Not really. The nightmares are being diagnosed with cancer BEFORE producing offspring. Good chance the therapies will leave patients unable to reproduce.
My husband is diagnosed with colon cancer stage 4 and under chemo for six cycle and weekly cetuximab. He is just 39. Who sees this message please keep a word for him in your prayers. Love from India.
Prayers to you and your husband, may our Dear Lord keep you both strong, may your clinical team succeed in their treatment protocol and may love prevail, of course, love always prevail. Blessings.🙏❤️
Colon & digestive cancers run rampant in my family. My father and sister both died from colon cancer. My sister was 48. Young people do get this disease and should start colonoscopies early if present genetically. I got a colonoscopy right after my sister passed. That saved my life. Get genetically tested as well. The colon doesn't have any nerves. By the time you feel pain, it may be too late. Pay attention to any unusual symptoms. You are a very strong woman to endure your illness. Thank you for sharing. You may have saved a life or two. Stay well and live a long healthy life with your beautiful children. You are more than blessed. May God continue to bless you with His grace. Yours a wonderful story. 🤍🕊
So happy you are still cancer free. I pray it stays that way for you. You are so strong, not only because you are a mom and take care of 8 kids, but your outlook on your cancer. God Bless you and your family!
I am 29 and I have seen blood in my stool three times. I have stomach pains. The doctors were trying to tell me that I will be fine and that I don’t need a colonoscopy. I insisted on a colonoscopy and I have it scheduled in a month.
Loved this lady! I’m one of 8 kids and I remember being little with lots of siblings, now I’m almost 60 years old and when we get together wow! It’s like a whole town came to visit. Best wishes for her and her beautiful clan!
@@LAAFHealingwiththeAngels I’m very sorry 😣. I just want you to know he continues to beat the odds and you can too. There aren’t enough survival stories out here. Join the club! 🙏🏼❤️
I've noticed blood in my stool a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to get in to see my doctor. I wish you and your family the best and thank you for sharing this. It really helps me.
I totally get the trauma associated with a near death diagnosis. I am a brain tumor survivor and was somewhat taken aback when after the surgery I started having symptoms of PTSD. It can be a terrifying experience and occasionally I still get triggered out of the blue. Thank you for telling your story.
I’m so tired of doctors gaslighting and dismissing symptoms!! Forget about the age, race, gender, etc. Look at the individual in front of you. Listen to them. Especially listen to women. We spend a lot of time in these bodies dealing with health conditions, pregnancies and the list goes on! If we say something is “off”, assume something is VERY off. We tolerate a lot of pain and “inconveniences”. By the time we say we feel off, it could very well be a major health issue.
Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate the encouragement to get checked out when you feel things are “off” even when you can’t specifically articulate what’s wrong. Blessings to you!
You're right, when you have kids you're mainly thinking about them. It's ok to be afraid even when you have faith. We're not perfect and working on our faith can be daily.
Thank you for sharing I didn't have cancer, but I had a heart attack with 7 children, and it's a struggle to make sure all there needs are met, and trying to look after your own needs. Being moms we all know we're last on the list, but if we're in a medical situation we need to be a little selfish and look after us or are family will suffer for it.
Thanks for sharing your journey! And God’s closeness. Our daughter-in-law is going through chemo right now for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Your story encourages us!
I pray doctors listen to their patients more and take action early. My family has Lynch syndrome in the family when I told this to my gastro doc he sent me to a dna specialist to take blood and check. If I had had it I would have surgery quickly, my colon would have been removed, plus bilateral breast removal and all female organs. Thank goodness I did not have the Lynch. So many in my family had it and are still dealing with it. It pays to do some family history, I would never have known about Lynch. Prayers you are fine to take care of your beautiful family
Thank you Ananda for sharing your story I feel the same way about going online for info I learned a lot that I didn't know you have to be an advocate for yourself we know our own bodies ❤❤❤🙏
Thank you for your story. It has given me insight into what may come. I am seeing my gastro Dr again soon. 3 benign polyps have been removed from my colon in the past 10 years. I have colon cancer in my familia line. After watching a video about the 7 warning signs of colon cancer, I now know I have all 7 signs of colorectal cancer. The inability to eat enough, constipation & energy/stamina deficit are the main issues that caused me to research this further. I had these symptoms, different ones at different times, over the last 6 months. In the last 2 months it has ramped up to all 3, plus stomach pain & severe bloating. Thank you for your videos. I have been informed as to how to better be able to handle what may be cancer.
God is good all the time. You are not alone .I took my colonoscopy last October 26, 2023, with no cancer. My doctor removed my cancer and with no cancer. My mother died with breast cancer last year .
Thank you so much for your candid honesty, giving pontential patients the specific details that cant be found online but might inspire them to seek care.
Wow I just want to say thank you so much for this video and especially the detail, I have just got back from emergency for the 3rd time in 4 weeks and I explained it exactly like you “looked like a grape” I’m waiting for colonoscopy 🙏🏼
Keep your faith and believe in God’s healing grace. I will include you on my prayers for healing. We need to be positive and strong because I know we can handle it. Why ? I’m a colorectal patient too .
I’ve been treated for stage 3c recto sigmoid cancer. I was treated with FOLFOX chemo, oral chemo and radiation, in an effort to shrink the tumor, before my surgery. I was surprised that after an MRI you were diagnosed with Stage 1 and then during the surgery it was discovered the tumor had grown through the rectal wall and your staging was changed to 3b. I would think the MRI should have shown that before surgery. I also had an ileostomy for 9 months before getting it reversed. You didn’t say if you had that done as part of your surgery. The FOLFOX chemo was pretty brutal. It left me with neuropathy in my feet and fingers. As well as lingering chemo brain. Did you have any of these side effects? Glad to hear you are still clear of cancer. I have one more year to go until I hit the 5 year mark post- diagnosis. Good luck and thanks for sharing your story.
They told me before the surgery that post-surgical pathology is the gold standard, that imaging is always a best guess. I did not have an ileostomy. I'm glad to hear you are getting through it all. What a difficult road. God bless!
@@anandapeters676 Yes indeed post surgery pathology is the absolute gold standard. Because I was initially Staged at 3c with imaging, I was given neoadjuvant treatment. So I had chemo, then chemo-radiation before surgery to shrink the tumor. The surgery removed parts of my sigmoid colon and half of my rectum along with 30 lymph nodes. The treatment prior to surgery was so effective there were no signs of tumor in all of the tissues. I was surprised by that. Thanks for your kind thoughts and I hope you continue to do well.
Did you by chance take a platin chemo, like Oxalplatin? I was told that 5fu doesnt cause the neuropathy. I have neuropathy too and really hope it goes away, just done with chemo 3 weeks ago. They cut out the oxalplatin about 8 weeks ago. I didnt take the last round of 5fu because I had too many adverse effects and worried it made my neuropathy worse. They still said it wasnt the cause.
@@valerierose3287 Yes I was given Oxaliplatin along with 5FU. I was scheduled for 12 cycles of chemo but I only completed 8. My platelet count had gotten too low plus I was complaining of neuropathy. Combined with the significant reduction in size of the tumor my oncologist felt comfortable discontinuing chemo. The Oxaliplatin definitely is the source of neuropathy. It’s been three years since my chemo ended and my neuropathy is still with me. Mostly in my feet but some in my finger tips as well. From what I’ve read the vast majority of Oxaliplatin recipients have long term neuropathy. I also lost 95% of the hair on my legs, which no one can explain.
That you so very much for sharing your story! I have had precancerous polyps removed, and continually struggle with constipation/ diarrheal. fearful of more trouble, Dr not so much. I trust my feelings and how God lets us know when our body has issues. But also fear of making a bit deal out of nothing….
May God bless, and continue to favor, and turn his attention to you & your beautiful family!-Really enjoyed your gutsy yet down-to-earth way of telling of this very serious diagnosis, and your journey throughout!-I wish you a long & and cancer-free life.
This is a wonderful video and I so relate to what you say when you said that it's your body and the Doctors need to listen to you when you say you know something in wrong. I have just been diagnosed with Thyroid cancer and I had to go private as my GP just kept dismissing my symptoms as stress. It's made me so distrustful of Doctors.
Hope you got a new GP. They're our initial point of care, as you know. I reluctantly went to see my "primary care" doctor and was planning to tell him I was going to divorce him as a patient for being dismissive of a test I had previously asked for and knew would be covered by my insurance. Turns out he had just retired and I was assigned to a CRNP as my primary. Before meeting her I was a bit apprehensive about having a nurse instead of a doctor. Well, I left there on cloud 9. She efficiently asked a whole list of questions and then asked if I had any concerns. I had written them down and we quickly went through them. I was to be scheduled immediately for a mammogram and chest x-ray and everything else was in order. Turns out I had early breast cancer and she then referred me to the best area doctors (I asked people I knew and did some research). Something I recommend is to make a list of any concerns for your appointment. Most importantly, don't make appointments for every little thing. If the wound isn't gaping open, a lot, learn how to do basic cleaning and bandaging of a wound. Keep at home Covid tests. Keep basic over-the-counter meds at home and be sure they won't interact with any routine meds. You don't have to be seen for a cold unless later you get a high fever or mucus turns thick yellow or green or VERY sore throat. Get your routine checkups and follow instructions. Ask questions if you don't understand. (Sorry for all that...!)
Wow, she lived in Canada and got into Mayo faster than most people who live here. I’ve been trying to schedule a colonoscopy for 3 years and still can’t - and I’m 55.
Hi, my name is Keith Thompson from Atlanta Georgia. I took my colonoscopy on October 26, 2023, at Grady Memorial Hospital, and I have no cancer . I have an average risk colorectal cancer. I will take my colonoscopy until October 26, 2033 .. I will be 55 years old to take another colon cancer screening. I take the work machine drink and I have no cancer. I will go in ten years from now. God is good all the time every day.
My gosh, dear Ananda, you are really hard on yourself. You have a big family that you tend to constantly and you've gone through a very traumatic experience and you probably have not had the time to yourself to even think about or process things yet. It's a process.
Wow! you're simply amazing!! I know you distilled your mind-boggling experience down and that there was a lot more to it, but great job of highlighting the major points. I can relate in a small (very small) way since I've pretty recently dealt with breast cancer. I aged at least 15 years in my looks and fitness (oh well), but you look even younger and healthier after all you've been through! That's so cool. And you run circles around me in lifestyle. I don't admire people easily, but you got me there. I hope and pray for smooth sailing for you (and me, too) on the cancer thing from here on out. You've got such a full life to live and give, and so many better things to do! Also, I did hear your very wise main message loud and clear. Thank you.
16:53 _”You have to become your own advocate. I know doctors don’t like it when you go online and do your own research …”_ Actually, that’s what the internet was invented for.
❤I’m so happy you got through it all! Though I’m sure not easy. Your telling of your situation and how you dealt with it by basically just getting through it somehow someway is inspirational. If 8 children weren’t a good enough motive to try not to die I don’t know what would be?! So happy you came through it, and what a beautiful family you have! God Bless you and your beautiful family! May you all be healthy, happy and bursting with love! ❤
The motivation to survive is felt just as strongly by sick people who have no children, even no partner and no family or friends. It’s a built-in desire to survive. I have a partner, friends, a brother, and no kids (never wanted them). When I got breast cancer twenty-four years ago, I desperately wanted to live. I thank my medical team at MSKCC for my life.
3:25 that hard is constipation. It will also have mucus. This is the no 1 sign ignored. Also it would have been dark brown/black. Mine is also like that but Dr says no need ti get worried but i think ill have to go for Colonscopy.
I have all kinds of symptoms but I poop everyday. I do intermittent fasting. Eating high fiber foods. My breakfast is salad. If it's time, it's time to die. May God take my spirit in heaven as my permanent home through Jesus Christ.
How come some doctors just say oh you have blood in your stool and your constipated and your looseing a lot of weight well it’s ok you just have Ibs or you just have alot of stress in your life your just fine.
Gotta love when even female drs are so small minded and jaded that they placate or gaslight/dumb down other women. Perhaps they are jaded from years of medical school vs moms. Meh. I have no trust in is drs. Trust has to be earned. My kids would have been dead if I trusted drs or listen to pressure of husband and family. 💜 Now I’m personally trying to muster strength to advocate for myself as I did my kids. I’m nearly 46 and have 15 years experience dealing with drs and insurance. Feels defeating to even push forward.
It was dark, solid, and looked up close like a cluster of grapes. The doctor said that was actually a piece of the tumor breaking off. I didn't know that was possible. I definitely suggest you get a colonoscopy ASAP, that is the best way to know what's going on. Be brave!
Take pictures of unusual things like what Ananda described to show your doctor. If your doctor says what color are your stools, a picture helps. Example, I take pictures of skin rashes, bodily functions bc I have kidney disease and fungal infections.
hi ananda! im having constipation also that my poop is so hard as rock and when im able to passed it out there was fresh blood after, it happend also last year whenever my stool is so hard that felt like bruising my anal so i wanna go for colonoscopy soon i hope this is just hemmoroids or anal fissue, was your stool also big and hard like rock?
So why the subtle putdown for the woman that was not married and had no kids? Having 8 kids doesn't automatically make you generous or give you right to put down those that make different choices.
I don't know if the fissure led to the cancer, but that's a good question. It makes sense to my brain that an open sore where feces passes could lead to abnormal cells forming, but I have no medical basis for saying that. The fissure cleared up when I made fiber my top nutritional priority, and I took magnesium to soften my stools.
Magnesium oxide. I've never been told by a doctor to take this, just found that it works for me. Magnesium citrate is a good laxative, but keeps me in the toilet. I've also found prune juice to be effective. I hope that helps ❤❤@Desert35
@@anandapeters676 I see... Yes it could be caused by any number of reasons. Fiber and magnesium are life savers! And some ayurvedic tonics like Zandu Pancharishta have hardly any side effects but are a god send.
They diagnosed my sister at the age of only 26vyrs old of only ibs when she had colon cancer stage 4 she passed away they just didn’t believe her when she kept complaining about her constipation and rectal bleeding 🩸 they said it’s just hemroids you will be just fine I miss her everyday. Rest in peace my beautiful sister Karen.
Its very hard to find good doctors these days. You just about are stuck with an ER if you get sick. Family practice doesn't do shit any more you can't even get an Xray
As I got closer to the colonoscopy and my cancer diagnosis, the bleeding, as well as mucus, was pretty regular. It seemed like I wasn't having any normal stools at all.
Definitely! The misdiagnosis crisis has gotten worse since Obamacare, as so many doctors are not reimbursed well and they are overwhelmed with patients…
@@carlenekingery8860I think it was due to the results of the COVID epidemic that negatively affected medical care in general. Before President Obama initiated the Affordable Care Act, many people had no insurance and couldn’t afford colonoscopies or other care. I doubt very much that the ACA made medical care worse. It made it more affordable to more people. I thank our former president for that. And most doctors are extremely competent. Here’s to our country eventually getting what every other advanced country has: government-paid healthcare. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
I’ve watched quite a few of these because I’m concerned about a family member who will not get a colonoscopy but has digestive issues. You are one of the first to really talk about the emotional trauma and toll that cancer had on you. 2020 was terrible. I can’t imagine dealing with cancer during it. You are very strong. Thank you for sharing your journey and your faith.
It's possible your family member fears the word "cancer" so much that they prefer to not know. If it's the procedure, then the family member can choose cologuard. With digestive issues, it can be a LOT of different causes. Autoimmune diseases to cancer. Gluten and dairy is a known factor for digestive issues within the Autoimmune family. High FODMAPS as well.
Should have been stronger? Girl, you rocked this! Thank God for your faith. I "only" have 5 kids, and I can not imagine having 3 more and going through this. God bless your heart.
I appreciate your rawness in this video!!! You’re truly amazing and your outlook on life and everything else is incredible. You’re so strong!! Wishing you a cancer free rest of your life 🙏🏻❤️
God blesss you. I have CMML, a very rare new leukemia. I have 4 genetic markers. Im so happy that God spared you to raise your children. The Lord has been so good to me and I pray to live longer to influence my grandson.
Face your fears and knowing that this is beyond your control and whatever happens you’ll be find as long as you continue to pray and give it to Our Lord. I was diagnosed with neuroendocrine pancreatic 7 years ago. Had the “Whipple” surgery with no chemo or radiation and am doing well without a reoccurrence so far. PET scans evert 6 months. Continue to enjoy your life and don’t worry. It’s in God’s hands anyway. Peace and Joy!!
I have concerns about myself....please could you tell me did you feel like your insides were on the outsides, I just assumed mine was piles, but when I go to the toilet for a poo it's like my insides are coming out...also I find it difficult to poo at times. Please answer xx
I think the only way to know for sure is with a colonoscopy. Some people in my family had strange symptoms, but after my diagnosis, they all went for colonoscopies and nobody else had cancer. My sister was diagnosed with IBS. External hemorrhoids can be very painful and would match what you describe, but I hope you are able to get a colonoscopy to put your fears to rest. To answer your question about feeling like insides are on the outside, I think I have experienced that with hemorrhoids (piles).
My heart is breaking just hearing your story, I just want too hug you! I had what I called Flu at Christmas and it lasted a while after I started to bleed and Went to the Doctors. They sped me up and have been quickly diagnosed with Rectal Cancer. I am just waiting for the Surgical review. 🙏 I was told it is stage 1 but the fear of this advancing and growing is a real mind killer. I have known it was cancer despite my wife who is a nurse saying “it’s❤ not”. We have a long and difficult journey coming in the next few months. God bless to you, YOUR vlog has been an inspiration. ThankYou. The anxiety and Fear is SO hard. I spend nights awake and panicking.
Hi Amanda. You are so strong!! I lost my sister at 50, September 30, 2016. They caught it too late. I have been experiencing many things you mentioned. Two years ago I had a colonoscopy and the surgeon told me I had a prolapsed rectum. He also said I had no hemorrhoids. My bleeding has gotten worse and the bloody mucus has increased in the last six months. I got in with another G.I. surgeon who specializes with that kind of surgery. After she examined me, she said I do not have a prolapsed rectum and that my hemorrhoids were stage four. I am scheduled December 22 for hemorrhoid removal. The doctor said I would hate her for two weeks. She said it is the absolute most painful surgery I will ever experience. I’m not quite sure about that because I’ve had several painful surgeries. My question to you is, did you notice any weight fluctuation the closer you got to your diagnosis? Must people say they lose weight without trying. My way to staying the same but the bleeding is only getting worse and the bloody mucus just keeps getting worse. The second opinion surgeon said it’s common to make this diagnosis of rectal prolapse, but she said it as big as my hemorrhoids were, she couldn’t understand why he did not consider them hemorrhoids. I was expecting to come out with them rubber band, and he said I had none. I guess there are stages and stage for being the worst hemorrhoids can get. During the examination, she said, my hemorrhoids were stage four. Sorry to make this so long. We have much history of colon cancer and colorectal cancer in my family. With what you said about continually being told, I was just hemorrhoids, it makes me really question if it could be something more. I never started all the bloody mucus until several months ago. And my stools have definitely changed. I’m either very very constipated or have diarrhea. I guess since my way is not changing without effort, that would be a good sign. My sister went from 180 pounds down to 110 very quickly what she got terminal. I’m really sorry for making this long. It’s just been heavy on my mind and I have to wait till December to have the surgery and to see if this is what it really is. My family doctor told me during my last visit that she has started finding out that the original surgeon has misdiagnosed several people.
Since my girlfriend was found to have rectal cancer I have been doing a lot of researching about this disease. What I would like to know is what kind of operation are you talking about that they gave you and did it stop the bleeding. Thank you if you are still monitoring this video. She has been bleeding profusely ever since she had the biopsy. She doesn't live in the USA yet but I have sent her to Ecuador for treatment where some people from the USA have gone because it's much cheaper and it's close to where she lives in Paraguay. From everything I've read about Ecuador's healthcare system it is equal to what we have in the USA. From what I have read about cancer in other South American countries, it's a death sentence. 😞
I'm so sorry to hear about your girlfriend's diagnosis. The surgery I had was a complete removal of my rectum, and then they reconnected my colon to anus. The bleeding I had prior was not consistent, and yes, it cleared up after I healed from the surgery. I hope your girlfriend receives quality care in Equador, and I hope she knows God is near to all who call upon Him.
@@anandapeters676Thank you very much for your reply, Ananda. How long did it take for your surgery to heal? I don't know what type of surgery Yohana will have but if everything goes according to plans she is leaving this Friday for her surgery. Yes, she knows God very well and thanks Him for her existence. This is typical of most south American countries. She is so worried about dying and leaving her children she wants me to go through with the adoption papers as soon as possible. She needs to quit thinking like this and think positive. I asked her to find a support group but she won't do it. She's a very private person and that works against her. The big problem is I couldn't find a support group who speaks Spanish and Yohana's English is not that good. I've read so much about how important a support group is but she says she only wants to listen to her doctor in Quito, Ecuador.
It took about 6 weeks to heal from surgery, and then I started chemo. I think it's important to speak positive, but moms naturally need to know their kids are okay, and it might help her anxiety to have provisions in place for her kids. I remember leaving the house one time and I started to panic that I hadn't turned off the bathroom lights, and I was worried they would start a fire. I begged my husband to turn around and he graciously did. He didn't mention the irrationality, he just knew I was dealing with a high level of fear. That might be what she needs right now. I didn't have a support group, but I did have a few strong friends and that was very helpful. I appreciate you reaching out, it's nice to be able to use my story to hopefully help someone else through a difficult time.
@@anandapeters676Yohana will fly to Quito today and I'm sure they'll have her on the table as soon as possible. She had to change her insurance to cover this operation and now she will be covered for anything that happens due to this cancer. That made her feel good but she started bleeding again and I could sense her personality changing from being an optimist to thinking she was going to die. I have been watching these personality shifts for the last month and I try to keep her thinking positive and ask her to quit thinking about dying when she's got the best care in central and south America. I finally found the hospital's website that she's going to be in and it's rated at the top of the whole list of hospitals that provides cancer treatment. I told her what I found and I hope it helped some but she knows this hospital is better than any she's been in Paraguay. Even the private hospitals in her country are falling apart, plus it's mandatory that a family member has to be in the hospital with the patient and I saw pictures of these people sleeping on the floors. This doesn't happen in Ecuador.
@@carissafisher7514 Correct. And the anesthesia should be metabolized is less than a day following the procedure. So maybe a max of 7 days of not nursing would have been more than enough.
Good question! If you've had a colonoscopy, you know that the prep is intense, involving major laxatives. That of course would be passed on to Baby. Dehydration for Baby would be a risk, in addition to my struggles trying to nurse a baby while being on the toilet all night. (Newborns eat a lot and often.) Also going into the procedure would be difficult. Some women nurse easily, can pump successfully, and switch between breast and bottle, but for me it's always been hard. If I were to take my baby off the breast for even a bottle or two, it would be very challenging to get him back on, as well as to replenish my milk supply. My milk dries up quickly, certainly one day of not nursing and I wouldn't get the supply back. My babies have preferred the artificial nipple and the ease of getting milk from a bottle, as they don't have to work as hard as they do to get used to the breast. Women who have nursed a baby and had a colonoscopy would probably understand.
I think you should watch the video again. It wasn't just the colonoscopy. It was a whole lot of things, including the size of the family. I know I couldn't handle that many kids, cancer or no cancer. You need to look a little deeper and think things through before you make a comment like that. It doesn't seem as if you've ever breastfed. Obviously, you've never had cancer and have no clue. I have, and only had to look after myself because my child is an adult with her own life and my cancer was a lesser stage, so I only needed surgery and radiation; no chemo (so far). Even "having it easy isn't easy." It becomes your life for a while and you just stay informed and keep marching on. Even at her weakest moments, this lady was/is more capable in life than I could ever hope to be. Just an all around stellar human being. If she didn't include every little detail, but stated it wasn't going to work for her to breastfeed (even though she obviously wanted to), I certainly trust HER judgment on that.
Ananda, wow, what a powerful testimony! Thank you for being transparent and sharing your story and thank God you’re still here to raise your beautiful family! God bless you all 🙏🏻💕~Nancy
