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by michelle c
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I'm having obsessive thoughts as to why?
Replies: 10
Views: 2585

Re: I'm having obsessive thoughts as to why?

People seem to have a belief that you either have to be old, fat, a smoker, unfit, poor eater to get cancer. It’s not always the case. Children get cancer too. It doesn’t make sense or seem fair. I think we all wonder why it happened to us. Try not to overthink it. Wishing you the best
by michelle c
Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Failed prep (hubby) could this be sign of CRC?
Replies: 8
Views: 2357

Re: Failed prep (hubby) could this be sign of CRC?

Just wondering if after his prep, was he excreting clear waste, yellow or light brown in colour and clear? Or was he excreting watery brown stools that were not clear? Did the doctor know what was causing the blockage? What could he see with the scope? You would think that if a tumor was blocking hi...
by michelle c
Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Just saying hello!
Replies: 6
Views: 3949

Re: Just saying hello!

Hellooooo Cindy! I remember you! I do! You and your beloved Stephen. I’m not sure if I replied to any of your posts, but I would have if I could have shared my experiences and provided support to you. I do remember reading your posts and how devoted you were to Stephen. I only check in a little here...
by michelle c
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Chemo every 2 weeks vs 3 weeks
Replies: 9
Views: 2731

Re: Chemo every 2 weeks vs 3 weeks

I remember wondering this too and asking my oncologist. I can’t remember what he said exactly but I know it was recommended to have chemo every two weeks - something about the cycle of the cancer and the timing to kill off the cancer cells before they could multiply or something like that. Sorry I’m...
by michelle c
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Biopsy is in!!! Stage 3 Very Unexpected
Replies: 7
Views: 2362

Re: Biopsy is in!!! Stage 3 Very Unexpected

Hello,

You sound a lot like me when I was diagnosed in 2009.

I am still here, just wanted you to know that.

Hang in there xx
by michelle c
Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:14 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: New Sigmoid colon cancer diagnosis
Replies: 13
Views: 2879

Re: New Sigmoid colon cancer diagnosis

Hello, A cancer diagnosis is very overwhelming! I had surgery nine days after my diagnosis. I have to say that I was glad it happened quickly. I just wanted it out. I’m not a very patient person, and waiting longer would have heightened my anxiety. Although I was a bit anxious about surgery, it coul...
by michelle c
Wed Dec 15, 2021 3:22 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Diet & survival - where are we at?
Replies: 16
Views: 5590

Re: Diet & survival - where are we at?

I have been reading up on nutrition. It seems that good quality red meat is not the culprit due to it being nutritionally dense but rather vegetable oils which are toxic to the body. Being vegan is not the answer in my opinion. https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/red-meat-fo...
by michelle c
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:17 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Any young, long term survivors? Need hope
Replies: 18
Views: 4013

Re: Any young, long term survivors? Need hope

I was 43 but my doctor said that my tumor had been growing for “years”. I was stage III, had surgery and 12 treatments of chemo. I had three kids 12 years and under and I was very frightened that I wouldn’t see them grow up, but here I am, the oldest is now 24. It was very difficult both physically ...
by michelle c
Mon May 31, 2021 5:24 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: CEA rise during chemo for stage III
Replies: 8
Views: 2070

Re: CEA rise during chemo for stage III

I had my CEA, along with other bloods, tested prior to each chemo treatment (every two weeks). It bounced around a little but didn’t trend upward. I can fully understand your anxiety as my CEA results have certainly given me a lot of anxiety over the years. It was normal for me to bounce around and ...
by michelle c
Wed May 26, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Still Hunting
Replies: 28
Views: 5227

Re: Still Hunting

Have you had a CA19-9 blood test or do you just have CEA tests? I always had both. For some, CA19-9 is a better marker
by michelle c
Wed May 19, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Swinging Chicken
Replies: 14
Views: 4375

Re: Swinging Chicken

Michelle c , Do you remember the elderly gentleman whose daughter told us he adored Christmas and it was going to be his last so we organised cards to come from every corner of the Globe! He was totally surprised when the postman started turning up with sacks of mail ! Stu Hi Stu, Yes, I do. From m...
by michelle c
Tue May 18, 2021 2:06 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Anxiety Is High, Just Had CT Scan, Year and a half out
Replies: 5
Views: 1944

Re: Anxiety Is High, Just Had CT Scan, Year and a half out

It’s very normal to be anxious and fear the worst.

All the best for your results. Try and relax, cancer takes so much away from us as it is. Sending positive vibes your way x
by michelle c
Tue May 18, 2021 2:00 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: CEA is a yo-yo
Replies: 11
Views: 2415

Re: CEA is a yo-yo

I know you’ve posted about your CEA before. It is quite normal for CEA results to bounce up and down. I never had two CEA results the same. Maybe you shouldn’t have them as often due to the anxiety that they cause you. The fact that it was higher two results ago, than it is now, is a good sign. Boun...
by michelle c
Tue May 11, 2021 2:03 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Swinging Chicken
Replies: 14
Views: 4375

Re: Swinging Chicken

Oh my goodness....swinging chickens! It used to be said so much on here...I miss it!! :) I don’t come here much anymore, like I did back in the day. I still check in, though, from time to time. Being here was so important to me, the special connections and friendships I made with my fellow colonclub...

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