Constipation To STAGE 4 CANCER! - Elizabeth | Stage 4 Colon Cancer | The Patient Story

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• KA

  @katem4993 · 1 year ago

  ICU Nurse here ..Medical personnel ask you , “what’s your understanding of what’s going on” because we want to assess your actual knowledge of your diagnosis and also how your coping with reflecting on your situation. It’s usually not because the doctor doesn’t know what’s going on , it’s because so many times you ask patients and then realize they don’t truly understand the gravity of what’s happening. sending you a hug

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• MA

  @marylagrange5584 · 2 years ago

  Saying "let's cure that" is so special - there is nothing more valuable than a doctor who cares

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• SH

  @shaunpankoski9230 · 2 years ago

  As a two time breast cancer survivor, I love you. That is all.

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• CR

  @cristincarter1 · 2 years ago

  Our stories are so similar,. I was stage 4, and my signs were pain nausea and vomiting. Thankfully, I have a great oncologist and colorectal surgeon. I Love him. But especially post-cancer. Nobody prepared me for the depression and guilt of surviving. I'm so glad you are still here.

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• CI

  @cindypeterson3240 · 2 years ago

  The importance of a medical professional who offers hope can’t be overstated. In July 2019 I received a diagnosis of DLB non Hodgkin Lymphoma. My oncologist always told me she would cure me and I chose to believe her. I’m coming up on my 5 year NED anniversary.

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• RO

  @Roethles · 2 years ago

  You are so great at walking us through this. My eyes teared up when you talked about the liver surgeon clearly explaining everything, and being the first to give you hope ❤️

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• YI

  @yinzhen25 · 10 months ago

  My mom also had colon cancer and she was honestly annoyed and was not even the slightest bit encouraged by people who tell her she is strong, she looks alright and she can fight it, etc.  Cancer is painful, chemo is hard on the body...everyone just says encouraging words but it only seems to invalidate the pain. She decided that she didn't want her cancer to be made known to other people because she didn't want the unnecessary chatter that only stresses her out. She is the type who hates being pitied and coddled by many people. What she wanted during her last year was to be able to move on her own and make her own decisions. Many of my parents' acquaintances only knew about the circumstances of her cancer after her death. We respected her need for privacy and not make her sickness a spectable on social media. Each person has their own perspective when it comes to dealing with cancer and people should respect that.

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• HE

  @hemacdonald400 · 2 years ago

  I remember my sister-in-law saying how much she disliked Lance Armstrong's book about overcoming cancer. She said, “I am no hero, I am sick with cancer, I hate the pressure of being a hero!” Thank you for being so honest with your feelings, they are true to you remind me of my sister-in-law and her journey.

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• AN

  @anglophils645 · 1 year ago

  If you aren't the cutest person!  Your talking style is so attractive, and easy to follow.  So glad that you have been receiving such excellent care 👍🏻

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• MA

  @marydawnpafford9969 · 2 years ago

  Elizabeth, you are a bright, shiney, beacon of light.  Anxiety needs to find another place to live.  Keep  sharing your insights! Much love!

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• VA

  @valorideekon7716 · 2 years ago

  Omg … That is soooo beautiful to hear you are cancer free !!!!! My spirit spiked for you !!!!! ❤❤<br>Wishing you a future free of illness.

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• MA

  @mantra4ia · 2 years ago

  Thank you so much for touching on the mental health and support structure aspect of survivorship.

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