Hello to all my fellow survivors, to those who have been recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and to those of you who are merely curious about this common disease.
I live east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After finding blood in my stools earlier this year, I went through the usual barrage of tests, including a colonoscopy, and finally had a good chunk of my colon removed ... along with all of the cancer, we hope ... in late August. I am still recovering at home, experiencing some ongoing abdominal discomfort and unpredictable fatigue, but my spirits remain high.
Partly as a cathartic exercise, partly to educate and comfort, I began writing a series about living with cancer shortly after my diagnosis. If you would like to follow my journey, and continue with me to the end, the easiest way to do so is find the stories at www.ccac-accc.ca, the website of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. I also welcome your comments and thoughts as we raise awareness of this, the second greatest killer cancer in Canada.
Cheers.