Update

OK. Two of the three polyps in my colon which were classified as precancerous have now been reclassified as not cancerous at all. The third one which couldn’t be reached during the colonoscopy is still unclassified. Apparently it is in a part of my colon which has been damaged not only by the cutting-and-stitching I have had in that general area but also by the radiation therapy I had during the treatment for cancer number 2. What this means is that getting enough of polyp 3 which is the largest one and the cause of the severe constipation, will NOT be a matter of a quick snip snip as the other two were, but real cut-me-open surgery. Since the other two polyps were not cancerous, I am hoping this one will be the same.

I find it interesting that am using the word "hoping." Those of you who have been reading what I write for a while have often seen me write that I feel that I am an naturally optimistic person. However, during the last couple of months, this optimism has gone. Actually, when it tried to be part of my life, I deliberately squashed it down. I just couldn’t bear the thought of having yet a third cancer. But finding out that the other two polyps are not cancerous have made me feel much better. I am aware that this is no certainty that this last one will be benign, but it does seem to have given me hope.

HippieChica15

October 31, 2013

I am glad to hear this news and will be keeping optimistic thoughts for you. *BIG HUGS*

I’m glad the hope is returning. Positive thinking can really help, though I can understand after having been through this two times before it would be difficult to be optimistic. I’m glad the two polyps were not cancerous. *hugs*

Sabrinabelle

I haven’t been around much for a while so I didn’t know about what is happening with you. I do hope things turn out well. I am a naturally optimistic person too, but in your situation I think I would find it hard. I’m so glad you are finding hope again.

Mezzo

I’m so goad. Having just dodged that bullet myself, I understand. Loves.. ~M

Wonderful that things are looking up.

Orange Sorbet

Keep up the positive thinking!

Violet

Wah-hoo! I’m happy for the good news. I was thinking last night about you and wondered how long it’s been since you had a massage? I think you could use a little nurturing right about now. 🙂

Silverkitty

That’s great news about the first two polyps. Fingers are crossed for the third – that they can go in and get it out and help you AND that’s benign.(huggles)

Telynor

TheWoodsprite

It’s not always easy to be an optimist! But I am soooo glad you got better news, that gives good cause for hope! :o) !! hugs, Nicky

I am just a random reader..I wanted to send you a message had to friend you first..hope its ok..but want you to have “optimistic hope” stay positive..my older sister just went through this also.I hope you don’t mind if I say I am praying for you…hope is a powerful word & so is faith..

RiverCity

That is very good news!

gray tabby

prayers the third one isn’t cancer either. take care,

Good news, indeed. Here’s hoping that will continue. I’m so glad that you feel more hopeful.

Ginger Rogers

November 1, 2013

Good news. We will be praying for you. Take care.

This sounds so much more positive than your writing has, recently. I’m so happy your news was promising.

For whatever reason I’m able to navigate a bit here at OD. So good to hear the two polyps were benign. Hope the third will be so as well. My Stumpy loves to be in the sun these chilly days. His coat really heats up… he can warm me up pretty well! He is getting a lot of white now…but he is still pretty active…I had to break him away from trying to instigate a fight the other night! He is tooold to be doing such stuff! He was not a happy camper at that!

WildRose

November 5, 2013

I’m so very sorry that you have cancer. My sister has cancer too.