Colon cancer diagnosed Thursday 29th

I had a right hemicolectomy in May 2016 laparoscopically. In March 2016, I had a screening colonoscopy finding a large flat polyp that could not be removed. The GI did take a biopsy of it. He told me after the procedure that I would have to have surgery to remove the right side of my colon regardless of whether it was cancerous or not, so I knew I was facing surgery. It did turn out to be cancerous, but fortunately stage one. I had no radiation or chemo. Do you know if any cancer was found in your lymph nodes?

As you heal, the grassiness should improve. Avoid carbonated drinks and foods that are high formal (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beans of any sort). Walking also helps alleviate the gas.

Except for the small scar I have, I would not know that half of my colon is gone. No change in bowel habits or diet. Since you had an open surgery, I imagine your recovery will take longer, but it should get better.

I just learned that I also have colon cancer on the 28th. Went for a large polyp removal , it ended up being deep into the tissue which caused a perforation during procedure. Not long after I developed worsening abdominal pain from all of the gases that leaked through perforation. I actually ended up having a hemicolectomy surgery a few hours later. The original gastro doc that did polyp removal called me on the phone the next day to tell me it was adenocarcinoma. I suppose I would have had to have the surgery eventually, but that sure was something to go through all in a matter of hours. I see the oncologist tomorrow, so I will know more then. As for surgery, it was opened abdominal so 16 staples from belly button upward.
The only issue I seem to be having is I am very gassy . Trying to pay attention to what I am eating etc.
I honestly think that is the worse part of recovery thus far. I am trying not to overthink things and stay positive. I keep telling myself I am better than I was yesterday, but not as good as I will be tomorrow. I sure wish you well and I am glad I found this group

I know from the CAT scan that there is no other cancer, but two lymph nodes are enlarged but not pathologic. ( I believe that is what the report said)
I have surgery scheduled for next Wednesday. My surgeon said it looked like a regular colon cancer, and it was caught early.
Hoping for the best……I still am scared, worried, focusing on every twinge. My surgery will be robotic and they will remove my appendix and the ascending colon and the lymph nodes near the major blood vessel.
Hoping your surgery goes well!♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for sharing your story!

K8kent that is the same surgery I had. It’s natural to feel scared, but it sounds like you have the best case scenario as I was blessed to have. I am 7 years past the surgery and absolutely no problems. I was backed to work 10 days after my surgery.

I just learned that I also have colon cancer on the 28th. Went for a large polyp removal , it ended up being deep into the tissue which caused a perforation during procedure. Not long after I developed worsening abdominal pain from all of the gases that leaked through perforation. I actually ended up having a hemicolectomy surgery a few hours later. The original gastro doc that did polyp removal called me on the phone the next day to tell me it was adenocarcinoma. I suppose I would have had to have the surgery eventually, but that sure was something to go through all in a matter of hours. I see the oncologist tomorrow, so I will know more then. As for surgery, it was opened abdominal so 16 staples from belly button upward.
The only issue I seem to be having is I am very gassy . Trying to pay attention to what I am eating etc.
I honestly think that is the worse part of recovery thus far. I am trying not to overthink things and stay positive. I keep telling myself I am better than I was yesterday, but not as good as I will be tomorrow. I sure wish you well and I am glad I found this group

I had a right hemicolectomy in May 2016 laparoscopically. In March 2016, I had a screening colonoscopy finding a large flat polyp that could not be removed. The GI did take a biopsy of it. He told me after the procedure that I would have to have surgery to remove the right side of my colon regardless of whether it was cancerous or not, so I knew I was facing surgery. It did turn out to be cancerous, but fortunately stage one. I had no radiation or chemo. Do you know if any cancer was found in your lymph nodes?

As you heal, the grassiness should improve. Avoid carbonated drinks and foods that are high formal (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beans of any sort). Walking also helps alleviate the gas.

Except for the small scar I have, I would not know that half of my colon is gone. No change in bowel habits or diet. Since you had an open surgery, I imagine your recovery will take longer, but it should get better.

I started this thread……I had surgery on Wednesday, the19th. I haven’t heard the biopsy results yet. I feel pretty good, walking a lot. Again trying to stay positive as I wait for news on lymph nodes. Hoping for the best news!🙏

Thanks for replying, The 13 lymph nodes were negative so that's good news, I have my PET scan done this week so my treatment will depend on that outcome and my labs. See the oncologist again on the 10th.
It's been 4.5 weeks since surgery and I continue to heal, no major issues. Just seem to have an area of discomfort on right side, right at the bottom of ribs not sure what that is. Everything else is going fine.

I started this thread……I had surgery on Wednesday, the19th. I haven’t heard the biopsy results yet. I feel pretty good, walking a lot. Again trying to stay positive as I wait for news on lymph nodes. Hoping for the best news!🙏