FOX Anchor Lindy Thackston Jokes About Taking Selfies While On Pain Medication After Lung Surgery for Cancer; See How She’s Bouncing Back Following Her Surgery

Accompanying the image was a little sticker of a pill that read “just fine.” And by all of her accounts, Lindy is doing just fine, and recovering nicely, as she recently shared with fans and followers in an earlier post.

But it’s not only hospital selfies Lindy is sharing; she’s clearly living her best, most full life in spite of her recent surgery and cancer experiences. Also in her stories, she’s pictured with a friend (“the very best reunion” she says of the meeting), going to join her husband on a lunch date, getting a bit muddy outside on a Razor, and showcasing her young son.

Lindy is a great example of living life to the max, even while coping with a cancer diagnosis. She’s clearly bouncing back to life following her surgery, and we’re here for it.

Everyone’s “max” is different, though, during the cancer journey. Don’t feel like you need to push yourself to go harder than your energy allows.

Lindy’s Cancer Journey

Lindy Thackston was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in May 2020. She went public with her diagnosis, as well as her treatment plan. Thackston finished her chemotherapy treatment she had 10 rounds of chemo in spring 2021.

Related: 'Anchored then Did a PET Scan,' Says FOX's Lindy Thackston as She Continues Working while Fighting Stage 4 Cancer In Preparation for Lung Surgery

Due to her treatment, Thackston lost her hair while going through her cancer battle.  She boldly shared pictures of her changing look on Instagram, highlighting colorectal cancer and creating more awareness around this disease and its treatment.

Related: 'It Was One Year Ago Today That I Got My Tumor Taken Out,' Says FOX Anchor Lindy Thackston Who Battled Colorectal Cancer

In September of this year, Thackston shared with her fans on Instagram that her cancer had spread to her lung.

 

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She writes, "Well, here we go again. Unfortunately my biopsy came back with the news the colorectal cancer has metastasized to my left lung…"

Screening for Colon Cancer

How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is typically detected visa colonoscopy, which looks for polyps small white growths on the colon. 95% of polyps are precancerous, which means they could turn into cancer.

Related: Colon Cancer Screening is Extremely Important; Guidelines Now Say to Start at Age 45 if There Is No Family History

When a polyp is detected, it's sent off to the lab to be examined, at which point the lab technician can determine if it's a precancerous polyp. If there's a danger of the polyp turning into cancer, your doctor will speak with you about what options are available to prevent this occurrence.

While experts don't currently know exactly what causes colon cancer, they do point to certain risk factors. Risk factors for this disease may include one's diet, smoking tobacco, and drinking alcohol. Having a family history of colorectal cancer can also increase the risk.

People with an average risk of developing colon cancer meaning, no history of colon cancer in the family and no history of Lynch syndrome (an inherited syndrome that increases your colon cancer risk) should begin getting colonoscopies at age 45. People with a family history of colon cancer should begin screening before 45.

Looking for Polyps During Colonoscopy

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