MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Valjean

I don't remember where I read this, it's been a while, but I seem to remember reading if one has had BC, they are at a greater risk for developing colon cancer & that they should be checked more frequently than the norm. (just something else to scare the shit out of us!)

elimar86861

I thought we all have slightly greater odds for any kind of second cancer.  Just because our bodies have a proven track record for sitting idly by when The Best starts ravaging us at the cellular level.

Paula66

I second what Barbe said regarding your postings Eli!

staynsane

Elimar,

I'm so sorry to hear of your colon cancer.  We are told 1 in 8 women in the US will get BC in her lifetime.  I think I remember hearing that 1-3 will get SOME KIND of cancer in her lifetime.  Seems to me that you got more than your "share."  My mom passed from ovarian cancer two years ago, so that has invaded my thoughts, but I try to stay positive and tell myself that this is the last cancer I will personally experience.  But when you get that diagnosis it really does come down to "One day at a time" doesn't it?  Not many other options.  Like you said, you hike up your big girl panties and move on as best you can.  Thank you for sharing; I'm sure we are all pulling for the very best outcome for you from this latest curveball.

Sherryc

My gastro doctor told me that having bc does increase your risk for colon cancer slightly so it is more important to do your screenings. Not that that helped you all that much Eli. I was dx in sept 2010 and just turned 50 so had my screening and found precancer so will be having more frequent screenings

Sherryc

iatigger welcome to the middies. My fills were not bad at all. Usually a little feeling of pressure for about a day.

Dakota I would not take the chance on BP on the snb side

JRyan

With dx from eli, it got me thinking - when is the normal age to get that 1st colonoscopy?  Should it be earlier if we have had bc?

iatigger

Thanks Sherryc, I survived the fill, nothing to it but only got one fill done because of concern there may some necrosis starting on the other. hoping the antibiotics will clear it up before it gets that bad.

Sherryc

Jryan I do know younger bc women who's MO recommended they get early colonoscopies

barbe1958

Dakota, NO blood pressue on node side. NOPE.

Dakota212

Thanks ladies

Dakota212

Ok 1 more question. Anyone have experience with latisse? I have what I need I just have no clue when to use it. I start chemo a/c tomorrow.

elimar86861

JRyan, The magic number is age 50.  I was never told that we should be screened earlier due to B/C but, if a person has a family history of C/C, it is probably advisable to go at an earlier age.

Welcome, staynsane!  You are one young looking Middie, we might have to card you!

bcbarbie10

Elimar, good vibes sending your way. Anger away! Be brave.

elimar86861

Thanks to all for the positive vibes.  I am just a rat (the cute kind) set down in another maze.  I got thru' that first one alright, and the learning curve will help me scamper thru' this second time.  There better be some ratty num-nums at the end!

Eph3_12

of course there are.....Cheetos, what else would there be?

elimar86861

Aha-ha-ha-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Of course!

Eph3_12

I'm pretty good with those maze games.  Call me if you need help!

momto7

My dad had colon cancer so my surgen suggested i get tested after my surgery and all is healed ugh just the thought but both my brothers have had it done too so i guess it is not so bad to get tested

JRyan

I'm pretty good at maze games too - and, heck, if there are cheetos at the end, I'm all over that

My husband had a colonoscopy last year. He said it wasn't that big of a deal.  All I remember about it was that he was so drugged up when I was driving him home, he kept saying that he wanted to go to the store to get his fishing license (he hasn't fished in the 20 years we've been together!) and he wanted to buy the movie with the mouse in it.  We never could figure out which movie it was. But we still talk about how I was laughing so hard the whole way home!

Sherryc

We need to find a Cheetos maze!!!

TAB55

Cheetos Maze...

Sherryc

Love it! LOL
Eli should be thrilled

Beckers

A Cheetos maze. Ha!!



My father had colon cancer and I have the test on my to do list. That would be my 4th anesthesia. Is it general do you know??

momto7

I   think so Beckers my brother said it was like a twlight sleep he also said it was not that bad.

blackcat2012

My bs said that a colonoscopy is done under what they call "conscious sedation".  They give you an IV with a sedative to make you relax and an anesthetic so you do not feel pain, and some gas through a mask you are not intubated as in a general anesthetic but you are aware and may be awake during the procedure.

Momine

The reason I dread that test is that I have heard that here they give you nothing. You are wide awake.

barsco1963

Momine - I have never heard of anyone that didn't have some sort of sedation. I am scheduled for my first one this month. Dreading the prep as everyone says that is the worst part.

barbe1958

Momine, aren't you in Canada? They give you that twilight/sedation that's already been mentioned. You are sedated enough that you do NOT know what is going on - I slept. I've had two colonoscopies and you would never even know that someone has been where no man should go. Seriously, it's the prep of cleaning out your bowels in the preceding days that is the worst. The diet restrictions near the end make you pretty cranky! Both times I wanted a double-bacon-cheeseburger when I was done and I never eat those!!!

The mouse movie was probably Stewart Little...hehehheheheehe

Dianarose

I had a full body MRI which showed no problems with the colon. Is a colonoscopy still needed? I hope not.