peptic ulcers?

[Purplecake97]

Hi everyone,

I recently posted that I’m due a colonoscopy after having a qfit result of >200 with visible blood on my stool, this symptom comes and goes (months between each time)

I have discovered today that Ulcers run in my family, on my mums side my great grandad had a duodenal ulcer, my nan had an ulcerated bowel last year, my uncle had an ulcer in his stomach & on my dads side his dad (my grandad) had an ulcer in his stomach. Some research I found the duodenal ulcer is part of the peptic ulcer family, also that these ulcers are hereditary, I still have my colonoscopy this weekend but would appreciate if anyone has any experience with these types of ulcers themselves?

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Purplecake97,

During my clinical trial with an immunotherapy drug, the potential for my immune system to attack a healthy organ is a possibility. My immune system attack my duodenum causing it to stricture. We dialated it open several times and continued immunotherapy treatment. I developed a "nasty ulcer" which made me stop the trial and get a gastrojejunoscopy (stomach bypass). I was low on iron as the symptom. They literally attached my small intestine to the bottom of my stomach. I guess that would be a "duodenal ulcer" but not hereditary.

I would get endoscopies to keep an eye on things. I get one every 3 years as a part of my surveillance. It does effect eating and I'm doing ok. I just think it's a part of my new norm.

And all the best with your colonoscopy this weekend. You got this.❤️👍💪👏

Tom