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

Parents Reply
  • I have just been diagnosed with a 3cm malignant colonic tumour. Biopsies taken and now waiting for a CT scan, they said all results would take six weeks. This seems a long time to wait. I have had no symptoms at all. I was scared for the prep and colonoscopy but now I'm petrified.

Children
  • Yes,I agree,  the waiting is the worst thing ever. I can't remember how long I had to wait for a CT scan following discovery of the tumour but i know that it seemed like an eternity. I also felt petrified, a very normal response to an overwhelmingly awful and uncertain situation. However now the tumour has been discovered appropriate treatment options can be discussed after all the necessary investigations. I hope you get a treatment plan sorted out ASAP. Kind Regards, jo