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mother recently diagnosed..3
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Oct 11, 2012 - 4:54 am
hi to all... ilovekitties.. thank you muchly for your posts. :) mom started radiation today. not sure about anything since i haven't talked to her today. (kinda wishes she was little more of a techie to keep her phone with her so i could text!) texting isn't much but again when your in different parts of the province, it helps. i'm kinda wondering for everyone that has colorectal cancer, is it genetic for all?? As i was told with my moms, that it was for me, and had to be checked by the time i was 40 or so... |
Joined: Jan 2010
You are very welcome about the posts. I know from my own experience when new here that all this is very daunting. With the help of folks here, it can get a bit easier.
No, colorectal cancer is not genetic for all. There was no history of it in my family.
I do have a suggestion for you. If possible, get checked sooner rather than later. It seems colorectal cancer is being found in younger and younger folks every day. I would suggest that you get a colonoscopy by age 30 instead of 40, particularly since tests show it is genetic in your family. Doctors seem to be reluctant to do them early for some reason. But a clear test now will give you some confidence that the next one in 5 years will also be clear.
I had a chuckle with your comment about mom and the phone and texting. I am a bit of a techie, but when it comes to cell and texting I just don't do it...lol. I figure why wear out my fingers when I can just call...lol.
Wishing mom good results from her treatments and you more peace of mind as you share this journey with her.
Hugs,
Marie who loves kitties
Joined: Oct 2012