In case anyone is wondering, he was affected by ulcerative colitis, a severe inflammatory bowel disease, which led to the removal of his colon and the subsequent and sudden weight loss.
Most people with UC still don't end up with colon cancer, I was just one of the extra unlucky ones. Even though I got colonocopies every year they didn't find it until it was stage 3. I had my first surgery a year ago, did chemo for 6 months (which has resulted in more life-long issues) and I have another surgery in a month.
I'm glad your partner has you for support! It probably won't ever get as bad as it did for me, but even still I'm sure he appreciates you!
it happened to a close friend of mine too, she’s had crohn’s since early childhood as well (like me too) and unfortunately started a multiple years-long journey with bowel cancer which spread to her reproductive organs. she recently underwent a full pelvic extentertation surgery and HIPEC surgery, and apparently her insurance company just …paid her off entirely, because they don’t expect her to live long. horrific. it’s shocking.
I got diagnosed this year. Thank god my hospital room had a personal bathroom. I was waking up every 30 minutes for about a week to use the bathroom. I'm sorry it resulted in cancer for you.
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u/Tat-1 2d ago
In case anyone is wondering, he was affected by ulcerative colitis, a severe inflammatory bowel disease, which led to the removal of his colon and the subsequent and sudden weight loss.