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I am soul and I am a care giver to my Mom who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and went for a critical surgery a year ago. She is now recovering slowly. She was 11 nights at the hospital. The first surgery took almost 7 hours and the second surgery - reconnect took her 2 -3 hours. We had to go through under tremendous stress and it was difficult. My sister is one of the care giver closer to her. We have been so grateful for the completion of her surgery. My Mom has changed her eating habits and her diet since then. My Mom is recovering slowly. She just had a follow up PET scan 2 weeks ago and the outcome had been very promising that there is no cancer cell. It was a big relief to all of us. My Mom is very fortunate. She would have died if she did not go for the operation and remove it. We keep positive along with the support of family friends and indeed a good doctors and advanced equipments. For those who diagnosed with colorectal cancer, we would suggest to find a good doctor and hospital like Mayo Clinic. Keep strong and positive physically and mentally. Patience is important as well. Wishing the best to all both patients and care giver. Praying for everyone. Soul

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I thought I was a member.. but maybe not. I’ve been operated on colon-rectally several times... having precancerous polyps.. so 11/2018 my surgeon showed by lab results.. a precancerous polyp in my appendix.. plus one other polyp.. neither one removed during colonoscopy due to the ‘kind’ and location..thru the yr 2019 I’ve had abdominable pain and elimination issues.. incontinance too.. finally I spoke to PA.. and she said Dr. Said to tell me polyps were removed.. by lab report I read.. they were not’.. so still ill at ease, I made appt w/surgeon, he said he can snip that polyp and appendix right out! “ but.. let’s get catscan .. okay I did.. when no word as to results of catscan I got the report myself, it stated “ thickening in illeocecal valve and cecum... concerning a malignancy... so once again contacted surgeon (who did all my colonoscopies and surgeries for colon(hemmoroidectomies etc) he said I should have another colonoscopy, so Dec. 24,2019 I did. He removed a polyp and I now wait to find out what biopsy says... but he did say I would have to have appendix out (with precancerous small polyp inside appendix...) I’m waiting! 82 this month to husband 90 next mo. I’m his caregiver for diagnosed Lewy body dementia, plus other major health concerns. I’m just stressed as to this waiting stressful time... and pain.. major spinal pain too, neurosurgeon says I need ‘lamenectomy’ I’ve tried Mayo 3X for help in Jacksonville Fla. they are near my 2 daughters who could help me recover and for my husband, but I cannot seem to get their help. My husbands issues are also inconclusive as to his dementia... and major autonomy blood pressure issues. NOH... neurogenic, Orthostatic Hypotension., which makes his falling more prevalent.