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. 

Yes deffo sooner the better ! My bowel movements are bk to some sort of normal it feels to me that means it's working hopefully , my chemo is thru canula for 2 hrs and then 2 wks of capecitabine tablets , how does your daughters work again? I know you said aggressive chemo xx

Sounds like your treatment is positive.  She is having a port fitted on her chest where the chemo goes into.  I believe it’s 2 weeks 2 days a week then she has a week off, this will be for 3 months x she is at the hospital now for more bloods and a face ti face chat about the port being fitted x

Yeah it's not going too bad at the moment , hope your daughter is ok with everything today xx

Hello how are you? My daughter had the port put in today.  Chemo starts Monday feeling very anxious about it, concerned how she is going to feel with the side effects xx

Hi I'm really good today my first cycle finished this morn , I feel fine and I'm going to enjoy my wkend and put next cycle to the back of my mind for now , know its a long way to go ! There's that many chemo types I think but they gave me anti sickness tab anti diarohea tabs etc and they did say your not supposed to feel overly poorly ! I don't know if I will feel worse as I go into cycle two ..no idea ..she will get numbers to ring if anything not right so fingers crossed she's fine xx

My daughter’s chemo has been delayed by a week as they are waiting for her results from her enzymes , not quite sure what this means.  I just hope the delay affects her recovery from cancer x

Hi I remember when I went to see consultant before I started and they said its to check something was right to start chemo but I never looked into it ..and obvs need to have bloods done before each cycle so no I'm not sure either , bit of a *** waiting again but they know what they are on with , she's in the best hands lots of love xx

Morning how are you both? Will your daughters treatment start Monday coming now ? I see consultant today assume just to see how I am for next cycle which starts on Fri xx

Morning, her treatment delayed will start next Wednesday.  Had to wait for her blood test to come back check enzymes as it is such a strong chemo.  Results all good.  Hope your appointment goes well, let me know how you get on xx

Morning results good will start chemo next Wednesday, hope your appointment goes well.  Let me know how it goes xx

Morning results good will start chemo next Wednesday, hope your appointment goes well.  Let me know how it goes xx