Showing posts with label colonoscopy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colonoscopy. Show all posts

Colon Cancer

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Yesterday came with a bit of a surprise. When my egd (scope down throat) & colonoscopy was finished the doctor came in and told us that I had colon cancer. He sent off a biopsy but was sure it was cancer. I went today for more blood work: CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) & hepatic functions. I'll be having a chest CT tomorrow and next week I'll be meeting with a specialist in colon/ rectal surgeries.

Today I went to speak with my regular doctor and was told I'll have a small portion to half a section of my bowel removed... no colostomy bag. I'll be in the hospital for at least five days. I don't know if I can sit still that long. At least I have a $100 pillow I can take with me that's really comfortable, :)

I'm pleased we're moving so fast on this because it doesn't leave much room for me to think about what could happen. Thanks to everyone who's already sent their well wishes/ prayers up. It's greatly appreciated. I'm hoping I'll still be able to stop in and visit everyone's blog during this time but if not please know I'm thinking of you all. You've each touched my life in a way I can never forget. Thanks to you all.

November Moon

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Stressful day... I went to the gastroenterologist earlier today for a consult and came out with an appointment for December 1st.  I'll be having a scope run down my throat to check my stomach for any ulcers & a colonoscopy (this was a surprise to me). In order to do these tests I'll have to quit taking my iron pill (my lifeline as of late) for a week. When the doctor first told me I'd have to quit my iron pill for that period of time I almost told him I wasn't going to do these procedures. But, I know I need to do them. Still...

My hemoglobin was 6.9 on October 23rd. It's supposed to be between 11.5- 15.0. Though it's raised some (8.5) since then I'm still concerned about losing the progress I've recently made. My husband reassures me that everything will be fine. I had more blood work done today so we'll see how much more, if any, my blood has raised by tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed it's been boosted another point or two.

Enough about doctors/ tests. What does everyone think about my November Moon above. Isn't it gorgeous? It looked to be starting its journey across the sky when I returned home from the grocery store tonight. I couldn't resist sharing it here.  Hope the night finds everyone well.
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