they thought I had crohn's disease...but now it could be colon cancer

[greenbriar]

so I was in the hospital two weeks ago for pancreatitis brought on by Crohn's disease

now it seems that I could have colon cancer.

I have to have a colonoscopy with bioposy planned


and get this...

School starts in 2 weeks

teachers report next week.



sheesh...why couldn't this have happened 2 months ago?

[lightningandsnow]

1. Oh, greenbriar...

I'm wishing you all the best and hoping this all turns out alright.

:hug:

[greenbriar]

2. thanks...I go see the gastro doc tomorrow

get this...in his name it has kill in it

[LeftyFingerPop]

3. Greenbriar...

I'm wishing you the best. Don't worry until and if you have to. :hug:

[greenbriar]

5. thank you

am really trying to stay positive...


hubby is moping around alternating between anger, fear and wanting to wrap me in bubble wrap

[anneboleyn]

12. If you do have cancer, and that is a big if, you will get excellent treatment (the treatment for

colon cancer is very advanced and solid now, with tremendous cure rates) and there will be support groups, etc. that can provide help. I was myself diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer in the MIDDLE of a semester (I am a former professor) and I had to leave immediately, while classes were still in full swing. Your own health comes first, before anything. IF you do have cancer, and there are many other things you could have, it does tend to work that way -- on its own clock, not on ours -- at least that is what I found out.

[anneboleyn]

13. If you do have cancer, and that is a big if, you will get excellent treatment (the treatment for

colon cancer is very advanced and solid now, with tremendous cure rates) and there will be support groups, etc. that can provide help. I was myself diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer in the MIDDLE of a semester (I am a former professor) and I had to leave immediately, while classes were still in full swing. Your own health comes first, before anything. IF you do have cancer, and there are many other things you could have, it does tend to work that way -- on its own clock, not on ours -- at least that is what I found out.

[elshiva]

4. Sorry, greenbriar. Best wishes for your health.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery. It's crappy that it has to be this way especially so close to school. :hug: :hug:

[REP]

6. I think they do this to IBD patients for fun

Hope it's just the same over vigilence my doctors do (but with drugs that work!) and the give you good news.

[Shell Beau]

7. I am hoping and praying for the best outcome!

:hug:

Don't you worry about work. You just take care of yourself.

[abq e streeter]

8. Sending my best wishes to you...

Just looked at my words above and they seem kind of shallow and inadequate, but I really do mean them.

[Highway61]

9. Never mind about school starting

This is about you. I'm sorry. Here's hoping everything turns out OK for you.

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. *hugs and healing vibes for GB*

[auntAgonist]

11. good thoughts. When caught early colon cancer is one

of the easiest to treat and cure.

You'll be fine.

Don't worry about school starting. Take care of you.

aA
kesha

:hug:

[anneboleyn]

14. Sorry, meant to post here -- IF you do have cancer...

Colon cancer treatment is very advanced and solid now, with tremendous cure rates and there will be support groups, etc. that can provide help. I was myself diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer in the MIDDLE of a semester (I am a former professor) and I had to leave immediately, while classes were still in full swing. Your own health comes first, before anything. IF you do have cancer, and there are many other things you could have, it does tend to work that way -- on its own clock, not on ours -- at least that is what I found out.

[greenbriar]

15. thanks all

I will keep you all updated


I fear tomorrow is the first day of a long journey


but I am keeping my spirits up

[CBHagman]

16. Oh, greenbriar.

We're all pulling for you and will be waiting to hear what the doctor says.

[greenbriar]

17. I don't think tomorrow will bring anything

just probably schedule the colonsocopy/bioposy

[AllenVanAllen]

26. I looks like you have a good attitude.

Good luck with your tests. Take it one day at a time and try not too stress to much. Something I recently saw Dr. Mehmet Oz say "Remember to breathe. The breath is our natural metronome." I thought that was really great advice.

A :hug: for you! Take care!

[BuelahWitch]

18. Sending some vibes for good news, fellow Kansan

:hug:

[Redstone]

19. Damn. Double damn. Get better, OK?

Redstone

[ThomCat]

20. I am very sorry you are going through all of this

and sorry about the timing too. Nothing about any of this is good. :(

:hug:

I hope it isn't cancer, but it if is cancer I hope they can get all of it easily and get it over with. I hope you can be healthy again soon!

:loveya:

[graywarrior]

21. Oh man! But hey, it could turn out to be not colon cancer and if it is, it's not a death sentence.

I'll be thinking of you lots over the next few weeks and my hope is that you're gonna be ok.

[femmocrat]

22. So sorry, greenbriar. Keeping you in my thoughts.... and praying for good news.

I know exactly how you feel about school. Whenever anything happens, the first thing I think of is whether they can get a sub for me. Then I wonder how can I get plans to the sub.

Focus on your own health, OK? None of us is indispensable. If you have to miss school, there will be a sub. And the sub will do an adequate job. Now, breathe.... and keep telling yourself, "It's going to be OK...." :hug:

[greenbriar]

23. Oh I know the sub will be fine, but it is not a great way to start the year

but right now I am in so much pain...

I have had 6 pain pills since 4 pm and can't take another for a couple more hours


the pain is below my right rib cage. Hurts to even breathe


I had planned to go to my classroom tody to work on it ...hang posters ect I just couldn't

[auntAgonist]

29. So sorry that you are in pain. I hope today is better and

that they act quickly to find out what exactly is causing it. Hang in there. You will be fine.
:hug:

aA
kesha

[anneboleyn]

30. You have to take care of yourself (this is one thing I have learned)

Rest and do whatever you have to do to take care of yoursef. See your doctor again if your medication is not effective. Don't be afraid to seek out medical help and to baby yourself as much as you need to -- this is crucial for your well-being.

[applegrove]

24. Vibes to you.

[Dystopian]

25. I'll be thinking of you....

greenbriar:hug:
Could doesn't mean is....
School is starting....the world can wait while you take care of yourself.
Keeping you in my thoughts....you and family first...
Please think positive thoughts...and I'll think them with you...

peace~

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear greenbriar...

Please take care of yourself!

And my best vibes to you to beat whatever you have...

:hug:

[fizzgig]

28. i'm keeping you in my thoughts

peace and good vibes to you :hug:

[seemunkee]

31. Hoping you get some good news today

as annbolyn said colon cancer is very treatable.

[auntAgonist]

32. hey greenbriar, I hope today went well for you. update please?

[UndertheOcean]

33. sorry greenbriar , hang in there

:(

[Call Me Wesley]

34. Good vibes for you coming.

:hug:

[Raven]

35. Where are you, Greenbriar? What hospital is doing these tests?

Do you have health insurance? You need to take control of this and make sure you get a second opinion (even if the biopsy is negative) and maybe a 3rd. I have had a good bit of experience with friends with cancer who have had to navigate the system so feel free to PM me.