No, I am Hispanic, though my family as been in Texas forever. We joke that we didn't cross the border, it cross us. Tejanos one day, Texans the next. I am not familiar with the stat though. My father had it, though he also had 2 different liver cancers. I took a gene test & have markers for pancreatic & skin cancer but not colon. The test probably doesn't include the right markers.
No, I am Hispanic, though my family as been in Texas forever. We joke that we didn't cross the border, it cross us. Tejanos one day, Texans the next. I am not familiar with the stat though. My father had it, though he also had 2 different liver cancers. I took a gene test & have markers for pancreatic & skin cancer but not colon. The test probably doesn't include the right markers.
I just received the call from my oncology nurse & my results are in. There is No Evidence of the Disease (NED)! I'm going to crack open a bottle of Malbec (Argentina) to celebrate! This is a very emotional time for me, but I'm happy to be alive. Get tested, Sherbros!
I just received the call from my oncology nurse & my results are in. There is No Evidence of the Disease (NED)! I'm going to crack open a bottle of Malbec (Argentina) to celebrate! This is a very emotional time for me, but I'm happy to be alive. Get tested, Sherbros!
nice! I turn 40 this November and might go ahead with a colonoscopy even if insurance doesn't cover it yet. seems like more young people are getting colon cancer, probably from all the hot pockets and pop tarts we ate growing up. I've got two young kids and just being over cautious
nice! I turn 40 this November and might go ahead with a colonoscopy even if insurance doesn't cover it yet. seems like more young people are getting colon cancer, probably from all the hot pockets and pop tarts we ate growing up. I've got two young kids and just being over cautious
Thanks! I definitely recommend it, even if you don't have symptoms. I was diagnosed at 44 but I'll be 47 soon. My wife & kid were a big reason I went. I really don't think I'd be here if I didn't. Also, standards were lowered from 50 to 45 & lower if there's family history.
Damn that's sad! I did 13 rounds of treatment but the good attitude of the elderly at the clinic was amazing. Your aunt continues to go through a lot. I couldn't imagine losing one, much less two kids. She's a strong woman to keep going. I truly hope she wins her latest battle.
Damn that's sad! I did 13 rounds of treatment but the good attitude of the elderly at the clinic was amazing. Your aunt continues to go through a lot. I couldn't imagine losing one, much less two kids. She's a strong woman to keep going. I truly hope she wins her latest battle.
I had my latest labs for my oncologist there is still No Evidence of Disease (NED)!
I was a little worried because I am experiencing some balance & speech issues but I think it might be my heartburn medicine. I stopped taking it a week ago & my speech is returning to normal everyday.
My CT & MRI are next week but my blood work is the first line of defense. I know I say it all the time but get out & get tested. Early detection is key & could save your life, like me. It's especially important if you have a family history.
Thank you to all the Sherbros who have been on this journey with me. It helped me more than you know.
I had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago as a precaution. My dad died of colon & liver cancer 4 years ago (RIP). Turns out I had a "small mass" in my intestine (yes, a mass in my ass). The doc took a sample to test for cancer as she didn't like the "look".
After 2 of the longest fucking weeks of my life, including the weekends, they called me with results today. It turns out that I don't have cancer but precancerous cells. I still have to have surgery to remove about 3" of intestine but there's NO CANCER.
I never thought I'd be fucking happy to have surgery. It'll be robotic so the recovery should go well. Some of my close family knows but I haven't even told my friends. I had to tell someone as it was a stressful couple of weeks. Get yourself checked out Sherbros if you're at risk.
I'm partying my ass off tonight. #FuckCancer
TLDR: Had colonoscopy, no cancer, surgery for precancerous cells.
EDIT: Motherfucker, it's cancer
I had a CT of my abdomen yesterday & met with the surgeon today. The good news is the mass is isolated to the colon & there is no spread.
Surgery is scheduled for a few weeks out to remove a fucked up portion. Going to be a robotic assisted surgery by orthoscope. 2-3 days in hospital & then home after. Hoping for the best!
Today is 4 years since my dad's passing. It's a bitter sweet time at the moment. I miss you pops. RIP.
Also, another part of the story I haven't told is that I lost a sister 4 days before my dad passed. It was one of the worst periods of my life. My dad was already in hospice when it happened. I miss my sister too. RIP.
Hug your love ones.
Tomorrow is the big day, surgery. Prepping today. Took time off Internets. I'm focused on getting better & ready as I can be.
Well, turns out, I have fucking cancer. Stage 3. Doing 2nd treatment through a port implant as I type...Will add details to new post.
Started 5th round of treatment. Life is good. Experiencing some mild side effects. My support team is awesome
Started my 9th round of treatment out of 12. I'm 3/4s done! Feeling good & strong despite the mild side effects. Support is great!
Doing 11th treatment today. Feeling good. Almost done. Took a genetics test. Cancer not genetic.
Last round of chemo!
Had my post check-up with my oncologist. The cancer cannot be detected & NED!
@xHeadx
What a thread.
I ran cold reading it because you started it in 2021 and had all of those edits.
Was nice to read your latest post.
My father died of some kind of cancer, in 2009. He was shy of 70.
My mother in law died of cancer in January.
And two other of her direct relatives within 18months prior.
Today, I'm on a 3rd day of some obscure increasing pain that should not be normal and I'm going to get it checked out.
It's amazing how procrastination can infect even the fundamental needs in life, such as getting checked out.
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