Hi everyone - just had diagnosis of bowel cancer confirmed yesterday- what a great Christmas present! Anyway trying to feel positive but it is very hard. Anyone else out there feeling the same?
Was diagnosed after colonoscopy on 14th Dec. Until you know the severity of it, you can't really assess prospects. Unfortunately it depends on the individual how well they take it.
What I can tell you is cancer is not the death sentence everyone thinks it is (i have had prostate cancer, and prostate removed 3 years ago). Survival rate of 5 years+ is 95% for grade 1, 85% for grade 2, 65 % for grade 3, and 10% for grade 4. 5yrs plus is there because they don't monitor after 5 yrs so only know stats up to there
Don't google too much, lots of rabbit holes out there. Stick to NHS and Cancer UK sites for main info.
Was diagnosed after colonoscopy on 14th Dec. Until you know the severity of it, you can't really assess prospects. Unfortunately it depends on the individual how well they take it.
What I can tell you is cancer is not the death sentence everyone thinks it is (i have had prostate cancer, and prostate removed 3 years ago). Survival rate of 5 years+ is 95% for grade 1, 85% for grade 2, 65 % for grade 3, and 10% for grade 4. 5yrs plus is there because they don't monitor after 5 yrs so only know stats up to there
Don't google too much, lots of rabbit holes out there. Stick to NHS and Cancer UK sites for main info.
