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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Hello Eveningstar
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Hello Eveningstar
by nanci, Nov 08, 2002 12:00AM
Hi, saw your post and thanks for asking about my brother.
He had the polyp removed and the cancer was contained to that. It didn't spread which was a good thing. He doesn't have to have chemo or radiation and is scheduled for yearly colonoscopies and blood testing.
The only issue I had with him is he went back to work too soon. He was only home a few weeks and the doctor told him it was okay. I reminded him that he had major surgery but he's thick headed and felt he was fine enough to go back.
Thanks so much for asking, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in remembering this.
For others who read this - don't ignore colon bleeding thinking it's a hemorroid. In my brother's case, he had an angel on his shoulder to make him see a doctor when he did. He thought it was just a hemorroid - it was cancer so don't put it off, if you have bleeding from your colon, check it out.
He had the polyp removed and the cancer was contained to that. It didn't spread which was a good thing. He doesn't have to have chemo or radiation and is scheduled for yearly colonoscopies and blood testing.
The only issue I had with him is he went back to work too soon. He was only home a few weeks and the doctor told him it was okay. I reminded him that he had major surgery but he's thick headed and felt he was fine enough to go back.
Thanks so much for asking, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in remembering this.
For others who read this - don't ignore colon bleeding thinking it's a hemorroid. In my brother's case, he had an angel on his shoulder to make him see a doctor when he did. He thought it was just a hemorroid - it was cancer so don't put it off, if you have bleeding from your colon, check it out.
Member Comments (1)
by eveningstar, Nov 08, 2002 12:00AM
To: nanci
Wow, your brother must really be doing great. That's wonderful. I thought he was just dismissed from the hospital 2 weeks ago. He's doing a lot better than I did. Those are great words of wisdom you had for everyone!
