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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "lfondots63"

      Low Plateletts

      Hi Everyone, I don't post too many questions here so let me give you a background. I'm stage 3 one node semi-colon dx Dec 19th (one day before my birthday). I'm on folfox chemo and found out my platel…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by lfondots63
      Most recent by mwomack
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "rt44"

      using metamucil

      had rectal cancer...low anterior resection in March 2006...been using imodium at night to try and regulate...would like to try metamucil to bulk it up...in order to go less frequently....please let me…
      108 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by rt44
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pink05"

      mouth sores and chemo

      Hi everyone, Hope you all had a great holiday. My dad had his CAT scan on Monday. We won't get the results until this Monday. Thank you for all of your prayers. I ask that you please keep praying for …
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by pink05
      Most recent by jams67
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Luvic"

      Oncolyn

      My dad has colon cancer with liver mets.He is on FOLFOX + Avastin for 1 year now. He just finished his 24th treatment. His white and red blood cells are pretty low and they are looking into giving him…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Luvic
      Most recent by pink05
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "cindy1234"

      ESSIAC TREATMENT

      Hello. I hope all is well with everyone. My mother is battling advanced stage vaginal cancer. It has spread to her lungs and liver. Her days are numbered now. I was wondering if anyone has used the Es…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by cindy1234
      Most recent by 2bhealed
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pepperdog"

      Ileostomy reversal & barium enema

      My husband will ultimately undergo an ileostomy reversal. We were told that he would have a barium enema before the procedure. Can anyone tell me what is the purpose of this test and exactly what does…
      910 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by pepperdog
      Most recent by pepperdog
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "shmurciakova"

      interesting info on metastasis...

      Jefferson Scientists Reveal New Mechanism That Causes Spread of Colorectal Cancer Researchers have known for years that the enzyme MMP-9 plays a key role in the spread of colorectal cancer. Now, scien…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by shmurciakova
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "taraHK"

      PET results all clear: NED

      Hi All. I want to share with you my joyous news. I got the results of my PET today: all clear!!!! Phew (to put it politely). For those who don't know my story, I was treated for Stage III rectal cance…
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      27 comments
      0 point
      Started by taraHK
      Most recent by terril
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "FRANTIC"

      UPDATE- ON PANCREATITIS???

      Just wanted to update what is going on. I had my petscan done yesterday. Thank God that is over with. Actually the test is not bad I got to doze a little in the scan and the chair from all this stress…
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by FRANTIC
      Most recent by terril
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Patrusha"

      Eeek! My surgery is on Thursday... THIS Thursday!

      My doc called this morning to tell me the surgeon on my case had a cancellation and I was an ideal candidate to take the slot. Eager to get this out of the way I said sure, sent out my email to alert …
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      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by Patrusha
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "eweb"

      sun sensitivity

      Hi. Hope someone can help with this. I finished 5FU/Leu about 2 years. During treatment I experienced severely dry skin at the beginning and then sported a lovely tan. Now, no tan, but despite being a…
      44 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by eweb
      Most recent by eweb
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fandaj"

      Does the diarrhea ever go away

      It's been over three years since my colon surgery and I still have emergency runs o the bathroom 2-3 times a week. Has anyone tried that new yoghurt Activia. It is supposed to help regulate intestinal…
      3 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by fandaj
      Most recent by nicksgirl
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mindy10"

      My Dad's At Peace

      Hi Everyone, I want to thank everyone for all their support over the last year. My dad passed away this morning at 12:55. I didnt make it there to be with him but I am at peace with that. The funny th…
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      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by mindy10
      Most recent by micheleamw
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Betsydoglover"

      Digestive Issues?

      So, there’s been talk here to the new folks about how we will talk about anything, including the color of poop. SO, that has inspired me to ask the following (and it’s not really about the color, by t…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Betsydoglover
      Most recent by nicksgirl
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "80fsjuvat"

      Adjuvant Chemo

      Hi, Been reading the thread about FOLFOX. I was clinically dx as Stage III (T3, N1, M0) in Apr 06 based on the initial CT and MRI following the colonoscopy. I finished chemo/radiation in Jun 06 and ha…
      3 views
      0 point
      Started by 80fsjuvat
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Patrusha"

      CAT vs. PET in early diagnosis?

      Hi all. I am going in for a chest, abdomen and pelvic CT scan this afternoon based on a mass found in the sigmoid colon last Thursday during colonoscopy. I understand the differences (I think) between…
      12 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by Patrusha
      Most recent by shmurciakova
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "tennislover"

      Pray for me - surgery tomorrow

      I go into tomorrow for my surgery to remove my tumor. Please say a prayer for me!
      126 views
      19 comments
      0 point
      Started by tennislover
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "RunnerZ"

      HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

      To all semi-colons: Have a wonderful 4th of July. There are so many new posts it is hard to keep up sometimes. I just want everyone new to know that you can beat this disease. I am a 7 and one-half ye…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by RunnerZ
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "musiclover"

      re: Bilirubin out of whack

      Mark's liver function is abnormal he has just been informed. That was a few hours after some good news that his tumors have shrunk. His doctor called immediatly after the results to tell him to stop t…
      127 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by musiclover
      Most recent by musiclover
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "kangatoo"

      for Mindy10

      Hi Mindy. I am sorry that I was unable to reply to you when you lost your dear dad. I would like to say that your presence here has been a gift to those who we call family here. Such a traumatic time …
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by kangatoo
      Most recent by mindy10
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ron50"

      where is Kanga???

      Hi everyone, Is Ross OK ? I haven't seen a post from him for ages . Hope that nothing has happened that I did not see. Ron.
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by ron50
      Most recent by ron50
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "FRANTIC"

      MRI OF ABDOMEN NED

      Hi everybody. I had my MRI of the abdomen done on WED.nite to determine why my pancreatic enzymes continue to rise since May 30th. My oncoligist stated all was clear in that there were no focal lesion…
      14 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by FRANTIC
      Most recent by jsabol
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "shmurciakova"

      Does survivorship cause OCD?

      Do any of you feel like you have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? I just had my scans/bloodwork done 1 year and 8 months NED. I had clear scans but when I asked the results of my CEA I was told it was 0…
      23 views
      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by shmurciakova
      Most recent by jsabol
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Betsydoglover"

      In Love with NED!!!!

      Hi all - Your good vibes, prayers, wishes, hugs etc. must have done the trick. My PET and CT scans from yesterday are NEGATIVE!!!! The radiologist (one of the few who will talk to patients) actually c…
      32 views
      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by Betsydoglover
      Most recent by jsabol
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "katelee"

      Need help after sphincter-sparing surgery

      My brother age 51 had sphincter-sparing surgery 2 months ago for resection of a Stage 2 rectal cancer, his nodes are negative, all margins clear thankfully. The board certified colo-rectal surgeons we…
      6 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by katelee
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "shmurciakova"

      More in the news....

      FDA Grants Priority Review Of Panitumumab For Treatment Of Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jun 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amgen (Nasdaq:AMGN), the world's largest bi…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by shmurciakova
      Most recent by jsabol
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "pink05"

      I'm back...

      Hi everyone, I had to take a short break. Things have been a bit crazy in my life for the past couple of weeks. As most of you know, my mom had a heart attack and was in the hospital for a week. I was…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by pink05
      Most recent by finner
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "JoyceCanada"

      Trying again!

      On Wednesday they are going to try me on Folfox again. Last time I had a reaction and spiked a high temperature. I've been given a prescription for Dexatheasone (corticosteroid) and will take 20mg x 2…
      11 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by JoyceCanada
      Most recent by vinny3
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ladybug52"

      Happy 4th of July

      I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. I walk with a group of 4 women in the evening and tonight one of the women had 4th of july hats, with the top being the flag, and stars around the b…
      1 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by ladybug52
      Most recent by lfondots63
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "liverpoolgirl"

      Not so great PET results

      I do not post very often, but read all posts daily. My husband originally dx 09/02 then mets to lungs 05/05 went today for his PET results. The mets are adapting to the current meds 5fu/leucovorin/cam…
      3 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by liverpoolgirl
      Most recent by pepperdog
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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