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Lack of cancer support for women
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Somya.P
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Hello @Choirgirl,
How are you doing today? 😊
I must admit, this is a very interesting discussion, thank you so much for starting it! We need to break down stereotypes and have open and supportive conversations about cancer, regardless of its type.
Let's tag a few members of our community to see what they think:
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Take care now,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼
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Beth4mom
I agree! The stigma with a women and colon cancer is mortifying. I found myself saying to friends “it couldn’t have been some where else” it wasn’t. It is in my colon, the symptoms leading up were embarrassing and difficult to talk about. The recovery after surgery, while I am blessed with it going so well…..again was embarrassing. We need to normalize discussions about colonoscopy preps, food intake, symptoms to watch for. Bowl movements and gas are a normal part of life! Someone with colon cancer endures wearing diapers, fear of accidents, fear of socializing because of these.
Beth4mom
I agree! The stigma with a women and colon cancer is mortifying. I found myself saying to friends “it couldn’t have been some where else” it wasn’t. It is in my colon, the symptoms leading up were embarrassing and difficult to talk about. The recovery after surgery, while I am blessed with it going so well…..again was embarrassing. We need to normalize discussions about colonoscopy preps, food intake, symptoms to watch for. Bowl movements and gas are a normal part of life! Someone with colon cancer endures wearing diapers, fear of accidents, fear of socializing because of these.
Choirgirl
I’d love to hear from more of you, Don’t be shy. We’re all in this together !
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Choirgirl
I want to address the apparent lack of support for women who have cancer, but not breast cancer. Some of us wear pink rather than blue. Why the stigma if you’re a woman with colon cancer?
I say let’s stop the ignorance and end the stigma! Let’s begin some healthy conversations!