Newly Diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and I'm just completely lost

Hi, I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer a week ago and I’m just completely lost. It’s only small 34mm but it’s there. 

My dad has lymphoma and been told there is no other treatment for him plus I also have MS.

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  • A very warm welcome to the forum Bettyluv, although I'm sorry to hear you were diagnosed with bowel cancer last week.

    Finding out you have cancer can be very overwhelming, even more so when you've just found out there's no more treatment available for your dad's cancer, so it's completely understandable why you're feeling lost but I hope it helps to know that many of our members will know what you're going through, so you are not alone Bettyluv, and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    Sometimes knowing more about your diagnosis can help you feel more in control so if you'd like to find out more about bowel cancer do be sure to take a look at some of the information we have on our website.

    We also have a team of very knowledgeable and understanding cancer nurses you can talk to about this on 0808 800 4040. They're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you and hopefully ease your mind about what you and dad are facing.

    I know things are very challenging at the moment, but I hope knowing that we will be here for you when you need us can provide you with some strength and comfort at this very difficult time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator