The Colon Club

I was diagnosed in 2005 and am still NED. I do have colonoscopies every year and endoscopies every 3-5 years. I had genetic testing done, and I do have the mutation for AFAP. Glad to see ALL the survivors!

I dreamt about this day so many times, when I could post a victory on this thread.

Yesterday was my surgery's and stoma's birthday. My life is going so well. I'm working and having a ball with my baby girl. And I'm doing bloodwork every two months, CTs every six months and a colonoscopy per year. Today I had my second scan since End of chemo and everything is ok!

I'm so happy, I could explode.
I hope I still have a long life ahead and I can inspire someone who is young and has rectal cancer and has to go through everything we have to, that life can be really sweet again!

Keep fighting and keep hoping!
All the best for everyone,

Love,
Ana

Excellent report

I wish you continued NED Status!

It really has been a long time since I posted here. I have made the effort to live my life fully since diagnosis and treatment and been incredibly busy doing that and mothering my three girls. “Challenge by Choice” has been my motto ever since going through that challenging year of treatment and surgeries not by choice, but by necessity.

I am applying to Physician Assistant programs this year, something I set my sights on around my two year NED mark. Returned to university for a few prerequisites and became a medical assistant in order to attain the required 2000 patient care hours to apply to my preferred program. I learned so much as a patient and from all of the other patients I met or read about here online. My PAs were especially important to me in education and communication and care. Regardless of whether I get in, I feel grateful to be here with the opportunity to try.

Moving this thread up for new members! Read about some real success stories!

I feel like it's time for me to add to this thread . It's been 5 years! Was diagnosed at 40, stage IIIC as you can see by my signature. Had my latest CT scan in April and still all clear. I do have to have another colonoscopy soon, BUTT happy to be here and give some positivity to all of you newly diagnosed people. It's a struggle both mentally and physically during the diagnosis phase, then the treatment phase, surgery, after effects, etc. I haven't been as active on here as I once was, life gets in the way, which is a good thing.

Positive thoughts to all who are in the midst of this...

And thanks to everyone on this board, especially long term members who have helped me and continue to help as new people start their journey here.

Just saw the oncologist again and I'm still NED more than 3 years after I completed my last chemo. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but today was a very good day

Ten days early but I'm claiming 11 years before this thread disappears to page 3.
Even better, I am now 4 months in remission for NSC Lung Cancer. From inoperable to remission.
Best wishes to all
Wayne

I had my one year ct and colonoscopy this week and learned my results this morning. All clear. Scope, ct and blood all great. One down, four to go.

wwroam wrote:Ten days early but I'm claiming 11 years before this thread disappears to page 3.
Even better, I am now 4 months in remission for NSC Lung Cancer. From inoperable to remission.
Best wishes to all
Wayne

Awesome! Keep on NED!

Basil wrote:I had my one year ct and colonoscopy this week and learned my results this morning. All clear. Scope, ct and blood all great. One down, four to go.

Yay! Glad to hear your good news! NED forever and always!

Bump

Here is the story of a Stage III survivor -- diagnosed 16 years ago:

https://www.healthcentral.com/article/colon-cancer-survivor-carries-on-as-firefighter

Bumping for new members

Lee

Wow, it has been 5 years since my surgery and my oncologist has set me loose. I finally feel ready to post on this thread. Details are in the signature.