Recently diagnosed bowel cancer

Hello,

i had my colonoscopy on Tuesday and was told straight after that I have cancer. I had a 4cm polyp in the lower part of my bowel. The dr could not complete the procedure as I was in too much pain. I have a CT colonoscopy in 2 weeks time and anxious is an understatement. I was asked when I was being prepared for the procedure why I was having it as I'm so young (39) by the dr. I think too many are dismissive of someone because of their age. 

Parents
  • Hi

     

    It is a bit scary reading your post as I am also 39 and awaiting a colonoscopy and I have convinced myself I could have nothing else and that I am riddled with it.

    Can I ask what your symptoms were/are? I understand if you do not feel comfortable to tell me.

     

    I wish both of you all the luck in your treatment and that you both recover well.

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  • Hi

     

    It is a bit scary reading your post as I am also 39 and awaiting a colonoscopy and I have convinced myself I could have nothing else and that I am riddled with it.

    Can I ask what your symptoms were/are? I understand if you do not feel comfortable to tell me.

     

    I wish both of you all the luck in your treatment and that you both recover well.

Children
  • Hi,

    I have been diagnosed with IBS for around 10 years but over the last few months I have noticed blood in my stool and often not making it to the loo in time.  I had blood tests with my dr and found out a month later that they had a high FIT content.  I have been assured that at 39 we have age on our side.  I have a ultrasound on the 7th and CT Colonoscopy on 10th so hopefully they can get see if it has spread.  

    Are you being sedated for your procedure? they forgot to put the canula in my hand until 1 min before the op so it didn't have time to do its magic, but i'm sure yours will be more smooth.

    I really hope yours is a false alarm but i wish you all the best, let me know. 

    Sarah x

  • I have no idea what is happening with the colonoscopy. I was getting a blood test with the nurse when the doctor called and said theres a wee bit of blood , asked if i was still bleeding..i dont knoe because im on iron tabs so its all went black.then she said ok you will get seen in a couple of werk for the colonoscopy and that was it. I have no idea about anything.

    Positive thougts for you, I am hoping the cancer is contained and an operation will get it all out of you.