vicodin 1 week after my surgery to remove the tumor. I am just a mess waiting for results Tuesday from the PET scan. I know I have at least one 2 cm lession on my liver in a difficult location to access. I pray, read…
colon cancer
I recently had an allergic reaction to Oxaliplatin. Has anyone else had a reaction and if so, what was recommended as a replacement treatment?
In the News - genetics
Scientists tie about 200 genes to cancer The Associated Press Published: September 7, 2006 Last Modified: September 7, 2006 at 01:55 PM WASHINGTON (AP) - Scientists mapping genetics of two of the nation's leading cancers have found almost 200 mutated genes in breast and colorectal tumors, many of them never before…
Hoping for 'Canceritis'
MRI was done this morning bright and early, 8 am....I got to pick the radio station...and, but for the trouble breathing when the contrast was injected, all went well. The tech said I would know within 2 days.....speedy service! So, then went to my primary care, still having trouble with my 'special' breast...red, warm,…
Prayers for a friend...
Hi everyone, My friend's mother is suffering from liver cancer and has only been given weeks to live. She is in liver failure and was told that there is nothing that can be done for her. My friend is pregnant and trying to stay calm for her baby, but through my own experience, I know how difficult that can be. I'm asking…
relentless colon spasms
Trying alternative therapies and eastern medicine after 4 months of uncontrollable colon spasms following takedown of a temporary ileostomy. (See previous posts on this subject on 8/30/06). Has anyone had any success dealing with this problem that doctors believe is the result of radiation to the colorectal area prior to…
Sugar
I've seen a lot of references on this list that sugar is related to cancer. I love ice cream, cakes, sweets, etc. I had rectal cancer. Can anyone refer me to information relating sugar to cancer?
Permanent Epidural Pump for Pain Management
Hopefully, someone can give me some quick answers regarding a permanent epidural in the back with a pump to control my husband's intense abdominal pain. The doctor is looking at this as a method to attempt to give him relief from the horrible pain he is enduring. Anyone know anything about this - pros and cons? He must…
Hello everyone
I hope your all doing good! We went to the Surgeon yesterday He was shocked how quickly Duey is healing! He wants Due to have Radiation to the bladder area since the tumor was pressing up against it. All the doctors keep telling me he's gonna be just fine I would like to thank you all again for all your help, I would have…
Trip to Disney
We made the trip to Disney and to say the least, in my opinion, it was not a good thing to have done. My husband suffered terribly. He was able to enjoy a few things now and thing and I think he is thankful he went but also thankful he's home. He wanted those memories with his daughter so he's happy he went. His pain level…
Esophagus damage, they think...
So I took your advice and called my oncs and they told me to stop over at the hospital there for a look-see on why I am having trouble swallowing. The verdict they'll talk about is possible damage to the esophagus from the chemo or even a possible thrush infection, also from the chemo. They gave me a special "Magic…
Hello! Update and Question
Hello all, long time since I have posted, but I do check the boards quite often. Some of you may remember that my wife Kim was diagnosed stage IIIC colon cancer in Sept. 04. There have been some difficulties and false alarms but as of today she is NED and we are thankful. I do have a question for the experts here, however.…
sil has rectal cancer
hello semi's, just found out sil has rectal cancer. she had 2 bouts with breast cancer, now rectal. she was bleeding and went for scope and when scope went in it stopped at 2 inches and found a tumor the size of a golf ball. she is up beat and positive but scared. she will be doing rad to shrink and than chemo. she called…
Friday Giggles from Indis!
Hi Guys: Greetings from Chennai, India! Here's wishing you a great weekend! Cheers, Ying ------------------ One Side of a Phone Call between James Bond... Hallo? Is this Giganta? Giganta Crotchetta? Oh, grand! It's Bond. James Bond? O07? Shaken not stirred? Tuxedo? The trunk-sized jet pack? We had a run in with an Austrian…
Anemia?
I finished 12 cycles of FOLFOX at the beginning of June for Stage III colon cancer. I'm going to be getting my port removed on Monday and had a CBC done yesterday in connection with that. The CBC showed that I am still anemic--hemoglobin is 9.2 (normal is 11.6 to 15.4 with my lab) and hematocrit is 27.9 (normal is 34 to 45…
Lynch Syndrome msh6 gene?
Well...my "gene" Dr. called me today and said...Good news...we found out that the reason for your cancer is that you have Lynch syndrome which is a very rare mutation of hte msh6 gene...I'm still trying to find out where the good news are...the way I see it is that the gene is there..chemo won't kill it and cancer will be…
Can anyone tell me....
OK, this is going to sound weird and paranoid... I have been doing FOLFOX since April. I had to miss my last two treatments because I was sick. I have two treatments left ( which means if I hadn't got sick I would be done). Anyway, I have been craving mint chocolate cookies like crazy. I read that cancers feed on sugars,…
Update on my surgery
Thank you so much for all your positive thoughts, wishes, prayers for me as I went through my surgery on Monday the 28th. The surgeon was able to remove the tumour without installing a temporary bag - a great relief! The day after surgery was a blur of pain and trying to walk down the hallway. I took all the advice to…
Update on decision
Today I am having my pre-op done for my port which will be put in on September 7th. Chemo will begin September 15th. Orginally it was slated to begin September 11th, but I changed the date due to losing my aunt (age 47) two years ago to pancreatic cancer. For some reason I just couldn't do it that day.. We were very close…
Chemo causing problems swallowing?
Ok, sounds wierd, but since I had that chemo last Friday I've developed a "block" along the esophogus so that every time I swallow (food or liquid), I feel like it gets caught up in my chest area. It goes through, but it is slightly painful. So is this a chemo-caused thingy or just another odd thing in my personal cancer…
liver resection with a spot on the lung
hi i am from the uk ,my father has been told he is fit for liver resection of a 6 cm tumour on his liver.the oncologist has reported a small 8mm spot o his lung ,has anyone else had this sort of diagnosis and what happened.we are worried about the liver resection but now worried about this small spot which could be nothing…
Knort
Did you all see the great article about Knort in the latest CSN Newsletter? Well done, Kay!!! Howard
Tired - months after chemo ended
As some of you are aware, I finished 6 mos of FOLFOX last December. (Following surgery for lung met in May 05). Have been doing great since -- had clear PET scans in Jan and July -- working-- exercising fairly regularly. But, I am still tired. I find I need to lie down (nap or at least lie down) for 30 min or an hour every…
colon spasms
I have been battling colon spasms following surgery to restore my "plumbing". These spasms trigger an urge to move bowels and often last 8-14 hours a day. I'm told this is because the area that received radiation treatment is not getting enough blood flow. Does anyone have any experience with managing something like this?

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