sorry one more

Denise1966
Denise1966 Member Posts: 90
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I forgot, there's one more question....How was everyone's blood work (CBC) when diagnosed? I've been looking at mine and I can't find too much out of the ordinary. Sorry again for all the questions. Trying to level out still from the shocking news!

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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #2
    Welcome to our group. Take a deep breath, you will get through this. My CBC was normal when diagnosed. Some people have a low blood count because of bleeding.

    I lost 10 pounds the week I was diagnosed, because I couldn't eat. My GI doc knew right away that I had cancer even without the results of the biopsy. It was a very stressful time as I had to find an oncologist, surgeon and make some decisions. Do not rush into anything. Make sure you find docs that you are comfortable with. We have all been there.

    On Monday, 3/17 it will be fives years from my diagnosis. I still remember those words, "I have bad news, you have a mass." Life will never be the same, BUT I am here 5 years later and feeling great. I hope you don't have cancer, but if you do, we will help you through this.

    Maureen -- stage 3 rectal cancer survivor
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #3
    My white blood cell count was up.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #4
    My blood count was quite low, because I'd apparently been bleeding quite a bit without realizing it. They had to give me 2 units of blood before I was able to have surgery.
  • Otis50
    Otis50 Member Posts: 2
    #5
    hi i am just now going into my dr to discuss taking out the remainder of my colon-I have had 3 colon re-sections & 1 stomach. I am not looking forward to this visit at all.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #6
    I have been borderline anemic all of my life...sigh, a gift from my grandfather...but, other than that, no indicators were off. I hadn't lost any weight, even my CEA (tumor marker for colorectal cancer) was normal...(0.7).

    Don't worry about asking questions...we are the world's greatest tumor board here...lol!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #7
    Otis50 said:

    hi i am just now going into my dr to discuss taking out the remainder of my colon-I have had 3 colon re-sections & 1 stomach. I am not looking forward to this visit at all.

    Otis, I hope your visit went as well as something like that could. You have our prayers.
  • rmap59
    rmap59 Member Posts: 266
    #8
    Hi Denise,
    I have been away for a little while(my Mom had breast cancer surgery). Anyway, I was dx about a year ago. I was anemic but my CEA was normal. I had changes in my bowel habits, small frequent bm's, no blood. I was stage 3 with no lymph nodes but a big tumor. Surgery, radiation and chemo, finished in December. I am sorry you are here but believe me this is the best group of people bar none. They have been my sanity. So dont hesitate to ask all the questions you can and we all will try to help.
    Prayers to you, Robin
  • Denise1966
    Denise1966 Member Posts: 90
    #9
    rmap59 said:

    Hi Denise,
    I have been away for a little while(my Mom had breast cancer surgery). Anyway, I was dx about a year ago. I was anemic but my CEA was normal. I had changes in my bowel habits, small frequent bm's, no blood. I was stage 3 with no lymph nodes but a big tumor. Surgery, radiation and chemo, finished in December. I am sorry you are here but believe me this is the best group of people bar none. They have been my sanity. So dont hesitate to ask all the questions you can and we all will try to help.
    Prayers to you, Robin

    Thank you everyone for your answers. I really appreciate it. Robin, I wish the best for you and your mom.

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