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Colorectal Cancer

Colen Cancer met. to liver
I was diagnosed in October 2001 and have been undergoing chemo with Cpt-11/FU5/and another drug that accompanies FU5. I don't seem to get straight answers from my doctor especially when I has what my survival rate is. He claims he's not god so he can answer that question. I had a CT-Scan in April which showed that there…
What is the outlook?
I have a friend who is 26 yrs old and just completed 6 months of chemo (3 drug regimen) for stage III colon cancer (5/8 lymph nodes positive). What is his expected outlook? Can someone at this stage live a healthy, long life or is this stage pretty advanced? Please advise. Any comments would be helpful. Shane
Colon Cancer lll... What treatments have been successful
One month ago I drove my father for his first Colonoscopy at 65 (years young), He had symptoms, but we just thought it may be a polyp... But while I was waiting for him I was at the beach and The GI called me on my cell phone to BLUNTLY let me know my father has colon cancer! I fainted! I rushed to the hospital which was…
chemo, radiation, colorectal cancer need help part II
My sister on her first message meant to type she has a 70% chance of the cancer not coming back. What does she do? or has anyone experience this.
ileostomy
In January of this year, I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I was devastated! I have gone through six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy,I had surgery in which they got it all but I also had to have an ileostomy done. This a permanent thing that I have to live with the rest of my life! I have my moments about dealing…
Colon Cancer+ Leukaemia
I have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (diagnosed in March 2001) and then Dukes 3 Cancer of Colon(diagnosed in June 2001). There is apparently a connection between these two conditions in that the leukaemia sufferers have a higher than average chance of developing colon or lung cancer in later life.I say this for info. as it…
tagamet rules!
decreases mortality from %41 to %7 when given starting two days before colon ca surgery. decreases mortality in advanced disease. it is an old acid blocker ulcer drug supplanted by newer, "better" meds.
colon polyps
i need some questions answered. can someone help me?
COLON CANCER W/LIVER MESTATIS
My mother who is 77 was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and it has spread to her liver.They are not going to do surgery at this time(she also has cardiovascular disease).She had her first session of chemo yesterday- CAMPTOSAR, LEUCOVORIN AND 5FU.They will consider surgery if the tumor begins to bleed. I would…
19 years old when diagnosed with cc
I am 21 yrs old and in remission with colon cancer. When I was 3 months pregnant, my son, put pressure on the polyp and caused severe bleeding. Thats when they found the cancer. I chose to wait until my son was born and then have the surgery. (the doctors tried to do the surgery when I was 6mnths pregnant but couldn't)Went…
rectal surgery
I had a low anterior resection following chemo and rediation. I had no colostomy. I have problems with flatus and frequent stools but I am thankful I had the surgery. I only wish that it had been sooner! So far, no signs of the big C returning. I believe surgery is the way to go. For anyone who has doubts, find a surgeon…
Cramping from 3 drug chemo treatment.
Hi. My roommate is currently going through chemo for stage III colon cancer and has been taking his second phase of treatment very hard. He's on the new 3 drug regimen and has been experiencing extreme cramping. Any suggestions to help alleviate this? He's called his doctor and they said to take Tylenol. Also, is anyone…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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…
EKB 569 plus clinoril
clinoril is available, the other one is experimental. dramatic decrease in colon polyps, probably good for advanced cancer too.
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???
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.
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…
Exherin looks very good!
cyclic polypeptide dirupts tumor blood vessels in experiments. Act up so you can get it now.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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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