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Colon cancer and problems
I had colon cancer operated on and radiation and I'm going through a bad time Depression and feel usefulness none I don't want to do anything I can't sleep but I'm always tired when they found out about the cancer I had just gone through four bypasses and came along good but this I can't seem to get over I feel that i…
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15 month survivor of Stage III 1 lymph pos
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Living
I am losing the desire to live. I can live with the cancer but it is the pain control that I am having trouble with. The pain is wiping out any ambition to do anything other than lay in bed or the recliner. They have put me on a duragesic but it does not seem to have the effect of the tablets, but even the tablets were not…
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Oxaliplatin
Hi: My husband age 52 (Stage IV Colon Cancer spread to liver which is 50%+ involved) has gone through the standard chemo (5FU, Lecovorin and Irinotecan) for approximately 8 months. His cancer started growing again and they did a resection and one chemoembolization. They are talking about putting him on Oxaliplatin. I'd…
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Colon Cancer HAI considered
My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 4 last August. He has been on 8 months of chemo but the cancer is starting to grow again. They are talking about doing an HAI. Has anyone had this done? Any information would be helpful.
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Oxaliplatin(OXAL), 5-Fluorouracil(5-FU),Irinotecan(CPT-11)
Hi! I just have been diagnosed with colon cancer stage IV with liver metastasis. I am 50 years old, live in Toronto, Canada. I would like to hear from anyone who is taking the above combination. In Canada is still a Randomize Phase III Trial. I heard that this combination is being used (successfully?) in Europe and the…
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Shrinking of the rectum during radiation - extreme pain and now colostomy - help!
I have been talking with a lady who had colorectal cancer, had surgery and post-surgery had shrinking of the rectum during radiation
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Rectal Colon Cancer now possibly Spine Cancer
My father is 66 and was diagnosed with rectal colon cancer 2 years ago. He underwent surgery and had a colostomy. He then underwent chemo which went well, but underwent radiation which burnt his penis and buttocks and matted half his upper and lower bowl. He had to undergo surgery to bypass the matted bowel. This was 14…
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EKB 569 plus clinoril
clinoril is available, the other one is experimental. dramatic decrease in colon polyps, probably good for advanced cancer too.
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rectal cancer with liver metastasis
My frend, hi is 36 year.Hi has rectal cancer with liver metastasis (multipel). What is the best treatment for him? May be herb medicine? Is it possible to be survivor with this diagnos???
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Colon Cancer
On 5/9/2002 my oldest sister died of colon cancer. Please don't put off going to a Dr before it is too late. She waited and now she is gone.
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Totally confused
I had colon cancer back in 1988,had the chemo and the five year monitering afterwards at the cancer clinic.It hasn't returned and they said that they got it all. My life has long been back on track,everything is going normally.So,I have a question to ask.Its been many years,so why am i still concerned that it may come…
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Exherin looks very good!
cyclic polypeptide dirupts tumor blood vessels in experiments. Act up so you can get it now.
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Recovery Depression
I've undergone a resection, chemo, and radiation over the past year. I was given a clean bill last month, but will still be checked every 3 months for 3 years. Since hearing the news I've felt relieved, but sad, lathargic and disinterested. Any one else have these symptoms? Thanks.
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Newly Diagnosed and Post-Op
I am 47 years old. A mass was found in my colon in January and I was diagnosed with colon cancer in February through a colonoscopy. I had left hemicolectomy surgery on February 27 during which approximately 3 feet of my colon was removed and a resection done. No colostomy was needed. However, the cancer went through the…
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I am only 40.......
Actualy,2 months before my 40th birthday I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. I needed to have a colostomy and thought that was the end of the world. It has been 8 months since being diagnosed and I have had chemo, radiation, surgery, and now back to chemo. The drs recently found a tumor near my spinal chord and I am now…
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cutting edge and alternatives
you should ALL be taking a statin such as lipitor 80mg/day plus the arthritis drug clinoril 200 twice daily, perhaps with misoprostol 200 3x daily to prevent GI bleeding. this combo has high potential to cause tumor cell apoptosis (cell suicide) or at least freeze the cells in one phase of division. adding the diabetic…
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Sciatic pain following radiation?
I am writing for my mom. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in May; she underwent chemo and radiation and had the tumor removed in August. Following that, she has pretty much recovered from that procedure, but for the last six weeks she has been suffering from bilateral sciatic pain. She has a high pain tolerance and did…
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RECTAL CANCER
DIAGNOSED 4/2000 WITH PROBABLE STAGE THREE VIA COLONOSCOPY. UNDERWENT CHEMO/RADIATION BEGINNING THAT JUNE FOR 28 DAYS. HAD RESECTION SURGERY 8/2000. TUMOR HAD 100% RESPONSE BUT 3 OF 8 LYMPH NODES POSITIVE AFTER SURGERY.HAVE TEMPORARY ILEOSTOMY. BACK ON CHEMO THREE WEEKS AFTER SURGERY(CPT-11) FOR SIX MONTHS, JUST COMPLETED.…
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Long term disability & insurance
I am looking for someone to discuss with what they have run into in getting coverage for the long haul. I was diagnosied in Sept. and have not worked since surgery in October. My employers insurance carrier is hinting that they will reject my long term disability claim due to insurability date and pre-exsistent condition.…
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Thanks for your replies
Hi Lorri and Audrey: Thank you both for your replies. I was beginning to think I was all alone with this type of cancer. Sorry I didn't respond sooner, I am in the process of moving (out of a very noisy apartment) into a senior mobile home park. Audrey I have not heard about the connection with HPV but have heard that anal…
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bathroom trips
I had anus sparing surgery in June 2000. Since then, I have made multiple daily trips to the toilet. The number has decreased from 20 some a day to 10 or less, but if anyone has suggestions for better control, I would appreciate it. Also, what helps with flatus (gas)? I had my yearly follow-up colonoscopy last week and all…
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experimental treatments
My dad was diagnosed with bladder and colon cancer and right now surgery is not an option. What types of treatments is anyone aware of and what are the success rates?
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Please help me
I am 20 years old.....and for a few months now i have noticed blood in my feces. It has gotten worse...some days none, some days a considerable amount. Now, you think, WELL GO TO THE DOCTORS!...but i am sooo scared. My grandmother just died 2 days before christmas from cancer and I watched her slowly get worse. I counldnt…
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ask help
My classmate is a Chinese girl, who is 24 years old. She was diagnosed with rectum cancer in January 1997, surgery & chemo done. She have had a local recurrence of her cancer in the pelvic area, which was detected on July 2000. She is still in good health now without any symptoms. No particular treatment so far. If you…
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You've Lung Cancer:a rectal cancer Recurrence?
My 79-year old mom had a lung cancer of 5-year-old rectal cancer(on 1996, surgery & chemo done, & live well & healthy since) recurrence. Just detected on 4'01. She is still in good health now without any symptoms. No treatment so far. If you have any related info-treatment/suggestions, I'll be very appreciated. Thanks.
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colon cancer
had laparoscopic resection of colon in june of 2000. would like to hear from others who have it done this way.
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Mouth sores and sore throat
My Dad had surgery for colon cancer in March.It was stage 3 it had spread to lymph nodes.Now he is in his third month of chemo and because he gained weight the Doctor doubled his dose.Now his throat is sore and his mouth and lips are broke out.Is this common?Did they up the dose because of the weight gain or did they find…
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anyone doing alternative therapies for colon cancer?
I am new to this board and wondering if there are any of you who have had success with alternative treatments. I am currently forgoing the adjuvant chemo and instead am focusing on boosting my immune system, detoxing, taking many many supplements, juicing veggies and have gone totally vegan. I also go for weekly…
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Cramps, bloating
I am undergoing chemo for a stage IV colon cancer and I am wondering if anybody has any suggestions for relieving or better yet preventing it from happening. It doesn't seem to matter what I eat, sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. Any help would be appreciated.