Colorectal cancer and liver metastasis aged 36

Hello, I’ve recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and had emergency surgery to remove part of my bowel and the tumour due to intussusception. I’m now recovering from surgery but am waiting for MDT meeting to find out what happens next. I am aware that the cancer has spread to my liver and I’m feeling very scared. I only got married last year and I have a 12 year old and a 7 year old.

  • Hello David, good to hear from you.

    Yes my oncology team are very good, they do listen to any concerns I have and act accordingly. 

    I have to say Chemo fatigue hit me like a ton of bricks, I’m used to being very active, but it’s a case of No you have to do absolutely nothing today!!

    I hope your colonoscopy goes well, mine is still quite clear in my mind as it was only last June. For me the drinks before hand was the worst bit. I’m sure you’ll be absolutely fine, and get good results

    I agree with you one foot in front of the other, and hopefully kill a few cancer cells along the way, and stop the rest in their tracks  

    I’ve got a long way to go, but I’m still being positive that I can live with this for many more years. That’s my hope and dream

    take care, good luck with the colonoscopy 

    Angela