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Jeremy2323
Jeremy2323 CSN Member Posts: 13
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hi everybody! Thanks for the support in my chemo/radaition treatment. I found out today my surgery will be wednesday June 18. It a big one. The most imporant day of my 39 years!! Thanks again to everyone. I will keep you posted!!!! Good luck and keep fighting!

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  • UncleBuddy
    UncleBuddy CSN Member Posts: 1,019 Member
    #2
    Good luck to you!

    I'm sure everything will be fine. Keep us posted!

    Lin

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  • lp1964
    lp1964 CSN Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #3
    Sounds good Jeremy.

    Many people here say that surgery in a way is lot easier than chemo. I personally would take surgery any time over chemo. 

    Dont forget to start taking 400mg Cimetidin twice a day a week before and 2 weeks after surgery. It seems to prevent the cancer spreading during surgery.

    Good luck and everything will be ok.

    Laz

    Ps. It's kind of personal, but can they spare the sphyncter in your case? It was not possible for me, but I'm allright.

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  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary CSN Member Posts: 827 Member
    #4
    lp1964 said:

    Sounds good Jeremy.

    Many people here say that surgery in a way is lot easier than chemo. I personally would take surgery any time over chemo. 

    Dont forget to start taking 400mg Cimetidin twice a day a week before and 2 weeks after surgery. It seems to prevent the cancer spreading during surgery.

    Good luck and everything will be ok.

    Laz

    Ps. It's kind of personal, but can they spare the sphyncter in your case? It was not possible for me, but I'm allright.

    Good luck, Jeremy.  I agree

    Good luck, Jeremy.  I agree with others that the chemo experience is worse than surgery. Know that we are all rooting for you. I am a believer in taking cimetidine beforehand, too. 

    Hang In!  Think positive.

    wishes and prayers.

    CM

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  • Lisa2012
    Lisa2012 CSN Member Posts: 142
    #5
    Hey Jeremy

    I will chime in to agree, I'd take surgery any day over chemo!   Glad you have a date set.  The worst thing about surgery is the chicken broth!

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
    #6
    I agree

    If you are going into surgery healthy (except the Cancer), then you'll bounce right back up and feel the better for it. 

    June 18th will be here and gone, before you know it, and you'll be on the road to recovery. 

    Keep us posted, and we'll be with you all the way. 

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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 CSN Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #7
    Good luck!  You're young and

    Good luck!  You're young and have a lot going for you.  I think you'll get through the surgery just fine.  You have plenty of reason to be hopeful.......kept us in the loop.

    Best of luck to you.

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  • marbleotis
    marbleotis CSN Member Posts: 721 Member
    #8
    We are here for you

    You are in my thoughts.

    This is step 1 to getting well.

    Please keep us posted!

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  • Jeremy2323
    Jeremy2323 CSN Member Posts: 13
    #9
    lp1964 said:

    Sounds good Jeremy.

    Many people here say that surgery in a way is lot easier than chemo. I personally would take surgery any time over chemo. 

    Dont forget to start taking 400mg Cimetidin twice a day a week before and 2 weeks after surgery. It seems to prevent the cancer spreading during surgery.

    Good luck and everything will be ok.

    Laz

    Ps. It's kind of personal, but can they spare the sphyncter in your case? It was not possible for me, but I'm allright.

    The doctor believes the

    The doctor believes the cancer is high enough to save it. But wont know for sure till surgery.

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