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COULD I HAVE COLON CANCER?
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Aug 29, 2003 - 3:46 pm
I am a three-year survivor of ovarian cancer. For the last 5 days I have had loose/mucousy stools, cramps like diahrrhea. Seems to come at different times, no real consistency, although I will notice it after a meal, within an hour or so. The cramping/pain is lower abdominal. I also have some rectal pressure because of it. I phoned my doctor. They advised to take Immodium and if it's not better by Tuesday to call them. No blood appears in the stool as far as I can tell. I know you are not physicians and don't know all of my symptomology, but just wondering if you can advise and/or tell me what else to watch out for. Thank you so much for helping me. |
Joined: Mar 2003
Hi Monika
As far as symptoms go, the only one I had was a pain in the tailbone area. It simply felt like I fell and landed on my rear end. It was only relieved when I laid down, taking the pressure off the tumor. I'm sure you'll get a million answers to your question, as everyone has a different story to tell. Hope it turns out to be nothing. Congratulations on your success with ovarian cancer...AWESOME OUTCOME!
Stay Healthy,
Stacy
Joined: Dec 2001
I would highly recommend you watch this very carefully and request a colonoscopy. From what my oncologist at the Mayo Clinic tells me is that colon cancer can spread to the female organs and vice versa. I do know of one other woman who is dealing with ovarian and colon simultaneously. Check it out.
peace, emily