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The hand of God
by: kyb on Mon, Dec 28 2009

At nearly 60 years old I was diagnosed with 3rd stage colorectal cancer. I had a colectomy and also the removal of 2 lymph nodes. About 8 inches of my colon was removed and anastomosed during the surgery. I went through 6 months of gruelling chemotherapy (leucovorin). I am well,well, well nearly 9 years later. I thank God for the priviledge of healing me and the expertise of the surgeons being guided by His hand.

December 2009

The hand of God - by kyb - (Mon, Dec 28 2009)
At nearly 60 years old I was diagnosed with 3rd stage colorectal cancer. I had a colectomy and also the removal of 2 lymph nodes. About 8 inches of my colon was removed and anastomosed during the surgery. I went through 6 months of gruelling chemotherapy (leucovorin). [more..]
colon resectioning for divericulitis - by Edward - (Wed, Dec 23 2009)
I am a 65 year old male. I had surgery on Friday, 18 December and returned home on Monday, 21 December. The surgeon removed 12 inches of my colon. [more..]
Male with diverticular abscess - by PLJ - (Mon, Dec 07 2009)
I am a 59 year old male, today Dec 4, 2009, 7 weeks post op from a a colon resect, 12 inches removed (the section where the abscess occurred),, full opening, no laparoscopy here. . [more..]

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