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Possible colectomy

cmcl
cmcl CSN Member Posts: 78
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I didn't think I would ever be back to this site, but here I am. I was diagnosed with colon cancer 7 years ago. I had a colonoscopy today and "there was an ulcerated area at 15cm with polyploid features." A biopsy was taken, so I obviously don't know yet if it was cancerous. I am to consider subtotal/total colectomy. I have an appointment with a surgeon on Monday. I want to cry , but I'm afraid I won't stop . . .
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #2
    cmcl,
    I am very sorry to
    cmcl,

    I am very sorry to hear this, but hopefully it won't be cancerous, + if it is we are here to help. I wish you good news + I am glad you came to this board; it is a fantastic resource.
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  • Aud
    Aud CSN Member Posts: 479
    #3
    Dear CMCL, I'll be holding
    Dear CMCL, I'll be holding you in the light.
    aud
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  • ann2008
    ann2008 CSN Member Posts: 118
    #4
    Praying
    that everything will be ok. Try not to worry too much yet. Let us know what the MD says.
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  • robinvan
    robinvan CSN Member Posts: 1,012
    #5
    So Sorry!
    Tough to hear after 7 years! I hope it turns out to be not malignant.
    You may recognize a few here from your day. Not many though.
    Rob; in Vancouver
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