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Don’t want to lose anus

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 6 2:06pm | Replies (81)
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@ashleymeade

DONT LOSE HOPE!!! At the beginning I was told there was a VERY good chance I would have to have surgery, lose that part of my body and have a colostomy bag rest of my life.

Im single mom, early 40s and that news devastated me. I was diagnosed Stage 3 summer 2022. After all my treatments, etc... come March 2023, I had a complete response to treatment. No surgery and no bag. HAVE FAITH. For 2 years every 3 months I have scans and occasional colonoscopy and I am continue to pray it does not come back. And if it does, ill pray again no surgery or bag. Just take it day at atime

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 30 11:18am

Hi @ashleymeade, welcome. I can hardly imagine hearing you have cancer, stage 3 at 40 years old. It's hard to hear the word "cancer" at any age, but as a single mom with kids depending on you, you must've been on an emotional rollercoaster. It must've been a rough year.

I'm so grateful that you took the time to post your success story here - a complete response to treatment. How has your recovery after treatment been? How are your energy and activity levels? How did your kids handle the diagnosis and treatment journey?

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