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Run-DMT
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The symptoms we are talking about can be pretty mild: and pain + some diarrhea
These shouldn’t impact life insurance
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Thoughts on the severity of this: my sister's been in pain a few days, today found a mass/tumor on her colon that has
BlueBlood94
Truly Addicted User
1/9/21 7:10pm
If it has metastasized then it is stage IV. I’m sorry that this has happened to
valleus
1/9/21 7:13pm
Isn't stage IV when it's metastasized to multiple organs?
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 7:36pm
Found this from healthline. No idea how accurate this is based on medical standards:
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 7:42pm
That information looks correct. They probably will go ahead and do more imaging
Agnostic-alumni
1/9/21 8:02pm
So yes unfortunately she is at least 4A
Agnostic-alumni
1/9/21 8:03pm
I don't know the answer, but prayers for you and your sister, friend.
ReyOso
1/9/21 7:14pm
distant metastasis is usually stage 4. Sorry to hear about this
Agnostic-alumni
1/9/21 7:14pm
I feel really bad saying this, but...
ldssdl
1/9/21 7:15pm
Especially since it has gone to the liver. Not a good prognosis.
mudpupper
1/9/21 7:18pm
Actually in colorectal cancer, liver mets
EQD2
1/9/21 11:26pm
Distant spread is STAGE IV,
EQD2
1/9/21 11:25pm
Have a friend going through that right now. Doing well with treatments
bluelands
1/9/21 7:18pm
Yep. My sister is 51.
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 7:22pm
How old is your sister? My prayers are with her
wickedgame71
1/9/21 7:19pm
Turned 51 in October.
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 7:23pm
What were her symptoms that made her decide for a colonoscopy?
wickedgame71
1/9/21 7:52pm
Was having some pain and discomfort the last few days and wasn't herself. That's not a good sign from what I know.
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 7:56pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for your sister. Colonoscopy is now rec’d at 45
Run-DMT
1/9/21 7:28pm
My insurance won't cover until I'm 50. Otherwise I'd do it now.
ReyOso
1/9/21 7:30pm
I just had mine at 47. If you have some GI “symptoms”, they’ll often cover it
Run-DMT
1/9/21 7:32pm
Maybe I'll try that. I've had weird GI stuff since I was a kid.
ReyOso
1/9/21 7:39pm
At what age was part of his colon removed? No bag needed? My mom had similar
wickedgame71
1/9/21 7:45pm
Depends on the insurance, no?
Eddie
1/9/21 7:40pm
The symptoms we are talking about can be pretty mild: and pain + some diarrhea
Run-DMT
1/9/21 11:51pm
I’d pay out of pocket if I were in your shoes. The screen is very effective.
valleus
1/9/21 7:47pm
Stage IV cancer survivor here. I had the same diagnosis. Large mass in my colon
Florida Man
1/9/21 7:57pm
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, it gives me courage and hope. And I'm very happy you beat it as well.
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 8:34pm
Made my day..thanks for sharing. Freaking hate cancer.
ordinary tri guy
1/9/21 9:58pm
Curious... once youve experienced this. How often do you go back to look for a
South_A
1/9/21 11:48pm
Fellow survivor here!
dashwinegar
1/10/21 9:16am
RE: Thoughts on the severity of this: my sister's been in pain a few days, today
Cougsvt
1/9/21 10:07pm
Thank you for that detailed and helpful information!
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 10:37pm
My wife’s grandmother had stage colon cancer with Mets to liver 25 years ago.
StalwartBraveTrue
1/9/21 10:23pm
That's awesome, so glad to hear that things went well for your wife's grandma!
BlueBlood94
1/9/21 10:38pm
My mother had colon cancer and it is a very slow acting cancer generally. She
fierce16
1/9/21 10:43pm
They lost me at Lyme disease...
StalwartBraveTrue
1/10/21 12:44am
I am a general surgeon. I see this cancer daily.
Boring
1/9/21 11:51pm
UPDATE: still waiting for some test results, but what are your thoughts on this update? Her twin sister sent this text
BlueBlood94
1/12/21 1:35pm
I don't know the answer to your question, but will pray for your family.
dashwinegar
1/12/21 3:22pm
Thank you. Great advice, and I appreciate your prayers.
BlueBlood94
1/12/21 3:50pm
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