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Colorectal Cancer

colostomy reversal
hi! I am sort of new to the forum here. I have been a frequent reader but have only just created a user name. One subject I had tried to research earlier was a reversal of a temporary colostomy and could not find much information available. I thought I would add our experience for others. my husband (47) has been battling…
Interesting Fact About Skin Cancer in Horses
I wasn't really sure what to title this post but something happened today that I find interesting. My daughter's horse was diagnosed with a sarcoma today. Most white or gray horses end up with them when they're older but my daughter's horse is a palomino and has had one since my daughter got her when she was only three…
Lessons from my first Oxilplatin infusion
Lessons from my first Oxaliplatin infusion. This forum provided valuable insight unavailable elsewhere to help prepare for my first round of Oxaliplatin. I recognize that others have far more experience with this issue than I, but I thought I would summarize things I learned for others like me who search the forum in the…
is surgery the only way?
I am new here. I had a colonoscopy at the end of March. The surgeon took a polyp off and told me to come back in 3 years. Next thing I know my Dr. Office called and said they want to see me. On May 9th I was told I have rectal cancer. I had an MRI and it was in conclusive. My CEA was 7. I had a CT scan on 24th. Waiting for…
A note for the mods
Whats with all the new word censoring? There are several post these past few days, where words are being censored because part of that word, on its own, is proabbly unacceptable. Here are a few exampes: I am needing some advice/re***ureance. - leafy greens and wheatgr*** (though what is wrong with ain I don't know). Of…
Colonoscopy at 21
Hello, I am needing some advice/reassureance. I have been having horrible pain in the bowels for 4 months now. Every morning I have diarrhea and unpleasant gas. I sit on the tiolet for about 15 minutes, and there is no break. It's like having the worst stomch bug ever, it is so painful! Some days it is only in the morning,…
Low white cell cell count--what to eat
When low on white cells count, isn't it good to eat food rich in iron? If so, what's the best to eat?
Another interesting dietary study
2017 Publication concludes, "Our results reinforce the evidence that high intake of red and processed meat and alcohol increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Milk and whole grains may have a protective role against colorectal cancer. The evidence for vegetables and fish was less convincing."…
Dye hair--is it bad?
Is dyeing hair while still on treatment get a bad reaction to our system? Had anyone dyed their hair while still under FOLFOX treatment?
Another liver surgery so soon
i had a colon resection , without an ileostomy as well as an abalation and resection to my liver on march 31. I found out yesterday I have to have another liver abalation (scheduled for next Thursday) due to a new lesion that showed up in my liver ( seen on CT, PET scan) Chemo is on now hold till after post op anyone else…
Thinkinng of you IcyMoonstone
I've been thinking of you all week, and hoping that the brain surgery was a success and that you will have a swift recovery. TRU
Newbie Help Needed re FOLFOX and Anti Nausea Meds
I just wrapped up round 2 of 12 of FOLFOX for stage III SRCC. I'm on 4 antinausea meds, 3 of which make me wicked tired. Has anyone hated this as much as I and gotten results doing something else? Meds are Prochloperazine, Ondansetron, Dexamethasone (3 days post 48 hour chemo) and Lorazapam. I'm also battling heartburn,…
Back pain/chemo
I admit, I would like to blame all my problems on chemo. I have had more back pain than usual since starting chemo. I know chemo effects the fast growing cells. Does it make sense that I would be slower to heal from back pain? Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks.
Bioactive Dietary Strategies
Here is an interesting article I came accross on dietary strategies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5083978/
Itchy hands, arms, and neck
I started to develop some spots on my hands and lower arms. At first they were nothing, but later became itchy. Not too bad, but annoying. Then it started around my neck, like where my shirt collar touches my neck. Has anyone else observed this side effect?
Spine Lesion
I got some good scan results a couple of weeks ago....or so I thought. We've been continuously watching my lungs for many years since I've had a couple of recurrences there. A couple of spots showed up about nine months ago that my oncologist finally feels confident that they have remained stable and that they are most…
We got the adjuvant chemo plan today
We saw the oncologist today and found out my husbands plan for chemo. He will have four months of Folfox. Specifically he will have 2 days every two weeks of 5fu pump and an infusion of oxaliplatin once every two weeks. Prior to surgery the plan was two days of 5fu but due to finding one out of 31 nodes tested involved and…
Painful, irritated foot
I have a red, irritated area on the joint that joins the second toe near the ball of my foot. It was really red along the joint line and quite painful to walk. Went to clinic and got oral antibiotic (10 days) and antibiotic cream - now a blister has appeared. Wondering if this is from chemo - having folfiri (irinotecan…
Swollen abdomen from Irinotecan?
Can Irinotecan cause noticebly swollen abdomen? After 3 rounds of Irinotecan + Erbitux my mom's belly is noticeably swollen and does not seem to get smaller. She does pass a fair amount of gas though and feels a bit better afterwards. No diarrhea at all... I am worried if it's ascites. Going to have an appointment with the…
chemo- stage 3 due to a tumor deposit
Hi all, I am 37 just diagnosed at the end of March with colon cancer. I had surgery to remove the tumor. Pathology report shows 37 lymphnodes removed, no cancer in any lymphnodes but one tumor deposit in the subsereseol fat. Due to tumor deposit, it is considered stage 3. Anyone have this and did you do the full chemo…
Devastated
So after 3 rounds of Irinotecan + Erbitux, my mom got a swollen abdomen full of ascites. Paracentesis to be done tomorrow but ascites means peritoneal involvement. Our onc ruled out Stivarga and recommended immunotherapy (Keytruda). I feel really devastated exhausting all standard chemo regimens in less than a year.…
New to forum, starting chemo (oxilaplatin and capecitabine) on April 24
Hi: I found out I had a tumor in my upper colon on February 7, 2017. I had it surgically removed on March 22. The lab work showed I had Stage 3 cancer with 3 of 27 lymph nodes affected. I guess that makes me T3 N1b M0. I will start adjuvant (mop-up) chemotherapy on April 24, with oral Capecitabine (Xeloda) and IV…
Mother (78 years) diagnosed with colon cancer - chemo or no chemo - help!
All, My 78 year old mother has been diagnosed with colon cancer. the doctors say it is in the sigmoid region. the CT scans also revealed multiple tumors (5) on the liver. The doctors say it is a stage IV cancer. they have placed a stent in her sigmoidal region. Although the cancer is so advanced she never complained of any…
Unexplained GI bleeding
Hey everyone, I had posted on here before but I decided to post again because it's been a while and I since haven't found an answer to my symptoms. So I started having blood in my stool back in August when I noticed a drop in my Hemoglobin. I took a stool test which came back positive for blood, so my GI recommended a…
Blockage
Mom had her colosotmy on Tuesday, came home yetseday. Doing ok except can't not seem to drink or eat very well. Dr won't call in anti nausheu meds in case of an obstruction? Anyone have and experience with this.
CEA levels
just a quick question for y'all. Im on my 8 th infusion, when I started, my CEA was 1,600. It's now 75. What kind of reduction did you get during treatment. Mine has been steadily been cut in half each infusion, did others experience this?? thx!!
Vitamin C?
I just read this and I'm wondering if any of you colon cancer gurus have any thoughts on this. https://nutrigift.com/vitamin-c-therapy/ It says you're supposed to get the vitamin C through intravenous to get enough so that's a drawback. I'm certainly willing to take more vitamin C in tablet form, though. Thanks for any…
narrow stool, pain, colonoscopy upcoming
Hello, My name is Kelly. I figured I would say hi. I have a gut feeling, no pun intended, that I will be back needing support. I am not doing too well. Some days are better than others...I’ve had inflammatory bowel disease for thirty years and wasn’t medicated for twenty-nine years because i was no longer bleeding but I…
Is port flushing painful? Answers needed please
I will be on my third treatment with FOLFOX today. Praying the dripping won't escaped from the vein this time. It did last time, I didn't know it was dripping off the vein, all I remember was the severe pain. It drip off the vein for 46 hours causes and left massive bruises on my chest all the way to my underarm. Very…
5 years 5 months
Hi friends, 5 years and 5 months have passed since my hubby was diagnosed and we had to join this club nobody wants to join. In Nov 2011 they found a tumor in his colon, 2 mets on his liver and 1 peritoreal met. He was lucky and his surgeon was able to get all this cancer crap. He got a temp. ileostomy and 6 months of…

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