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 .

  • I had surgery in April and commenced chemo last July. I have done ok and am back at work . Everyone is different and is offered different treatment plans dependent on the clinical presentation. Your cancer sounds to have been caught at an early stage which is great regarding recovery and prognosis. Hope it goes well for you . 

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  • I had surgery in April and commenced chemo last July. I have done ok and am back at work . Everyone is different and is offered different treatment plans dependent on the clinical presentation. Your cancer sounds to have been caught at an early stage which is great regarding recovery and prognosis. Hope it goes well for you . 

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