CT scan Monday after sigmoid blockage found on colonoscopy

Had a colonoscopy 3 days ago after blood found on routine fit test. No symptoms so really shocked when told its a likely sigmoid tumour. I could see it on the screen I think and the nurse tried to distract me. Booked in on monday for CT scan and waiting for MDT pathway. Just trying to carry on as normal but reeling from it all. Fully but naively expected to walk away with no or few problems.

  • Hi LG1960, 

    I can imagine it was a bit of a shock to be told after the colonoscopy that it was likely to be a sigmoid tumour. I hope that the CT scan on Monday will shed some light on what is going on and this wait when you are waiting to find out more can be truly nerve-racking. It's really the hardest time for you now when you must be in a real state of confusion after being told it's likely to be a sigmoid tumour but you have no certainty really and no proper diagnosis yet. All you can do is what you are doing already, carrying on as normal while you are waiting for answers and keeping well away from the temptation to look things up online as this will only make you more anxious. Have a look at our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news which I hope you will find helpful. 

    Other members of our community may have had a similar experience before after having a colonoscopy and I will now let them come and say hello and share their story with you. 

    Wishing you the best of luck for the CT scan on Monday - do let us know how it goes if you get a moment. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thanks for the support Lucie. Just going to concentrate on having a nice weekend with friends and family and not think about it until Monday. x