As stated, usual method includes sedation - so you won't feel anything during scope - unless you're in an area where they don't put you under. Scope is best option to find out the cause of lower GI bleeding. Nothing else can really confirm the reason. I had zero weight loss prior to my diagnosis. In...

When in doubt, Scope it out! Seriously any sign of blood needs to have a scope, and not just an anoscope, or sigmoidscope - scope the whole enchilada. I first started having some mild bleeding around 29 years of age. All the docs just said its most likely some hemorrhoids, etc.. etc.. I had my first...

Ouch Beansmama, that's a serious stress you really didn't need.
Hang in there! Focus on yourself, your children, and getting Larry the hell out of dodge!

Many hugs!

LOL what exactly is this Butt Paste? So far I've not used anything, but Nurse recommended Desitin to me this past week when I started developing diarrhea. I did get some in case it keeps happening. Otherwise I generally hop directly into the shower and use my removable shower head to thoroughly clea...

Here's to a full and speedy recovery!

Keep walking and drinking.

I fully understand. For example my GF, which I hadn't seen for several months when I first told her I was diagnosed with CRC said this - "If you seek western medicine, you will die." - yes she said this point blank. She told me to drop everything I was doing and go with her to India to pur...

i"m wondering - has anyone had their oncologist bring this up and suggest it on their own? I'm guessing most must know of the study. That's a very good question. One that I've thought about as well. I wonder, if there is concern on the part of cancer treatment centers about the consequences of...

Sounds like you are in good hands.
I'm sure you'll do fine. In fact you've already done the chemo-radiation.
This surgical part, while not easy, might seem like a walk in the park in comparison to the chemo and radiation.

Ian Toothill's tweet on 20 May said: "For those who with suffer daily because of cancer, I climb for you. For those who lost the battle with cancer and the friends and families left to pick up broken pieces, I climb for you." Ian Toothill I SALUTE YOU!! Thank you for your strength and brin...

I'll be talking with my ONC about this Tuesday when I go in for treatment #2. First one was pretty smooth, only had mild first bite syndrome for about 24 hours, tired day after disconnect - otherwise good to go. When first discussing with my ONC he suggested I go at least 8 session as that seemed t...

thanks for all the good thoughts the colon club, one of the few places you want to be obsolete (reminds me of the twilight zone episodes) where else can I share my pooping my pants stories had one a few weeks back though since I had fiber cereal, a midmorning frapachino and cheddar broccoli soup fo...

Tdubz wrote:Apparently cardiologists are in high demand. I can't get in to one for another 2 weeks.

Have you had any more chest pain?
If you do, you might just go to ER. That's one way to fast track a trip to cardio.
If not hopefully its all good and you can wait it out.

Thanks Rob and to all the old hatters out there giving us newbs of the jungle inklings of Hope!

Well round 3 really wiped me out. Feeling more tired than the previous 2 rounds, but at least all other side effects are minimal. On the bright side, I'm a quarter of the way done! I still can't believe how fast things move. 3 months ago I was a normal 36 yr old. Now I've had 3 ft of colon removed ...

Soooo... I was sitting on my chemo chair for the first time this afternoon and i was feeling pretty damn great. Drunk 2 1/2 liters of water and moved around... When there were only 10 ml left from my Oxi it has begun: neuropathy! Didn't feel my mouth, my hands and feet startet to feel funny.. sting...