I have just been diagnosed with colon cancer a large tumour and no real symptoms other than a bit of blood in my poo and really scared, how did things progress to find out you had stage four incurable liver cancer ? Like you I cannot say i feel ill at all i am waiting for a CT scan and waiting for the biopsies to come back but it has been confirmed i have cancer, stay ,  perhaps when you find out more we can share experiences , stay strong 

Hello Smarg and welcome, really sorry to hear your diagnosis. I was diagnosed 2 years ago, like you barely a symptom and 57yo saw my GP and 6 weeks later told i had terminal cancer and how long i may have left. Smarg it's an awful, emotional and stressful thing to try to understand and come to terms with, the early days being by far the worst. but you will find a way to move on, we all do, and starting your treatment will help with your emotions as you start to fight back against your cancer. I am 2 years on from you and life is still good, one or two minor issues but nothing that stops me getting on with life. I do have counselling which is a big help and most of my new friends, have lost a few old ones, made since my diagnosis have cancer but i find it so much easier talking to people who understand what you are going through. I see my condition as, treatable with a dash of denial. good luck with chemotherapy, take care.

Eddie

I just read your reply to smarg i have just been diagnosed with colon cancer and your words were also comforting to me , in this time of mixed emotions and feelings 

thank you 

thanks. I went for my over 50 health check in August. bloods not right told to go back in 3 months...did this then scans. it is scarey. ..i think i can accept myself not being here but worry for my mum who is 79 and my son who is an adult but at home as has some issues 

glad to see you are still fighting.. i have been told if this does not shrink i have between 1 to 3 years... a blow when you feel fine? we all need to keep fighting 

Hi Gordgrc, Your very welcome. I see you are still at the testing and waiting for results stage, an awful time, the uncertainty can be overwhelming, but knowing and treatment starting does help emotionally, I hope your results are kind and good luck with treatment.

Eddie

Yes it is really scary i try and put a brave face on it but deep down it makes you feel alone and frightened 

I definitely have cancer i have been told , the thing is if i hadn’t seen blood and mucus on my stools i would be blissfully unaware because other than a feeling on my lower left hand side which i have only started noticing since i was told i could have cancer i feel as fit as a fiddle, but my tumour is 5 cm big , its like a silent assassin it creeps up on you without you knowing, i had a fit test in 2022 and that was normal, its scary stuff, i joined this chat today and reading other people’s experiences does help 

Sorry Gordgrc i didn't mean to imply you have not got cancer, i was referring to good luck that your cancer has been caught early, take care. Eddie

I know i think i have just worded it wrong i understood what you meant i seem to be going through a phase semi panic and repeating myself , your story gives me hope , i hope you stay fit and well for as long as you can