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papaloi

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Cancer Odour And Worried!
Posted: 06-24-06 09:31am

Hi,

i have a family history (father's side) of bowel cancer all his siblings died of it.

I have noticed a sweet, musky smell that it appears only I can smell and my bowel movements have had a strange smell to them also, there has been bright red blood on tissue when checked and my appertite has almost gone. I am by nature a big guy and weight loss has been almost impossible for me but i've lost 2st in just under a year and i'm constantly tired.

Am I worrying myself into an early grave? I'm terrified to go to the doctor's.

Any thoughts

will
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Ingi

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Posted: 06-24-06 10:20am

You should not be terrified of going to the doctors. I,personally, would be more terrified of letting things spread (if it were something). Cancers are more treatable in their early stages. The sooner you go to the doctor, the sooner you will get the treatment you might need.

At least seeing a doctor might put your mind at ease. Good luck.
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papaloi

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Posted: 06-24-06 10:26am

Many thanks for the reply.

I know I should...And I will. I know it's the right thing to do and putting it off is stupid, I think its where it is that's my problem. The intrusion and all that.

I must bite the bullet and do it!
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papaloi

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Just Another Question
Posted: 06-25-06 09:05am

Would other bowel cancer symtoms be backache lower lumber region going up on the left hand side and constant chronic fatigue?

Thanks

will
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runawaychatter

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Posted: 06-27-06 10:18am

Hey,

there is a great website my uncle used to find out info on colon cancer. He talks about it a lot, it's been really helpful for him. It's called health site guide, http://www.Healthsiteguide.Com.< /a> On the homepage there should be a big link all about colon cancer symptons, screenings, etc. Hope this helps.
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papaloi

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Bit the Bullet..
Posted: 06-27-06 11:43am

Hi, thanks for that.

I did eventually pluck up the courage to go to the doc's. He's sending me for tests...

Cheers

wil
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Ingi

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Re: Bit the Bullet..
Posted: 06-27-06 11:49am

papaloi wrote:
hi, thanks for that.


I did eventually pluck up the courage to go to the doc's. He's sending me for tests...


Cheers

wil


good luck. I know the tests for this kind of thing are 'invasive' - but knowing is so much better than fearing the unknown!

Let us know how your testing goes!
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papaloi

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I Will
Posted: 06-27-06 15:59pm

I will let you know how it goes...

Many thanks too all for your support.

Cheers

will
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