a couple weeks ago I had pancreatitis brought on by crohn's ...or so they thought

[greenbriar]

now it seems that I could have colon cancer.

I have to have a colonoscopy with bioposy planned


and get this...

School starts in 2 weeks

teachers report next week.



sheesh...why couldn't this have happened 2 months ago?

[Sanity Claws]

1. How awful!

I'm sending you positive vibes.

[MineralMan]

2. Oh, dear...I hope it turns out to be OK. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[TayTay]

3. I have several relatives who have had colon cancer

including my Mom, who got it 7 years ago.

It was a frightening thing for her to go through, as I imagine it is for you as well. Please know that, if you do have this, there are several treatments. Colon cancer is treatable and you can resume a normal life. My Mom was 72 when this was diagnosed. She is now a hale and robust 80 year old.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, as will be the thoughts and prayers of many others at DU. But getting this detected is halfway to getting the treatments and your healing underway.

Think positively. I know the dread of hearing that awful cancer word. It chills the blood and makes it impossible to consider little else. But this form of cancer is treatable. I know, my Mom is living proof.

Be well and know that others are thinking of you.

[greenbriar]

5. thank you

I see the gastro doctor tomorrow



part of his name is kill

[TayTay]

8. Life is full of ironies

Be well. Ask a lot of questions. Review the treatments if this is indeed colon cancer. Choose what works for you. Surgery worked for my Mom. It meant changes in her life, but it did not mean the end of life. (Heck, sho got a new boyfriend a few years ago and has a robust, meaningful life to live yet.)

And remember, this is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, if caught early.

And again, you don't go through this alone. There are many people at DU alone who have gone through this either themselves or with friends or relatives. When you go into that room tomorrow, this invisible army is with you, promise.

[elizfeelinggreat]

14. +1

I have a relative who went through this. He is doing well now, years later.

Wishing you the best, Greenbriar.

[TayTay]

15. And let us know how it goes

when you can.
All the best tomorrow.

[hlthe2b]

4. I'm quite like you in wanting to schedule these kind of things

to work with my work commitments...so believe me, I'm not criticizing. But, this one is too important....Take the time and be healthy.

All the positive thoughts, vibes, prayers I can send your way. I'll be thinking of you and waiting with you. Take all the care you can. Best wishes.

[pnwmom]

6. We've been through this twice in my family.

Have you had a colonoscopy before? If these cancers are caught in the early stages, the prognosis is very hopeful. My mother-in-law had hers removed surgically, and didn't even need radiation or chemotherapy. (This was 8 years ago, with no recurrence.) I'm praying for you that is a false alarm -- or caught early, like my m.i.l.'s.

[greenbriar]

7. had a colonsocopy 2 years ago

so I know what to expect...


never had the bioposy before tho...will that hurt?

[pnwmom]

10. The biopsy won't hurt for the same reason the colonoscopy doesn't hurt.

Remember the drugs they give you for the colonoscopy? Otherwise the test itself would be very uncomfortable. So now -- don't worry about pain. You won't even notice the biopsy being done.

If you had a colonoscopy just 2 years ago, from what I've been told by doctors, it would be extremely unusual for this to be an advanced cancer. BEST OF LUCK!

(And please let us know how this works out. PM me, if you want to. I care.)

[KoKo]

31. Agree it would be very unusual for this to be some kind of advanced cancer

if you had a colonoscopy 2 years ago and are being followed.

Always get a Second Opinion...I had a cancerous colon polyp...8 years ago...so I've been through the deal.

Get another opinion...always. But, FIRST go through that colonoscopy you doctor recommends so you have some baseline.

(((Good Vibes)))to you!

[Johonny]

17. I agree

I had similar problems last year everything came out ok. The colonscopy is less than a day no pain. The day before is a little... There is always the good news of not finding anything too:)

[greenbriar]

9. and this is neg-repped why?

just curious

[pnwmom]

11. Because there are always some rancid apples everywhere. Sorry, greenbriar. n/t

[uppityperson]

12. Not any more, I rec'd. Maybe people are sad?

maybe there are some assholes?

Best wishes to you, hoping you heal quickly and well soon

[Stephanie]

41. trolls

It's the strangest thing I've ever seen at DU - the trolls are running the asylum. At Kos your name is posted with your recs or hide-recs. My best wishes to you, greenbriar, and don't worry about school. Keep your thoughts on getting well. xxS

[Occulus]

47. Yeah- we need a post rating system

Something that autodeletes the post if it goes above a certain number of unrecs, or below a certain ratio. We can mitigate the poutrage by putting those ratings in the hands of the mods or something, but it's quite clear we need a new system.

[Ignis]

51. Assholitis. It's infecting DU more and more these days.

Here's a Rec to counter the Unrec, and some best wishes for your health on the side!

[pacalo]

13. Sorry to hear this! I'm wishing you the best, greenbriar!

:hug:

[malaise]

16. I'm betting you'll be OK

:grouphug:

[greenbriar]

18. thanks all

I will keep you all updated



I think tomorrow begins a long journey

[glitch]

20. Hang in there greenbriar.

Have you had an MRI of your pancreas?

[greenbriar]

24. had one in the hospital two weeks ago

.

[glitch]

32. That's good news. nt

[JerseygirlCT]

19. Oh boy. I wish you luck

the colonoscopy shouldn't be a big deal itself, and I hope they find nothing nasty there!

[csziggy]

21. Good Luck - sending good thoughts

:hug:

[nightrain]

22. so sorry greenbriar. Wishing you well. Keep us posted.

[JohnnyLib2]

23. All kinds of good wishes for you.

:hug:

[Tangerine LaBamba]

25. It'll be all right -

hang in there. Enjoy the drugs. :)

Everything will be all right .............

:hug:

[City Lights]

26. Hope all goes well, greenbriar.

Try and stay positive.

You'll be in my thoughts. :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

27. I'm so sorry, greenbriar. I hope that they're wrong again.

:hug:

[YvonneCa]

28. Forget school. I know that's hard for...

...teachers, but school goes on. Your health is the important thing. I hope your news is good. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

YvonneCa

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

29. Good luck. GI stuff can be tough to catch, glad they caught it quick.

[Flying Dream Blues]

30. Good luck with everything, greenbriar, and let us know how it goes.

All the best healing vibes to you and visualizing good news for you. Take good care and hang in there.
:hug:

edited to make more sense :)

[spanone]

33. i predict good news......take care gb

[blueamy66]

34. good luck

and best wishes

[greenbriar]

35. thank you all. I am in so much pain right now. it hurts to even breathe

the pain is in my right side below my ribcage..The hospital says it is my colon


I have had 6 pain pills since 4 pm and can't take any more for a couple more hours


I hurt

[Emit]

36. I'm so sorry, greenbriar - sending good thoughts your way

and hoping for positive news for you. :hug:

[Bozita]

37. More good thoughts and vibes on the way.

I'm thinking you're gonna be in your classroom on that first day.

[michreject]

45. That's where my pain was

Turned out it was a Kidney stone. I ended up in the emergency room. They gave me some drugs to ease the pain. I was there for 6 hours. Upon leaving, I had a script for Lortab and told me to see my Dr. I went to see him and he gave me a script for Vicodin with a refill. I passed the stone three days later. I don't need the drugs now. (I never took them anyway). Made me dizzy.

Maybe they will find something minor wrong with you. Here's hoping.

[symbolman]

46. They need to check you for gallbladder

that EXACTLY where you would feel it, plus back will tighten up HARD, serious spasms.. I thought I was gonna die, never felt pain like that, took the meatwagon for the first time in my life, didn't want to be driven..

gall bladder can fake docs out, ask them to scan it to be safe, might save you some trouble.. they took mine out, no problem, and I felt better than I had in FIVE Years.. i was bloated that whole time, doc was shoveling pain pills at me, LOTS, and now I'm pain free, lost 35 lbs, and NO MORE PILLS..

my dad had 12 feet of colon removed, I've had three colonolscopies, everyone in my immediate family had "tags" older sister got cancer in the lower part of colon, and she survived..

But the gall bladder is near the pancreas and can cause all kinds of grief, especially in WOMEN more so than men..

ask for it, and I'm with ya, it'll get better after they work you over a bit, way better :)

[greenbriar]

49. thanks, but I don't have a gall bladder or an appendix

those were teh first thoughts of the ER 2 weeks ago..

I am a difficult case I guess

[symbolman]

50. Oops, well I was close ..

Sounds like you should listen to Them, I hope they get on it quick and alleviate your suffering..

Guess no one needs to tell you to take it easy, I'd be chomping the pain pills til they fix it, w/out morphine I'd have been groaning all over that hospital.

I wish you all the luck and will be thinking of you :)

[Kadie]

58. greenbriar

A doctor told me once that you can still get stones even if you don't have your gallbladder anymore. Shocked me. The stones can still form and get trapped. Just something to keep in mind. Good luck to you with your test. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[mmonk]

38. My youngest son has Crohn's disease . Best of luck to you.

My family will be thinking of you. We hope for the best.

[greenbriar]

42. do you do anything different for his diet?

what kind of meds does he take?

[RamboLiberal]

39. Best of luck to you Greenbriar

Keeping you in my thoughts. Hope all turns out ok.

[BlueIris]

40. Aw, damn. I'm sorry, green. ((((( greenbriar ))))) nt

[K8-EEE]

43. I hope you get the best possible news!!!

Good luck with your biopsy

[nadinbrzezinski]

44. hugs and you know the rest

[Blue Diadem]

48. Prayers and hugs for you greenbriar.

:hug:

[MorningGlow]

52. Sending good vibes

that your pain is caused by something minor.

Colon cancer runs in my family; I'm coming up on the age where I'll have to be tested yearly for it. Good times.

Keeping you in my thoughts, GB. :hug:

[gleaner]

53. Greenbriar.....

I am so sorry to hear you're in for more tests and worry. There could be lots of reasons for your pain that don't mean you have cancer.

I wish you the best of luck and hope they find nothing seriously wrong. Talk to your teachers and your school. I think they will understand and be helpful. Take care, and hang in there.

[old mark]

54. gb: all the best - Please let us know

how you are doing.

mark

[jody]

55. Extra prayers never hurt and you have mine.

[SeattleGirl]

56. Sending good thoughts to you, greenbriar.

Hope this gets taken care of very soon, and that you are back to health in no time.

[IcyPeas]

57. go get 'em tiger.

all the best wishes.....

[greenbriar]

59. thanks all. I am really edgy right now...wish it were over already...it took them 6 pokes

by three different people to get the blood they needed for labs today


I hope I have an IV vein on Monday

[JitterbugPerfume]

60. I am so sorry!

please keep us posted