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Afraid of what they will find during the colonoscopy
With all the symptoms I have been having--and OvCa ruled out, colon cancer is starting to look like a very possible diagnosis and I am scred. My only son just graduated on Tuesday--and I want to be around to see him graduate from college, fall in love, etc. etc.
What will they do if they find any? Will they know right away?
When I asked GP what else it could be besides this, he listed off about 5 other things (diverticulitis, pancreatis, etc, etc) , but always ended with, "..but I doubt that one because...." and never really did give me another viable option.
What will they do if they find any? Will they know right away?
When I asked GP what else it could be besides this, he listed off about 5 other things (diverticulitis, pancreatis, etc, etc) , but always ended with, "..but I doubt that one because...." and never really did give me another viable option.
Have I told you guys how much I love you? This is the greatest board. We are all scared, but we all encourge one another everytime we get down--so thanks!
It is just hard to concentrate on work, family and everything else with this hanging over your head, isn't it?
I was able to enjoy my son's graduation on Tuesday evening, though, and we had some close family and friends over to celebrate after. I am very proud of him--he is gorgeously handsome (not just my opinion as his mother--everyone tells me how handsome he is all the time), he graduated with highest honors, and is a very good and decent young man. I am just determined to be here to see the rest of his life!
It is just hard to concentrate on work, family and everything else with this hanging over your head, isn't it?
I was able to enjoy my son's graduation on Tuesday evening, though, and we had some close family and friends over to celebrate after. I am very proud of him--he is gorgeously handsome (not just my opinion as his mother--everyone tells me how handsome he is all the time), he graduated with highest honors, and is a very good and decent young man. I am just determined to be here to see the rest of his life!
Hey there, Thuney....I have been scared like you are now...I know what that feels like.....I remember the angst when I just wanted to see all my kids graduate...see my grandchildren...those are terrible black holes of emotion....they just suck everything right out of you...such an empty feeling....I know it well...
Now, who is this GP to lead you to believe you have colon cancer? It is hard for me to understand why anyone would take you to that colclusion, drop you off amd just walk away....what does he base his intuition on? Remember, Thuney, he is a GP...he is not an oncologist...not even he has a crystal ball!
Please talk yourself out of spending time in the land of "gloom and doom"....you have absolutely no reason to visit that place....what would you tell your best friend if she was in yur spot...take a minute to think that one through...then tell yourself the same....be good to you and your son, and the rest of your family. Take life moment by moment..don't allow anyone to take that from you ....cherish all of it...don't forget to laugh and be silly...
Peace.
dian
Now, who is this GP to lead you to believe you have colon cancer? It is hard for me to understand why anyone would take you to that colclusion, drop you off amd just walk away....what does he base his intuition on? Remember, Thuney, he is a GP...he is not an oncologist...not even he has a crystal ball!
Please talk yourself out of spending time in the land of "gloom and doom"....you have absolutely no reason to visit that place....what would you tell your best friend if she was in yur spot...take a minute to think that one through...then tell yourself the same....be good to you and your son, and the rest of your family. Take life moment by moment..don't allow anyone to take that from you ....cherish all of it...don't forget to laugh and be silly...
Peace.
dian
You could have any number of things wrong down there. And do not be surprised if you wake from the mild sedation of the colonoscopy with little more information that you know now. If it is colon cancer, then you should learn of it quickly. Colon cancers are usually so oriented to the surface of the colon that you might be told as soon as you are fully awake from anesthesia. If not, then whomever is with you for the surgery trip (if that person is authorized to have the information) might know when you wake up. I suppose there are cases when a formal biopsy with that dreadful week-long-wait is necessary, but most people I know who were diagnosed with colon cancer were informed right away.
I actually know quite a number of people who have been diagnosed with the condition. One has died. That is it. All of the others had cancers that were either as simple as polyps that were removed immediately during the colonoscopy, or who had larger, more complex surgeries that did require the removal of a small piece of colon. And some of these people were already elderly and had other health conditions to contend with in addition to their colon cancer. The one who did die of the disease knew that something was wrong but did not seek medical attention until he grew so weak from anemia due to the near constant blood loss that he was fainting from it. So, even if you do have colon cancer, do not think of it as a 'death sentence'.
I actually know quite a number of people who have been diagnosed with the condition. One has died. That is it. All of the others had cancers that were either as simple as polyps that were removed immediately during the colonoscopy, or who had larger, more complex surgeries that did require the removal of a small piece of colon. And some of these people were already elderly and had other health conditions to contend with in addition to their colon cancer. The one who did die of the disease knew that something was wrong but did not seek medical attention until he grew so weak from anemia due to the near constant blood loss that he was fainting from it. So, even if you do have colon cancer, do not think of it as a 'death sentence'.
The great thing about colonoscopy is if they do find something, often they can remove it right then.
My advice - when you're doing the prep, have some of those moist wipes instead of toilet paper. I heard other women complain of severe pain, but I used most wipes and had no pain at all. Kind of like when you have a cold and your nose hurts from blowing it so much...
My advice - when you're doing the prep, have some of those moist wipes instead of toilet paper. I heard other women complain of severe pain, but I used most wipes and had no pain at all. Kind of like when you have a cold and your nose hurts from blowing it so much...
Hi there. What are your symptoms? I still haven't had a colonoscopy and I am concerned about it too. But, I really have no symptoms except constipation and hemorrhoids and I've had those my whole life. Could it be your worry about it is causing more of the symptoms? I know IBS can be exacerbated by worry.
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