Diagnosed yesterday with colon cancer

Hi everyone. I’m new here; was diagnosed yesterday with colon cancer. I’m awaiting a CT scan which will give us an indication of stage, area, next steps etc. 

Don’t think I’ve really processed this yet. Feeling completely numb. Family and friends are crying and emotional but I don’t really feel anything. Is this normal I wonder?! Just thinking maybe others have felt this way and wondering if it will hit me and what that may be like. Or maybe I’m in denial. I was told 8 weeks ago it could be cancer; we were just awaiting biopsy results. Don’t think the possibility ever really Sank in. Or perhaps I’m burying everything and not wanting to face reality.

Maybe just wondering if anyone else has experienced similar in the early stages. 

Thanks! ️

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  • Hi Bez, I myself was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2024. I understand how you feel, as I went through exactly what you are experiencing today. The diets, the CTC scans the waiting. Like you at first it didn’t sink in, but I faced it with a positive attitude of if I’ve have colon cancer, then I have it and will accept anything they asked me to do. Luckily for me after all test were carried out, I was diagnosed as stage two. I had a colon resection carried out on the 24 April last year where the cancer was removed along with 20 lymph nodes, and I didn’t require any further treatment such as chemotherapy, but had I had to have it I would have. last week I had my second appointment with my colonoscopy specialist nurse, and everything was ok. Never give up, and never think the worst. I wish you luck and best wishes, keep fighting.

  • Hi Krenny. 

    thanks so much for this reply. I’m feeling much more positive today, CT scan tomorrow so will know more then. Love to hear success stories and so glad you’re ok now. All the best. 

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