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PinkPigg

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Good news on the cancer. Stage 1 but might end up with a nasty surgery and colostomy bag. Thankfully Duke has a 2 year wait post cancer and not longer. Glad I started the evaluation when on the healthy side of things.

Full update on my blog: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://ifpigshadwings.blogspot.com/
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Peace,

Steph
 
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PinkPigg

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Good news on the cancer. Stage 1 but might end up with a nasty surgery and colostomy bag. Thankfully Duke has a 2 year wait post cancer and not longer. Glad I started the evaluation when on the healthy side of things.

Full update on my blog: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://ifpigshadwings.blogspot.com/
">http://ifpigshadwings.blogspot.com/
</a>
Peace,

Steph
 
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PinkPigg

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Good news on the cancer. Stage 1 but might end up with a nasty surgery and colostomy bag. Thankfully Duke has a 2 year wait post cancer and not longer. Glad I started the evaluation when on the healthy side of things.
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<br />Full update on my blog: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://ifpigshadwings.blogspot.com/
">http://ifpigshadwings.blogspot.com/
</a><br />
<br />Peace,
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<br />Steph
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Wow! That's a lot to deal with. You, of course, are handling it with grace and dignity. No small task considering what an undignified cancer it is.

I will be praying for you. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Wow! That's a lot to deal with. You, of course, are handling it with grace and dignity. No small task considering what an undignified cancer it is.

I will be praying for you. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Wow! That's a lot to deal with. You, of course, are handling it with grace and dignity. No small task considering what an undignified cancer it is.
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<br />I will be praying for you. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
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<br />Stacey
 
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Jane

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I'm sorry you have this new challenge, but you're right- the news is good Steph! I read the details in the blog and it really seems ok.
Best wishes to you and your family as you face this new illness.
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
I'm sorry you have this new challenge, but you're right- the news is good Steph! I read the details in the blog and it really seems ok.
Best wishes to you and your family as you face this new illness.
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
I'm sorry you have this new challenge, but you're right- the news is good Steph! I read the details in the blog and it really seems ok.
<br />Best wishes to you and your family as you face this new illness.
 
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Imogene

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Steph, It is hard to imagine the roller coaster ride of this cancer diagnosis along with a lung transplant evaluation. I am so glad it is Stage 1 and it seems with your great attitude and care team, you will do better than can even be imagined! Thoughts and prayers for this journey! Jeanne
 
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Imogene

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Steph, It is hard to imagine the roller coaster ride of this cancer diagnosis along with a lung transplant evaluation. I am so glad it is Stage 1 and it seems with your great attitude and care team, you will do better than can even be imagined! Thoughts and prayers for this journey! Jeanne
 
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Imogene

Administrator
Steph, It is hard to imagine the roller coaster ride of this cancer diagnosis along with a lung transplant evaluation. I am so glad it is Stage 1 and it seems with your great attitude and care team, you will do better than can even be imagined! Thoughts and prayers for this journey! Jeanne
 
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BSJCA

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I think you are handling this remarkably well. Very healthy attitude. It sounds like this could all work out well for you. Cancer getting erradicated (most likely) and Duke taking patients after 2 years of being cancer free. Good luck to you, Steph.

I wish my center had told me about colon cancer screening prior to a transplant while I was still healthy enough to do it. Now my lungs can't handle the twilight drugs. The center is taking me anyway (last colonoscopy was 6.5 years ago) but now I wonder about possible cancer or pre-cancerous polyps that could have been taken care of earlier. My fault too for not getting another colonoscopy at the recommended 5 year mark. Everything is probably okay, but...
 
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BSJCA

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I think you are handling this remarkably well. Very healthy attitude. It sounds like this could all work out well for you. Cancer getting erradicated (most likely) and Duke taking patients after 2 years of being cancer free. Good luck to you, Steph.

I wish my center had told me about colon cancer screening prior to a transplant while I was still healthy enough to do it. Now my lungs can't handle the twilight drugs. The center is taking me anyway (last colonoscopy was 6.5 years ago) but now I wonder about possible cancer or pre-cancerous polyps that could have been taken care of earlier. My fault too for not getting another colonoscopy at the recommended 5 year mark. Everything is probably okay, but...
 
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BSJCA

New member
I think you are handling this remarkably well. Very healthy attitude. It sounds like this could all work out well for you. Cancer getting erradicated (most likely) and Duke taking patients after 2 years of being cancer free. Good luck to you, Steph.
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<br />I wish my center had told me about colon cancer screening prior to a transplant while I was still healthy enough to do it. Now my lungs can't handle the twilight drugs. The center is taking me anyway (last colonoscopy was 6.5 years ago) but now I wonder about possible cancer or pre-cancerous polyps that could have been taken care of earlier. My fault too for not getting another colonoscopy at the recommended 5 year mark. Everything is probably okay, but...
 
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Mallymookcf

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im am soooooo sorry to hear about the news..but as you r doing, seeing the bright side of things is best. i will continue to keep you in my prayers for everything to play out good for you. God Bless you!
 
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Mallymookcf

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im am soooooo sorry to hear about the news..but as you r doing, seeing the bright side of things is best. i will continue to keep you in my prayers for everything to play out good for you. God Bless you!
 
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Mallymookcf

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im am soooooo sorry to hear about the news..but as you r doing, seeing the bright side of things is best. i will continue to keep you in my prayers for everything to play out good for you. God Bless you!
 
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RitaLSonnenberg

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I just found out during a recent pelvic exam that I also have a mass attached to my tailbone that they have yet to let me know if it is malignant or benign but is the size of a man's fist. Monday i have a colonoscopy and endorectal ultrasound and a biopsy will be taken then. They said the tumor has to be taken out but they have to determine how much is attached to my rectum and if I will have to have a colostomy or if it can be removed without doing that. Either way, the tumor has to be removed because it is growing and will interfere with my internal organs. Is there a connection between CF and rectal cancer?
 
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RitaLSonnenberg

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I just found out during a recent pelvic exam that I also have a mass attached to my tailbone that they have yet to let me know if it is malignant or benign but is the size of a man's fist. Monday i have a colonoscopy and endorectal ultrasound and a biopsy will be taken then. They said the tumor has to be taken out but they have to determine how much is attached to my rectum and if I will have to have a colostomy or if it can be removed without doing that. Either way, the tumor has to be removed because it is growing and will interfere with my internal organs. Is there a connection between CF and rectal cancer?
 
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