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Been through it with no problems, feel free to ask questions..

bj12651
bj12651 CSN Member Posts: 5
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on my sphincter muscle back in 2010. My surgeon stated he was going for a cure, and told me he was going to give me  five weeks of both radiation and chemo and  I worked the entire five weeks. I took one nausea pill 30 minutes before I took my chemo pill and had no problems at home or work.

 I went thorugh two major surgeries. The second a ileostomy reversal. I wore one for 7 weeks while I healed and afterwards, I healed fine and back as good as new. I credit this to a great surgeon.... the best colorectal surgeon in NC I was told. My cancer doctor was also wonderful.

 

The best thing you could have through it all is a "Positive attitude."Laughing. Use left and right arrows to navigate.  Here if you have any question..

 

Good luck... prayers going out to you.

 

BJ

 

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  • EissetB
    EissetB CSN Member Posts: 133
    #2
    Thank you for sharing your

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on us!! Your journey was quite an adventure and I admire people like yourself. 

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  • whole_healed
    whole_healed CSN Member Posts: 2
    #3
    So nice to read of success!

    Thanks for sharing. If you don't mind me asking, who was your NC surgeon? My husband is considering a local surgeon in Charlotte NC (Dr. Joshua Schaefer Hill), but would like to get a consultation with at least one other local surgeon.

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