My Cancer Recovery Journal
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- Опубликовано: 23 июн 2021
- This is the first in a series of videos I'll make about my cancer recovery adventure! I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May 2021, and I'll be trying to show what the diagnostic & treatment experiences are like for me, as well as sharing my take on what cancer "feels like".
I hope these videos are informative and reassuring to my friends and family, as well as anyone else who may be going through the cancer experience in the future (hopefully not you!).
Dr Dan, I just found your channel this Morning, the 1st video that I watched was you saying good bye 😞, I am so sorry. After reading all the comments & see the inmense respect & appreciation people have for you, for sure I will see all your vídeos. My 28yr kid just had her whole colón removed 5 weeks ago, it's hard to see her suffer, we are taking one day at a time, thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience w/this horrible decease. Sending hugs & prayers😢.
Very kind words, especially considering your child. Best to them, and you. 🙏🕊️
i made the same "mistake" , a two year old video and then his goodbye. to see his transformation was a little shocking. my thoughts are with him
Why did she have to have the whole colon removed, I'm also a bowel cancer patient
It is sad, but very often the "healing" or "remission" from a cancer that has already spread is just temporary. There are some very lucky individuals who have a very long term remission and can go on to live a full life cancer free after the right combination of surgery, chemo, and radiation. But unfortunately, in most cases, they just get a few extra years and then the cancer comes back and this time it is immune to whatever treatment "worked" on the last time around.
@@koreyb this isn't always the case I am a lymphoma and bowel cancer patient and I have been lucky (if you can call it that) both times
Thank you for everything you did.
For anyone new here, remember that Doctor's are human just like us, but often even busier! 🙏🕊️
As a bowel cancer patient myself he had symptoms a long time
He’s not a doctor like you think. He’s a chiropractor not a medical doctor. There’s a huge difference between the two. I don’t think you’re American since you’re not aware that we use “Dr.” on all kinds of different “doctors.” Chiropractors don’t go to medical school at all. And the plural form for doctor is “doctors,” not “doctor’s.” And the “d” in doctor does not need to be capitalized if you’re using it as a noun. College professors are also called “Dr.” so-and-so. Dr. Dan has that “Dr.” title because that’s how we Americans refer to chiropractors as well, though chiropractors aren’t real medical doctors.
I'm so glad you shared your journey with us Dan. ❤
You are ahead of your time absolute breath of fresh air we are all following your story and praying for you to
Thanks Dr. Dan for sharing your journey
Such a positive attitude. I wish you well. I have
just completed 28 sessions of both chemo and radiotherapy, and doing well. I wish you a speedy recovery.
John, my brother...I am SO glad to hear that!!!! Be the healthiest man you can be. That gives your body a chance to continue thriving, and that's what I want for you.
Do all the things you were scared of doing before. That's what I'm trying to do. This is our chance. I'm so proud of you for making it this far!!!
Did you recommend the radio therapy ?
Thank you so much for sharing your story. 💝🙏
My best wishes for a successful recovery! Much love and positive thinking. One of your patients.
Thank you, and so good to see you yesterday!! :)
May God keep walking every step with you. God Bless You!🙏🙏🙏🙏
He’s in hospice
@@mickywinters8451 ♥️
Wow you have a great attitude I found out about my diagnosis after first colonoscopy at 51 I had major breakdowns first month, I’m ok now did two treatments so far no major side effects pretty healthy and active other than this diagnosis look forward to following you.
How are you doing?
Wishing you all the best and thanks for inspiration and sharing your journey.
Hi Dr. Dan, sorry to hear you are going through some unexpected procedure but I wanted to say I am sure you will kick it out soon. I am very optimistic too as you are a young, strong and healthy man and I am sure you will beat it and get back to your beach volleyball. After all, you helped me with fix my back problem and get back to my soccer. You have the prayers and best wishes of me and all the people like me who you have been helping.
That is absolutely my goal, Amin! Thank you for the words of encouragement!
In my country, we have a yearly stool test to detect abnormal bowel bleeding, and follow up with a colonoscopy to remove any polyps and stage one tumors. Early detection make a lot of difference.
Yea that’s for over 60s. He is clearly a young man where cancer is rare.
@@robert7622we have it for 50 plus in Australia, I got it at 43 it's coming in younger people
@@robert7622in this video he’s 52, it’s recommended that colonoscopies start at age 45.
We have that in the US too.
We have it in USA it’s called cologuard. Commercials on tv always. It’s cheap and insurance covered and at home. I’ve done one every year since 50 and doesn’t run in family.
I hope you recover well.
Thank you, Rich!!
❤
You’re gonna kick this cancer’s ass, man. Sending all of the cancer-fighting power.
This guy will prevail for sure
Sadly, he's in hospice 😢
@@KS-yp1jlI believe he will win.
I don't think he would. But ain't we all gon die?
I haven't seen you making a video recently. Hope your well.
He posted an update up 😞
Getting your colonoscopy, starting 45-50, especially if your having 30 bowel movements a day, pain sitting, because of the tumor growth, for over year and 1/2 . In that time its growing spreading, by stage 4 it's late in the game.
Haven’t heard your most recent videos to find out how you are doing now..
He did survive three years as of now, June 2024. He has posted what he expects to be his last video from hospice. He fought extremely well and is a complete inspiration even now.
What did you feel abnormal prior to making the desicion to seek medical examination
Excellent question. About 1.5 y ago I started getting mild digestive issues (mostly a little constipation). Also had some prostate-region pain, which I've had checked out multiple times before -- just some benign enlargement, normal for my age. Symptoms gradually worsened, but not in a "straight-line" -- sometimes I'd feel pretty great for a week, then symptoms would return.
Long story short -- I waited too long to get my colonoscopy. If I'd gotten it on-schedule, I'd probably have caught this while it was just a polyp, and it wouldn't have developed into cancer.
Moral of the story: always get your regularly scheduled medical check-ups!
@@DrDanSays wow thank you for taking time and responding in such a fast time. Reason to why i ask is, bc i have family friends that have too noticed digestive differences in these past couple years and at one point like heart attack symptoms that... after some(more like a lot of) medical assesments/ tests they have been diagnosed with cancer. one colorectal 3 with rare kidney spotting and the other rectal 4 with liver and now bone metastasis. I noticed and suspected one abonarmally pale and seemed more tired than usual.. and after a number of apointments with her and translating.. it was cancer. meanwile she went under treatment, i was over the other family friends house and noticed saw stool redish splatters in bathroom area and thought... cancer?... i need to calm down bc my mom had a tough case of lung cancer when i was little, i could be thinking cancer too much..
so yeah that person thought he might have a hemorrhoid and was initially trying to resolve that and it didnt work untill coloscopy screaning.. other more tests.. and then told stage 4 rectal. Hes been going through treatment pretty strong.
I, have family history of cancer one of lung, one of liver, one of what was found on operation in the area of belly button hernia. Also bc of thinking the two family friends might have cancer before they were diagnosed kinda brings me into search of more unerstanding mode...
I dont have insurence though, it has crossed my mind and that frist family friend tells me at times to try and go get testings myself with my back pains that i see a chiropractor for. But Just seems like you cant just come in with out test after test after test visits and thought of debt is more frightning than i feel.
Trying to do some research for myself. And want to say thank you for sharing your experience.
id recomend dont wrap your head all around of the worst take day by day. You would be surprised how much worse one can feel by that and how much better it could be a day at a time. often in the hard times there is great opportunity to grow.
Also i have thought of you today. I really want to tell you God is not careless of you. Currently our family has 2 cases of cancer patients it is quite a load. He allows things but if only I and you could fully understand His love and respond to it.
And, i just really want to ask you please seek The Lord Jesus Christ in sincerety. i have a king james bible if needed i have 2 i can send you one of them. With the sincere he is sincere. He said it in His word and i take Him to it. There is none like Him. Many times God has showed me His faithfulness.
With all this going on i think of you at times. And so do others i assume from those who follow your channel.
But i will be very straight forward in
sharing with you that Only God knows the ins and outs to the greatest detail some of what we only wonder of. I really want to encourage.
Wow. He received terrible care. I don’t know how he can praise his doctors. He had symptoms that should’ve called for a colonoscopy way sooner than they did it. If they had taken his symptoms seriously from the start, they would’ve given him a colonoscopy at that time because it was obviously indicated. how do these “doctors”sleep at night? They cost this guy his life.
Someone wrote something and I got notified which lead me to reading this comment again. I want to say thank you for taking time and writing your response. Also previously seeing from your latest video. I would ask you pl less consider making peace with God.eternity in mind. If you dont know where to start maybe listen to Billy Graham sermon(s) on repentence. -With reguards.
Any idea of how you acquired this cancer? I know a cancer diagnosis can pop up in anyone due to a complicated set of factors but do you have any thoughts on how a seemingly healthy person such as yourself wound up with this this type of cancer?
It just happens, there’s not always a ‘cause’
@@Jasoos_Jasonda lol. One of the most basic laws of physics in the universe is cause and effect, things don't happen without cause friend. That would be magical thinking.
Multitude of factors; if we could pinpoint one single cause, cancer would be curable by now. Genetics, environmental, stress, nutrition, exposure, so many variables contribute to a cancer diagnosis.
@@CopingwithGrattitude yes and no. It depends on the situation. People who live in cancer alley in Louisiana for example, have a pretty clear understanding about the origins of their cancer, or say someone who smoked heavily when they were younger. Of course that still wouldn't be the only contributing factor but it would be the main contributing factor in those examples.
@@mikekatz7980 I agree, there could be one factor that is the most likely cause- but if the “cancer belt” you mentioned was the ONLY contributing factor then all of the people that exist in that area would have it. There are definitely studies of cancer “clusters” that have been identified due to the high number of patients associated with a location and a specific type of cancer. Or even a high incidence of multiple types of cancer in the general population in a certain area. There was a study done in my local town as a matter of fact due to an observed spike in melanoma of the eye. But even with that information it is still not explainable-how some people develop cancer and others don’t; that have similar risk factors. Even among smokers, some smoke their entire lives and do not develop lung cancer. Other folks that have excellent physical health and have never smoked develop lung cancer.
A comparison I think about is how some people respond with a high titer (quantity) of antibodies when given a vaccination and others have multiple vaccinations and never respond with a detectable titer. I work in research and was fascinated how each of us as individuals respond differently to vaccinations, medications, environmental exposures, stress, etc… One thing that is apparent, our immune system varies from person to person. It is one reason that drug developers are now using patient individual genetics to determine which medications they would respond to more favorably.
It is all very complex. I have a genetic tendency towards breast cancer that has yet to be identified; I have 3 older sisters; I have been the only one diagnosed with breast cancer. I also had a different type than the one my mother had. In my case, genetics, stress, and likely chemical exposure contributed to my diagnosis. But it is impossible to pinpoint what exactly is the ultimate cause. Fortunately for me I knew I was a high risk due to family history and caught it early.
It is very kind of Dr.Dan to share his journey with us. I would like to know how he rationalized his symptoms early on-but often the more educated you are the more knowledge you have to estimate the likelihood (statistically) that it must be something else. Many people much younger than him are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and have little to no symptoms.
Well I hope you are making progress. If I might ask - 30 BMs a day?? I rarely have a single BM every day! Usually every other day. Why didn't you report this to your MD immediately?
I am flabbergasted to know now that 20 to 30 BMs per day is even possible. Wow!
@@real998877With how he explained it. I get it.
At 2:10 he said there was a comedy errors that led to his diagnosis but he didn’t go into detail.
There is a bacteria called CDiff (clostridium difficile) that can cause that many bowel movements a day.
Would you consider alternative medicine? 💐
As a dr did u not know that many bowel movements were abnormal?
Can't speak for Dr. Dan, but spouse and friends are Docs and they are often high achievers who are used to moving forward constantly without paying attention to their needs. There is a price they pay personally, and with family, for their calling. The body keeps the score, as they say. 🙏🕊️
Dan is not a doctor. He is a chiropractor. Of course, wish him the very best with his health, but Dan is not a “doctor.”
If he has a Doctorate or PhD then yes by definition he is a doctor. There’s all sorts of doctors not just general practitioners, I know someone who is a Doctor of Music and another who is a Doctor of English.
You have got major issues dude, you go on every video and comment on this over and over! I think you need some therapy 😅
@@SanderBelt-qz2ueDan is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and they’re considered physicians. They don’t prescribe medication but are highly specialized in musculoskeletal disorders. So yes, he is a Dr and that’s way his name on RUclips is Dr Dan.
@@tapotts1 totally agree, not me that’s saying he isn’t a doctor it’s mike
Hard to believe you let those obviously abnormal bowel movements go on for a year and a half. Thank God you had a colonoscopy. I hope you finally turned yourself into a doctor and your symptoms required one. Surely it wasn’t by pure happenstance because your age required having your first colonoscopy.
My doctor after 3 months of bowl issues he recommended to see a specialist. The specialist recommended a colonoscopy and found no issues. He wanted to check for polyps.
There’s no need to shame the man.
A year and a half is a very long time to go without seeing a dr@@blueberrycobbler