I have stage 4 colon cancer, and I had to
have a stint replaced in my right kidney
today. Well, when I had the first one
put in, the doc found out that my cancer
was back. I had surgery back in oct 2003
to remove part of my colon which spread
and had a hysterectomy with removal of
uterus, tubes, cervix & ovaries. I
am 20. I know, crazy, huh? Anyway,
today I had my stint replaced. When I
woke up, the doc came in and said that the
tumor looked nacrotic, or dead/dieing!!
I have been on 5fu/leucovorin and avastin
for about 2 months, but had to stop the
avastin b/c of too much protein in my
urine. I hope to be able to continue to
take the avastin so that the other tumors
will die as well!! I never thought this
would happen, but all the prayers are
working!! So, please do not give up
hope. And if you have any symptoms,
please go to the doc. I was 19 when I
was diagnosed, so it could happen to
anyone.
Love,
megan
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KayeS
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 4
Posted: 08-22-04 00:47am
Thats great news. My husband had rectal
cancer last year and is cancer free today.
Thank god...
What were your symptoms? You are so
young.
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lf777
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 35
Posted: 09-24-04 12:19pm
Meg
keep up your good spirits ! Having colon
cancer at your age is very infrequent. I
would consider having other relatives
checked as well.
Went to the hospital, ended up having to
have a colostomy. And other problems
arose that cannot be fixed. So the docs
sent me home and contacted hospice. So,
I don't know how long I have, which really
scares me, but I know where my new home
will be. Just please pray for me and my
family. Thank you very much.
Love,
megan
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lf777
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 35
Posted: 09-28-04 22:34pm
Megan
i wish you all the best. I will have you
in my thoughts and prayers. Try not to be
afraid, as he will have a better place for
you.
Yours truly
leo
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rahrah_m
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 2
Praying 4 U Posted: 09-30-04 17:14pm
I will say a prayer for you all. I was
wondering what the symptoms were that
finally made you see your doctor?
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worriedgirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1 Location: ca
Posted: 08-31-05 01:44am
Hi megan, thanks for your story.... I am
19 years old suffering from these symptoms
and I am planning to get checked out
soon.... I am super nervous but it is
better than ignoring it and hoping it will
go away.... I am afraid of th e results
but I have to get thru this... Again
thanks for your story and you are in my
thoughts... Peace..
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