Final Pathology Report In

[Fanatik]

Well, last friday I had the TEM surgery on the lesion in my rectum. The doc said the surgery went well, and other than the problem with my bladder shutting down, and having to drain 1.2l of urine from an in/out cath procedure I came out of everything in pretty good shape. Other than soreness and having to retrain my bladder a bit, I'm felling quite well now. It's been a bit of an anxious week for me waiting for the pathology on the lesion to determine my final staging, but I'm releived and thrilled to report that the doc says the report was quite favorable and did not show any extension into the venous system, which bascially means the excisision procedure should be all I need for now without the need for radiation or chemo. I feel a bit guilty bringing it up here with so many of you having gone through much more than I, but I wanted to express my appreciation and admiration for all that you do for each other here in this forum. I may be lucky now, but for the past month its been a rollercoaster of a ride not knowing If I was gonna be stage Iv or I, what kind of surgery I might be in for, and what radiation or chemo treatments I might need. My head has been swirling with the possibilities, but somehow I always felt better knowing that there were others going through the same thing (not that I would wish this on anyone) and that your stories of help and support really carried me through it all. I still face the uncertainties of recurrance, and I know I will be going through a vigorous process of testing and such over the next 2-3 years to keep an eye on things, but I know I'll get through it OK and I hope that I can help out in some manner with others in facing that unknown. Thanks again all of you for being here...

Warm Regards to all of you, Scott Stephens

[weisssoccermom]

Scott,

Glad to hear that everything came out so well. Yes, you were indeed very fortunate to have found a caring surgeon - one who was competent in the TEM procedure, comfortable with doing it and most importantly, willing to do it. Just keep up with the followups - pay attention to your body - any symptoms, etc. The recurrence for a stage I is very low so you should do just fine.

THanks for keeping us updated. I hope you'll continue to remain on the board as it's always nice to hear from others about their experiences, etc.

Jaynee

[martoonca]

Hi there no need to feel guilty we are always happy to hear good news. As already stated just get into your follow on routine and things should be fine. Good Luck.

[butterfly]

Good for you, Scott!!! Hope you continue to feel good and heal well. Wishing continued good health.

[KarMel]

Scott,
No need to be sorry sharing your good news... we LOVE hearing good news. That is fabulous!
Best wishes ! Come back and give others the hope you recieved.

[Bev G]

Wonderful to hear your great news, Scott. I have never gotten the feeling here than any of us are less than filled with joy for others good news, regardless of what we may be going through. I think that's why it feels so much like family here to me. Keep well, and please keep in touch.

All the best to you, Bev

[SkiFletch]

Great news Scott, and yes we all like it, so don't feel guilty . Keep up those screenings and you'll be just fine. Don't be a stranger either, cause eventually someone else in your shoes will come around here with the same anxieties you had, and I'm sure they'd love to hear your caring story. Good luck

[paula]

Yahoo, it is wonderful to hear your news. Congratulations.