https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:17:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774644 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:21:44 +0000 travellingbee 2774644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: Thank you for updating! Glad to here that treatment is working. I hope you have many, many more years with your sweet boy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774642 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:18:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2774642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: I participated a while back when they were a much smaller organization. It was VERY empowering. They now have a lot more groups around the country. The founder is AMAZING and has a heart for what he's doing. Plus at one point was the most eligible bachelor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774641 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:15:09 +0000 windswept 2774641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thank you! I had not heard of it, it looks really fun and empowering. I will definitely look into it more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774630 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:34:18 +0000 SweetCaroline 2774630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: Wow, thanks for the update. You're amazing and strong. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774625 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:16:09 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2774625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: Prayers to you! Thank you for coming back to update! I dont know if you have heard of it but First Descents is a great free program for young adults with cancer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774619 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:22:29 +0000 windswept 2774619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: @SweetCaroline: Thank you for thinking of me. It has been a difficult year, to say the least, but I am here! Shortly after my original post we learned it was actually stage IV, spread to my lungs. I have an amazing team of doctors who have treated me very aggressively. I had 6 months of chemotherapy, 6 weeks of daily radiation, and two surgeries, the second of which was just one month ago. The first surgery was pretty radical, but it gave me my only shot at cure. I now have a permanent ostomy, which surprisingly has been fairly easy to manage and doesn't affect my daily life all that much. I'm also not able to have any more children, due to the chemo and radiation to my pelvis. After much soul-searching, we decided not to pursue fertility preservation, for a variety of reasons. I am incredibly grateful I have my son (now an amazing two-year old), and being here for him as long as possible is what keeps me going on the toughest days. I have years of scans ahead of me, and we will hope it doesn't resurface. It is definitely scary, being stage IV, but we try to be optimistic. I've learned a lot over the last year, about coming to terms with mortality, and about how to truly support someone going through a difficult time. My friends, family, and coworkers stepped up and helped in so many ways, I am very lucky. Thanks again for thinking of me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2774607 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:52:44 +0000 SweetCaroline 2774607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: Ran across this today...thinking of you and wondering how you are doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2643603 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:53:58 +0000 wheres_c 2643603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thinking about you and wondering how you're doing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2603300 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:49:36 +0000 travelgirl1 2603300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you are going through this. Colon cancer runs strongly through my dad's side of the family so I think about it a lot. Great news that it hadn't spread. Good luck with your treatment and I wish you a speedy recovery ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2603223 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:07:14 +0000 BSB 2603223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: I read this earlier but forgot to respond. I'm so sorry about your cancer. You seem really positive! I'll be thinking of you. Thank you for the PSA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2603209 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:52:53 +0000 MrsKoala 2603209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: So glad to hear that it is not advanced. Wishing you the best in your fight against the cancer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2603182 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:19:44 +0000 DenverMom 2603182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: I'm so sorry you're going through this! You have a great attitude about it all though, which I know will carry you back to health. Keep us updated. I'm praying for you and your family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2603176 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:13:25 +0000 windswept 2603176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all again for your support! An update: Today I got good news that it doesn't look like the cancer has spread, and I'm either stage II or III. I still have a few more tests to determine which one. @LibbyLou: I feel OK, just very anxious. The treatment will likely be chemo/radiation, then surgery, then chemo again. I feel ready to take it on, knowing that that the cancer is not extremely advanced! I'm also meeting with a fertility specialist to talk about preserving my eggs, since we'd ideally like to have another child. Hopefully I'll be healthy and joining a due dates board in a few years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601497 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:48:14 +0000 Shantuck 2601497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry to hear this. A friend of mine had a similar story and was diagnosed with colon cancer about a year after the birth of her daughter. She wasn't diagnosed right away but she underwent treatment and is doing great now (she finished treatment about 2-3 years ago). Sending lots of good thoughts your way. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601418 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:10:46 +0000 autumnleaves 2601418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for sharing this with us. Praying for you and your family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601343 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:04:29 +0000 agold 2601343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@windswept: I'm so very sorry you are dealing with this. :crying: My thoughts are with you. :heart: Please keep us updated if you can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601266 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:44:09 +0000 sunny 2601266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry you're going through this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601159 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:11:13 +0000 wheres_c 2601159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry you are going through this! Wishing you strength to fight this. It makes me sad how many lives are affected by this. I'll always remember our dear HB member Sam and her valiant fight.<br /> Please keep us updated and let us know if there is anything we can do at all to help you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601133 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:23:41 +0000 Boogs 2601133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So many times our doctors brush off our symptoms, so don't beat yourself up. Wishing you the best possible outcome, hugs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601131 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:21:04 +0000 LibbyLou 2601131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Will will all be cheering you on! What's the protocol? How are you feeling? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601116 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:56:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2601116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please dont beat yourself up. There is a good chance a doctor would have brushed the same symptoms off. </p> <p>Good luck finding a plan of action and prayers for a speedy recovery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601107 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:36:09 +0000 HLK208 2601107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so, so sorry :heart: positive thoughts and prayers coming your way :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601103 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:29:52 +0000 autumn865 2601103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you have to deal with this :heart: thank you for being honest and brave enough to post about your experience. You may help save another readers life :heart: you are strong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601100 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:28:59 +0000 ustechie 2601100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:heart: so sorry you're going through this. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601030 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:31:30 +0000 Ginabean3 2601030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing this.....and don't feel guilty.....I'm glad you finally went in and got it checked out. Praying and sending good thoughts to you. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601029 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:30:03 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2601029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for sharing. We are rooting for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601027 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:28:09 +0000 psw27 2601027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for sharing this important lesson - but I agree, you shouldn't feel guilty! Thoughts and prayers. xo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601015 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:09:43 +0000 snowjewelz 2601015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please don't feel guilty! I think we are all either too busy or afraid of being over paranoid. I know I downplay things ALL the time. Thank you so much for sharing and I hope for the best outcome for you :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2601010 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:05:07 +0000 windswept 2601010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone. I appreciate it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-colon-cancer#post-2600996 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:39:22 +0000 winniebee 2600996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear this! I hope you get the best possible news from your doctor. I'll be thinking of you. </p>