Colon cancer is common in my family...

I am still Pre-Op but I was wondering ... <p><p>My Grandmother (dad's mom) died of colon cancer in '96. My dad's brother died of colon cancer in '92. My dad has to have a colonoscopy done every 6 months and has has some polyps(sp) removed -- thank God none have been cancerous so far. My moms brother was diagnoses with colon cancer 2 years ago was treated and got better but a few months ago he started to have blood in his stool again, sure enough the cancer was back. <p><p>What happens if I get the cancer and have to have sections removed or a colostomy bag and I already have my intestines and stomach re-done. Would it be harder to fight the cancer? Since there is less there to start with wouldn't it take over my body and progress faster? Just another little thing for me to worry about ..hehe Merry

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