[KathieI]

Originally Posted by Bizdoc

I have a surgery scheduled with Tammy Luk, who does a lot of colon surgery. She's young, but I was impressed by her calm and her knowledge. I'm comfortable in putting my life in her hands.

I told a nurse that I know that I was having surgery by her. She had also had surgery by Tammy and was *very* pleased with how things went and with her recovery.

Bizdoc, I have heard a lot of wonderful things about Dr. Luk, she is highly recommended by a lot of my friends. Good luck to you also!!

Skip, colon cancer is a very curable cancer when caught early, similar to breast cancer. Colonoscopy tests are very beneficial in finding it early enough to be treated successfully. My Dad had colon cancer in his late 70's, early 80's and had very successful surgery - no chemo, no radiation. He passed away at 94 and had no recurrence of the disease. I immediately went for my first colonoscopy at that time and they found 2 pre-cancerous cysts which would have turned to cancer if I hadn't done my early screening. Good luck to you again and am saying lots of prayers for you.