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Ozzy-81
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I was diagnosed with cancer yesterday and still trying to grasp the weight of it. It was really surreal as I have been told I have cancer but they don’t know what it is. 
I had colonoscopy showed 4cm polyp lots of biopsies taken and CTs MRI bloods etc. I was worried that it was rectal cancer but now they are suspicious of lymphoma. They couldn’t answer any of my questions and they cannot give me a time frame when they will have answers. I am really confused and worried of this wait as it has been over 2 weeks since the colonoscopy. 
I am finding it very difficult to staying positive as there is no path way provided and had absolutely no support. 

  • Hello Ozzy-81

    I'm sorry to hear that you were told yesterday that you have cancer, but at this point, the specialists are unable to give you a clear diagnosis of the type of cancer or to answer some of your questions. I know how overwhelming the rollercoaster of emotions you might have been experiencing can be. 

    I know many of the community members will agree that this period of waiting and uncertainty is particularly difficult, and it's natural to have concerns. I wonder if you might find it helpful to give our team of nurses a call and talk things through with them. I know they will be happy to listen and hopefully they will be able to give you some information, advice and support to help you whilst you're waiting for the next appointment with the hospital team. If you'd like to talk with them, they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Hopefully some of the other community members will post to share their tips, advice and experiences with you but I just wanted to pop in and let you know that the nurses are on the end of the phone it it would help to talk. 

    Keep in touch Ozzy-81. We're here for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Thank you Jenn, it is nerve racking. I have contacted the hospital and discussed little further. Seems that I have to wait a bit longer. I am really scared 

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