SandiD's Journey:
Patient: Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: almost 15 years ago, Female, Age: 67
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: almost 15 years ago, Female, Age: 67
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SandiD
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Experience with
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
about 8 years agoDiagnosed
Oh No
Tumor found during first colonoscopy.
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SandiD
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Experience with
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
about 8 years agoLaparascopic colon surgery
Procedure or Surgery
Since the lowest part possible was removed, I lost my "holding tank" which was very hard to learn to live with!
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SandiD
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Experience with
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
about 8 years agoDiarrhea
Side Effects
Very frequent!
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SandiD
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Experience with
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
about 8 years agoAnniversary
Celebration
Going on 5 years clean!
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SandiD
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Experience with
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
about 8 years agoI decided I was unable to go back to work
Decision Point
After surgery, due to the resection being so low, I developed what is called chronic dumping. Not diarrhea exactly, but I was going often with very little control. After waiting several months and seeing a Gastroenterologist, we decided I would not return to work. I need to run to the potty on a moment's notice, as many times as I need to. I have been able to go on Disability and control this a bit better with diet, but this will always be a problem. I have good hours though (and they are not predictable) so I take full advantage of those.