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tommmmy Unregistered guest |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) Moderator Username: Doctor Post Number: 75 |
Dear Tom- |
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Lorman Unregistered guest |
Dear Doctor: I am almost 46 years old. My life has been complicated by the presence of multiple fibroid tumors for several years. During this time I’ve sought all the advice I can for the most conservative means of treatment. Lately I have been in so much discomfort (sharp pains in the abdomen, back and bowel, cramping in the legs, pain during intercourse). I know that my uterus and the surrounding organs are suffering from these abnormalities and that something needs to be done very soon. With all this pain in my rectum as well as abdomen, my big concern is whether my problems are just fibroid related, or possibly complicated by colon tumors. My mother died at age 53 from colon cancer. My last doctor found that the largest of my fibroids is pressing on the colon. Two years ago I had a colonoscopy that was “normal” but he said there were some hemorrhoids detected. I want to avoid hysterectomy, but have been previously advised that other surgical procedures could do harm to the bowel–causing a whole other set of problems. I’ve read all about the various treatment methods and although I have concerns about scarring and recurring tumors I like what I’m hearing so far from your website. Do you have any advice for my particular concerns? Thanks so much for your time– Lorman |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) Moderator Username: Doctor Post Number: 79 |
Dear Lorman- |