I'm told the MDT should be discussing me today as they have my biopsies and 2 scan results.

The cancer nurse offered to call me later today with an update post- meeting.

I know lots of people say this waiting is the hardest part and it gets easier, mentally, once you have a plan. But I'm terrified what they'll tell me. Wish me luck.

James4000 hi James I wish you all the luck in the world  I was thinking maybe this is the hardest waiting to hear your results and what can be done for you as I know it will be for me. I’m still waiting for a scan but it’s still in the 2 eeek pathway  please keep us informed  lots of love  x

Hi tangoPotter and James4000...

Been watching your updates and thinking of you both..

5 weeks since my colonoscopy and biopsies taken.. told waiting time is 18-20 weeks.. I wasn't given any diagnosis at the time of the colonoscopy.. this obviously is different from the 2 week timescale you were told at the time of your procedure and diagnosis..

Take care, sending to you both x

Thank you, Eastendgirl . I'm grateful for your support and kind words.

I very much hope that no news after 5 weeks and the timescales they've told you suggest a different and less problematic finding for you.

I'm at the Dr now just for them to check there's nothing else awry. I think they're worried about me getting "blocked up" and that causing this recent discomfort. I still have BMs though, so I'm hoping that's not the case now, and that with treatment likely starting fairly soon it won't become an issue. Maybe I just ate too much or too much fibre yesterday or something.

Fingers crossed. It's been (relatively speaking) quite encouraging news recently, so I'm trying to stay positive. Could really do with things to trend in the right direction

Hi James4000...I'm keeping everything crossed for you..positive thinking is vital for us all,  not always easy but very important..

Re my timescale for results.. I agree with you..it was my G.P who  my cough and breathlessness and queried whether it was related to my asthma.. he actually said.. I think you have bowel cancer  no preamble just right out there...

Take care,  sending positive vibes

James 4000 hi James I get the same as you I have smal bm but lots of wind and some times like you I get a bit of disscomfort across the bladder area just hoping not getting blocked up but I was told if you can pass wind there isn’t a blockage  good luck James my thoughts are with you 

Only me folks...

Cooled boiled water is great for dispersing trapped wind... same remedy as used for colicky babies..

Thanks. Do you mean to drink?

Yes.. really helps..boil, cool and sip throughout the day 

Thanks for sharing that- going to give a try x

James4000 hi James just got appointment for next Thursday ct scan. Did they use contrast with you. Just wondered how it was  I’m nervous  x

No worries Chantetz hope it helps, another thing is peppermint CORDIAL ...mint /warmth ( hot water bottle or heat pad) and gentle massage are all good at relieving the pain of trapped wind..such a painful condition..

No worries Chantetz hope it helps, another thing is peppermint CORDIAL ...mint /warmth ( hot water bottle or heat pad) and gentle massage are all good at relieving the pain of trapped wind..such a painful condition..

Ooh  might try this.

I get through half a pack of Exrrtra stone mints, several mint teas and chamomile teas, and a couple of hot water bottle refills each day and it usually does the trick.

I spoke to my GP surgery yesterday and the cancer nurses today and they said my recent discomfort isn't too unusual, especially if i am still having BMs. Likely I ate too much at once the other day and it was a bit much for the bowel all at once. Little and often is the mantra. And a couple of recommendations about a little bit of laxative (which I'm avoiding for now, but might use in future. Could be a good tool for some of us)