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Colorectal Cancer

Ascites with Mets to Liver,Lungs,Pleura,Peritoneum & Omentum
My husband was just (2 months ago) diagnosed with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma colon cancer with mets to his liver, lungs, pleura, peritoneum, and omentum. It had been misdiagnosed as diverticulitus and untreated for many months. His oncologist told us in Feb when the true diagnosis was made that it is inoperable -- he said that…
HELP - Permanent Colostomy Need Info
Hi...I have posted before in regards to my Dad and his diagnosis of rectal cancer. He finished his 6 wks of radiation and chemo and just met with the surgeon today. The surgeon told him that because the tumor was so low in the rectum he would have to take the whole thing out, leaving my dad with a permanent colostomy. My…
Can stage III colorectal cancer spread to the bones in two months?
Sadly my mum passed away from colorectal cancer. My mum was an independent 87 year old, she was diagnosed with stage III (cT3cN1M0) superior colorectal cancer in October. It was an invasive adenocarcinoma, with an enlargement of the rectum wall. They did all the tests (including PET scan in December) and said there was no…
Treatment for secondary tumour without doing a biopsy?
Has anybody here ever had treatment (surgery/chemo/radiation) for a secondary tumour without first having a biopsy? I'm concerned that mhy partner's doctor's are making an assumption about his tumour without checking to see what it actually is. We've encountered unpardonable delays, miscommunication and outright…
Starting Xeloda Tomorrow
So after the Panitumumab/Vectibix failure and feeling much better than I have in ages my onc has decided to try Xeloda. I take it twice a day for two weeks at half dose and if that goes okay she'll up the dose. It's oral and I'm really happy about that because my boss is getting impatient with the time I take off for…
folfiri + avastin - break after treatment #14
Hello everyone - I will be having a one treatment break after my 14th folfiri + avastin. For those who have been on folfiri, did you have a treatment break and for how long. I really feel that I need this - having basically every 12 days (after 5Fu bottle comes off) does not give me much time to recoup my system - go back…
Anyone dealing with Butt pain?
Since my Surgery 1 1/2 years ago I have had a pain in my butt. I have been controlling it with Ibuprofen. After my recurrence was discovered my pain increased from a 2 to 3 or 4 at times. My Colorectal surgeon prescribed Norco. I don't really want to take them. He also proposaled a "Sacral Nerve Block", which I'm not sure…
Neupogen Shots and fever
Hi all - For anyone who has had neupogen (or other) shots fot WBC, did you ever find that it elevated your temperature? I have had an elevated fever and chills twice, and was wondering if it might be more associated to the WBC shots than the chemo - or maybe both. If it gets above 100.3, my Onco insists that I go to the ER…
April 6, 2007: the first day of the rest of my life
It's been 10 years since my diagnosis, and despite occasional setbacks, I'm doing great! Neer to be cancer-free, as I learned in September, but still able to live a wonderfully normal and full life. Alice
enlarged para aortic lymph node (metasis cancer in his left aorta lymph node)
I got results of the CT scan today. I have enlarged para aortic lymph node (metasis cancer in his left aorta lymph node) and something suspicious on my bladder. Any advice? I have a PET scan on Friday
Signet ring cell cancer
I am trying to find out anything about this diagnosis. My wife has been diagnosed with this in February, had an Exploratory Lab and abdominal surgery for small bowel obstruction. Her first round of Chemo was last Wednesday and didn't go too well. Lots of vomiting and diarrhea. Friday she was given 2 liters of fluid and…
lump on top of shoulder
My mother(78 years old ) has stage 4 colon cancer. ( below is the finds after surgery ) Her treatment plan is Chemo (oxaliplatin) by port once every two weeks and xeloda for two weeks. She has been doing this November. Her first PET scan ( Sept. 2016) showed lymph nodes that was involved also with the addition of the…
CT Scan didn't show cancer?
Hey everyone, I'm not too sure if this is the right place to post this because it isn't exactly colon cancer, but if anyone could help me out that'd be great. A few months ago, my brother started to experience some blood in his stools. He took a stool test, which was positive, and was fast-tracked to a colonoscopy. It was…
Stock Tip For You All :)
Sell your shares in Procter & Gamble or other companies that make toilet paper. I was told I can space colonoscopys out to two year intervals, so there may be a market hit
Higher Stage Than I Thought, But Now NED For 8 Months
Turns out I am IVB, long story. But scans are clear and I am NED since September. At least from the CRC side :)
Huge smile today!
Wow. I never thought in 2012 that I would get to read an article like this. Who would have guessed. Of course this doesnt mean I'm out of the woods but it is encouraging to have my medical support system (UMHS) blog about our story!…
PamRav
Well, the 31st has come and gone. I see you are posting, so hope this means that all is going well. Would love an update. TRU
Maxicat?
Has anyone heard from Maxicat? She and I had signet cell stage 3 and I last heard she was having other challenges. I often wonder how she is doing.
New here...Just saying high
I was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer around a year and a half ago. Had Radiation/Chemotherapy then surgery for a tumor near my anus. While they were in there (6 hours) they found cancer spread around my pelvic wall and couldn't get everything. I then had six months of oxaliplatin and xeloda. I finished that in July. i am…
This Can't Be Happening Again!
Hello All, It has been some time since I posted. You all are never far from my thoughts. I am asking for your prayers, good vibes, and positive thoughts for my son, Robert. As some of you "oldies"(but goodies, might I add) may remember, I lost my husband, Ron to H&N and Lung Cancer back in May 2013 and just one year after…
Chemo question
I've just been sitting here thinking about how I have to go back on chemo in a few weeks and thinking about how it just spreads throughout the body with the hope that it will kill as many cancer cells as possible while doing so. But it also kills healthy cells while its there because it can't just seek out cancer cells and…
Comments Needing To Be Approved Now?
Have gotten the captcha, but never this before. My comments are waiting to be approved?
Done with chemo/radiation but still not feeling well
Hello, My husband has stage 2 rectal cancer and has finished his chemo and radiationand now waiting on surgery. He did 28 days of radiation and chemo pump five days a week and has been done now for a little over a month. My question is, he is still having very inconsistant bowel movements, pain and cramping. He is using…
Wanted some personal experiences on colostomy surgery
My mom was diagnosed with stage 2 anal cancer in 1/15 treated with chemo and radiation she was in remission 6/15 until last week when biopsy showed a walnut size tumor. Cat scan shows no matastisis thank goodness, but dr says she needs full colostomy. She is 62 years old, diabetic, doesnt have the best stamina. She is a…
Erbitux
My husband just started Erbitux about two weeks ago and has broken out really bad. We called in for a topical cream that the doc said should help. Just wondering if anyone has any other tips on managing this awful rash. He is very self concious about it. Thanks Hilary
How I Beat Stage Four Colon Cancer
I was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in May of 2004. I have been in remission since July of 2013. This experience has so changed my life I have written a short story entitled "How I Beat Stage Four Colon Cancer." The story is about 10 pages an too long to put all of it here. If you care to read my story, go to my…
Feeling Good Today!
I've been weak ever since the paralysis after the blood clot/stroke/cardiac arrests thing. But some days I feel a little better than others. Today I worked on our hardwood floor. I used a kit to touch up the scratches and then used a hardwood rejuvinater to shine it up. It took me most of the day and there were times that…
nutrition and supplements
I had really thought that the HIPEC surgery last year would have gotten the cancer once and for all. Since it didn't, it's pretty obvious that my body just can't take care of it without help. To that end I'm changing my diet, removing sugar and going towards vegetarian. I think it's slowed tumor progression as my CEA level…
CEA :-(
Well, I guess the naturopathic method isn't working for me. My CEA has climbed after 3 solid months on it. More like 3 and 1/2. I have the cat scan Jan 2, but based on this I already know what it will say "all lesions show small growth." I will probably resume chemo one week after I see Dr T on Jan 3. It's enough to make…
rectal bleeding/stoma/blood thinner
Hello everybody. My father is diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma in stage IV. About 2months ago he had an emergency surgery during our vacations in ghana because of an obstruction. The tumor couldn't be removed so they placed a stoma. He was repatriated to England about a month ago and i accompanied him. Long story…

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