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Hi Thankyou for reading,

I have spoken to a doctor but they just believe they did not catch it quick enough but thats the bit i dont understand she had been for so many blood tests before hand. My family look to me to be the strong one and although most of the time i wont to scream its hard when i know they need me.

Thank you again for replying

M

Hi

My brother in law has recently been diagnosed with cancer of undiagnosed primary with secondary cancer in the lungs,liver and bone. The whole family are devastated and struggling to come to terms with thevdiagnosis/prognosis. Hoping that you can support us with information and advice.

Xx

Hi Hope,

Sorry to hear about your brother in law, mine was a different cancer (breast) but happy to chat to you or offer any kind of support/information that I can.

It's a difficult time for you at the moment but once the news sinks in you will find it easier to ask all the questions

Keep in touch

S x

Hi Islaskye,

Welcome to Cancer Chat.

There are lots of great people to share experiences with and support. I hope you enjoy being part of the Cancer Chat community.

Best wishes to you and your husband,

Renata

Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Islaskye,

Welcome to the forum, and sorry you've had to find us at all.

Hope hubby is a bit more comfortable now and all goes well on Friday.

Please come back and tell us how you get on.....and feel free to come back anytime you want to ask questions, have a moan or even just for a cuppa and a chat - although you have to make your own tea.

Hope to hear from you soon

S x

Hi

I'm new to this site too as I am only now able to discuss my health issues.  I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in my early 20s. Nine years ago having lost a huge amount of weight I was sent to hospital to be given intravenous steroids and was told I would be in for a couple of days....2 weeks later and having lost 3 stone and being 'fed' milky liquid through my neck, 2 blood transfusions... I had the whole of my large intestine removed, I was given 1 day notice of what a stoma was.  Like you I was overwhelmed and horrified. But having suffered for so long with pain etc I felt so much better.  My husband helped and supported me all the way by not asking too many questions.  Body image problems may take a while to deal with and practical matters - going to the loo in a public place etc will be hard at the beginning but hopefully not last too long.  I had my stoma reversed 6 years ago - something that I was extremely glad about.  I believe it is not always possible for this to happen and if the stoma is permanent there is a huge amount of support out there.  I hope your Husband continues to improve and you get good news on Friday.

PS the reason for being on the cancer site was to ask a question about skin cancer - 4 years 'clear' now - yeh

Helsbells

You'll have good days and not so good days pet, just go with the flow.

Keep in touch

S x

Hello tjkernow,

I just wanted to welcome you to Cancer Chat. The waiting game must be very difficult for you and it is normal for you to be a little anxious while waiting for results. I know it is hard for you to do so, but try not to worry too much until you get your results and let us know when you find our more. In the meantime, if you want to chat to lovely people, this is a great place to meet others who know only too well what it's like to go through this agonizing wait. There are countless wonderful people here who can talk to you about colonoscopies and give you coping strategies. But one person that inevitably springs to my mind is another Tony, the amazing tonysong. You can read his story here. Feel free to drop him a line on his thread or to start your own thread. I am sure he will reply and that he will be happy to talk to another Tony!

Best wishes,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator