Hi, I'm awaiting a diagnosis for bowel cancer, I backed out of a colonoscopy and gastroscopy early Jan as I thought the whole experience was traumatic, I feel in despair now as I've since had a CT scan and MRI scan, found a nodual in my liver and adrenal gland, I just don't know what to think I'm going out of my mind with worry, since booked another endoscopy as I need to know one way or the other dreading it tbh.

Hi there 

bless you I nearly backed out of the colonoscopy and was made to go by my partner so glad I went , as it wasn't as bad as I thought . What symptoms do you have ? 
have you been told you have bowel cancer ? 
The staff at the hospital are so patient you will be fine . Why are you having an endoscopy when you have had CT and MRI can you not just have a colonoscopy? 
 

take care 

AMANDA 

Oh you poor thing, you must be worried sick. Whereabouts in the country are you? Just wonder if they are fairly quiet and therefore doing some catch up appointments? I live in Northumberland and am getting all my scans done extremely quickly and the hospital seems fairly quiet. I had my CT scan this morning at 8.30am and was out for 8.45am. 5 days to wait now to find out if it's spread, it's hell isn't it? Thinking of you and remember to keep us posted xx

How did your scan go? Not sure whether I need to take a dressing gown like I did for my colonoscopy. I know that they don't tell you anything at scans, my MRI is on Sunday afternoon followed by a CT is Monday morning. Yes hell is definitely a word that expresses my feelings right now. I'm from the Yorkshire area. When I've been to hospitals and Doctors recently I've often said I can't believe how quiet it is x

Hi there I think that it depends on where you live as to how quickly you get seen , I was seen within a week as there were cancellations. You do not need a dressing gown fir the MRI as you wear trousers and top they give you . It is a noisy experience but ok doesn't hurt same with ct scan all ok no worries. Soon after they have all the details together they will ask you to see them for an appointment to talk to you about the treatment plan . 
please take it easy and rest when you can and also take vitamins and get out for fresh air xxx

Hi, scan went fine but won't get results for about 5 days. The worst time I think. Didn't need a dressing gown and the other gown provided. I have taken to just wearing a vest under my jumper whe I go now, not bothering with a bra. You always have to take them off but you can keep a vest on, just feels a little more dignified. Will be thinking about you on Sunday xx

Hi, how are you doing/feeling? The lady on the telephone this morning mentioned that it would be noisy and told me not to eat a large lunch ( I've not eaten a proper meal since Christmas Day) I did get weighed yesterday morning and noticed I'd lost half a stone in a week so I did eat a little more yesterday because I felt very weak just walking down the stairs. I finally went to toilet after my colonoscopy I was so afraid and anxious to go but it was ok x

Hi, have you had an MRI aswell as a CT scan? I too have stopped wearing a bra to appointments etc I feel more comfortable without and like you say they ask you to remove especially wired ones. I remember many years ago having an MRI on my chest and having some really cold fluid pumped into me x

Hi, no just a CT scan. Hoping I do t have to have an MRI as I don't cope very well with them! X

Hi, how are you doing? Just wanted to wish you luck for tomorrow and Monday. I had a phone call from the hospital and and I am so lucky that my cancer hasn't spread I am so relieved. I am provisionally booked in for my operation on 24th February. Meeting with consultant on Tuesday. Xx

Aww wow that's fantastic news, I can only pray for the same news but unfortunately I've never had luck on my side. My Mum and Step Dad are taking me for my MRI Scan tomorrow so at least I don't have to drive.

Please let me know how you get on, on Tuesday when you meet your Consultant, I bet you're so relieved and how good of the hospital to phone you and tell you straight away rather then making you wait. Not long before you can rid this horrible disease now xx

Thank you so much for your lovely message, I will keep you posted. Thinking of you today xx

Thank you so much for your lovely message, I will keep you posted. Thinking of you today xx