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The waiting is horrible

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I’ve got my grading scans for colon cancer on Tuesday and I’m terrified.  I first went to my GP in January because I’d had a small amount of bleeding a couple of times.   It took until last Sunday to get an endoscopy and they’ve found a flat 5cm by 7cm tumor.  My symptoms have definitely got worse over the last 4 months.  But now every twinge or bit of discomfort is a sign it’s metastasised and I’m going to die.  I’m 43 and I have a 2 1/2 year old.  I’m watching hey Duggee trying not to cry.

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    Hi lovely 

    Bless you I wish you well. 

    I've just come back this morning from the hospital to be told I have to have a total hysterectomy due to various tests all pointing to ovarian cancer. I still don't have a definitive answer. That will come when they've whipped everything out and tested it. Hardest thing was telling my kids, 17, 15 & 13 tonight . Husband is still in shock.

    I'm not in any pain or discomfort, came about having an ultrasound for something completely different.

    Bloods, CT and ultrasound all showing signs so hospital aren't taking any chances. 45 and ill be going through the menopause!

    I agree it's the waiting that's the hardest and I've been pulling my hair out over it and still don't have a definitive answer. Not good is it. 

    What I would say is that you're in good hands and tests take time. Not what you want to hear I know. I wish you well and haven't much to add other than try and stay positive give that lovely child of yours a big hug and a cuddle.

    Xxxx

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    Thank you

     

    Oh that must have been hard to hear, and so hard to have to tell your kids. I feel sick just thinking about telling friends.  A friend had a hysterectomy for womb cancer last year and bounced back.at least now you won’t be wondering if your menopause is starting! (This is what I tell myself when I think about the likelihood I’ll have to have one too). Good luck! 

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    Hi 

    I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. I hope that you get your results back very soon and that you can look forward with your treatment. Good luck and best wishes. Sending you lots of positive thoughts x 

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