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by DonutHead
Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:11 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Good to hear from you and that all continues to be well! Retirement is something that has been on my mind lately as well so know what you are thinking! :) Have not gone in for scans since October of last year, but continue to believe all is well...Will go in for scans and blood work this summer, whi...
by DonutHead
Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

All great news! Think you will be fine. 3 years clean after everything you have been through is amazing. Just keep your head up and know you will make it through this round as well. All will be good, think positive! I just had my latest rounds of scans and tests, everything was clean. I really do be...
by DonutHead
Wed May 19, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

So good to hear from you! Congrats on the house and the eventual retirement, sounds like something I need to start thinking of myself :) Good news that you remain NED and that you are moving in the right direction and past your diagnosis. If you recall, we ended up on here at about the same time and...
by DonutHead
Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Just checking in...hope everyone is doing well and living life to the fullest! COVID sucks and sure has complicated things, but all is manageable. Missed my 3 year scan in September, but will get them in November (inshallah) if all works according to plan. Thanks to everyone for helping me get this ...
by DonutHead
Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:21 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Hello! I recently scanned NED as well so 2.5 after surgery and just over 3 with a clean bill of health. My doctor wants me to scan one last time on the 6 month interval, but I am concerned over receiving too much radiation and will in all likelihood refrain from another CT scan until the 12 month ma...
by DonutHead
Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

We have all been there. It is healthy to have all of the emotions, just be sure to work through them. What i learned in the early stages of my diagnosis is to inform yourself and to always have a plan. one step at a time and deal with only what is in front of you. fear is normal, i still fear what c...
by DonutHead
Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Welcome to the forum...we have all been there from the start and most of of us are here now. You are in good company and we are here to help. Being afraid is normal, I am still afraid. Once you are diagnosed, your world seemingly changes, but in reality it doesn't. You now have a fight on your hands...
by DonutHead
Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Sorry, everyone for the delayed response. My scans and tests were clear so 2 years following surgery NED. My CEA was 0.9, which was new and some diverticulitis, but all the docs suggested I was doing quite well. No more colonoscopy follow ups for the next 5 years, which I find strange??? so will get...
by DonutHead
Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:27 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Okay, guys...here we go. It's my turn next week to get through my check-ups. It's been 2 years since surgery and just over 1.5 years since chemo ended. I feel great, no physical worries, but anxious none-the-less. You just never know with cancer!
by DonutHead
Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

Congrats!!! Such great news! hate to say I told you so! :)
by DonutHead
Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:06 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
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Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

you are not a crazy woman, you just had a bad day! we all have those and it is not something to beat yourself up over. i remember telling my doctor that my port was coming out, i didn't care what happened or what he thought, my body and i am paying for the procedure. the bleeding is normal and an ev...
by DonutHead
Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

eat oatmeal and as many vegetables that you can scarf down! spit shine that colon of yours!
by DonutHead
Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

oh, man....i know the feeling. coming up on my two years following surgery and am terrified. i get numb thinking of the possibilities. But you know what? Life is meant for living. We could have been hit by a bus by now. I lost friends in the world trade center in New York. We have life and are livin...
by DonutHead
Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:13 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

So happy for you! Take a deep breath and LIVE! Fantastic news, made my day!
by DonutHead
Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: NEW-Need some positivity here.
Replies: 622
Views: 224961

Re: NEW-Need some positivity here.

I have my one year next week as well. You will come through just fine, I have no doubt. Hang in there, you will get through this like everything else!

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