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15 Years Later

Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
edited January 2024 in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hello Everyone:

For those of you who don't know me I was diagnosed 15 years today, the day before Thanksgiving. I was having bleeding and the doctor thought it was hemorrhoids, and since I was 50, the doctor thought I better have my first colonoscopy. Well, it turned out I had a rectal tumor about the size of a nickle.

I went through Chemo with radiation, then surgery, then more chemo. I was given an ileostomy and was able to have that reversed 9 months later.

I still have continued bathroom issues 15 years later, but I just wanted to say that I have been clear ever since.

It's a battle no one ever wants to go through, but this group was so supportive while going through it, and long after. Continue to come here for the answers and the help you need. If I can answer any questions for you, please PM me as I'm not very active on the boards much anymore.

So as you can imagine, Thanksgiving has bitter/sweet memories for me. That was the hardest Thanksgiving I ever had to go through with my whole family there and knowing I had cancer and trying to stay happy without anyone knowing. It's also a most beautiful time as I've had 8 grandchildren, seen some graduate from HS and college and I'm still here 15 years later. I'm very Thankful.

God has blessed me beyond measure and I'm truly thankful for Him and this board.

For all those old timers, I'm glad you are still here providing knowledge and wisdom to the newbies.

May you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving tomorrow and have a cancer journey that will be successful.

Hugs!

Kim

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