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Colonoscopy

I am getting ready to have my first colonoscopy since completing my treatment. I was diagnosed February, 2010 with stage III colorectal cancer with mets to one lymph node. I had a sigmoid colon resection in May 2010. I went through 12 rounds of chemotherapy, which I received biweekly. I completed my chemotherapy on November 4, 2010 and rang the victory bell at the hospital, for I was declared cancer free. Now I have to have the colonoscopy for prevention. I am a bit nervous. Did anyone else feel this way? I thank you in advance for your responses and have a great evening.
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Wishing you the Best
Hello,
I had my colonoscopy and made the joke that it should take half the time since I only have half a colon after my right colon resection. I was told at risk for recurrence but usual spots are lungs or liver so I wasn't too worried. I have a tougher time just before the body scans. It will be over before you know it. Wishing you the best.
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Agreerelaxoutdoors08 said:Wishing you the Best
Hello,
I had my colonoscopy and made the joke that it should take half the time since I only have half a colon after my right colon resection. I was told at risk for recurrence but usual spots are lungs or liver so I wasn't too worried. I have a tougher time just before the body scans. It will be over before you know it. Wishing you the best.
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I also think persons with resected colons should have to use less cleansing prep. I couldn't sell that to my gastroenterologist, and had to drink the whole thing. -
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