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Colorectal Cancer

Antioxidant supplements and chemotherapy
This morning I met with the nutritionist at my oncologists office, and in the course of our conversation she mentioned that taking supplements that are high in antioxidants might diminish the effectiveness of chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs. Yet, I have read in a couple of sources that taking antioxident…
Still neddy in oz
I am so relieved guys n gals...."taking deep breath".....I was unprepared this morning when my lady GP rang me to tell me all was ok. WHAAAAOOOPEEEE! Boy, she must have pulled some strings 'cos she new how hard it is for us to wait. I did not expect to hear until late next week! She (Shirley) is such a wonderfull GP, very…
Time for the happy dance
I have good news, excellent news, news I want to share with all who will stand still long enough to let the words touch their ears: I went with my wife (Jerri) to see the oncologist today for a regular old office visit, blood labs, and to get the PET scan results from last week. The scan came back clean...AGAIN!!!!!…
at a cross road
hello all. so glad to hear so much good news on here. well i have another treatment today and of course am not looking forward to it. its so strange in my blood work of course my white cells took a dive but my red cells went up. i have always been a strange case, but i also found out my cea is 9.8 and i have never been…
Help: Advice on oncologist visit results
Today my father went to the oncologist. Here's a little history. Colon resection in 1993 and 1996 followed by rounds of chemo. He had been going for checkups since then but had stopped a couple years ago. Now: Liver tumor 1/3 of liver (cancer) 6cm "growth" in thyroid upper chest area (biopsy next week) Too much calcium in…
Pic of Fitlisa and her father in "Expressions Gallery"
Hi All - besides posting a really long message in response to the 35 YO firefighter's post about youth here on the board, I finally figured out how to post a pic of my lovely wife, Lisa, in the "Expressions Gallery". Hope you like it - for search purposes, it's called "FitLisa and Her Father" There are a lot of great pics…
Upcoming CT Scan results
i am new to this site, so please bear with me. I am the caregiver to a wonderful guy, his name is Hayes, he was 53 last month so another youster. He was diagnosed Sept 2002 with rectal cancer had pre op chemo/rad then surgery Feb 2003 (Valentine's Day has a whole new meaning for me now) permanent colostomy as the tumor was…
Ned visits Britain
There's been loads of great news shared this week so thought I would just add my own. For those that don't know was diagnosed last year. Had all the treatments going for stage 3 rectal cancer and jsut had my one year postop screening. Results in last night- all bloods and CT clear. Emotional time for my wife and me- my one…
Info. about Vegas ?
I was wondering if someone could give me more information about the October Vegas gathering. I doubt i would be able to make the trip but would like to know what kind of gathering it is so i can look forward to attending a future event. Thanks, Tim
results from pet scan
I received the results from the doctor today. I have two small nodules in both lungs. He said they are smaller than a centimeter. He has recommended the drugs eloxatin and avastin along with leucovorin. My veins are so roly that he told me I need to think about getting the port put back in. He wants to start me as soon as…
ct scan all clear
Hi everyone, My ct scan was excellent, according to my onc, and all my bloodwork came back good too! I am completely relieved and hope that everyone else gets good news on their tests! On the other hand, then what is causing me to be in pain? I have pelvic and butt pain on and off and all my joints ache. I'm hobbling…
colon or lung ???
I had stage 3 colon 3 years ago, now have multiples in both lungs,(nothing visible from inside lungs), liver clear, how can I tell if this is secondary colon, or primary lung disease.
Hickman Port Risks
Hello all, I have a pretty technical question that I of course am going to be asking the doctors mainly. I posted something about this a few months ago, but am still unsure. I am interested in getting a Hickman port instead of the PICC line. My oncologist is not a fan of Hickman Ports because of risk of infection and blood…
low white blood count
Hi. I just had my chemo postponed for the second time due to low white blood cell count. I'll go back in a week for another blood test. My oncologist is going to start me on a drug to increase WBC starting with the next round of chemo. I haven't had any such drug previously. He didn't tell me the name of the drug (and I…
My Nutritional Approach
Some of asked so here it goes. I had read that everyone is exposed to cancer several times in their lives and most of the time, our natural immune system kills it off. My research told me that chemo,radiation, and surgery all treated symptoms of cancer (the tumor/tumors) and was not addressing the root cause. For some…
Xeloda follow-up treatment
In April and May, I underwent chemotherapy (5-FU, administered through a PICC line and a continuous pump) along with radiation treatment to reduce the size of a large rectal tumor. I had surgery (Abdominal Perineal Resection) on June 3. The pathology report stated there was no evidence of cancer in the lymph or vascular…
waiting for test results
To everyone waiting for test results, Ross, Maura and everyone else, let's all hold hands. Together we can send support, prayers and positive energy around the world! I'm probably in for another night of tossing and turning, but it really helps to know that you are all thinking of me. Thanks and know that I am also…
wide awake
Yup..check out the time guys...1.20am...grrrrr!!I think it is about noon your way and I hope some of you guys are lurkin. Right now I have the wierdest feeling. I keep tossing and turning and to be honest I don't know whats happening. Jen has to work so I come here to let her sleep. It would do me no good trying to. I have…
Thank You
Hi all, I want to express my gratitude to everyone here, and thanks to Kanga for your special post. Things have been a bit hectic here. Scott is still in the hospital. Last week he developed a nasty abcess from his subcutaneous needle for his pain meds. They had to drain it and things seem to be ok now. He's on antibiotics…
Lung Metastasis
I was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer in January 2002. I have undergone 6 months of Chemotherapy. During the initial CT Scan to determine metastasis, I was informed that the cancer had not spread. After switching doctors I learned that there was an abnormal node in the lung. Follow-up in June during treatment…
Las Vegas
Appears the deadline for booking your Las Vegas/Semi-Colon-Semi-Annual-Colonpalooza Trip is drawing near. You must book by August 25th. Full refunds issued if you need to cancel, and do so by September 25th. Interested parties should call the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at 1-877-333-wish. Rooms are $ 99.00 per…
ct scan tomorrow
Hi everyone, I hope that you're all having a good day. I am having a ct scan of my pelvic area tomorrow because I've been having some pain there. My onc thinks it will show scar tissue from surgery and radiation damage but I'm really nervous about it, of course. Everything will probably turn out fine, but I needed to…
Sunday Ice Cream Social
So... we finally meet Sponger's Mum. She is a real person and real sweet. Go figure. We got a taste of Lisa's new dragon slayer diet. Even my veggie niece was impressed. She pronounced the food "totally healthy" and she will not let anything suspect pass her daughter's lips. We are still working on the fresh corn she let…
Flex Sig Results
Durn y'all. I am so humbled by this all. My rectum was clean as a whistle. The GI doc just kept saying WOW, she could not even tell where the tumor had been. She did biopsies just in case, but said she saw nothing suspicious. I think the concept of someone now having any surgery or radiation, just doing chemo, then…
pattieb
Hey guys... Has anyone heard from pattieb recently? My friends list shows she hasn't been on since November. Naturally, I'm a little concerned.
L. Armstrong...
Wouldn't it be cool to see Lance do a victory tour across the US. He could promote cycling and cancer at the same time... Remember the movie Forest Gump? When he started running people just followed? It would be the same for Lance. If he came through Milwaukee I'd blow the dust of my Pea Picker (old Schwinn bicycle) and…
Anyone on Erbitux?
Hi, I just had my second of eight cycles of Erbitux and already I'm getting a pretty nasty rash that is driving me nuts. Has anyone else had it?
Juicer Brands / Models
Hi! OK, I'm doing it...I'm starting juicing ASAP. I'm shopping for a juicer. Two brands that are at the top of my list, based on reviews and posts here, are the : Omega 8003 and the Champion 2000 I believe both are masticating which sounds like it makes juice that is higher in fiber content and nutrition. I'm kind of…
For Linda and Scott
I know that a reminder is not necessary here because I know you all have Linda, Scott and their children in your hearts. I just wanted to take a moment to say that Jen and I think of them every day. Our love always dear friends. Ross and Jen
Thinking of you, too Kanga
Best of luck on your tests tomorrow, buddy. Sending you love, hugs and prayers. All my love, Barb ( Who IS holding your hand and will continue to do so. Mate :) )

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