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Michael - colonoscopy next week after treatment for cancer last year

Mich_ael-
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I went through treatment for throat cancer last year lost a lot of weight I got the all clear but I'm in remission for 5 years then I did a bowel screen and got my blood test aswell now I've got an appointment for the hospital to get a scope to look at my large bowel I am really scared what they might find I am still struggling to put on weight can't sleep my appointment is for next week so I really don't know what to say or think until after the appointment if anyone has been through the same I would appreciate if they could advise me 

  • Hi Mich_ael- and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear you're waiting for a colonoscopy not long after having treatment for throat cancer.

    This must be a very worrying and stressful time but our community are here for you Mich_ael- and I'm sure some of our members who have been on this journey will offer their support and advice to you soon.

    I hope knowing a bit more about the procedure will help to ease your mind but if it would help to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to help.

    I hope some of these tips I've found on managing anxiety will help as well but in the meantime, we're sending you all our support and wishing you all the best for next week.

    We'll be thinking of you Mich_ael- and will have our fingers crossed for a good outcome.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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