Bowel cancer

Hi, I had an op 3 weeks ago today to remove a tumour from my sigmoid colon. The op went well and I am making a good recovery. Now waiting to hear about chemo.

If you are offered screening for bowel cancer please take the tests which could save your life! I am only 56 and the diagnosis came as a complete shock. It can affect people of all ages but can be treated if caught early enough. I remain positive and hopeful that I can recover.

Please say hello if you are also living with bowel cancer.

Jo x

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Offline tigercub over 9 years ago

Hi.glad your making good recovery i was diagnosed with bowel cancer 24th august think stage 1 dont know any more had full body scan not had results yet or op date .its hard waiting
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Offline piscesjo over 9 years ago in reply to tigercub

It is hard waiting. Treatment for cancer seems to be characterised by waiting.
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Offline piscesjo over 9 years ago in reply to tigercub

It is hard waiting. Treatment for cancer seems to be characterised by waiting.
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Offline Globerry over 9 years ago in reply to piscesjo

Hi I was diagnosed with rectal cancer June 2017 I had 5cm tumour removed had anterior resection and a temporary ileostomy.I am awaiting chemotherapy.I am apprehensive about the chemotherapy as I have just recovered from the op.Nobody prepared for the emotional feelings that I have experienced.Thanks
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Offline piscesjo over 9 years ago in reply to Globerry

Hi globerry. I started my chemo 8 weeks ago. I have 30 sessions scheduled (1 every week ) and have my 8th one tomorrow. I had the first 7 via iv cannula but as my veins are so small and skinny I had a Hickman line fitted last Wednesday.
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