Nice! I like his style.

In my heart I knew your responses were what to expect, I just had some middle of the night hope that someone would have a different story that I could hang my hat on for a bit. I'm really glad we could say this, and you were open to hearing it. I was initially diagnosed during a scope that I wanted...

Congrats on the positive scan! I think you will find very little literature on preganancy and colon cancer. Historically, it has been rare for women of childbearing age to get CC or to be well enough to consider preganancy after treatment. My own doctors encouraged me to wait three years after finis...

Kerry, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I was more active on the board back in 2010 and 2011, and I always looked forward to her posts and seeing her photo next to her words. Strongest thoughts to you.

My surgeon and oncologist were both in agreement on observing the three-year mark. I never really figured out if it was three years after surgery or after the end of treatment (chemo), but I hadn't heard two years before. Most of my cc friends diagnosed before 50 report surveillance is more aggressi...

In considering a partial, you should ask what kind of surveillance you will receive to make sure that the remaining section stays cancer-free. For me, my surgeon and oncologist were recommending colonoscopies every three months for the first year, followed by six months for three years (so basically...

I bought a bio-bidet. After 4 years or so of pretty intense operation ( :wink: ), it went on the fritz. I called up the local dealer who came to the house, picked it up, repaired it and returned it. Of course there was a charge, but it was reasonable. So if you're looking for an alternative to biff...

I'm now a five year survivor, and because my experiences and my treatment options are fading in my memory, it's harder to return because I don't have much to add to the discussion. I'm not alone in finding that as the years go on and cancer becomes less of a part of your identity, it's harder to fee...

High fives coming atcha up the I-5, old friend.

Weisssoccermom, do you have a bookmarked link to some of the great advice you've given about radiation? I would like to share some of your info with a newly diagnosed friend of a friend, and I've bookmarked a lot of great topics, but that wasn't one of them (probably 'cause I didn't have radiation)....

I'm going to be in the Portland area...totally last minute Spring Break getaway for the family. They're going to OMSI, but I'm free to head to the event. Belle and CR: are you both going? I'd love to meet up, especially if you've convinced any other clubbers to be there!

She recommended that I see a high risk OB/GYN before hand for more info, and both she and my surgeon said I should def have a c-section. I'm scheduled a CT right before it's time for us to start trying. I agonized over the decision for awhile, but finally decided that this is what I want to do and ...

Weisssoccermom, have you mentioned this to Anita? I think she has some of the same connections. I'll mention it at the group meeting tomorrow too.

A long ago post of mine inquired about marking cancer-versaries, and I remember Gaelen saying she had a bracelet with charms to represent various milestones along her cancer journey. I got an email for an Amazon deal to purchase a charm bracelet, and I'm planning on using the link to buy a bracelet ...

I didn't see these shared yet, and I really thought they were good. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/opinion/sunday/how-long-have-i-got-left.html?_r=0 A doctor's point of view about stats after receiving his own stage IV diagnosis. It's interesting to see him talk through the disconnect between a p...