Colon cancer scare

[Phillies Phan]

Probably

David try your best to stop the negativity. Not everything is the end of the world. If you need a Rx, don’t guess, find out the cost, what’s covered, and think, along with your dad what can be done to make sure to have access to it.

 

[Anna70]

Eat healthier and walk more. Be calm and try to keep busy.

 

[davide.h]

I’m thinking of getting an ultrasound done

 

[Iugrad91]

So when you get an ultrasound (if you can get a doc to prescribe one) and it comes back clear, will you believe it or will you want a colonoscopy because they might have missed something?

 

[davide.h]

He suggested one a few months ago but said it would be only for my peace or mind

 

[Iugrad91]

But will you have peace of mind or will you still think something is wrong if they don’t find anything? It’s a vicious cycle, reassurance seeking. You’ve been worried about this for many months. Cancer symptoms don’t come and go. They get worse over time. Much worse.

I don’t think another test will give you any peace. You’ll still think you have cancer and they missed something. I think that peace has to come from within. You’ve already seen a doctor (probably more than once) and had blood work done. If it’s IBS, then why not try getting that under control with diet and lifestyle changes that actually might help?

He suggested one a few months ago but said it would be only for my peace or mind