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Cecile (caitaly)


January 25, 2007


Massachusetts


Jan 30


Colon and Rectal Cancer


Colorectal


August 25, 2006


Stage 3C


03


Positive


Yes


Lymph Node Removal, Re-excision Surgery


yes


Cancer Survivor


I have NO control!!!!!!!


none, allergist noticed blood loss and severe anemia, contacted GP who ordered tests.


September 20 2006, re-section – 12 inches removed, 12 lymph nodes removed and tested, 4 positive


November 1, 2006, 30 treatments M-F caused sever fatigue, cystisis and cramping


November 1, 2006, Started with 5-FU, missing DPD enzyme causing life threatening toxicity issues and discontinuing the 5-FU. No additional chemo available to me for any treatment of this condition. Now in wait and see mode.


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Biography

I’m the wife of Robert, mother of two and grandmother of five. I was sent for a colonoscopy by my GP after the allergist/pulmonologist couldn’t find any reason for my severe shortness of breath, what she found was anemia, fatigue and consistant blood loss. I didn’t have any signs that ever made me think I needed to go for the colonoscopy (except I had hit my 50’s). It was quite a shock when the dr said, she wished she had better news…. So my journey began on Aug 23,2006 and my fears confirmed on Aug 25th…

Cancer Symptoms

none, allergist noticed blood loss and severe anemia, contacted GP who ordered tests.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

September 20 2006, re-section – 12 inches removed, 12 lymph nodes removed and tested, 4 positive

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

November 1, 2006, 30 treatments M-F caused sever fatigue, cystisis and cramping

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

November 1, 2006, Started with 5-FU, missing DPD enzyme causing life threatening toxicity issues and discontinuing the 5-FU. No additional chemo available to me for any treatment of this condition. Now in wait and see mode.

Caitaly's Stats

Posts: 7
Photos: 3
Events: 2
My Supporters: 3
I Support: 1
Comments: 24
Views: 2035

caitaly's Cancer Blog (7)

  Sorry I haven't been here in awhile

  Waiting for biopsy

  Off to Dana Farber

  Since I can't control it I might as well enjoy the perks

  I'm just Angry

  Two days out from a little surgery

  Why isn't there something else???

caitaly's Photos (3)

kissing CJ
a kiss for grandma
post cancer

caitaly's Calendar (2)

  05.09.07 - Dana Farber - Second Opinion

  03.26.07 - Staging



Community Blog (217)

  Cancer's Unexpected Blessings By Tony Snow



Community Calendar (43)

  06.22.08 - Treatment Started May 28th Rituxan




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