Was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018 and was told that my surgery would leave me with a stoma that couldnt be reversed. I was very scared and it was a big decision but i decided against surgery. My consultant tried to persuade me but I said no. Luckily the oncologist referred me to a hospital in the East Midlands where i was treated with 4 sessions of papillion treatment followed by 5 weeks radiotherapy along with chemo tablets. At first i had mri ct and colonoscopy tests every 6 months for 2 years then ct and colonoscopies yearly. This week at my review I was told that I now only have to have a ct scan yearly until 2028. I do have some side effects and sometimes feel bit scared but on the whole i think it was the right decision for me. Easy to say but to everyone receiving treatment just try and see the positive and enjoy the good days,
