Bowel Fix

saundra
saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I saw my oncologist yesterday and agreed to stop chemo until I get to the operating room to cut this bad part of the colon out. Don't know when that will be... had a call in to the colon surgeon for two days with no call back yet. Still battling the diverticulitis with hopes of getting better by the weekend. It is much more weakening than cancer or chemo.... Saundra

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  • marleyboo2
    marleyboo2 Member Posts: 59
    #2
    So sorry
    So sorry you are having so many problems. Prayers to you!
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #3
    Hugs ♥ Prayers
    Dear Saundra, glad they are finally taking care of this for you. I was told off chemo for 30days by one and 3-4 weeks by another, so shouldn't be long and they well have you A-Okay. I agree the colon issues are way harder to live your life with. Prayers you are scheduled quickly, get all the tests done and then for a speedy recovery. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #4
    Doxil
    Best of luck Saundra. Hope you feel better soon. Is there any connection with Doxil and stomach issues? I may be getting diverticula too.
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #5
    nancy591 said:

    Doxil
    Best of luck Saundra. Hope you feel better soon. Is there any connection with Doxil and stomach issues? I may be getting diverticula too.

    Bless your hearts! I had an
    Bless your hearts! I had an attack of diverticulitis quite a few years ago, and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. I was sick, sick, sick.
  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown Member Posts: 1,036 Member
    #6
    Hi Saundra
    I fully appreciate your pain and discomfort. MY mum had diverticulitis at the same time as bowel cancer and the pain from that was excruciating for her. I wish you lots of good luck with your forthcoming operation & I will be thinking about you. Take care Tina xxxxxx
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #7
    nancy591 said:

    Doxil
    Best of luck Saundra. Hope you feel better soon. Is there any connection with Doxil and stomach issues? I may be getting diverticula too.

    Nancy591
    No, because I only started Doxil in Jan. 2010. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis in May of last year. I did not have any diverticuli in 2005 with my colonoscopy. My gastroenterologist here say 90% of persons over 60 yrs of age will develope them. I am 71. I am thinking that chemo may have been at least partially to blame because of my cast iron system before having any....I now have a misshaped sygmoid colon which was not there. They won't say if it is from scar tissue, chemo constipation, genes, or some other reason which also makes me sceptic. Saundra
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #8
    nancy591 said:

    Doxil
    Best of luck Saundra. Hope you feel better soon. Is there any connection with Doxil and stomach issues? I may be getting diverticula too.

    Nancy591
    No, because I only started Doxil in Jan. 2010. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis in May of last year. I did not have any diverticuli in 2005 with my colonoscopy. My gastroenterologist here say 90% of persons over 60 yrs of age will develope them. I am 71. I am thinking that chemo may have been at least partially to blame because of my cast iron system before having any....I now have a misshaped sygmoid colon which was not there. They won't say if it is from scar tissue, chemo constipation, genes, or some other reason which also makes me sceptic. Saundra
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
    #9
    Tina Brown said:

    Hi Saundra
    I fully appreciate your pain and discomfort. MY mum had diverticulitis at the same time as bowel cancer and the pain from that was excruciating for her. I wish you lots of good luck with your forthcoming operation & I will be thinking about you. Take care Tina xxxxxx

    I'll keep you in my prayers
    I'll keep you in my prayers Saundra.
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #10
    Saundra,
    I don't know anything about diverticulitis, but it sounds awful. So glad they are getting you in soon.
    Hang in there,
    kathleen

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