Search found 13 matches

Go to advanced search

by conan
Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Quick Erbitux rash question
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

Re: Quick Erbitux rash question

I have been on Erbitux for 6 weeks and have been fairly fortunate as to the rash. I am really bothered by the dry skin. My face is so dry it is painful. I have discovered that keeping moisturized really helps. I am a nurse and work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where we have babies with really...
by conan
Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Erbitux Rash
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Erbitux Rash

I am going to start taking Erbitux next week and I am really anxious about the side effects. Specifically the rash that I have read about. For those of you that have been on it and gotten the infamous rash - do you have any suggestions about what makes it better and what your experience has been... ...
by conan
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:42 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: colon club on Dr. Lenz's blog
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: colon club on Dr. Lenz's blog

I had a consult with Dr. Lenz and I was very impressed with him. He has a passion for colon cancer research. I always find his blog entries helpful. It is nice to know he is on our side!
by conan
Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Vitamin B-6
Replies: 3
Views: 782

Vitamin B-6

This summer I had a consultation with Dr. Lenz in California. One of his suggestions was to take 300mg B-6 (and milk thistle ) when I restarted chemo for my recurrence. Interestingly, my hairdresser loves the B vitamins for hair revitalization. She suggested that after my last round of chemo. During...
by conan
Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: A not so delicate question?
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

A not so delicate question?

I have a question about pain meds and constipation. What do people do who take pain meds to prevent the dreaded side effect of constipation? I have been taking vicodin and have had very bad constipation. I think I prefer pain to constipation. What do you all do for this situation?
by conan
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Folfiri Question
Replies: 8
Views: 1493

Folfiri Question

I have a couple questions for you all... This is my second round of chemo following my recurrence, Having said that, last time I was on Folfox and I really disliked among other things the decadron before the chemo. Sooo being the rebel that I have become I didn't take the full dose yesterday before ...
by conan
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Folfiri Question
Replies: 3
Views: 654

Folfiri Question

I have a couple questions for you all... This is my second round of chemo following my recurrence, Having said that, last time I was on Folfox and I really disliked among other things the decadron before the chemo. Sooo being the rebel that I have become I didn't take the full dose yesterday before ...
by conan
Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Facebook Users
Replies: 10
Views: 1843

Facebook Users

If anyone is on facebook there is an application that can add a colon cancer ribbon to your profile picture. Go to picbadges.com - it works well and makes an important statement.

Nan
by conan
Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Undy 5000 - Denver #2 wanting to be #1
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Undy 5000 - Denver #2 wanting to be #1

The colon cancer alliance is sponsoring a fundraiser for colon cancer next Saturday in Denver! (Undy 5000). If anyone wants to support colon cancer this the perfect oppportunity! I have been raising funds for several weeks. I found out yesterday I am the #2 fundraiser and I really want to be #1 :P ....
by conan
Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: question about after they take my pump off
Replies: 8
Views: 1409

Re: question about after they take my pump off

That is exactly what happened to me. I was pretty good the first two days but after the pump came off, I would shower (which felt great) and that was all the strength I had. I would then take a nap on the couch and find any activity impossible. The next day I was also wiped out. I would rally by Tue...
by conan
Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Radiation therapy
Replies: 8
Views: 1396

Re: Radiation therapy

Mine was in the sigmoid colon and originally the oncologist said I might need radiation. The radiation oncologist said he would not recommend it. He said the benefits do not exceed the risks. The problem is when the tumor is removed they are really just radiating empty space and the side effects are...
by conan
Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How long does it take to feel better after chemo?
Replies: 14
Views: 2470

How long does it take to feel better after chemo?

I have question for those that have been through a course of chemotherapy....How long does it take to feel better after chemo is over? I had my last round on Dec. 31, 2008 and of course was happy to be done! I am wondering when I might start to regain some energy and start to feel like my old self a...
by conan
Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: chemo symptom
Replies: 7
Views: 1123

Re: chemo symptom

I also had this symptom. It was painful for the first couple of bites and then improved. The next time I ate it was again painful. I thought about just eating all the time so I wouldn't have the initial pain but that was not too practical. The doctors were not that familiar with these side effects. ...

Go to advanced search