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Marlys · 10-04-2007, 08:55 AM

Marejo,
I get to do these tests on a regular basis because of my Chron's ileitis and colitis. My gastroenterologist has always felt my Chron's was rather insignificant because it is generally a disease of younger people. It came a real surprise to him when I had a cecal volvulous and had to have a right colectomy the end of May. Fortunately there was no malignancy. However I do have some pancreatic issues that showed up on the abdominal CT and I get to have that repeated every 6 months to monitor it. I also have a colonoscopy every year to monitor the "extensive diverticulosis" of the sigmoid colon. So far that has remained stable with no diverticulitis. Gees, I sound like a hypochondriac but that is what this disease can make of us. Follow the advice of Becky et al about the prep for the colonoscopy. They are right on.
Love, hugs, & prayers,
Marlys

KathyCure · 10-04-2007, 09:02 AM

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hutchibk · 10-04-2007, 09:14 AM

Hi Kathy! I love Cure Mag and have read it religiously since finding the Fall '03 Breast Cancer issue in my surgeon's office waiting for my biopsy procedure. I was mortified that I might have Breast Cancer, but in that waiting room I still hung on to hope that I didn't... I took that magazine with me that day and it had such incredible information. But the most important info I read in that issue was from a man who was a thriving survivor (not breast, colon I think) who said not to ever ever go looking for percentages and statistics! I have abided by that religiously ever since. Thanks for all that you do at CURE. It is a great resource!

See you in San Antonio. I will be a part of the Her2Support group who will be attending this year!

hutchibk · 10-04-2007, 09:17 AM

marly - I have a dear friend (37 yrs) who is on the path to being DXed with Chron's - any helpful info you might have would be greatly appreciated...

Hopeful · 10-04-2007, 09:23 AM

Brenda,

I just wanted to react to your choice of words while waiting for your biopsy results - "mortified" is how I felt, too! It is so comforting to me to see that my immediate reaction was not bizzare or just limited to me. Thanks for sharing that.

Marejo,

I wish you the best of luck with your tests.

Hopeful