Hi All,
Just a quick update.
2 years ago I had a post-chemo scope which showed a bunch of (7 or so) new polyps, so I had another scope scheduled for last week.
Results; only 1 tiny polyp which they said they're 99% sure isn't pre-cancerous!
This means no scopes for 5 years .
Throwaway comment; last time they used a technique where they heavily inflated my bowel, and it was quite painful. This time they used what they call the "water technique" and it didn't hurt at all.
This was done with no sedation aside from my usual klonopin, as I had noone to pick me up after the procedure and needed to rush back to work.
So yeah - really happy the procedure is being improved!
Next milestone for me is my 4 year scan, which is due next month but realistically won't happen until January or February.
Overall feeling good. My fatigue issues have improved a little, and bowel control is good.
The only daily issues I still face are psychological; particularly in developing and maintaining new relationships. Unsure if i have mentioned before, but I was dx with ptsd as a result of the cancer treatment. In a practical sense, I have emotional shutdown periods and get really fatigued by being around people for too long at a time.
I manage my stressful job really well, and also raising my daughter by myself is going fine; but outside of that I can't seem to manage much.
But hey I have a dog so who really cares
Best wishes to all