Update

cal79
cal79 Member Posts: 57
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi, hope everyone is doing well. I thought I would give you a bit of an update on me!

About 18 months ago I was diagnosed with rectal cancer, had j-pouch surgery with TME, and a temporary ileostomy. Had my ileostomy reversed in November, and they decided against chemo or radiation.

Last month I had my first post surgery colonoscopy, which came back all clear. I will be going for genetic counselling for HNPCC in the next couple of weeks. The docs are very pleased, I have a completely normal diet, normal function, and take no medication or supplements of any kind!

Ok, so since that time, I got myself 2 new kittens, changed jobs and started a PhD, sold my house and am in the process of moving, planned 2 overseas trips and bought myself lots of new shoes.

Oh, and I celebrated my 27th birthday last week.

Thanks all for your support.

Cal :)

Comments

  • cherriann
    cherriann Member Posts: 155 Member
    #2
    what great news!! so glad to hear you are doing so well.good luck with everything.
    cherri
  • debralla
    debralla Member Posts: 203 Member
    #3
    cherriann said:

    what great news!! so glad to hear you are doing so well.good luck with everything.
    cherri

    GREAT NEWS !!!
    Thanks for Sharing.
    TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS.
    DEBRA
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
    #4
    Hi Cal,

    Sounds like you have busy after finding about NED. Congrats!!! You need to treat yourself sometimes. Good luck on the move too.

    Lisa
  • markatger
    markatger Member Posts: 314
    #5
    What a great post Cal! Congratulations and Happy Birthday : )

    Maria
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    #6
    You go Cal!
  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
    #7
    Congrats!! Taking no prisoners!! WOW. Quite a turn around.

    Stay well. jana

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