The Whirlwind of Diagnostic Tests For a Colorectal Cancer Patient

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Survivor Jelena

Survivor Jelena

4 жыл бұрын

Want to know what tests you may have to undergo after a cancerous tumor is found in your rectum? I’ll walk you through the five tests that I had done in the first two weeks following my diagnosis. These tests were used to find out my cancer staging (was it deep in the rectal lining, had it moved to lymph nodes, had it spread to other organs?) and also to assist doctors on my team in getting a better view of what my insides looked like for different treatments.
Here is the list of all the tests and the dates (all in 2016) I went in for each:
#1 - CT Scan on May 31
#2 - Rectal Endoscopic Ultrasound on June 3
#3 - Mapping CT Scan on June 8
#4 - MRI on June 13
#5 - PET Scan on June 15
In case you missed my last video detailing my diagnosis, here is the link to get you up to speed: • The Story of My Colore...
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@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 4 жыл бұрын
Did you have to undergo any tests for your cancer diagnosis that I didn't mention? Let me know!
@hoodatheist5549
@hoodatheist5549 3 жыл бұрын
I don't even know why i am on your channel but you are the best story teller since Biggie Smalls.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Well I’m so happy that you came over to watch! Hopefully you’ve leaned a little bit about colorectal cancer while you’re here. Thanks for the compliment 💙
@hoodatheist5549
@hoodatheist5549 3 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelenaa little bit? i think from your story telling that i can do the actual surgery. do you have content on your life stories?
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
@@hoodatheist5549 not much right now. I have a Get To Know Me Better video, and that’s about it. I plan to do a few more vlogs of day to day life stuff in the future.
@keithcarr5665
@keithcarr5665 2 жыл бұрын
I went to primary she said stomach virus hedge colonoscopy
@HWolfe
@HWolfe 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, you are such a remarkable person. I hope you will be restored fully and that your new normal will be a golden normal of health and fulfillment in your entire life❤🙏💪
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Hunter W thank you so much 💙
@brendakelley3150
@brendakelley3150 Жыл бұрын
Wow! You do such a good job explaining everything. You have an upbeat personality which I'm sure helped you get through everything you had to deal with. All the best to you and your family!
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena Жыл бұрын
Thank you 💙
@arleneesserine1766
@arleneesserine1766 9 ай бұрын
I’m getting ready to start radiation and chemotherapy treatments
@nancyjones6428
@nancyjones6428 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michelledoliveira9299
@michelledoliveira9299 Жыл бұрын
blessings 💕
@nickpatterson-lx7pz
@nickpatterson-lx7pz 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your bravery it does make me want to be screened still terrified😢....nevertheless your story and openess could save lives henceforth i see you as a Hero and God Bless your courage..
@keithcarr5665
@keithcarr5665 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your KZfaq channel. I am at the stage where it is knocking at the door of the liver. Went 21 days with chemo and then a month an intravenous feeding blood transfusions hair loss and skin loss.
@user-gw8xv6qg4v
@user-gw8xv6qg4v 2 жыл бұрын
I had an MRI for prostate cancer. I had to do it because of a borderline PSA blood test. I was negative and it was concluded that my high PSA was caused by an enlarged prostate
@tonifly1979
@tonifly1979 3 ай бұрын
i love your T-shirt so much as a cat lover xx my sphynx phoenix saved my life xx im going through your video so i can be prepared thankyou again x
@joebarbareli2802
@joebarbareli2802 3 жыл бұрын
Your so upbeat and positive .(YOU ROCK) best wishes to you and your family.your a HUUUUGGEE INSPERATION.thanks for doing this
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Joe 😀💙
@adalineproulx9773
@adalineproulx9773 Жыл бұрын
Im so glad you came through it all!! 🤗
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena Жыл бұрын
Me too 💙
@jiannelegere8320
@jiannelegere8320 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your extremely throughal journey.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@sweetlovingkind352
@sweetlovingkind352 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@breehopton2903
@breehopton2903 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing so thoroughly u have a very optimistic personality too cancer comes up against a rebel ur a fighter in all u do though trust God he’s the one that’s giving u strength to fight
@adalineproulx9773
@adalineproulx9773 Жыл бұрын
Youre a true warrior 💗 My grandma had colon cancer and it is on her side of the family. I turned 51 and may request a colon cancer stool test.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena Жыл бұрын
If it runs in your family your doctor may prefer (at least for your first test) that you get a colonoscopy, but definitely talk to your doctor about getting screened ASAP. They will know for sure what test is best. And of course, any test is better than none.
@staygulf83
@staygulf83 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had all the tests, had my assessment ct scan on Thursday and am due to pick up my Capecetibine and start my radiotherapy on Wednesday. Your videos are helping me a lot, thank you.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that they’re helping you with preparing for treatment. Good luck on your first day 💙
@jhonnyhernandez569
@jhonnyhernandez569 3 жыл бұрын
hi how are you today?
@joetteorsini9600
@joetteorsini9600 2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for all this info.my partner has begun the process.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Best wishes as your partner begins treatment 💙
@kendrareed2515
@kendrareed2515 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a lot of searching to find out what to expect. What it means, should I be worried, tons of confusion. Your videos have been informative and entertaining. To everyone I present well, but inside and alone, I freak out, I cry, I worry. I’m waiting to hear back for my CT appt, and learn if it has spread. So becoming educated helps me feel comforted and prepared. Thank you for sharing
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💙 As a cancer patient we learn to hide what’s going on inside of us pretty well in an attempt to look ”normal” and try to not be a burden on others. You hit the nail right on the head. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that your cancer didn’t spread 🤞🏼
@Noriella-rb3oj
@Noriella-rb3oj 4 жыл бұрын
Your shirt is the CUTEST!
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 4 жыл бұрын
Niki Lyn thank you! It was a thrift store find 😁
@michaelamaestas4950
@michaelamaestas4950 3 жыл бұрын
I have colon cancer, found out on May 3 2020
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear that. How have you been handling treatment so far?
@jhonnyhernandez569
@jhonnyhernandez569 3 жыл бұрын
hi im sorry to hear, If it's not too much trouble, what were your first symptoms?
@onlyhereonce7290
@onlyhereonce7290 3 жыл бұрын
I have rectal cancer. I found out in February of 2021. About to get chemo. This month. For several months. Then surgery.
@shawnlennen7871
@shawnlennen7871 2 жыл бұрын
My cologaurd test came back positive but my doctor didn't realize i had internal hemorrhoids she said that can give a false positive i had a colonoscopy 5 years ago it was normal ,anyway i have another colonoscopy next week just wondered what you thought about cologaurd tests.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
I think the cologuard test is a great option to screen people that aren’t high risk and/or otherwise would be pretty hesitant to get screened. The prep for a colonoscopy scares some people so doing a test without the prep can get more people screened. Of course, if it comes back positive you have to get a colonoscopy, but if you know something may be wrong you may be more likely to follow through on the colonoscopy. I hope it’s just the hemorrhoids that gave you the positive test and everything else is ok 🤞🏼💙
@johnnyirizarry1276
@johnnyirizarry1276 3 жыл бұрын
I have a colonoscopy screening test in March I'm 43 no family history of colon cancer , but the reason why I went to see a GI specialist was bright red blood in stool. no stomach pain or cramps or narrow stools had constipation but no diariah...my best friend past away at 42 from stage 4 .. can it be many other things that is causing the bright red blood?
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry about your best friend. Yes, there are other conditions that could cause the bleeding, but a colonoscopy is the best way to find out if it's any of those or cancer. I'm glad you're going in a few weeks to get a colonoscopy.
@johnnyirizarry1276
@johnnyirizarry1276 3 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelena thank you so much your story really struck a core with me. I immediately subscribed to your channel you give many people hope! we need so much of that in life
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@baltoxbentox
@baltoxbentox 3 жыл бұрын
hi Jelena, did you experience weight loss during those days?
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t start losing weight until treatment began and I experienced some nausea and just had no appetite.
@baltoxbentox
@baltoxbentox 3 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelena Thanks
@SlowEdgeST
@SlowEdgeST Жыл бұрын
I’m 22 male no family history but I’ve stomach issues since I took antibiotics on a empty stomach for a week around December and I’ve had burping some bloating and also had tiny bit of blood once on stool and I recently started getting some like tightness and slight cramps in stomach just the past 2 days but also haven’t been eating healthiest. Went to my pcp doctor and he suggested probiotics. I am so scared of colon cancer idk why
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena Жыл бұрын
Antibiotics can really mess up the balance of your digestive system, so hopefully all these symptoms are a result of that and not cancer. The probiotics can help speed up the re-balancing, so that isn’t a bad idea. It can take a while for things to normalize, but if you’re still experiencing these symptoms after a few more weeks you should reach out to your doctor again.
@SlowEdgeST
@SlowEdgeST Жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelena I only had not even a pea size drop of blood on my stool and I don’t have symptoms but kinda constipated but also I’m not loosing weight or nothing just kinda like a burning sensation in my stomach no nausea some constipation
@HannaLynnMarie
@HannaLynnMarie 3 жыл бұрын
I've been having bloody stool, body aches, it doesn't hurt at all, blood just came out of nowhere!! A lot! In the toilet! I feel the urge to go but when I do there's nothing. Fatigue is a big part! Been vomiting about 1-2 times a month since August....
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen a doctor and talked to them about this?
@HannaLynnMarie
@HannaLynnMarie 3 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelena I have an appointment Saturday! 3 days. Went to the ER because I was super dizzy and didn't know where I was! Still kind of dizzy. I have meds from what they gave me at the ER. It started at work. I work in food! Working on wrapping pickles, ALMOST fainted. Got SO exhausted! Didn't know where I was. Almost tripped on a box like 2ft away from me.
@HannaLynnMarie
@HannaLynnMarie 3 жыл бұрын
Also to mention I keep having to urinate on TOP of all of this! And some pain.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my! Well I’m glad you’ve got an appointment soon! Hopefully they figure out what is going on...or at least come up with a plan to figure it out.
@HannaLynnMarie
@HannaLynnMarie 3 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelena I hope so! I've researched and I have ALL symptoms of it...
@colieclardy2118
@colieclardy2118 2 жыл бұрын
Did the ct scan show anything
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had a lymph node light up in the CT scan.
@dantesparda7777
@dantesparda7777 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. What was your stage?
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
3
@eerye70
@eerye70 Жыл бұрын
GoLytely is referring to the electrolytes so you don't get dehydrated but it is also GI draino. so unpleasant.
@onlyhereonce7290
@onlyhereonce7290 3 жыл бұрын
I've had so so so many tests. Week after week. Test after test. It's stressful.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@DaRyteJuan
@DaRyteJuan 10 ай бұрын
8:44 After you got the blast of gamma rays, for how long after that could you shoot spider webs from your wrists and swing from building to building. 😂
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 10 ай бұрын
I wish it gave me super powers!
@devil_samuraix6176
@devil_samuraix6176 2 жыл бұрын
hi your blood are bright red?
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
It was bright red.
@devil_samuraix6176
@devil_samuraix6176 2 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivorJelena and any other symptoms along? because recently i have bright red blood on surface also and no other symptoms
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
I did a video on all my symptoms here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esl5edeHnbndZIE.html
@ammara.designs
@ammara.designs 5 ай бұрын
@6:34 😂😂😂
@massaweadventures
@massaweadventures 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jelena, can I pmd private?
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 2 жыл бұрын
My email address is on my About page on my channel, or you can reach out on my Instagram
@leighgilmer8705
@leighgilmer8705 4 ай бұрын
,, ,😂,, 0:35 0:36 0:36 ,8
@andrewheath5948
@andrewheath5948 3 жыл бұрын
This women had clear warning signs, including bleeding. and waited many months until her annual medical check up to raise any issues. Lucky to be alive. Next stage is usually spreading to liver. Main lesson is .... don’t follow her own actions.
@SurvivorJelena
@SurvivorJelena 3 жыл бұрын
Hindsight is 20/20. When you’re an otherwise healthy young person with no family history and most symptoms aren’t consistently present it’s easy to brush off them off as something minor.
@b-ryemendez8335
@b-ryemendez8335 4 ай бұрын
This woman has a name, why click on her video if you’re gonna be rude? When someone is young and otherwise healthy cancer is not the first thing that comes to mind. More than half of all cancer patients are over 50, Jelena was 33 when the symptoms started and her symptoms are non specific and varied it could mean anything, there was no pain. What do you mean waited many months she went to the doctor for only one symptom which was gas and a bit of bleeding. What else could she tell the doctor? Rectal bleeding and blood in the stool is so common and it’s usually not cancer. Nobody is psychic, there was no pain associated with the blood. Most doctors may brush off a patient who thinks they have cancer due to their young age, and if they don’t have a family history they may tell you it’s IBS which is an umbrella term for multiple gastric problems.
@djnoneofyourbusiness525
@djnoneofyourbusiness525 Ай бұрын
“Clear warning signs” aren’t clear when you’re at this age. I’m 32 and I’ve lived with IBS for years but I recently noticed unusual bowel symptoms that alarmed me. I’m used to diarrhea, excessive gas, and abdominal cramps. However, I became concerned when I experienced serious constipation out of the blue along with gas bloating along my left abdomen. It took three ER trips and two follow-up appointments of being told I’m fine and it’s my anxiety before I pushed back and insisted on a GI referral from my PCP. My symptoms have been back and forth for two months and I have my GI appointment next month- I’m hoping that nothing serious is going on. I can tell you that being in your early 30s and trying to get answers is an uphill battle. You’re dismissed, ignored, and brushed off and it’s why many younger adults aren’t diagnosed until their cancer has reached an advanced stage. Colon cancer screening age needs to be lowered and medical providers need to LISTEN to their patients.
@DaRyteJuan
@DaRyteJuan 10 ай бұрын
7:27 Your videos are good. But right here, I got the sudden urge to go relieve myself. 💩 🚽 🧻 😂😂😂
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