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Family history and higher risks

Amy Joy
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in I Am Living With Alzheimer's or Other Dementia

Has everyone everyone ever had a cologuard?

My doctor recommended I have one due to family history and over 50.

Will get results within a week.

Hope you all are fine tonight.

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  • Iris L.
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    Thanks for reminding me.  I have an order for one.  I'll have to look for it. 

    Iris

  • Amy Joy
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     Hi Iris!

    Hope all is well and you’re welcome!

  • Amy Joy
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    Test results in came back positive.

    My doctor recommended colonoscopy.

  • Iris L.
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    Amy, have you had a colonoscopy before?  The preparation is not fun, but it can deal with suspected early cancers.

    Iris

  • Amy Joy
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     Hi Iris, yeah this is first time I got instructions before test. I had a (DRE) several years ago not fun.

    I have a family history of colon cancer. 

    I have an older brother with dementia and colon cancer living in a nursing home.

  • Iris L.
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    Amy Joy, I will pray that your colonoscopy will be completed with no need for follow-up, with no cancer or pre-cancer or any other issues!

    Iris

  • Amy Joy
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    Thanks Iris!
  • Amy Joy
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    I’m getting ready for test in the hospital on Monday or Tuesday.
  • Iris L.
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    Good for you, Amy Joy.  Here's to no complications!

    Iris

  • Amy Joy
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    Thanks Iris!

    Hopefully all will be ok  

    Have a nice weekend,

  • Amy Joy
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     I have a 64 year old brother who lives in a nursing home and has

    Progressive dementia and colon cancer.

    Dementia and bowel problems runs in my family.

  • Amy Joy
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     I found out that I will be needing surgery following my colonoscopy.

    I will more than likely need time in rehab following surgery.

    My doctor recommended I will be in a nursing home with dementia care.

  • Amy Joy
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    Worried about having to go in rehab

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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