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by J-man
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Liver surgery?
Replies: 9
Views: 1480

Re: Liver surgery?

Thoughts and JMO only here 1. does any option absolutely preclude any other option later ? 2. from what you have said the radiation / chemo route might be a good first choice and keep the surgery as last resort, given the risks. 3. get a second / third opinion ? sending you my best wishes and suppor...
by J-man
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: What to do for continuous anal pain
Replies: 4
Views: 992

Re: What to do for continuous anal pain

You most certainly need to talk to your doctors about this problem. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/xarelto-side-effects.html mentions specifically, in a very LONG list of side effects : Back pain bloody stools bowel or bladder dysfunction You may be able to have your doctors adjust / change your meds to ...
by J-man
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Taking steroid medication and Proton-pump inhibitor whilst on FOLFOX
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Re: Taking steroid medication and Proton-pump inhibitor whilst on FOLFOX

You might want to check out these searches https://www.google.com/search?q=dexamethasone+side+effects&iflsig=ANes7DEAAAAAZZysgN0i2rSd4fZM6pJ020aHIDL0oKWL#ip=1 https://www.google.com/search?q=pantoprazole+side+effects&iflsig=ANes7DEAAAAAZZysgN0i2rSd4fZM6pJ020aHIDL0oKWL and http://www.webmd.co...
by J-man
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Taking steroid medication and Proton-pump inhibitor whilst on FOLFOX
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Re: Taking steroid medication and Proton-pump inhibitor whilst on FOLFOX

Hey all Question - I was advised to take steroid medication 2 days following my folfox treatment. The last treatment I didn't take it because it always gives me bad stomach cramps The nurses told Me I should continue taking it as its part of my regime and they gave me a PPI to help with the pain Bu...
by J-man
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Aspirin may benefit cancer treatments (Prevents metastasis)
Replies: 5
Views: 4221

Re: Aspirin may benefit cancer treatments (Prevents metastasis)

I read a couple of very vile and abusive posts here earlier but they are now gone
Thank you Moderators !

We are all dealing with stuff, I know
a little compassion and understanding goes a long way on a
ColonCancer SUPPORT forum

Peace to ALL
We are in this together
by J-man
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Does anyone here experience abdomen pain months? Years? After surgery?
Replies: 2
Views: 3219

Re: Does anyone here experience abdomen pain months? Years? After surgery?

I had my colon resection in June of this year I've noticed when I exercise I get some abdomen pain in certain positions Sometimes I get paranoid and think it could be cancer recurrance (as that was the main symptom of my colon cancer) but I know it's probably scar tissue or something? Anyone have a...
by J-man
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bad news on scans. Advise welcome
Replies: 22
Views: 7432

Re: Bad news on scans. Advise welcome

Wow annalexandria that is a VERY sobering message and word to the wise here. Thank you for posting it. Sometimes in the heat of a battle, patients "want" to believe and accept things because it brings them hope. The danger is that we may not always see the downside of so many things which ...
by J-man
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Erectile Dysfunction Due To Pelvic Radiation
Replies: 14
Views: 2198

Re: Erectile Dysfunction Due To Pelvic Radiation

I am glad you found something to follow up with from the link.
I also agree with roadrunner that this topic needs more attention, discussion and information.
Please keep us in the loop as you move forward.

Wishing us all good luck and hopefully, success !

J-man
by J-man
Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Erectile Dysfunction Due To Pelvic Radiation
Replies: 14
Views: 2198

Re: Erectile Dysfunction Due To Pelvic Radiation

Following along on the : " there is no such thing as TMI on this forum " theme Post surgical ED after having been 100% functional after chemo/radiation (27x IMRT) Actual surgery type will impact degree of nerve damage. I had TME which is designed to spare the important nerves but my surgeo...
by J-man
Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I think it could be the end? (spine mets?)
Replies: 97
Views: 5452

Re: I think it could be the end? (spine mets?)

I don't post here much but ...WOW ... I don't recall how someone who obviously has so much concern being called a troll and told to see a shrink ! We have had lots of folks who are stressed over limit and reach out HERE to seek support If the person and their posts aggravate folks then take the high...
by J-man
Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:21 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Covid 19 vaccine
Replies: 104
Views: 42914

Re: Covid 19 vaccine

WOW I am surprised that folks here on a science based forum are fed up with Dr. Fauci ???? He seems to be one of the few voices of science and reason in the maelstrom of what we call our current government "leadership" Our country, the USA, has now one of the WORST infection rates and mort...
by J-man
Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:44 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Scary times . . .
Replies: 74
Views: 17936

Re: Scary times . . .

I believe there are some concerns here dealing with the use of "masks" during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Features, Evaluation and Treatment Coronavirus (COVID-19) Viable viral efficiency of N95 and P100 respirator filters at constant and cyclic flow. These NIOSH-approved FFRs and particulate r...
by J-man
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: CEA Confusion
Replies: 5
Views: 965

Re: CEA Confusion

The test labs should quote their reference ranges along with the measured values. Different labs ( demographic regions etc.) can have different "normal" ranges AND there are a number of different test methodologies, each having their own range of normals etc. Trends are important, in that ...
by J-man
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Beware of cancer scams!
Replies: 2
Views: 906

Re: Beware of cancer scams!

there should be a special place in hell for these disgusting parasites.
by J-man
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:12 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Anemia -- how have you dealt with it?
Replies: 5
Views: 1193

Re: Anemia -- how have you dealt with it?

There are also bone marrow stimulants which you could discuss with your doctors( Eprex, erythrpoietin ) which act on red blood cell production the way neulasta acts of white blood cell production. Iron and B vitamin injections may be needed but only if you are deficient in them to start with. You is...

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