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Colorectal Cancer

Question About Adjuvant Treatment
Hi all, I am new to the forum. My wife was diagnosed with rectal cancer on March 23rd of this year. We have already gone through new-adjuvant treatment as well as LAR surgery a few weeks ago. The final staging, according to the pathology report, was T2N0M0 or Stage I. We have a follow up appointment in a few weeks with the…
Allergic Reaction to Oxaliplatin
I completed my third round of Folfox yesterday but even with the onc reducing the oxy dose prior to treatment, as soon as I began the oxy drip, I started having an allergic reaction. Severe burning and itching on the bottom of my feet and hands and a visible blister rash on my wrist. My vitals seemed to be okay but they…
Has Anyone used essential oils from Young Living Company
I wonder has anybody used essential oils to improve immune system. Some research indicates they are beneficial but I want to hear from someone who actually used it If there is any.
Average Recovery Time
Everyone: I will complete my 25 sessions of Xeloda and radiation next Monday (thank goodness). So far, I have not had any serious issues and hopefully I will not have any. But, this is my question - on average, how long does it take before I will regain my appetite, rid myself of this yucky taste in my mouth, stop having…
Are we vulnerable to viruses while on chemo?
I know our immune systenm is low but I'm not sure it's the same with all chemos? Maybe some are worse than others for that? I'm on Vectibix and when I see my onc she always stresses that I'm sun sensitive and to be careful but hasn't said anything about low immunity issues. My husband has been battling a stomach bug that…
Scans
I asked our surgeon today (Who we will see in two wks for the last time) as she said our onocologist will be the one we will see for hubs care from then on but.........asked about scan I thought 2nd or 3rd round they would check? She said 12th last one and not to worry if liver mets weren't smaller if they just weren't…
Dandelion Root Tea
hi, Has anybody tried this tea? I have heard some good things about it and wanted to know if any of you had tried it. http://www.healthline.com/health/ways-dandelion-tea-could-be-good-for-your#3
Can Chemo/radiation eradicate tumor?
I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer 3cm, stage 2/3 T3 low rectum, 5cm from anal verge. I went to Sloan Kettering in NYC and spoke to the Chief of colonrectal surgery. He felt with surgery, he coould connect me together, BUT I would have inconsistent bowel movements for the rest of my life, meaning, I may be in…
I Had Neuropathy Improvement out of Nowhere Two Years Later :)
During chemo I had all the things, but pretty much minor for a couple of days - hiccups two days once and done for entire treatment, etc. The only ones that were more was losing hair (all over my body pretty much), cold sensitivity and the fun with that when touching things or eating and neuropathy. The hands are probably…
St. John's Wort may help with oxilaplatin nueropathy
Here is a recent article (abstract only) that says St. John's Wort may help with oxilplatin induced nueropathy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28160544 There is also some evidence it may have an anti-cancer effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2814533/ Does anyone have any experience or comments about…
Sweet Husband Just Diagnosed with stage 3C
My DH just turned 38 last month. He had been having some issues for a few months and started losing weight. I scheduled him an appointment with the PCP as we thought maybe he had diverticulitis or something along those line. He was scheduled for a colonoscop. during the colonoscopy they were unable to complete as there was…
Help Needed
Keisler69 Posts: 12 Joined: May 2017 Aug 08, 2017 - 2:46 pm Colonoscopy My Uncle had his colonoscopy today and they found 1 polyp, which the doctor said looked benign but they are sending it for biopsy. He had an Endoscopy the beginning of June that only showed 2 small ulcers. A follow up CT showed a cm tumor/cyst in his…
Question About Circumin
I probably spelled it worng but you guys know what I'm talking about. A friend is trying it right now. She thinks it got rid of her arthritis pain right away. She's had breast cancer without recurrence but wanted to try it. Has anyone that's tried it had tummy issues? She thinks it's upsetting her stomach. If so, what did…
Fish Oil
A very interesting new article on fish oil concludes: n-3 PUFAs, especially the long-chain PUFAs (EPA and DHA) abundant in fish oil, prevent colon carcinogenesis through multiple mechanisms. Dietary intake of n-3 fatty acids also improves efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents in the clinical and preclinical studies through…
Cancer/Chemo Theme song?
Okay, inspired by Airborne72, here is a hopefully lighthearted question. If you were to choose a theme song for chemo or cancer, what would it be? For chemo, I would choose "Love Stinks" by J. Geils Band, but with the word "love" changed to "chemo." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8vHjgViAeQ For cancer, "Anthem" by…
CEA @ 200
I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer in May. The doctor removed 1 foot of my colon and tumor and they found nodgles in my lungs at my first oncology visit. My CEA was never over 3 until after 2 rounds of Chemo (3.49) and after 4 rounds it was 3.25. My uncle had been having similar pains as I had, which where minimal,…
Appreciative of Angels
I'm sure we've had our days when random, little, encouraging things that people say could get us teary-eyed. I'm reminded of Jan's story about the old guy in the elevator who told her she's gonna be alright. These people might not know the impact of these short messages they say, but it sure does give me an impact. Once, I…
Diarrhea/Nausea on chemo
I had some potstickers and tofu curry for dinner prior to taking Xeloda and felt a little naseau after eating it (probably shouldn't have had curry). I also felt like going to the bathroom but there was nothing there except a little water. I had diarrhea early this morning too. It seems like it may be constipation but I…
Anybody been on Vectibix more than once?
It's been five days since I went back on the Vectibix. Many of you will remember that I had a severe toxic reaction last time and my skin broke out in pustules and was bleeding and my mouth and ears swelled up and all kinds of crap so I had to go off of it. By the five day point last time I was already getting the rash…
Bleeding due to contipation/diarrhea issues
Hello - I posted same question on the anal cancer site, as I thought they might be able to suggest something. Every time I have chemo, I go through some days of constipation and then turns to diarrhea - seems to be a pattern. Right now the skin around that area is actually open and bleeding. I'm bathing daily and using an…
Recovery time from surgery
Hello! I am 4 weeks post rectal surgery where the rectum was closed off and I was given a colostomy. My question is....when will I be able to sit comfortably again?
Managing Loved Ones
Hi All, I am new to this forum. So first, thank you for welcoming me. I am the caregiver for my 35-yo wife who was diagnosed with Stage II rectal cancer. She began treatment with chemo and radiation, prior to surgery. We are both very positive, and know it will be tough, but we are positive we’ll win this battle. My…
First time user
Hi, I am Barry; I was diagnosed with Stage 3C colon cancer back in April of this year. I had surgery to remove the cancerous portion of the colon (in May), along wih 25 lymph nodes (6 had cancer). It was recommended that I have Folfox chemo treatments (12, every 2 weeks, 48 hours each treatment). I have completed 4…
Rosemary, for what its worth
There's a bunch of rosemary growing around my house, so I decided to check on pubmed for its effect on colorectal cancer. There are no human studies, but rat and test tube studies seem to indicate it may be helpful. So, I guess I will add some rosemary tea to my routine. Rosemary:…
Phil, I can't find your email address!
I can't seem to find the thread where you gave me your email address and I'm a simpleton when it comes to searching or finding things and cannot remember which thread it was. It was in regards to the book. Please PM me or give it to me again. Ugh, You'd think I'd learn to just write things down! Jan
If it goes south.
We've all wondered if somehow or another we got this because we earned it. The atheist would say no of course but others would and do use it as a means to condemn a person. You know the type. The people with Christian symbols on their cars or minvans that go to church every sunday to wash the sins of last night away. I've…
adjuvant chemo
Has anyone with Stage II rectal cancer had adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery? The oncologist is suggesting a 4 month course of IV chemo, once every two weeks. The statistics he cited were the chance of recurrence without the chemo at 15% and with chemo at 10%. I am wondering how others have fared. Thanks, Ellen
Finally Finished Folfox!!!
Hello everyone, On Friday I "graduated!" I completed my chemo for Stage 3 colon cancer that began in November. I will be scheduled soon for both PET and CAT scans. That being said, it was a bitter/sweet day. One of my chemo buddies lost her battle to breast cancer on Friday also. We started treatment together with the same…
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recurrent mucinous adenocarcinoma with signet ring cells, compatible with signet ringcarinoma
low white cells chemo stopped
My husband is stage 4 he had tumor removed from Colon but still has a rectol tumor. The cancer spread to lung. He started chemo but we only did 2 seasons and he got a cold. So that week his Dr thought he wasn't well enough for chemo. A week later he had blood work and was told white cell count was to low for chemo. They…

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