Hi Beaumont44, 

I just wanted to say we are thinking of you during this stressful time. I guess the MDT meeting was today and I hope that you get an appointment soon to find out exactly what is going on. It's completely normal to be scared when dealing with all this uncertainty at the moment and after having been through all these tests. 

Let us know what you find out - you are not alone though and many members of our community have been through this before and will hopefully come and say hello soon and share their stories with you. While you are waiting, as there is nothing harder than waiting for a diagnosis, I thought I would share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for news. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi I got diagnosed with rectal cancer on 14th of August, I have oncologist meeting on weds this week to find out the treatment plan of chemo then surgery as I understand so far , im scared but positive , the doctor sounded positive its not spread anywhere , I keep reading of people with stoma and its something I know nothing about and scares me , thanks for listening. 

Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted x

We found out yesterday that my daughter’s cancer is stage 3 has moved to nearby lymph nodes, waiting for an appointment with the oncologist to discuss chemotherapy she and I are gutted. It’s so unfair she is going through this. Xx

Hi , I'm sorry to hear that , really hope you can both feel a bit better when you get more info and a plan so hard , I've had first chemo through canula was at hospital about 3 hrs , the drip took 2 hrs , feel fine apart from tingly hands and hand a bit sore , I came home with a big bag of tabs , mouthwash and cream if I get dry skin, I take 4 tablets tonight, then 2 lots of 4 for nxt 2 wks , also got steroids for nxt 3 days , and anti sick tabs incase ! I feel I'm laid here waiting for a side effect , very weird feeling but it's the first day to getting better , im thinking about you both and I look forward to hearing when you start treatment as it does feel like I'm getting somewhere now ..take care xx

Hi thinking of you, how are you feeling? Xx

Hi I'm ok thankyou , my hand is still quite sore , I might ring a nurse see if that is normal , get a bit anxious taking tablets but so far feel fine , how are you and your daughter ? When is your next appt ? Xx

My daughters appt is on Thursday at 10.30 xx

Hi Hope all goes well at your appt today ; il be thinking about you xx

Thank you. Feeling anxious for my daughter.  How are you feeling? Xxx

If im honest not great , ended up in hospital with chest pain , taking the tablets 4 twice a day is giving me anxiety i dread it and struggle to eat before them , but spoke to a few and it's quite common , not feeling too bad today tho , let me know how today goes for you both sending love xx

Oh bless you.  Yes I will let you know.  Take care and rest xxx

Oh bless you.  Yes I will let you know.  Take care and rest xxx