Hi.  I was diagnosed with adenocarinoma bowel cancer in December and had right hemicolectomy surgery four weeks ago.  I am recovering well and feeling much better than I expected.  The cancer had not spread to my lungs or liver but the post surgery histology showed cancer cells in my lymph nodes and there was also an issue with BRAF (I find it hard to understand clearly what BRAF are) so in a few weeks time I will be starting three months of chemotherapy.  I was disappointed to be told that after the chemotherapy there would be a 50% chance of recurrence and although I'm physically feeling good I often feel fearful for my future.  I live alone with my two dachshunds who are a great comfort and keep me active and I have good friends who have been very supportive but my close family do not live near me.