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Some unfortunate news
11 years ago
Was not sure if I should make a journal post about this, but I though I should let my followers know. I am sorry I do not post much, sometime I feel I just don't have much to say or never really think of it.
The last few weeks I have been feeling very weak and tired, well on Tuesday evening I went into the doctors office. Dr. said that I looked Anemic (lack of blood or the hemoglobin in blood) and ordered some blood tests. The following morning she calls me as soon as she got the results telling me my Hemoglobin count was only a 6 (Normal is about 13-14) and I need to get to the hospital ASAP to receive a blood transfusion. I was a little panic at the time but did so. while receiving the blood they scheduled me for a Endoscopy and a colonoscopy for Friday (today). They need to find out where my blood was going and most common causes of a blood loss like this was intestinal bleeding. This is a procedure that usually someone my age shouldn't have to do, something I figured would be a few decades off yet. Anyway I did the colonoscopy today, the doctor did find the cause of my bleeding...
Today I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
I am pretty terrified of what that really means... but I am trying to be positive. Thank you to all my friends and family that have already been so supportive. They did a CT scan after to see if the cancer has spread, I do not have the results yet. They are planning to operate on me early next week to remove the tumor and part of my colon.
It is easy to get mad at this situation. Dr. said it is very rare for someone my age to get colon cancer and it looks like the tumor has been there for about 4 years already judging by the size of it. Colon cancer is just not something they normally screen for until about age 50, so I had no way of knowing until my symptoms started.
Edit 10/13/2014 - I got the Scan results today. They are not good. the cancer has spread to my liver. I am being sent to Abbot Northwestern for my treatment. This will now involve Chemotherapy and aggressive surgery.
The last few weeks I have been feeling very weak and tired, well on Tuesday evening I went into the doctors office. Dr. said that I looked Anemic (lack of blood or the hemoglobin in blood) and ordered some blood tests. The following morning she calls me as soon as she got the results telling me my Hemoglobin count was only a 6 (Normal is about 13-14) and I need to get to the hospital ASAP to receive a blood transfusion. I was a little panic at the time but did so. while receiving the blood they scheduled me for a Endoscopy and a colonoscopy for Friday (today). They need to find out where my blood was going and most common causes of a blood loss like this was intestinal bleeding. This is a procedure that usually someone my age shouldn't have to do, something I figured would be a few decades off yet. Anyway I did the colonoscopy today, the doctor did find the cause of my bleeding...
Today I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
I am pretty terrified of what that really means... but I am trying to be positive. Thank you to all my friends and family that have already been so supportive. They did a CT scan after to see if the cancer has spread, I do not have the results yet. They are planning to operate on me early next week to remove the tumor and part of my colon.
It is easy to get mad at this situation. Dr. said it is very rare for someone my age to get colon cancer and it looks like the tumor has been there for about 4 years already judging by the size of it. Colon cancer is just not something they normally screen for until about age 50, so I had no way of knowing until my symptoms started.
Edit 10/13/2014 - I got the Scan results today. They are not good. the cancer has spread to my liver. I am being sent to Abbot Northwestern for my treatment. This will now involve Chemotherapy and aggressive surgery.
I am sending all of my love your way and hoping for the best. Everything is going to be alright, take it in stride and know that all of us are here for you. Sending you good wishes and hoping to a quick recovery so you can return to your happy bubbly self without this weight on your shoulders. If you need ANYTHING at all please do not hesitate to call me text me whatever. I am here for you all the way. Love you so so so much, and hoping you get better soon. <3<3<3
Salty
I will be okay!
I'm speechless. I wish I could write an essay saying how much I love and support you.. but I just can't think of the words to say.
Colon problems run in my family and I myself have colitis, and was diagnosed at the ripe old age of just 13-14. Now it ain't much but I know what you mean when you say that people with younger age typically don't have to receive treatments such as endoscopy's and colonoscopy's because I have already had a couple (one for my diagnosis and another recently for a check up). Having colitis I myself have a high chance of getting colon cancer someday as well, so although I don't know quite how you feel I understand why you are scared. -hugs-
My aunt actually had her colon removed (she had colitis too), so if you ever have any questions or anything don't be afraid to ask me and I can ask her. She's had it out for quite some time now and it has actually helped her a lot having it out.
I guess what I am trying to say is never fear, you are not alone and have many by your side whether you know it or not. I really do sincerely wish you all the best and just try and stay as strong and as positive as you can, it will help a lot. I'm sure you will do great and I'm sure the doctors will do everything they can do get everything all fixed up for ya.
They kept on trying to shrug it off but im having some issues.....
I wished I could do more for you....
I'm keeping you in my thoughts, and hope for your recovery.
I love you.
That artwork really did make me feel better.
Your friends are right here for you.
I want to wish you the best of luck.
I may not know actually how you feel, but I feel for you.
Be strong in this time of your life and keep fighting.
I hope I get a chance to talk to you, you seem like a very nice fur.
believe you can beat it, and you will. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
take care and God Bless ^_^