I have only just found this group - hi :) I had colon cancer resection two years ago, followed by colonoscopy, last year colostomy reversal and now am about to...
I had a colonoscopy each year after my resection. I did this twice. Since I came back clear, I waited 2 years for the next one and it was clean too. I haven't...
I had a similar situation, and two years was too long. I came down with another leison which damn near killed me. life is good Chuck ... colonoscopy,...
Surgery was 3.5 years ago. I have had 3 annual colonoscophies since since then. Each time they found and removed one or more small benign polyps. Small polyps...
Hi, What is your first name? The timing sounds just about right to me. I get one every year since my surgery 3.5 years ago. Sorry you had to find us, but you...
I'm Jude (female, 49 years old), I just didn't want anyone poking around in there just in case it made things worse (perforation, etc. especially only a year ...
Yes Jude, this is a great group. Many of us are still with the group to share information with folks who are looking for answers. I would love to skip a...
Chuck - that is some good information to have - I will try asking for the pediatric scope too. I am not courageous enough to do it without the anesthesia ...
Patti, Not good enough is absolutely right. We have to be our own advocates and not depend on someone else to tell us what's right or the right time. I'm...
Jude I wouldn't do it without anasthesia either but don't think you need the smaller scope. You will wake up and feel not a thing. Karima -- My heart is so...
Does anyone know about this? My mom has had only three chemo sessions for stage 4 colon cancer and her neutrophil level is 400. Now I am worried about her...
I had one six months after surgery with removal of polyps. Then another one six months after that being one year after surgery. That one was clear so waiting...
... extra ... No one actually said this, but the prevailing attitude seems to IMPLY this. Of course, some young persons have adequate insurance, but most young...
Hi Jaynee & everyone, I caught the end of today's Oprah and it really peaked my interest. I think that Dr. Oz has a lot of important findings and reports for...
Hi all - Lance & I returned from driving vacation in the Rockies. We enjoyed time with family and just getting away! I think we were both battling some...
You go, Sid! We're all in this together! Praying for your strength through treatments... minimal (or no) side effects! hugs & prayers/deb in mn this...
Is this a Karima original? It's priceless! Thanks for some laughs!!! xoxo deb in mn I want to live my next life backwards! ... are so mature, are an...
Thanks Ingrid, means so much to come here and get such support from you all.... The surgeon said he got all he saw in there... the margins were clear so i...
Thank you so much Patti, how are you doing? I am going to be positive because like you said I, we are survivors... I have too much to live for.. I will beat...
Thanks Karima... I am going to fight this with all I have.. and keep praying and getting thru it... what type of things are you talking about that are non...
Hi Shirley, I am new here too well pretty new and I don't have much advice or things to share yet, but I think its great that you are on the computer so soon...
Hi, I do not know anything about these levels. I understand that you are concerned about your mom's quality of life. The thing is that your mom is the one who...
Hey Patti.. I am doing pretty good, eating is good... just wish this incision would heal and close up... I still get tired quickly and am taking it easy, my...