Colon cancer and breast cancer?

October 29, 2005

In April 2005, I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. I had

6 weeks of chemo and radation, followed by a 10 hour surgery to

remove the impactec colon. It was also found and successfully

removed from my uterous, ovaries, and abdomen. I was so lucky to

have the best surgeon and chemo doctors at MD . My CEA

levels are normal and they believe they 'got all that they could see'

of the cancer. It really was a miracle.

I'm now on 4 more months of oxliplatin (sp?) and FU5. Since they did

a hysterectomy, they decided to do my standard gyno check of a pap

and mammo. I just received a letter (yes, a letter no phone call)

saying they spotted something on my mammo that requires further

investigation. They then scheduled an appointment for follow up in

JANUARY. Now, I've convinced myself that I have breast cancer too.

My chemo doctor did a thorough breast exam yesterday and found

nothing. My CEA is also still less than 1. Has anyone else ever

been through this? are they being overly cautious or do I really

have something to worry about?

It seems now I worry about every little ache and pain.. is that the

cancer? is it back? does that feeling ever go away? I haven't read

any statistics on recurrance rates, I think its best not to know and

just live your life. I just turned 40 and hopefully have a full life

ahead of me.

I'm attaching my BLOG if you wish to check out my whole story. This

has been a life changing adventure for me. It's great to read all of

your stories and notes of support.

Good health to all!

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