Postby weisssoccermom » Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:37 am
Please go to the GI doc. I know the whole thing seems so overwhelming and yes, at this point, embarrasing, BUT, don't let those minor problems keep you from seeing a doctor. Let's be blunt here. Something is not right. Maybe it is an internal hemorrhoid that prolapsed. The bleeding could be caused by an irritation from diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or yes, cancer. You can guess all that you want and certainly hope for the best case scenario but facts are facts. There is absolutely NO way for any doctor or you to know what is going on without further testing. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that it's all no big deal. Yep, the tests can be unpleasant, however, they need to be done. Stop focusing solely on the fact that it may be cancer because there are certainly a plethora of other conditions which could be causing the symptoms. The fact that you are anemic is also of concern and you must go to the doctor. Put it this way - IF this is cancer, waiting is NOT going to make it get better or go away. So please, make the phone call and get the appointment with the GI doc.
Jaynee
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weisssoccermom on Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:02 am, edited 1 time in total.
Dx 6/22/2006 IIA rectal cancer
6 wks rad/Xeloda -finished 9/06
1st attempt transanal excision 11/06
11/17/06 XELOX 1 cycle
5 months Xeloda only Dec '06 - April '07
10+ blood clots, 1 DVT 1/07
transanal excision 4/20/07 path-NO CANCER CELLS!
NED now and forever!
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