Hi Sue, yes you're right re the tattooing..

How did you get on today? I meant to message yesterday evening to say good luck xx

Hi just read your post it is very worrying I know ,but like you say there are positives ,the fact it didn't go unnoticed for any longer and that they can possibly operate that is very positive , this is a great place to chat and get good advice also there are great nurses on here Monday to Friday who can answer some queries and point you in the right direction ,I sincerely hope things turn out well for your family Best Wishes x

Sounds like he not really had any of the worrying symptoms such as weightless and tiredness so hopefully has been picked up early...I had the CT scan for the same reason ie to see if anything spread anywhere..

Is good you only got a few days before you can find out more and like me when they say they'll operate it makes you think well that is a real positive..

If your youngest is 6 sounds like you're both quite young and so more likely to be fit and to recover well from treatment..is really good that he did go to GP and that the GP proactive to get further tests..

Do update after Wednesday..and def do not Google!!! I stupidly did which send me into spirals of worrying...I stick firmly to NHS only now x

Thanks Helen, yes I think it went ok, uncomfortable I’d say rather than painful, now it’s like I have a chunk of glass in my eye and struggling to read or write as have to keep the patch on until tomorrow’. Sure it’ll be a bit better in the morning (fingers crossed)

Just to welcome Sharkmarrison, and to say sorry you had to join but loads of nice folk on here as you’ve found out.

Im going now to close my poor eyes, speak soon when I can see what I’m doing. Big hugs to you all xx

He’s had symptoms for a while but he put it down to other things as he’s generally healthy so we are taking it as a positive that we’ve caught it at the right time! His mum had bowel cancer and she’s now in her 70’s so again another positive to look on. 

He’s 50 and lives a very active lifestyle. 

We really weren’t expecting the news last week which is why it’s floored us. We thought his symptoms were a mixture of piles and IBS. 

Thankfully he still has a good appetite and when they told us the results of the colonoscopy they said the tumour was easily passable.

Thanks again - I’m thinking more positive now after chatting and I will let you know how we get on next week.

Sending positive thoughts your way too xx

Yes sounds like quite a bit to be positive about..since my diagnosis I've found out so many people been through the same things and like your mother in law 20 years on they are doing fine..

I think medical staff so cautiois about giving positive news that that they have done so I think is something to focus on..guess see what they say this coming week and hopefully you'll find out next steps..

I'm hoping I hear soon re my pre op appointments incld the short colonoscopy and when they all will be...take care xx

Quick update. 
I had the colonoscopy today and they found nothing, no cancer and no polyps at all which was a great relief. 
Found the Moviprep easier to take than expected too. 

That's great news. I bet your so relieved. Do they know what was wrong with you?

That's really good news Lily..I'm pleased for you