After colonoscopy, doctors think I may have rectal cancer - never been so scared

After my colonoscopy the doctors words were a blur but indicates serious and cancer , had ct scan mri and cpex in morning, weds is mdt meeting then I assume I'll get an appt to see what's happening , I have never been as scared in my life . 

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  • I'm being told by the hospital that the MDT will hopefully discuss my case on Friday, and that they have results back from biopsies, CT and MRI.

    So I guess I should be having discussions soon about the exact diagnosis and treatment plan? Does that sound right?

    I'm so scared it will be bad news and/or very complex and that it has spread.

  • Hi James, it is a worrying time but once they tell you what your dealing with and their plan you will be able to focus on that. Try and stay positive and know you will get through this. I can honestly say going into 3rd chemotherapy round tomorrow isn't nice but knowing there are only 3 to go keeps me focused. Stay strong. Xx

  • Thank you both so much. 

    I admire your strength and wisdom and am so grateful that you share it here. 

    I really hope that you are doing well. months seems an age, Beaumont! And, Willow, I hope the chemo goes as well as it can and isn't too debilitating. Let us know how you get on.

    I've been up and down emotionally and think I'm in a bit of a dark place, fearing the more detailed news and next steps. So long as they can treat and cure, which is what they originally said and what you all seem to be experiencing, I hope I can get myself prepared for the rigours of getting well again.

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  • Thank you both so much. 

    I admire your strength and wisdom and am so grateful that you share it here. 

    I really hope that you are doing well. months seems an age, Beaumont! And, Willow, I hope the chemo goes as well as it can and isn't too debilitating. Let us know how you get on.

    I've been up and down emotionally and think I'm in a bit of a dark place, fearing the more detailed news and next steps. So long as they can treat and cure, which is what they originally said and what you all seem to be experiencing, I hope I can get myself prepared for the rigours of getting well again.

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