Does Remission mean it’s really gone?

melissamowens1

I was diagnosed and treated for stage one endometrial cancer. The day I found out was after a D & C procedure about less than a week after the procedure and when I got the “call” my heart sank. After the visits I remember trying to explain to my mom who was with me during the visit about the cancer. Flash forward to now and I keep feeling something is wrong. Occasionally I get rectal bleeding and I sometimes feel out of breath. Plus I get occasional UTIS. I wonder if the cause of the uninary tract infections are because of the full hysterectomy. But now I’m in remission does it mean that the rectal bleeding could be another cancer is forming?

oldbeauty

Melissamowens1, as you noted on another thread, there are no guarantees in cancer. Your reported issues would be sufficient time to check in with your oncologist were it me. Have you had a recent colonoscopy? If not, I would be moving in that direction, were it me. Last year, I was shocked to be diagnosed with colon cancer despite having no genetic predisposition nor any lifestyle contributors. I am a 20-year survivor of UC who was early stage and yet have had several recurrences. Trust your body, and don't leave anything to chance is my two cents.

Best wishes. Oldbeauty

NoTimeForCancer

I would echo oldbeauty's comments. Well said, and as scary as it is, best to find out what is going on.

MoeKay

I too agree with the advice oldbeauty provided above. Rectal bleeding is not normal and needs to be checked out promptly by a gastroenterologist to determine whether the cause is benign or malignant. A friend of mine ignored rectal bleeding thinking that it was due to her hemorrhoids, only to find out later that she had colorectal cancer. It's always best to let the specialist make that call for you. Best wishes to you.