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    Colorectal Cancer

     

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    • User: "mishaloosh"

      SAFE BIOLOGICAL PROTOCOL

      HAS ANYBODY SEEN THE INFO ON THE SAFE BIOLOGICAL PROTOCOL FOR TREATING CANCER CALLED "CONTROLLED AMINO ACID THERAPY" OR "CAAT"? I AM A VOLUNTEER THERE AND HAVE SEEN SOME PROMISING RESULTS! FOR MORE IN…
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      0 point
      Started by mishaloosh
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "florinavoicu"

      colon cancer stage 3 , vesica invasion

      i am the daughter of a wonderful mother diagnosed with cancer stage 3 . colon cancer. she had surgery in March . now she doing chemo and radiation. She has just started. I am fighting for her as she h…
      30 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by florinavoicu
      Most recent by fandaj
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "iloveron"

      need info on essiac tea

      Hi to all, has anybody been using assiac tea? Are there any benefits? I'm overwhelmed with all the snake oils and don't want to make my husband sicker. Thanks!
      63 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by iloveron
      Most recent by 2bhealed
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "sisda"

      Stage IV Rectal Cancer

      My brother was diagnosed with rectal cancer in Feb 2003. He found out when he was hospitalized with kidney failure. The tumor (4x7cm) that was eventually visualized on CT had spread to his bladder and…
      51 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by sisda
      Most recent by sisda
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "kleach"

      Should I get a Colostomy?

      I had colorectal surgery 4 years ago. Ever since then I have had frequent BM's and diarrhea. I travel a lot and want to spend time with my young grandchildren, instead of being in the bathroom. Two of…
      23 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by kleach
      Most recent by Karlen1
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "noma13"

      Eloxatin

      Have been in chemo for last few months; am now starting chemo using 'Eloxatin' - wd like to hear from anybody who has been treated with eloxatin. Thanks.
      14 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by noma13
      Most recent by eshand
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "LauraSue"

      Severe Cramping

      Hello, I'm writing today in order to help my dear Mother find some relief. She had a colon resection in Dec. 2002. She just finished 5 1/2 weeks of radiation (5 days a week) and 5 weeks of 24 hour a d…
      55 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by LauraSue
      Most recent by Katie456
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Karlen1"

      Reverse Ileostomy or Not

      Hi All, I would like to hear from anyone who has had rectal cancer, had surgery for it, had radiation and chemo, had temporary ileostomy and had it reversed. I am considering not having my ileo revers…
      48 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Karlen1
      Most recent by Karlen1
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fandaj"

      What comes after chemotherapy?

      I had surgery for stage II colon cancer on March 20, 2003. So far I have had two chemotheraphy sessions. My chemo will run for four cycles of six weeks each. How often will I need check-ups when that …
      59 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by fandaj
      Most recent by ron50
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Yolie"

      Swolen Joints

      I am in my recovery period after receiving 6 months of chemo for stage 2 colon cancer. My question is has anyone experienced swolen joints either during or after treatment? and if so, is there anythin…
      46 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Yolie
      Most recent by pumps2fix
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "merle"

      Depressed

      I have been cancer free since August of 2000. I had surgury, chemo and radiation. I have since returned to work and do everything I can do to stay heathly, but I never quite feel at ease. I don't live…
      54 views
      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by merle
      Most recent by garyandbobbie
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fandaj"

      Has anybody ever had Procrit?

      My hemoglobin is 9.8. I have had only one chemotherapy treatment so far. My nurse said if the hemoglobin doesn't start improving I should take Procrit. Any opinions or advice out there? Thanks, fandaj
      66 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by fandaj
      Most recent by rep801
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "djhirtz"

      Radiation Colitis

      My husband had rectal cancer last year. He went through chemo (5FU) and 30 radiation treatments. He just had his 1yr checkup and there was no sign of the cancer. The problem is he is having very bad s…
      41 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by djhirtz
      Most recent by pumps2fix
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fandaj"

      Surgery Scar

      I had surgery on March 20 for colon cancer and have recovered completely. I start chemotherapy April 30. I think I am prepared. I have gotten a lot of nice replies to my first message. This question I…
      14 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by fandaj
      Most recent by Yolie
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Adrianne"

      Can this be survived?

      My husband was diagnosed last year with stage ll colon cancer. He recieved chemotherapy for 6 mos. However on March 13 2003 He had results of a cat scan come in from earlier in the week. He now has 3 …
      28 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Adrianne
      Most recent by alo
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KathiG"

      Help! Newly diagnosed.

      My husband Bob had a "routine" colonoscopy 2/28 and on 3/3 he had 1/2 his colon removed due to a large malignant tumor. The surgeon took two cancerous areas off his liver and 6 out of 24 lymph nodes w…
      74 views
      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by KathiG
      Most recent by OpaRon
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "fandaj"

      I was diagnosed on March 19, 2003

      On March 19 I was diagnosed with colon cancer and on March 20 I had surgery. About 18-20 inches of the colon was removed. It was stage 2 because the pathologist found some cancer cells on the outer wa…
      40 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by fandaj
      Most recent by OpaRon
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "iloveron"

      Raspberries for Colon Cancer?

      Hi, I recently read about the study in Ohio on treating colon cancer in rats with raspberries. Is anybody trying this? and if so, How's it going? Well, we hope.
      39 views
      0 point
      Started by iloveron
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "CathyS8"

      Recently Diagnosed and Scared

      Hello All. I have recently been diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer. I am 54, mother of three wonderful children and 2 awesome grandsons. Have completed surgery, removal of tumor and 12 inches of co…
      45 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by CathyS8
      Most recent by jimmiefrye
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "vixeny"

      woman's health

      I was diao'ed with colon cancer last year that spread to my reprodutive organs that were also removed with the tumor. My question is this. Do I still have to do yearly exams as I no longer have a cerv…
      7 views
      0 point
      Started by vixeny
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "kwayne"

      New Member happy to find this group

      I am a 47 yr. old male who recently completed six weeks of radiation and two weeks of chemotherapy for early stage squamous cell anal cancer. Despite living in NYC where you would think there are a lo…
      14 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by kwayne
      Most recent by rayne163
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "KrisS"

      Pain from lymph node enlargement

      I have stage IV rectal carcinoma. I developed back pain 6 wks following peritonectomy and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for carcinomatosis. Unfortunately a CT scan and biopsy revealed large lymph nodes…
      33 views
      0 point
      Started by KrisS
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Eddie50"

      Frequent bowel movement as a result from colorectal cancer surgery

      Hello.... I underwent colorectal cancer surgery in October of 2002. Because of the size of the tumor and location by the rectal wall, 80% of my storage reservoir had to be removed. I am currently goin…
      416 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Eddie50
      Most recent by nikkii989
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "Oly"

      Thank God

      I was diagnosed with colon cancer last October and had a colonic resection in November, 2002. As bad as that was, it was the climax of a year I hope never to suffer again. In March, I contracted shing…
      27 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Oly
      Most recent by Oly
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "elijah"

      Knowing Your Survivlal Odds

      I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in July 2002. I made it through the surgery, radiation and chemo and the cancer is now in remission. I am a Christian and I praise God for all He has done f…
      14 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by elijah
      Most recent by spongebob
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "karlastitches"

      Rectal carcinoid tumor....Please help

      I am new to this board, and although I hope I find some help and make friends here, I would of preferred to meet everyone somewhere else. I have had rectal bleeding for 2 years. I know that I had inte…
      25 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by karlastitches
      Most recent by remission17yrs
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "grettasmom"

      Keeping the fear out of the mix

      Well, I had a soft ball sized tumor removed from the colon on 3/15. The lymph nodes were removed and I'm told it has spread to the liver. My surgeon's partner (the grim reaper) came into the room whil…
      18 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by grettasmom
      Most recent by whitzw
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "regisann"

      starting chemo next monday after surgery

      three nodes were positive, had colon resection, this was not my plan, and scared about the whole thing. not making much sense, feeling sorry for my self. HELP!!!!! Regis ann
      8 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by regisann
      Most recent by Harvey60
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "STUARTC"

      Excessive gas

      I had surgery on Jan 10 to remove a growth in my colon. I had the resection and am going through my chemo threatments now. I haven't had many side affects except some diareha and bad gas. Some days it…
      115 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by STUARTC
      Most recent by latimer
      Colorectal Cancer
    • User: "jehremy"

      Stage IV Colon Cancer

      I was diagnosed in April 2002, had a colon resection, chemotherapy including CPT11 and more recently including oxalyplatin. At first it seemed to work, but CT scans said otherwise. The oxalyplatin was…
      47 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by jehremy
      Most recent by Peg
      Colorectal Cancer
     

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