I'm going through this yet again at the moment.

I'm 54 and have had bowel cancer twice in the last 5 years.

I live in fear of it coming back again, like living under a black cloud.

I'm ok and then I get a new ache/pain and off I go, imagining the worst of what could happen.

I have a feeling my GP is getting a little fed up of seeing me although if I hadn't kept pestering with my symptoms in the past I probably wouldn't be here now. It took 18 months to get diagnosed the first time and over 6 months the second.

I do feel the 'what if's' are spoiling my quality of life. I hate it!

Hello. I am struggling with endometrial cancer but in reference to your cancer. My dad had bowel cancer at 65, he decided not to have chemo after his op because they weren't really sure if he needed it. 
His cancer returned within 2 years, he had another surgery then chemo and he is 83 in March!

Its never returned and he's living so far to a ripe age. He's seen great grand children too.

So best of luck. Try not to worry. my poor dad had problems being diagnosed. He went private in the end and that was when they found a tumour.

My Dads my inspiration , I just think if he can do it then so can I. I'm 52 and awaiting chemo and radiotherapy. I've had my surgery.

Ruby xx

Hi Ruby

Thank you for sharing your Dads story, it cheers me up knowing that some people do actually survive this after having it twice.

My first time was just surgery and then the second was surgery and then chemo.

It's now almost 2 and a half years since, as far as I know, I'm ok. Still really scared it will come back again but fingers crossed it won't.

Be strong, just like your Dad, let me know how you get on.

Love to you both x

Hi Ruby

Thank you for sharing your Dads story, it cheers me up knowing that some people do actually survive this after having it twice.

My first time was just surgery and then the second was surgery and then chemo.

It's now almost 2 and a half years since, as far as I know, I'm ok. Still really scared it will come back again but fingers crossed it won't.

Be strong, just like your Dad, let me know how you get on.

Love to you both x

It's totally normal to worry and I'm sure I wil be very anxious afterwards. I just saw your post and thought I must tell her about my Dad who was older than you are and had exactly the same scenario.

I start chemo on 22nd Feb as there was cancer in my lymph node but I think of my parents who both had cancer in their 60s and are both still here.

My mum had breast cancer at 63 and she's 79 on Tuesday.  So best of luck and love to you xx