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Colonoscopy

Eltina21
Eltina21 CSN Member Posts: 173 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello,
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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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat CSN Member Posts: 886
    #2
    Your great
    Congrats...praying every thing will be great from your colonosopy.
    Jeff
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  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 CSN Member Posts: 867 Member
    #3
    Nervous? OMG, I was a wreck.
    Nervous? OMG, I was a wreck. BUT, it went fine, the dr. was all smiles and I walked out of there feeling like a weight had been lifted.
    Good Luck, I am sure things will be fine.
    Judy
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  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 CSN Member Posts: 521 Member
    #4
    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.
    NB
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #5
    Yep!
    I get nervous every time!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Kimo Sabe
    Kimo Sabe CSN Member Posts: 64
    #6
    relaxoutdoors08 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.
    NB

    Agree
    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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  • plh4gail
    plh4gail CSN Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #7
    Congratulations to you on
    Congratulations to you on all you have completed. I finished treatment last May and my first colonoscopy since diagnosis is coming up in January. Yes...I'm nervous about it. I almost want to skip it and go on thinking all is well.

    Hugs to you, Gail
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  • HollyID
    HollyID CSN Member Posts: 946 Member
    #8
    Hey girl!!
    I think we're
    Hey girl!!

    I think we're all wrecks when we have to go back in for that first time! I know I was.

    It's all good, but we just need that reassurance. :)

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly
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