I've just been diagnosed with colon cancer. After many scans, tests, biopsies it has been decided I need an operation to remove the cancerous polyp in my colon. I'm waiting for an appointment time for this now. In the meanwhile I feel blank,shocked and terrified of what's going to happen so any help with coping would be welcome. I do have family to talk to and they are good but wondered if there any ways of calming the inevitable stress and lack of sleep.