bcbcbc Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Happiest of Holidays to one and all. Good news is that last week's x-ray shows no change in tumor. Bad news is nasty abdominal discomfort/pain--rib cage to groin especially on right (tumor) side. The oncologist says it's probably diverticulosis/itis. I had a colonoscopy two years ago--removed +/- 12 polyps--all benign. I am overdue for a repeat of that lovely procedure. Has anyone here experienced a linkage from lc to colorectal problems including cancer? What news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Hey bcbc, Glad to hear the GOOD news....sorry about the pain. I am experiencing some lower right side abdominal pain myself. But I just had a colonoscopy in October and there were NO polyps or anything, so I just don't know what to say! DH has some diverticulosis or itis. I forget which. They are really 2 different things as was explained. But I forget. CHEMO brain I have too ! Good to hear from you. Happy New Year to you! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Hello bcbc, Diverticulosis are puches in the colon when they get inflamed it is diverticulitis. Diet has a lot to do with brigning pain without inflammation. Never yet heard of a link between diverticulosis to lc. Have a Happy 2006, and come around more often. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbcbc Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Jackie-- Thanks for the feedback. Yeah--I read the blurb on it in InteliHealth, which brings the word fresh from Harvard Medical School: http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WS ... /9840.html Of course being a cancer patient one wonders about the linkage of each new little or not-so-little pain. I was struck by the notion that Good Grief--now I'm under siege from both ends. I suspect that if there's anything worse than lung cancer it might be the colorectal variety. Unfortunately my dietary habits remain as despicable as ever. I love greasy and spicey food. The greasier and spicier the better. I've managed to quit most of the other self-destructive nonsense. So now I need to graze on alfalfa or whole grain. Eat gruel with prunes. Another wonder of the "Golden Years." Cheers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 bcbc The best would be a soft bland diet. rough for you with your taste for spicy and greasy food........ The choice is yours! Yes those Golden years that we were promised, still looking for them. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 great to see you bc. I am sorry for your new discomfort, but try not to worry. hopefully you'll get answers and some relief from it. I am thrilled to hear the good news, too, and that you're taking good care of yourself. and I agree, come around more!! xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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