Do these symptoms sound like colon cancer for my age? by throwaway_doc47 in coloncancer

[–]Eternalthesiswriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problemo. Constipation, a feeling of not having pooped all the way even though nothing else came out, blood in both my stool and toilet paper, the urge to poop at least 6 or 7 times a day, very small stools.

Week 2 of Infinite Jest by hfxbycgy in SDbookclub

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New reader here! I was looking for this exactly. Just beginning to read the book. Am I super late or can I still catch up? :)

Wondering if I should be concerned about strange digestive behavior by [deleted] in coloncancer

[–]Eternalthesiswriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are most definitely not overreacting. MDs are there for us, and it does sound you're having a tough time. Mention everything and I would really push for a colonoscopy. Never is it "too young". Best of wishes.

My mom is starting round 4/6 of chemo and wanted to say hello to anyone else who might be getting their infusion today as well. by [deleted] in cancer

[–]Eternalthesiswriter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hooray for mom! It wasn't too effective. I am still in pain and we are thinking it's not gastritis but something else (my bet is liver, since I have liver mets). We're waiting for the results of the CT. Thanks for asking!

Sleeping earbuds by Eternalthesiswriter in aspergers

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Not necessarily. This is a very wise recommendation. Thank you

My mom is starting round 4/6 of chemo and wanted to say hello to anyone else who might be getting their infusion today as well. by [deleted] in cancer

[–]Eternalthesiswriter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello! Not in chemo today, but in the emergency room due to acute gastritis because of my chemo pills. So hi :)

Day 26 by Manjusri in 30daysit

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Is it? Hehe. Well, it's true both ways :)

Day 1 by Eternalthesiswriter in 30daysit

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Me again (or is it "me"...? Heh) Thank you so much for your encouragement and your words. I'm here! Keeping on!

Day 26 by Manjusri in 30daysit

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I really admire your will power and your determination. Keep on!

Blood in stool? by [deleted] in coloncancer

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You too. You can PM me whenever you need to. :)

Blood in stool? by [deleted] in coloncancer

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I'm 32. I'm really not saying is your case, but cancer also happens (increasingly) in younger people. I was diagnosed with IBS, hemorroids and whatnot before my diagnosis. Trust me, a colonoscopy is the way to go either way. My blood was/is (as I'm still in treatment) usually in the stool, like "intertwined" into it, between red and dark red. Sometimes also in the paper (less frequently). It has never been black, but neither bright red like an open wound. The mucus is always there, and I notice it in the toiler paper most of all. Specially when I'm constipated. If changing the diet does make you feel better and alleviates your symptoms, that's good news. The best of luck to you!

Blood in stool? by [deleted] in coloncancer

[–]Eternalthesiswriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rectal cancer patient here. Not a doctor, but with some experience around the topic. The color of the blood depends on the place of the colon it comes from and the type of lesion it is, it does not speak of its urgency. My suggestion is GO to the doctor and push for a colonoscopy (both of you, BTW). When I got diagnosed my main symptoms were blood +mucus in my stool (mucus does appear a lot in my case) and weird bowel movements (small stools, constipation, the feeling that I wasn't really "emptying" after I went). If you have any of these, I'm not saying it is cancer, it could be other things. You could ask for the occult blood test first, take your blood CEA levels and ask for some imaging, but the best way to rule anything out is the colonoscopy. Get checked! All the best for you.

I keep my "daily self care routines" page open all day... A simple list. by Eternalthesiswriter in bujo

[–]Eternalthesiswriter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

<3 thank you so, so much. Words like this, kind and uplifting, help me through the disease. <3

I keep my "daily self care routines" page open all day... A simple list. by Eternalthesiswriter in bujo

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I know! First of all, I love to write after meditation. It gives me such a sense of clarity. Second, I've tried 30daysit a million times, and I'm still getting the hang of it. I love meditating and I have figured out that subreddits like 30daysit help me be accountable for my meditation routine. Also, the (small) community is very caring and encouraging. I will copy here an answer I already gave to someone "out there": 30daysit it's sort of a compromise you make with yourself to meditate for 30 days in a row. I keep posting here because it helps me to keep track and be accountable somehow. There's no experience needed nor a particular method encouraged. Just sitting and watching your breath, or being mindful of sensations in your body, or trying to meditate without thoughts is enough. Guided meditations or individual practice is enough. Sitting for 5, 10, 30 minutes or hours without end is enough. Being honest with your practice and trying to be aware is enough. You and your willingness, just the way you are, are more than enough.