What a horrible position to find yourself in. I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking about you. Sending my warmest wishes.

Thank you so much it's going to take a while to sink in x

Oh, you're so welcome. Take care.

Oh, you're so welcome. Take care.

Hi 72Mandy,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

I am so sorry to hear that you got a cancer diagnosis. Do you know what type and stage it is? It is not unusual to be in total shock, anger, or even denial at this stage - it will get a little easier to handle once you know more about treatment and what lies ahead.

I went through treatment for 2 bouts of cancer and 1 of pre-cancer, all within a year of diagnosis. I found treatment a challenge, but it was all perfectly "doable". That was all 16 years ago and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. I hope that you will too.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. We are always here for you.

Kind reards,

Jolamine xx

Hi it's bowel cancer only had the colonoscopy yesterday but he was completely certain they took biopsies and I need to have a ct scan to see if it's spread so I don't.know much more yet x

Hi 72Mandy,

I'm sorry to hear this. Do you have a date for the CT scan yet? I hope that you don't have too long to wait for it. Mine was breast cancer and my surgeon was sure that it was cancer at my first appointment too. It is scary to be told this so soon, but the benefit of knowing immediately is that you have a little time to come to terms with the diagnosis, before you're hit with a treatment schedule.

I sincerely hope that these tests show that the cancer hasn't spread. Do please let us know how your results turn out and remember that we are always here for you.

If you ask one of the moderators to change the title of your original post to Bowel Cancer, you will probably get more replies from people who have gone through, or are undergoing, treatment for bowel cancer. You should benefit from their experiences as you travel your cancer journey.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I don't have a date as yet me and my husband are on our way to Devon for a week which was planned months ago because my biopsy results won’t be available for 10-14 days as long as I have them scan when I’m back the results will be available for the MDT meeting so it’s not delaying anything and we really wanted to try and enjoy our break xx

Hi 72mandy,

Going to Devon for a week sounds like an excellent idea, especially as it won't delay anything. I hope that you can both relax enough to have a lovely holiday.

Do please keep in touch and let us know how things go when you return. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

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