got letter telling me i got colorectal surgery appointment

i have concerns and worries.

was diagnosed with bowel cancer in a mental hospital in january.

wasnt followed up on at all.

had a painful ecolocospy done on 24 may. at the time staff that done it told me all

was okay, fine and normal that was seen within me.

i believed. FOOL ME believed.

to my upset today i got letter telling me i will be seen at the colorectal surgery

outpatient department on 1 july.

i looked up colorectal surgery and saw it linked to bowel cancer, symptons,

treatment and surgery options. freaked out and scared.

i have a phoabia of needles, drips and bloodworks.

any further treatments and diagnosing to do with those things including surgery I

WONT BE DOING.

also i am trying to get pregnant. if suceede wont do treatment.

  • Hello photo23,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. What a stressful time it must be for you. I think it would probably be helpful for you to give our nurses a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm so you could ring them on Monday morning if you want and talk this through with them. Don't hesitate to mention also your pregnancy plans. You can also get in touch with our nurses via the Ask the Nurses topic area on our forum.

    I hope this helps a little and that you get to chat to others here who have been in a similar situation.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator