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Living with colorectal cancer - Meet others & come say hi

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Feb 28, 2017

Welcome to the Colorectal Cancer group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with colorectal cancer or caring for someone with colorectal cancer. Let's learn from each other and share stories about living well with cancer, coping with the challenges and offering tips.

I'm Colleen, and I'm the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you'll to be greeted by fellow members and volunteer patient Mentors, when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Colorectal Cancer Support Group.

minabird | @minabird | Dec 1, 2017
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@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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@soul
Thank you for your post. I am hoping for a good result from the MRI today. I am feeling more hopeful since I joined this group. Makes you see how many people know just how you’re feeling and have had good outcomes with a
Positive attitude. Will be a long weekend until I get results on Monday but I will stay busy and keep praying!

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minabird | @minabird | Dec 4, 2017
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@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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Teresa, I had my MRI on the liver this past Friday. I go to see my surgeon today. Praying for more information and a surgery date. I will let you know how it goes today. Thank you for the supprt!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 4, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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@minabird Thank you for keeping in touch! We will be looking forward to hearing from you after your appointment with the surgeon.
Take courage and peace with you today,

Teresa

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minabird | @minabird | Dec 4, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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I received my MRI results on the liver and there was nothing found! I am so relieved to know the cancer has not spread from the colon to the liver. I am now awaiting a surgery date. I will be having a laparoscopic procedure with the surgeons using the DaVinci robot. This is supposed to give the surgeons more accuracy and movement and should be an easier recovery. I’m mentally ready to go as soon as they can get me in!!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 4, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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Oh, @minabird

I'm so happy for you! That is great news and I know how relieved you must be. I'm glad to hear you say that you are, "mentally ready to go as soon as they can get me in." Will you keep us posted on your surgery date?

Has the doctor told you what kind of recovery period to expect?

Keep in touch - we want to encourage you in this journey.

Teresa

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soul | @soul | Dec 4, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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Hello minabird, it is a good news indeed. See Miracles happened that the spot on the liver is nothing. Thank you for sharing this with us. Now, you may follow up with the procedure and focus on Laparoscopic procedure. You are in a good hand with the surgeons using Davinci robot. My mother had completed Lapascupic procedure only since there was no robot facilities in Bangkok, Thailand. We heard about surgeons using Davinci robot which is accurate and easier recovery. You are fortunate and it is a blessing that you have all the advanced equipments and support. I keep on praying for you. In the mean time, please be strong, eat well and build up more positive energy to move on. My mother was 78 years when she has laparoscopic surgery. She is now 80 years old and recovering well. Good luck minabird and please keep us posted. Wishing you all the best. Soul

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minabird | @minabird | Dec 5, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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Soul,
I have been scheduled for surgery on the 15th of this month. I am so hopeful and ready to do this. I feel I am in very good hands.so glad to hear that your Mom is recovering and doing well! So thankful for all of the supprt from the people in this group. It has made a difference in my life 🙂

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 18, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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Hi Minabird,
It has been only a few days since your surgery, so I don't know if you'll be checking emails. Just wanted to send a note that we're thinking about you.

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minabird | @minabird | Dec 19, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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Hello Colleen,

Thank you for checking on me! I had a very successful resection surgery on the 15th. I am now at home recovering. They used the DaVinci robotic sssist and removed approx 12in of my colon. I do not have a colostomy bag and am progressing very well. They have sent off the mass (which was approx the size of a quarter) and the lymph nodes for pathology. I am so relieved to have the surgery behind me and am hopeful for good pathology results.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 19, 2017
In reply to @minabird "Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with..." + (show)
@minabird

Hello. I am a 51 year old woman who has recently been diagnosed (Nov 3) with colon cancer. I have had no symptoms to date. After a routine colonoscopy I have been on a whirlwind of blood tests and scans. My pet scan showed a spot on my liver. I am scheduled for an MRI of the liver. Just as I was mentally prepared for a colon resection I am now facing this new news. I am told many people have a spot show on the liver that turns out to be something other than cancer. The waiting is so difficult.

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So good to hear, Mina. All the more reason to celebrate the holiday season. Were any dietary restrictions recommended to you?

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