24 year old diagnosed with bowel cancer

Hello everyone I’m Nicky I’m 24 years old, in August I was diagnosed with bowel cancer after putting my symptoms off for over a year. Luckily this was stage one, but I had a colonoscopy again the other day and they have taken two more biopsies as there was a little big it growth already so having to wait 4 weeks for these results. Any tips with dealing with stress with being under surveillance for 5 years. 

kind regards 

Nicky 

  • Hello Nicky.  So sorry to hear about your diagnosis.  For me personally, I found that being amongst nature was very helpful.  I would go for walks in the park, sit on a bench and simply watch the world go by.  There is something about 'Mother Nature'  that is very soothing and calming.  I wish you the best of luck with your treatment, and I will keep you in my prayers.  Take care mate, xx