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Good news , colon cancer , hope

Gordgrc
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I have a 5cm tumour in my colon , i had a colonoscopy which found it , i had a CT scan a week ago today i got the results, i have to see a surgeon next week and the clinical nurse has informed me that my CT scan came back clear , they are going to operate and remove that section of the bowel 

i feared the worst because of the size of the tumour, so anyone else who has symptoms similar to mine don’t loose hope , i know there is still a long way to go but to get the news it hasn’t spread is a weight off my mind 

  • Thank you for updating us, Gordgrc.

    It's great to hear that the tumour hasn't spread and they're going to operate and remove that section of the bowel. 

    Keep strong. 

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Thank you Renata , i was surprised because my tumour was quite large, i have an appointment to meet a surgeon next week so that will tell me more , hopefully not a long wait for the surgery, i must say i am nervous about the surgery but i also know there is no other option 

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    Hi Gordgrc, I have a very similar scenario to you, almost exactly the same description of rectal tumour and I thankfully have no evidence of spread so far. Surgery is planned for March. Hopefully a date to be confirmed this coming week. I had similar symptoms and although no others right now, I think all the news and the whirlwind of tests has hit me with fatigue suddenly. But I am so grateful to the lovely medical staff. Hope you are still feeling well? Best wishes. 

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    Good luck i hope it all goes well , it’s scary times , i think the stress of knowing you have cancer can wear you down 

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    Hi. So glad to hear your tumour hasn’t spread and hope you’re doing well. . I just wondered what symptoms you were experiencing before surgery. My husband has just had a colonoscopy and they have found a 5cm lesion which they said was big. We are terrified that it’s advanced and are waiting for a ct scan to see if it has spread before surgery. Thank you 

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