Two types of cancer.

Ilovetotravel

impactzone said:

So sorry to hear. It is a

So sorry to hear. It is a marathon not a sprint. Ask questions... be aggressive if you can... When I was first dx I was so worried that I did get on an antidepressant as I hated the up and down emotions and that helped me mentally. Find things you enjoy and people that are positive and stay around them as much as you can. You never really know how strong you can be.

Best always

Chip

Thanks Chip
Just started a

Thanks Chip

Just started a new forum board or whatever they call it on here.

I asked for antidepressants the first week and they wouldnt give me any.

Said to take Tylenol PM that would help me sleep.

Well I took the Tylenol PM once and woke up feeling like I was hit by a cement truck. So I said that's it. The only way I have ever felt better was to walk and exercise. Constant moving will keep me focused I hope.

I have met many people with cancer in my life and those who keep moving have survived the longest. And I plan on being one of those who kills the cancer.

When my oldest son was diagnosed with learning disabilities they said he would never learn to read,  write,  or get a drivers liscense. I had one Doctor tell me, if I didn't put him on ridalin and anti-depressents he would end up being a future convict in prison. I was even told by teachers I was delusional if I thought he would ever be capable.  At age 15 his reading and writing skills were that of a 7 yr old. 

YES I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES.

 Today,  I am proud to say that same child has grown into a fine young man who managed to defy all his past teachers odds. He learned to read and write. Graduated High School, went onto college to get a College degree. He has a double major in Business and Marketing with a minor in Geology . Plus he also has a Masters Degree of Science.  He is self employed today and is fantastic at his work. .  

YOU NEVER EVER GIVE UP WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY. This has always been my motto.  

God Bless and never give up hope..

 

      

danker

Ilovetotravel said:

Thanks Chip
Just started a

Thanks Chip

Just started a new forum board or whatever they call it on here.

I asked for antidepressants the first week and they wouldnt give me any.

Said to take Tylenol PM that would help me sleep.

Well I took the Tylenol PM once and woke up feeling like I was hit by a cement truck. So I said that's it. The only way I have ever felt better was to walk and exercise. Constant moving will keep me focused I hope.

I have met many people with cancer in my life and those who keep moving have survived the longest. And I plan on being one of those who kills the cancer.

When my oldest son was diagnosed with learning disabilities they said he would never learn to read,  write,  or get a drivers liscense. I had one Doctor tell me, if I didn't put him on ridalin and anti-depressents he would end up being a future convict in prison. I was even told by teachers I was delusional if I thought he would ever be capable.  At age 15 his reading and writing skills were that of a 7 yr old. 

YES I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES.

 Today,  I am proud to say that same child has grown into a fine young man who managed to defy all his past teachers odds. He learned to read and write. Graduated High School, went onto college to get a College degree. He has a double major in Business and Marketing with a minor in Geology . Plus he also has a Masters Degree of Science.  He is self employed today and is fantastic at his work. .  

YOU NEVER EVER GIVE UP WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY. This has always been my motto.  

God Bless and never give up hope..

 

      

Stage 2

At age 77 I was diagnosed as stage 2 bordering on 3.  It was a bumpy road,but now at 83 I have been NED for Nearly 6 years.  Don't be afraid!! You too can be NED.! Isn't traveling fun?  My wife and I saw most of the world.  She is gone now,but I have so many fond memories of our travels.

kthomp4

danker said:

Stage 2

At age 77 I was diagnosed as stage 2 bordering on 3.  It was a bumpy road,but now at 83 I have been NED for Nearly 6 years.  Don't be afraid!! You too can be NED.! Isn't traveling fun?  My wife and I saw most of the world.  She is gone now,but I have so many fond memories of our travels.

wife was found with multiple tumors in colon

Hi, my wife is only 28..with  family history of colon cancer, numerous uncles had it. even with that history i found out her family doctor she had growing up, his prescription for any pain in stomach area was go home , take a laxative. i know she is strong and will fight this. but its tearing me up inside. at least was found before it worsened, so prognosis is good. shes my life, i don't know what i would do without her.

Ilovetotravel

kthomp4 said:

wife was found with multiple tumors in colon

Hi, my wife is only 28..with  family history of colon cancer, numerous uncles had it. even with that history i found out her family doctor she had growing up, his prescription for any pain in stomach area was go home , take a laxative. i know she is strong and will fight this. but its tearing me up inside. at least was found before it worsened, so prognosis is good. shes my life, i don't know what i would do without her.

You sound just like my

You sound just like my husband. He is devastated. 

My husband keeps waking up all night checking on me. He keeps telling me he won't be able to survive with me. Sighing..

i had to tell him to stop and please be strong. Right now I need you to be my rock in case I do fall. But I know he is still sick to his stomach about me being diagnosed with cancer.  Last night I kept waking up and seeing him wide awake. So I know he a nervous wreck.

i will wish you and her the best..

 

God Bless..

Ilovetotravel

danker said:

Stage 2

At age 77 I was diagnosed as stage 2 bordering on 3.  It was a bumpy road,but now at 83 I have been NED for Nearly 6 years.  Don't be afraid!! You too can be NED.! Isn't traveling fun?  My wife and I saw most of the world.  She is gone now,but I have so many fond memories of our travels.

Thank you,
Yes I love to

Thank you,

Yes I love to travel been to too many third world countries In my life.

H-pylori I was diagnosed with, is probably the cause of some of my issues. Well that was according to two GI doctors I saw. 

I plan on taking many more trips too. Lots more places I need to see in the world on my bucket list.

it will take a lot to keep me grounded.

God Bless you my friend. 

Thank you for the encouraging words.

beaumontdave

Ilovetotravel said:

Thank you,
Yes I love to

Thank you,

Yes I love to travel been to too many third world countries In my life.

H-pylori I was diagnosed with, is probably the cause of some of my issues. Well that was according to two GI doctors I saw. 

I plan on taking many more trips too. Lots more places I need to see in the world on my bucket list.

it will take a lot to keep me grounded.

God Bless you my friend. 

Thank you for the encouraging words.

Couldn't find your new

Couldn't find your new thread, but wanted to suggest you ask the doc for an anti-anxiety pill like Xanax or Ativan. Anti-depressants are different and require taking daily, whereas Xanax or the equivalent can be taken when your feeling scared or anxious. I'll take one before doctor appointments, and it takes the edge off any panicky feelings you might have, without being habit-forming. At least, that's how it works for me..........................................Dave

Ilovetotravel

beaumontdave said:

Couldn't find your new

Couldn't find your new thread, but wanted to suggest you ask the doc for an anti-anxiety pill like Xanax or Ativan. Anti-depressants are different and require taking daily, whereas Xanax or the equivalent can be taken when your feeling scared or anxious. I'll take one before doctor appointments, and it takes the edge off any panicky feelings you might have, without being habit-forming. At least, that's how it works for me..........................................Dave

thank you ..
i started the

thank you ..

i started the new thread under rare and unusal cancers... Headline .. two primary cancers diagnosed at once. Colon and lymphoma 

no one has answered it.. Lol .

 

i had my colon resection surgery 13 hours ago. 6 hours ago I started sitting and walking around the hospital floor.  

i am not experiening any pain. They have given me some great drugs...Mayo likes to keep people off of narcotic drugs as much as possible. 

Now I understand why they won't prescribe anything. they are more of a drug free hospital. 

I am meeting with a new primary doctor in two weeks. depending how I feel by then I will be asking him.  

Thank you for the advice 

 

Trubrit

Ilovetotravel said:

thank you ..
i started the

thank you ..

i started the new thread under rare and unusal cancers... Headline .. two primary cancers diagnosed at once. Colon and lymphoma 

no one has answered it.. Lol .

 

i had my colon resection surgery 13 hours ago. 6 hours ago I started sitting and walking around the hospital floor.  

i am not experiening any pain. They have given me some great drugs...Mayo likes to keep people off of narcotic drugs as much as possible. 

Now I understand why they won't prescribe anything. they are more of a drug free hospital. 

I am meeting with a new primary doctor in two weeks. depending how I feel by then I will be asking him.  

Thank you for the advice 

 

I'm not finding your new thread.

OK, I found it!  Some of the forums are not well attended (is that a good thing?), but our forum is popping and pretty much gets hits every single day. 

Here is the link to the Colorectal forum  http://csn.cancer.org/forum/128

I am glad that you have the surgery behind you. And walking is THE best way to recover. Walking and then not overdoing it. 

We look forward to having your input here on the forum, and getting to know you better. 

Sue - Trubrit