What was your age at diagnosis?
AND
If you're done with treatment, how long have you been in remission?
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YaySueRelays said:49 4 years ago this April
49 4 years ago this April 25th !!
4 years is great!!! Congratulations!0 -
47 years old and it will betmpage1273 said:Yay
4 years is great!!! Congratulations!
47 years old and it will be 3 years in June for me.0 -
wowmp327 said:Dx'd
Dx'd in June 2008 at age 54.
Wow...it seems most of you have had a very high success rate. That's comforting to know.
Wonder what the longest remission is around here? Hmmm....either way, sounds promising.
Thanks
P.S. What's the difference in a colon rectal dr and a gastro?0 -
54
54 when diagnosed although I had symptoms for about a year before that.
Now 3 1/2 years out, doing well.
From Google:
A gastroenterologist has a particular interest in diseases of the digestive tract.
A colorectal surgeon has a particular interest in diseases of the colon and rectum.
This site has a picture that might help (I always find pictures to be of assistance with bodily issues):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_gastrointestinal_tract
The gastro tract consists of the stomach and intestine, so that's what a gastro doctor would be of help with. The colo-rectal doctor would be of help specifically with issues concerning the colon, rectum, and anus.0 -
Age
58 Just over 3 years post treatment.0 -
41 diagnosed and now 1 year NEDmxperry220 said:Age
58 Just over 3 years post treatment.
All the best to you!! You will do well too!!0 -
BellaBella_G said:49
I finish treatment next Thursday, 2/23/12.
Congratulations!! How have you made it?0 -
treatment summarytmpage1273 said:Bella
Congratulations!! How have you made it?
The first few weeks weren't too bad. No nausea but not much appetite. Mouth sores on week 2 and again this week (week 6).
I started taking occasional pain meds for the radiation burns in week 4 and have been on them round the clock through week 5. I expect I'll need them for another week or two.
My digestion system is whack. I'm limiting diet to rice, toast, chicken, broth, popsicles.
JUST 3 MORE RADIATION SESSIONS!0 -
Bless your heartBella_G said:treatment summary
The first few weeks weren't too bad. No nausea but not much appetite. Mouth sores on week 2 and again this week (week 6).
I started taking occasional pain meds for the radiation burns in week 4 and have been on them round the clock through week 5. I expect I'll need them for another week or two.
My digestion system is whack. I'm limiting diet to rice, toast, chicken, broth, popsicles.
JUST 3 MORE RADIATION SESSIONS!
Bless your heart....it sounds like no fun. I hope and pray the last 3 are not Too bad and you start recovering soon. I think you deserve a big juicy steak.
Prayers going up now.0 -
Wowmamarae said:Anal cancer diagnosis
I was 48 years old and this week marks 6 years.
6 Years. That is AWESOME!0 -
Hi BellaBella_G said:treatment summary
The first few weeks weren't too bad. No nausea but not much appetite. Mouth sores on week 2 and again this week (week 6).
I started taking occasional pain meds for the radiation burns in week 4 and have been on them round the clock through week 5. I expect I'll need them for another week or two.
My digestion system is whack. I'm limiting diet to rice, toast, chicken, broth, popsicles.
JUST 3 MORE RADIATION SESSIONS!
You're almost done - next week will probably be rather rough, but you're very near the end of the trip - hang in there!0 -
Age at diagnosistmpage1273 said:Wow
6 Years. That is AWESOME!
I was 49. It's been 30 months since I finshed treatment. So far so good, so blessed.
Bella...you are almost done with treatment!! Wishing you healing and strength.
Liz0
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