Neuroendocrine Tumour - have started treatment, but still in shock

Last November, I started to develop stomach pains. My symptoms worsened and I could not eat,was vomiting and had nausea. I went to three doctors who couldn’t diagnose the problem.Eventually, a GP sent me to A and E, I had a CT scan which found a growth in my small bowel, I was operated on the next day and all my symptoms disappeared ! The surgeon removed most of  the tumour but some cells remain.

I have started treatment but it has all come as a bit of a shock!

  • Hello B001058089 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm so sorry to hear what happened last year and that the doctors were struggling to diagnose you, but I'm so glad one of your GPs finally managed to help you get to the cause of the problem and that most of the tumour has now been removed.

    This must have been a huge relief but as you say, finding out you have cancer can be very surreal and as it was very unexpected, a bit of a shock too. I hope this information we have about how cancer can make you feel can offer some reassurance that the emotions you are experiencing are completely normal, and that you're going to be o.k.

    I hope your treatment is going well but if you any further questions or concerns, or would just like to talk to someone about all of this, then don't hesitate in giving our cancer nurses a call. Although the helpline is closed today, they will be available again from 9a.m tomorrow on 0808 800 4040.

    We're sending you all our support B001058089, and if you'd like to know more about your diagnosis do have a look at the information we have about neuroendocrine tumours on our website. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator