The doctor just called and says it looks like stage 1 according to the MRI. That chemotherapy and radiation may not be necessary unless pathology shows that it has spread to lymph nodes or anywhere else that the MRI didn't show.

OMG that's amazing!!!!! I am so happy for you. I know it's early and you have things ahead of you to deal with, but so far so good! Did you ask what do do about the pain and spasms? What is the next step?? Can you do some warm soups maybe? Or yogurt and soft foods?

Did you do the Chest CT?

I had a chest,abdominal,pelvic ct with contrast that showed no spread to liver or lungs. The GI doctor said to take metamucil twice a day, avoid foods that are hard to digest such as raw veggies, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, and seeds. Anything that is considered roughage. Also to eat a high protein high good fat diet. Right now the next step is just to wait until I see the GI doctor on November 17th. He will discuss surgery in more detail then. He said it was in the rectum.

Well, considering what you are facing, I think the news is very good. Do you feel a little relief knowing you probably wont need chemo/radiation? I hope so. Can they do the surgery locally for you? I am sorry you are in pain. You have to eat though and keep up your strength. Maybe some mashed potatoes would be soothing and filling? I don't know. That's my go-to comfort food! I really feel for you, I wish i could help.... But hang in and think good thoughts. Maybe you can go for a massage to relax your muscles a little bit. Why can't they give you a muscle relaxant for the spasms? I'm not sure they even prescribe that for colon spasms, but I hope there is something that can relieve the pain for you. Meanwhile, I am sending you good thoughts. Oh, sometimes I go to youtube for meditations... you can try:) I hope you feel better tonight :)

Yes I am relieved about that. I'm glad that my doctor's secretary had the doctor call me to discuss the MRI. I would have been a nervous wreck waiting until the 17th to find out! Yes my surgery will be done locally. My GI doctor will also be my surgeon. I love mashed potatoes, baked potatoes! I do have some instant mashed potatoes that will do in a pinch. I'm going to pick up a heating pad that I can heat up in the microwave. I find that standing under the hot water in the shower helps the pain. No, the doctor didn't say anything about medication for the spasms. I appreciate the good thoughts chipsanddip! :)

Oh yes, a heating pad should do wonders. Keep your abdomen and lower back warm as well. Like covered up. That could help a little too. Maybe a long hot bath. I am so glad the doc called you today, so maybe you can relax a little til your appt. Maybe you can call and see of they can give you something. My gastro just prescribed me an anticholinergic med for the next moth, it's for IBS. It says it also acts as an anti-spasmodic med. I literally have no clue, but maybe you can see if they will give you something. If you're really uncomfortable, call them and ask. I'm so bossy!!!! lol. Sorry, I can't help it!!

Btw I totally want mashed potatoes now. lol.

Anyhow, I hope you were able to get the heating pad. Take it nice and easy and have a good evening:))) And remember, your doc is there to help you, so bug them if you are not feeling well. Ok, I am done lecturing;)

It's not a lecture. I appreciate your suggestions. I will be able to get a heating pad Friday. I will ask for an anti spasmodic if the heating pad and diet change/metamucil don't help with the pain. You're right doctors are there to help.

I have been away Darkness, so I had to catch up on your posts.
A big huge congratulations.This is the best news. I am so happy for you.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))

Thanks Gem! Right now it's tentative stage 1. I won't know for sure until after surgery. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though. I go to see my doctor on November 17th to discuss the surgery. I'm not sure when the surgery will be but I will be in the hospital 4 or 5 days.

How are you feeling today? How's the pain?

The pain was really bad this morning and there was bleeding again. It's moderate right now.

I'm so sorry you are suffering. When in doubt, go to the ER. Atleast they will give you pain meds. I would call your doc and get some extra help. I feel awful that you are in such pain. 10 days to go til your appt is a long way away. I hope the heating pad helps you tonight. Please hang in as best as you can. I'm sorry I can't help you. Sending many hugs to you:)

Darkness,
I just now noticed you are taking Metamucil. Metamucil is FIBER. If your gut is sore--I'm sorry, but no matter what the Dr. said, you should NOT be taking fiber. Please would you just stop taking it for a day and see if your pain gets better???? It's worth a shot if the pain gets better. My Dr. recommended Miralax if I needed. Some people have a bad time on Metamucil and no one takes it while their gut is sore.
Look up anywhere--Mayo Clinic, says avoid fiber when you are having an attack or when your gut is sore.
I sure hope you feel better, If you don't please go to the ER.

I tried looking for miralax but couldn't find it. Some days the pain isn't there and other days it is. The heating pad is helping.