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Had operation for bowel cancer 6 years ago, frightened in case it comes back

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Had operation for bowel cancer 6 years ago which was successful Been discharged from hospital last year,now I am just frightened in case it comes back,the slight twinge I have in stomach or if I am constipated I worry it’s come back,does anybody else feel like this

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    Ben is correct in his reply. I had surgery in November 2023 to remove a sarcoma which necessitated removing a kidney, spleen, half the pancreas and half the colon, and I totally agree that the twinges make a sharp intake of breath and the fear of its return. You are not alone, we are with you.

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    Ben is correct in his reply. I had surgery in November 2023 to remove a sarcoma which necessitated removing a kidney, spleen, half the pancreas and half the colon, and I totally agree that the twinges make a sharp intake of breath and the fear of its return. You are not alone, we are with you.

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