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Melissa's Profile PageBiographyI am 39 and at 38 years old was diagnosed with colon cancer. My colon cancer is very different than normal colon cancers because of my age, the size and it’s length, so says the Oncologist. Also by the fact that it did not spread to my lymph nodes, which based on the size (over 10cm) it should have they told me. I had 33 lymph nodes removed and all were clear! Cancer SymptomsMy symptoms increased over a 6 mo. period I think. At first, from what I can recall, I started having bowel movements that were painful, including vomitting. I was tired all the time. As time progressed, my stools were pencil thin, and I would pass black blood clots at times. Near the diagnosis, my stools were watery daily, often bloody and painful with increasing vomitting. My stomach often felt like Pop Rocks were in it, just girgly feeling after I would eat, which led to loss of appetite. Surgery Description, Dates & Side EffectsSurgery July 2, 2010: No Colostomy bag, Praise God! Hardly any rectum left, and 14-16 inches of my colon removed. I cannot urinate on my own and have to self cath at this point. I have no feelings down there, and often cannot tell I’ve had a bowel movement. I hope this passes. There is a peculiar knot in my insicion line… Radiation or Proton Therapy Description, Dates & Side EffectsNo radiation, not worth the risks of making damage from surgery worse. Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side EffectsEach round of chemo consists of 3 weeks. Week 1 I get an Oxaliplatin infusion, weeks 2 & 3 I take oral chemo, Xeloda. Side effects are nerve pain (thanks I already had that), hand pain, fatigue, weakness, memory loss, confusion at times. Bla Bla Bla Fundraising DescriptionI’d like to feel better and raise some money for myself so I can afford to pay my cancer debt off. Baking is fun, so I’d bake cookies or a cake in the shape of a colon! But I need to get the strength. |
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That is crazy, my daughter just told me she posted that. Sweet, silly girl of mine. Thanks for sharing. Be well!
Melissa, Sorry for the late response regarding the T shirts. I think it is a fun idea but not sure it is something I can take on right now. I would love to participate though if you think you would want to organize it. Thanks so much for sending me this. Hope you are having a fantastic day.
Hey, Melissa Thanks for the support.It’s weird My cancer was like 10 cm too and it looks like it has not spread to the lymph nodes ither from the Ct report anyway, I wont know for sure until surgery on March 27. Looks like we have quite a bit in common besides Birth dates.I will now refer to you as my long lost twin lol.Yep we both will survive this cancer we are sagatarius you know how pig headed and stubbron we can be.Hugs and Prayers