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Bob

SoWal Insider
Nov 16, 2004
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My wife had this 11 years ago at 39 with no more warning but acute pain in her side. To all on this board, have imaging done/ colonoscopy if you feel something amiss in your abdominal area. Our family doctor acted as if my wife was imagining things, and told her not to worry. Fortunately, we were mature enough to sense the uninformed arrogance of his position and this attitude saved my wife's life! Folks, be aware!
 
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goin' coastal

Beach Lover
Jul 11, 2005
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I wish you complete healing and recovery. Hope your chemo is gentle and you will be back at the beach soon. Blessings to you and your family
 

Mango

SoWal Insider
Apr 7, 2006
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New York/ Santa Rosa Beach
Thank you for the warning. May you have a speedy recovery. Prayers are with you and your family.
 

steele mama

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Mar 14, 2005
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Newnan, Georgia
So sorry for what you are going through and so glad it appears to be caught in time. You will be in my prayers. I have a friend who just got home from having 12" of her colon removed, and a mastetctomy. It is really is amazing how many people are going through this. Thanks too for the reminder. I am one of those who has put off the first colonoscopy. I'll make my appt.
 

dunelover

Beach Fanatic
Jan 14, 2007
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Oklahoma girl
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Stay strong dunelover. I am entering my tenth year as a survivior of non-hodgkin's lymphoma and I have worked with many colon cancer patients.
It's a tough road, but keep your dreams of being in sowal alive. There are outstanding oncologists in our area.

That is so good to hear. Congrats on your tenth year!

My thoughts and prayers are with you too. Thank you for this information. I've been meaning to set up an appointment for myself and my husband. I'm calling first thing Monday a.m.

Please keep us posted on your recovery.

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Thanks for sharing. That is exactly what I want to do, inspire people to be proactive....good for you...

So sorry for what you are going through and so glad it appears to be caught in time. You will be in my prayers. I have a friend who just got home from having 12" of her colon removed, and a mastetctomy. It is really is amazing how many people are going through this. Thanks too for the reminder. I am one of those who has put off the first colonoscopy. I'll make my appt.

Wow, she had a major combo surgery. I thought I had it bad as I had a hysterectomy at the same time. And yes, this is happening younger and younger and it is the second leading cancer. Unfortunately the support or awareness around it is not as focused as breast cancer. The colonoscopy will be a breeze, if you want some tips just pm me. Good for you for making an appt.

Thanks to all of you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I knew this was a great group of people and you have made me feel that so much today. :love:
 

BrownEyedGull

Beach Lover
Apr 23, 2007
133
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Thinking of you and wishing you a great recovery!
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