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Living With, Through, and Beyond
Colorectal Cancer
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| Complications & Side Effects |
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| Adhesions |
An adhesion is a type of scar that forms an abnormal connection between two parts of the body. The following links provide information on adhesions:
International Adhesions Society:
http://www.adhesions.org/
The UK Adhesions Society:
http://www.adhesions.org.uk/index2.shtml
Gynecare.com:
http://www.gynecare.com
Synechion and the International Adhesions Society:
http://members.aol.com/synechion/
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Complications of Colorectal Treatment may also include the following:
Chemo-Brain
Constipation
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Incontinence
Mouth Sores
Nausea and Vomiting
Neutropenia/Infection
Sexual Dysfunction
More information coming soon
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| Getting Comfortable
(Well, At Least Trying) |
| General Suggestions |
In the meantime, carry or wear disposible adult underwear like Depends (available in most grocery and drug stores), Kendalls (which come in sizes up to 66" waist), or Prevails (up to a 68" waist).
Using toilet paper may be very painful after radiation. There are inexpensive portable bidets that you can attach to your toilet as well as hand held ones. This can minimize the irritation from rubbing toilet Thermal ice packs like PeriKs (developed for maternity) can be a huge help in soothing raw irritated skin and incision areas.A bag of frozen peas works well in a pinch.
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| Ports |
| If you have a port inserted it can be uncomfortable at times. Especially when driving and wearinjg a seatbelt. VADGuard has a solution. VADGUARD* is a flexible device that surrounds and cups a surgically implanted port, catheter, or Venous Access Device (a VAD), providing a secure cushion against the pressure of an automobile seat belt or shoulder strap. |
| CONTACT VADGUARD |
918.853.6867
FAX: 918.583.3759
Website:http://www.vadguard.com/
E-mail:info@vadguard.com |
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| Keeping It Effective |
While you are going through chemotherapy, whether you decide to add complementary therapies, herbals, etc. it is crucial that you tell your doctor. S/he may object. You have the right to do it anyway. But the only way you will know if you are creating a problem is by telling the doctor what you are going to do. Some herbs lessen the effect of chemotherapy. And if you are going to do chemotherapy let's not lessen its effectiveness - thereby gaining all the side effects but loosing some of the battle.
Keep hydrated. Cells work better when they are fully hydrated. So chemotherapy will be better able to get into the cancer cells if you stay well hydrated. Give the chemo a boat ride right to where it needs to be.
Ask about continuous infusion for delivering your chemotherapy. In many cases it is more effective and has much fewer side effects. If possible, have the chemo chronomodulated.
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking chemotherapy. It interfers with some chemos. |
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Coming Soon - Nutritional Issues
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| Ostomy Specific Issues |
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This web site is intended to assist people with cancer, their family, friends and care givers find the information to help them make decisions regarding treatment and management of their disease. Nothing presented herein should be construed as a substitute for professional advice from a physician or medical practitioner. Reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but Colorectal Cancer Network makes no warranty, nor endorses any recommendation, practice or product of any organization or service contained herein.
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