Hi

welcome to the site. I too have rectal cancer which was diagnosed last June . I've had   my radio/ chemo  and then in november 2011 I  had my operation to remove the cancer - i now have a permanent colostomy as my back passage was removed. You are on a roller coaster journey at the moment but it does get easier in a way once you know properly what you are dealing with and the treatment begins . My cancer is stage 3 but i'm sure there will be lots of people on the site shortly who have experience of stage four. Another good website for support  is Beating Bowel Cancer where you will meet people who will support you . take care

love stef x

Hi,

I am in a similar position, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer which had spread to the liver in January 2010.  He has had no surgery but has been on chemotherapy on and off since then.  Symptoms at the outset were similar to your husband's (bleeding, fatigue etc).  The first few months of chemo were tough but then he was on a different therapy for a year.  Things are getting a bit harder again now.

I think a lot of people find the initial diagnosis a lot to cope with at the beginning so do not wish to know exactly what is likely to happen, but once the treatment starts you will both feel more positive, I hope.  It's good to know that things are being done to help you both.

It is hard when you feel isolated I know - we live outside the UK and are in a minority group where we live - but there are plenty of people on this forum who will help you.

Expat

Hi 

I know your post was many years ago but I was wondering how your husband is ? My husband has the same cancer which also has spread to his liver , it's like a bad dream. Hope your husband is doing well 
 

kind regards 

sarah 

Hi 

I know your post was many years ago but I was wondering how your husband is ? My husband has the same cancer which also has spread to his liver , it's like a bad dream. Hope your husband is doing well 
 

kind regards 

sarah