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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  • 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 

  • Hi there ive just been diagnosed with stage 1 bowel cancer and have to see the consultant next week. What treatment did you get offered and have you made a full recovery. 

  • Hi .I was diagnosed august 2017 bowel cancer and had already spread to liver .I started chemo October 4 treatment over 3 months.wasnt too bad was manageable.had more scans and a camera up again and consultant was amazed that bowel tumour has gone only scar tissue was visible.i was told I would have a liver resection and bowel surgery .I'm seeing bowel surgeon thurs hopefully to discuss surgery..liver is bit more tricky .docs have told me I have had outstanding response to chemo .good luck with your treatment .how was yours diahdiagn .my was bowel screening.gp would been useless .

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  • Hi .I was diagnosed august 2017 bowel cancer and had already spread to liver .I started chemo October 4 treatment over 3 months.wasnt too bad was manageable.had more scans and a camera up again and consultant was amazed that bowel tumour has gone only scar tissue was visible.i was told I would have a liver resection and bowel surgery .I'm seeing bowel surgeon thurs hopefully to discuss surgery..liver is bit more tricky .docs have told me I have had outstanding response to chemo .good luck with your treatment .how was yours diahdiagn .my was bowel screening.gp would been useless .

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