After being diagnosed, I developed stomach cancer and cancer of the esophageal tract in 2017. Im still fighting the disease with my friends and family that I found have a Facebook support group Truth about cancer
Yes, I agree, positivity saw me thru my colon cancer surgery and waking up after an 8 day coma to be so happy to be alive. Scans have been clear now for 2 years and I’m glad I decided against chemo due to Covid. It’s been my goal to tell folks we can survive cancer! Good for us! Blessings on your story and happy healthy life ahead.
This was the same for me too. I cannot thank the staff enough. What you need is a good team, good science and a brilliant surgeon. I, too was worried about a stoma .what we need to do is good exercise, a good follow- up, and HOPE. MacMillan are brilliant, but not needed by me. I just pay into bowel cancer UK. I pay my dues.
Thank you for sharing your story. If you have colon cancer, follow up at 6 months. Don’t wait a year. My husband had surgery, no chemo following. He had a colonoscopy a year later & it had returned, same size as before. I wish he’d gotten a follow up colonoscopy at 6 months instead of waiting a year.
Very postive story . I had a 7cm tumour removed and a anterior resection in jan 2023 and also had no lymph node spread so also didn’t have to have chemo . It’s still hard though having to have regular checks and scans and my bowels still feel different than they were . Also other than a tiny bit of blood and slightly more frequent bowel movements I felt quite well when diagnosed last November 2022 so I’ve lost my confidence in knowing if I’m ok .
I was very lucky. My cancer was picked up with the test that gets sent out, Colonoscopy, diagnosis and surgery, just before Covid hit, so 3 yrs in January. I wasn't getting symptoms, and like Sacha, no other treatment was needed. I get regular check ups, blood tests, colonoscopies and CT scans, now down to once a year for those. Here in Spain, they put you under for colonoscopy, so you go to sleep and wake up, it's done. The hospital has individual rooms anyway, with en suites, so it is like a private hospital..
@@rvoiello Here in Spain, I was asleep for it, depends on where you are, so I suggest you check to see what your hospital does. For me the worst part is drinking the prep to clear you out! If you are really worried and they don't put you under for it, it's worth going private to make sure they do, if you can afford it.
@@createinspain I can't afford it and I have waited 6 months for it. I am in Brighton in England. I have to be awake but I have had an Endoscopy awake and that was horrendous. Thank you for getting back to me. Kind Regards Richard Voiello
@@rvoiello Probably not as bad as an endoscopy, but check to see if they will give you a sedative to take the edge off your nerves, as being tense will make it worse. Good luck, wishing you all the best.
@@createinspain I can have a sedative if I want it but it i reckon I cope with just pain killers and Diazspam which I take regularly anyway. Thank You. I will update you afterwards. I bet it is warm in Spain. It is freezing here.
My favourite today is a tie between the zebra volute and the striped mouth periwinkle. Honorable mention to music cones and the Hebrew cone. A lovely beachcomb, 🙂.
After being diagnosed, I developed stomach cancer and cancer of the esophageal tract in 2017. Im still fighting the disease with my friends and family that I found have a Facebook support group Truth about cancer
Does a Colonoscopy hurt. I have got one on Thursday and I am a bit worried.
I'm glad you're doing well,.you really are a positive person, best wishes & God Bless
Yes, I agree, positivity saw me thru my colon cancer surgery and waking up after an 8 day coma to be so happy to be alive. Scans have been clear now for 2 years and I’m glad I decided against chemo due to Covid. It’s been my goal to tell folks we can survive cancer! Good for us! Blessings on your story and happy healthy life ahead.
You truly are positive. God bless you❤
Thank You for sharing I love your positivity.
This was the same for me too. I cannot thank the staff enough. What you need is a good team, good science and a brilliant surgeon. I, too was worried about a stoma .what we need to do is good exercise, a good follow- up, and HOPE. MacMillan are brilliant, but not needed by me. I just pay into bowel cancer UK. I pay my dues.
Thank you,Sacha for sharing
Warm wishes from Amman Jordan 🇯🇴
Thank you
What a lovely story ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. If you have colon cancer, follow up at 6 months. Don’t wait a year. My husband had surgery, no chemo following. He had a colonoscopy a year later & it had returned, same size as before. I wish he’d gotten a follow up colonoscopy at 6 months instead of waiting a year.
happy story. God Bless you and the NHS. Wish we had the same here in the USA
Very postive story . I had a 7cm tumour removed and a anterior resection in jan 2023 and also had no lymph node spread so also didn’t have to have chemo . It’s still hard though having to have regular checks and scans and my bowels still feel different than they were . Also other than a tiny bit of blood and slightly more frequent bowel movements I felt quite well when diagnosed last November 2022 so I’ve lost my confidence in knowing if I’m ok .
Thank you so much for your story
I was very lucky. My cancer was picked up with the test that gets sent out, Colonoscopy, diagnosis and surgery, just before Covid hit, so 3 yrs in January. I wasn't getting symptoms, and like Sacha, no other treatment was needed. I get regular check ups, blood tests, colonoscopies and CT scans, now down to once a year for those. Here in Spain, they put you under for colonoscopy, so you go to sleep and wake up, it's done. The hospital has individual rooms anyway, with en suites, so it is like a private hospital..
Does a Colonoscopy hurt. I have got one on Thursday and I am a bit worried.
@@rvoiello Here in Spain, I was asleep for it, depends on where you are, so I suggest you check to see what your hospital does. For me the worst part is drinking the prep to clear you out! If you are really worried and they don't put you under for it, it's worth going private to make sure they do, if you can afford it.
@@createinspain I can't afford it and I have waited 6 months for it. I am in Brighton in England. I have to be awake but I have had an Endoscopy awake and that was horrendous. Thank you for getting back to me. Kind Regards Richard Voiello
@@rvoiello Probably not as bad as an endoscopy, but check to see if they will give you a sedative to take the edge off your nerves, as being tense will make it worse. Good luck, wishing you all the best.
@@createinspain I can have a sedative if I want it but it i reckon I cope with just pain killers and Diazspam which I take regularly anyway. Thank You. I will update you afterwards. I bet it is warm in Spain. It is freezing here.
Hi Sacha, thinking about you and wondering how things are. 🙏💗🙏💗
My favourite today is a tie between the zebra volute and the striped mouth periwinkle. Honorable mention to music cones and the Hebrew cone. A lovely beachcomb, 🙂.
Bye Terry,you are no longer welcome.