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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "WendyMarie"

      Endoscopic ultrasound ?

      Saw my GI today to review endoscopy results. He saw no signs of cancer or polyps,but we are still not sure what is making the PET scan light up. Next week I will probably be having an endoscopic ultra…
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      Started by WendyMarie
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "donnyb"

      oxaliplatin

      Hi everyone! Havent written for a while due to major surgery. Went in for a sigmoidoscopy and my doc perforated my colon. Took out some tumor while he was in there but it was touch and go for a while.…
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      8 comments
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      Started by donnyb
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "taraHK"

      upcoming scan - freaking out

      Hi All, I haven't posted (much) for a while -- but you have all been in my mind and heart. I have a PET scan next Monday (3 June). Of course that is always a somewhat stressful time, but I seem to be …
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      28 comments
      0 point
      Started by taraHK
      Most recent by taraHK
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "ladybug52"

      so tired

      Hi everyone: I am so tired, i am a sunday school superintendant, who is getting ready to start a 5 day vbs, this sunday evening. Everything seems to be coming together, i have been at the church about…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by ladybug52
      Most recent by jenalynet
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "FRANTIC"

      CA19.9 TUMOR MARKER TEST

      Frantic here again(Fran)- I slept pretty well last night and am trying to think things out more clearly. Just waiting to have that MRI test June 28th of the pancreas and liver. Does any one out there …
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by FRANTIC
      Most recent by Glv49
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "bcmeaks"

      Does anyone else feel guilty for surviving?

      Hi everyone. It has been a while since I've posted to this board. I am 42 years old and a rectal cancer survivor (just passed my 3 year mark). I was feeling elated when I left my oncologist office 2 w…
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by bcmeaks
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "JoyceCanada"

      Oxi revisited!

      Had 2 treatments of oxiplatin (Folfox) 1st was no problem however 2 spiked a high temperature. Went on to radiation/continuous chemo 5fu 28 rounds completed. Went to see my oncologist to-day and I am …
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by JoyceCanada
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "spongebob"

      JUST FLEW IN FROM SAN DIEGO

      And boy are my arms tired. Sorry I've been AWOL - I was in San Diego (actually La Jolla) for the past week on business - I know, it's a dirty job but someone's got to do it. Thank you, American taxpay…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by spongebob
      Most recent by uni522
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Kaye2003"

      Prayers

      Its time again for my husband's 6 month colonoscopy. Dx 10/03, surgery 02/04. NED since. Would appreciate it if you guys would keep us in your prayers Monday, 26th. God bless, Kaye
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      10 comments
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      Started by Kaye2003
      Most recent by chynabear
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "80fsjuvat"

      Radiation Treatment

      Hi. I'm new to this site. Was diagnosed with rectal cancer Apr 06. Just completed six weeks of chemoradiation treatment to reduce the size of the tumor prior to surgery. Scheduled for a CT scan next m…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by 80fsjuvat
      Most recent by 80fsjuvat
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Believermjh"

      My husband wants to die......

      I know this site is for survivor spirit, but my husband had III stage cc in 2001...IV stage recurrence in 2005 with mets to liver, and prostate cancer...in treatment since 9/2005, the tumors continue …
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Believermjh
      Most recent by debcanmcg
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "2bhealed"

      AGE AT DIAGNOSIS

      Hey all you groovy Semi-Colons! So, I thought I would start a thread comparing our ages at dx so Kathi can compile some data for her Big Mouth Campaign. 39 (but tumor was there 5-10 years) 29 (my sist…
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      63 comments
      0 point
      Started by 2bhealed
      Most recent by jrit
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "goldfinch"

      cat scan results ~ sigh ~

      Cat scan results of yesterday show growth in all my tumors in the lungs. They are still considered small. Last scan was in Jan which had showed a decrease in size on oxali. But since Jan i've spent mo…
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      19 comments
      0 point
      Started by goldfinch
      Most recent by chueric
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "drmrgirl47"

      Anyone know about new drug.......

      Hi everyone, A friend of mine has colon cancer that spread to the lungs and liver. She has been on chemo for almost 2 years to shrink the tumors in the colon and lungs. It has been switched to stronge…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by drmrgirl47
      Most recent by chueric
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Mona6518"

      Monkey says HI!

      It's been a while since I've posted so you may not remember me (and that's okay seeing as I have 'chemo brain' and can't remember stuff myself sometimes). I was diagnosed in late Dec 2005, had surgery…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Mona6518
      Most recent by spongebob
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "FRANTIC"

      ELEVATED AMYLASE AND LIPASE

      Hello everyone, Frantic here again. Even though I do not post I do read the messages as you all are the best. I have been doing fairly well. Brief hx. (Although I am never brief). Ca/colon Aug.2003, L…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by FRANTIC
      Most recent by FRANTIC
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "JADot"

      Friday giggles

      Hi All: I am in a bit of a post-chemo funk and badly in need of some sillies. So here's one to share with all of you. Have a great weekend! Ying - - - A Russian and an American wrestler were set to sq…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by JADot
      Most recent by HowardJ
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jams67"

      breast cancer

      I tried to copy website for you but it doesn't work. There is a breast cancer doctors don't know about and are calling a bug bite, and it doesn't show up in a mam. or self exam. It is called: Inflanat…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by jams67
      Most recent by jams67
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiM"

      Thank you! and Sorry for scaring.

      You guys are so wonderful, I am so lucky to have found my family here! I am going to my primary on Monday, but it looks like my hip may just be 'old lady' hip! I am using a cane (wow! that stops traff…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "debralla"

      Stage 4 survivor stories

      I found this site when I was first diagnosed I go back and read it whenever I am having a bad day . Hope you enjoy it and find Hope to keep on fighting !!!! http://www.ccalliance.org/patient/personal/…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by debralla
      Most recent by midnte0708
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "suzannchili"

      let's do Lunch!

      I've been in NYC for 3 weks visiting family and running around. I checked the board when I could get access. Anyway, I have 4 more weeks off! Who would like to do lunnch in Ausrin, TX? Kay and Kerry- …
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by suzannchili
      Most recent by Kanort
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fedester"

      need weight loss advice thru juicing!

      hi all, i want to lose 75 lbs by august 26, 06 i have gained 35 lbs since sept 05. thus my hernia repair blew out, now i have a huge bulge on my right side where temp bag was. i want to lose the weigh…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by fedester
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mindy10"

      Oh The Guilt

      Hi everyone, hope all are doing well. I just got off the phone with my mom and boy did she lay on the guilt trip. My dad got out of the hospital 2 months ago and they live two hours away from all us k…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by mindy10
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiM"

      And things were going so well....

      So, a week ago, during a touch-base appt with my rad/onc for the bc rads, he asked if I had any problems. I mentioned that for about 5 days my hip has been failing occasionally. He got concerned, said…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiM
      Most recent by KathiM
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "mindy10"

      Last Fathers Day

      Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Im very depressed and anxious today. I will be going down to see my dad for what will be his last Fathers Day. Im so scared to go down and sad. My moms maki…
      21 views
      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by mindy10
      Most recent by themis01
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Limey"

      update on recent cancer re-occurance

      Hi All, it has been a while since I posted and wanted to send an update. Nov of last year cancer reoccurred but on the outside of the colon and it had spread. The Onc gave me a 1-2% survival. Since th…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by Limey
      Most recent by jerseysue
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "vinny3"

      Folfox side effects

      I am going to be starting Folfox and Avastin treatment next week. Has anyone done well during the treatment time. I am hoping to still be able to work. What are the most bothersome or worse side effec…
      22 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by vinny3
      Most recent by DK2006
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "cal79"

      Sugar question - for the nutrition gurus!

      Ok, so I am a pretty healthy eater - I try to eat organic, lots of veg, not too much rubbish etc. However, I do love my sugar. I don't eat sweet foods much, but I have one coffee, one tea, and a few f…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by cal79
      Most recent by texas312
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jams67"

      Neuropathy

      I walked barefooted on a concret pebbled driveway yesterday, I've never had anything feel so strange in my life. I keep my shoes on all the time, even in the house. jams
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by jams67
      Most recent by texas312
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "terril"

      info on elevated CEA

      Hi everyone!!! Before I went on chemo (CPT-11, 5-FU and avastin) in late January, my CEA was1.7. My latest CEA from 2 weeks ago was 7.0. When I was on just 5-Fu and leuk two years ago (before my recur…
      29 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by terril
      Most recent by terril
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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