I had emergency surgery two weeks to remove a tumour in my large intestine, have been told it is cancer, really worried about life going forward and just want to be put too sleep.
Welcome to Cancer Chat. I am sure this must be an incredibly difficult time for you - I hope you are getting on OK. Please know we are always here for you on the forum and hopefully it can be a source of support to you, in terms of writing things down and reaching out to others who understand.
It sounds like you may be waiting to get more information about next steps. If so, I hope it's not long to wait for this, and it may be helpful in terms of understanding what to potentially expect.
Keep speaking to others around you about your concerns where possible, as it often helps to talk. You can also explore other sources of help, such as via Macmillan and Maggie's - these places have lots of resources, helplines and also local centres.
If ever you're really struggling, please reach out to Samaritans - they are available 24/7 on freephone 116 123 and are always there to listen and offer support.
As I say, I hope this forum can be of some help for you, and we are always here if you need it.
Hi. I had a right hemicolectomy 9 years ago. I had a very large tumor and hence the op done within 4 weeks of discovery. I'm doing fine. I won't lie and say everything is normal. There are some foods that I can't tolerate and the old bowels are a bit weird and annoying at times. However 9 years on I feel good.
It's all a bit much at the time but things can get remarkably better quite quickly. So take it one day at a time and look out for what makes you happy. Relish the small improvements , expect to have some set backs. But be kind to yourself and you'll get there.
Yes it was cancer. Didn't have to have chemo tho. I've had cancer again recently in the womb again no chemo.. Its sort if scary but I've several friends and family who have had a cancer diagnosis and were all alive and kicking. My dad's 95 with skin cancer years ago. Cancer isn't a death sentence anymore. Not easy but doable.
It's very normal to worry and whilst I've been told many times that it doesn't help to worry I think it's impossible not to. The only thing that sort of worked for me was to allow my self to worry and overthink for a set amount of time and then stop, or at least try to. My strategy was I'd allow myself an hour in the morning to worry , write down what I was worried about, questions to ask then close the notebook and put it to one side. That's not to say that that book didn't always stay put but it seemed to help. A bit like allowing yourself a set amount of time for a normal task. Like I'm only going to iron for an hour the rest can wait.
Just got back from hospital, i have been informed u have stage 4 cancer as it has spread to my liver, waiting for them to contact me to start chemo, the consultant was not sure whether it will work but hinks i should give it a try.
