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

Thankyou for your response , nothing today but hoping a phonecall in the morning x

Hi Beth is having surgery today to have a stoma fitted.  Hopefully this will relieve her symptoms xx

Hi anything that helps is good , how does she feel about it ? I suppose it's a daft question because obviously don't want any of this but if it helps her get through it then it's a positive , hope you're keeping ok  ...lots of love xx

Hi,  I hope having a stoma fitted will help the symptoms Beth is having. I had a traumatic tme which I am still recovering from. On January 16th I was due to have my third chemotherapy but it was cancelled because of constipation. It was being caused by the tumour blocking my bowel. They attempted to put a stent onto the tumour but 3-4 hours later I was screaming in pain and had a peri arrest and thought I was dying. The stent perforated my bowel and ruptured the tumour. I was told that it was unlikely I would survive. I had my large bowel completely removed and had to have a stoma. I really didn't want it but in reality it has saved my life. Has Beth finished her chemotherapy? Sending hugs and thinking of Beth today. Xx

Sorry to hear this must have been so scary.  No she has 3 to go.  Not sure how long she will need to recover before she can have more chemo x

Thank you, yes it was the worst thing I've ever been through. It could take 8 weeks initially to recover and they say 3 months full recovery. I'm sure she is strong and fit and will get through this. Please let me know how she is after her operation. Thinking of you and Beth xx

Yes I will xx

Hi she wanted the stoma hope it works out ok x

Beth is in recovery, in a lot of pain.  Operation went well x

Hope beth recovers soon and can get on with her chemo bless her ..you are both in my thoughts xx

Thank you take care.  Lots of love x

Thank you take care.  Lots of love x