How do you handle this?

[kat]

hi my name is Katie. I'm 26 yrs old and a mother of 2 wonderful boys. Right now I'm just plaing the waiting game. I have a history of colen cancer on both sides of my family. I was never really woried sbout it since I was to YOUNG to get it. I went into the clinic because they had done a liver test that came back abnormial. Since I was in there getting it redone I mentionied I was still having blood in my stools. My doctor did a rectal exam and said there was a mas there. He said it was not a hemroid or a muscle. He said I should get a CT done ASAP along w/ a colonoscopy. I've already had the CT done I go in on Thurs for my colonoscopy and biopsy. I talked w/ my doctor on friday he said he had some results but wanted to wait till he had everything and then have me come in and talk w/ him on the 8th. It worries me that he wouldn't tell me anything. It can't be a good sign.
Thank you for having this site it helps me relize I'm not alone. I was very under educatied about this disease. I've had symptoms for months now that I was unaware of.
Thank you
Kat

[ASTEPHENS33]

The specifics of my situation are different, but I so totally relate to your email. You honesty is helpful to me and your courage inspirational. I just completed my chemo regime and now have to see what happens. I find it so hard to just turn it over. When I was first diagnosed, I was overwhelmed and scared. I think it comes with the territory. I don't think those feelings ever went away entirely for me, but has receeded so I am mostly optimistic and happy. I was and still am very clear about wanting information - even bad - to make the best choice. I always ask for a hard copy of the test results and keep them. Keep logging in and letting us know how you're doing.

[Babs]

Hi Katie - hang in there. I have relied on my faith and the support of family and friends (I didn't realize how many I had until I was diagnosed Stage II in 6/05). I'll keep you in my prayers.

[Mona6518]

Hi Kat,
I agree with Astephens33. I've always felt that the more data I had, the better off I was to be able to make decisions.

It's true... it is the BIG SCARY... but the Colon Club is here to help you through it all... be it with guidance, prayers, thoughts, funny stories, etc. We're all in this together.

I had symptoms for years and had no idea (until my doctor sent me to a specialist). So don't feel bad for not knowing earlier

Monkey