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Not sure where to start! Just been diagnosed with stage 4 small bowel cancer

Caroline3646
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Hi - sitting in hospital before a portacath insertion & the beginning of chemo. Worried that the prognosis of 2-3 years is a pipe dream but trying to be positive! Tired & over thinking. I have stage 4 small bowel cancer & another hard lump & swollen tummy which I hope the chemo can reduce.

Sorry - this is an out pouring of misery but better here than messaging family & friends with my worries?!? 

Very recent diagnosis & only found out I had cancer at the beginning of July. Significant surgery as they thought ovarian & ileostomy & bowel removal - which brings me now to chemo. 

This is like a dear diary entry that am sending into the ether but wishing all a happy Friday & a good bank holiday xx

  • Hi Caroline and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear you were recently diagnosed with stage 4 small bowel cancer. I know this must be a very upsetting and worrying time, but our community are here for you Caroline and I'm sure it won't be long until some of our members stop by to offer you their support and advice.

    I hope your portacath insertion and the start of your chemo went well on Friday, but if you have any questions or concerns that you'd like to discuss with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040 between 9a.m - 5p.m from Tuesday onwards, or make a new post in their area of the forum called ask the nurses. They're very insightful and will do all they can to help.

    We're thinking of you Caroline and sending all our strength and support your way as you embark on this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    It is good to write on here. I wrote a diary for my journey here. See if you can find it :-)
    Keep writing, stay positive. As a consultant said to me, it's not the 1950s, things are different now.

    Keep your chin up.

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