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Newly diagnosed with colon cancer

MISSTQ
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I have just been diagnosed with colon cancer, I'm at a loss to know the next step, I've spoken to 2 GPs, they just commiserate with me,and I'm awaiting the formal conversation on Monday to tell me all the details. I have a colonoscopy 3 weeks ago, since then I've had a CT scan with contrast,  and a MRI scan. I know there's a meeting on Monday where the specialist consultants decide the next step. I'm still left wondering if its malignant,  but my GP seems to think it is cancer. I have tried to speak with the colorectomy nurse today, to tell her that after the meetingnin Monday, I'd like her to ring me, and let me know the next step, I don't want an appt to see the specialist in 2 weeks time, for my own peace of mind, I need to know, and I'm scared she will just put me off. I guess I'm sounding off, my GP missed this, it's only when I saw a different GP at my practice that the ball started to roll, I also have enlarged lymph node which I have been telling GP for 2 years, but its just been 2 years of talking to myself. On my recent colonoscopy it have showed a 30mm tumor in my rectum, and other tumors and or lesions that may be dodgy. It's not hot me yet, but my family are great, such as they are, I have a brother and sister,  brother doesn't believe me, and my sister now wants her colon checked. My husband is a towering strength, but he won't let me make a brew, let alone cooking, and while i keep telling me I'm fine, he insists that I do nothing. I have awful pains after eating, and as a result I'm only eating 1 meal a day. I'd live to know if anyone has colon cancer and can help me to understand the next step

  • Hi MISSTQ,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It sounds like you've been going through a lot recently, and I hope it's not too long to wait until you get all the information you need. Perhaps you can give them a call today to discuss your concerns around when you might expect to hear more.

    It's good to hear you have support around you. This forum is always here if you need it too, and it can often be helpful to reach out to others who understand. I can see you have already been speaking to some others on here. You can search for more similar discussions using the button in the blue bar above, if you would like to.

    Otherwise, hopefully you'll receive more replies here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Thank you for all the encouragement,  I thought that the weekly Monday meeting would include me, but I had my MRI test on Tuesday and no results back. But the colorectomy nurse rang me to tell me that it's definitely cancer in my rectum, I have a tumour that's 30mm, and another of 4mm, and another possible lesion in the sigmoid colon. I will definitely be included in next week's meeting, and will also see the consultant next Tuesday or Wednesday.  It hasn't spread to the lymph nodes or anywhere else, so they're looking to either do radiation or maybe an operation, that'll be decided next week. Its still not registered, I haven't cried, or been angry, those around me have, I don't think it'll sink in until they see me face to face, or even when treatment starts. Thank you for taking the time to drop me a message. It's appreciated. 

  • Offline in reply to MISSTQ

    Hi! I am sorry about your diagnosis. I hope you get complete clarity and start treatment soon. 

    My husband was diagnosed first week of June. I know the first part of waiting is the hardest. Once treatment starts all seems better. 

    Good luck with everything and Ibeish you smooth sailing!

  • Offline in reply to lucullan

    Thank you Lucullan, I spoke with the colorectal nurse, who has said I have a couple of tumours  one is large at 30mm, she says I'll see the consultant on either Tuesday or Wednesday, and they will either do radiotherapy or an op or both, but she's confident it can be cured. I'm sorry to hear your husband has been diagnosed,  it affects a lot of people around the one who's been diagnosed, I still haven't cried,which is what everyone around me thinks I should be doing, curled up in a ball, I'm sure it'll hit me at some point, but I'm focused on the fact they're sure it can be cured. I wish you and your husband my best wishes, and I hope he's as lucky as I am.

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