Cancelled colonoscopy

Hi

im new on here. A little about me ... I'm 44 years old and have been bleeding and passing large clots recralky now for 16 months ... after another visit to A&E they've discovered a mass in my bowel (don't know if it's cancer but by grandad died if bowel cancer) and my colon is severely twisted ... I was due to have a colonoscopy two weeks ago and it got cancelled due to Covid-19 and doctor wasn't available... they rescheduled it for this Friday 19th and I've just had a phone call about 1/2 hour ago to tell me it's cancelled due to emergencies in the hospital ...

My mental health is severely suffering and I have been drinking to excess and on all kinds of severe painkillers which don't work ... I look l Iike I'm 9 months pregnant with quads and I'm in so much pain I've started smoking hash to try and numb it ... I don't think I can cope much longer and feel like taking my own life ... it sounds selfish but I'm at my wits end and can't cope 

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  • Hello TangoandCash

    I'm really sorry to hear about all that you've been dealing with. It's understandable that you're struggling and that you want some resolution to the problems. 

    I can see that [@Moderator Steph]‍ has signposted you in her reply with some sources of support for your mental health. I'd encourage you to get in touch with a local GP surgery tomorrow morning and get the ball rolling with registration. Having a GP that you can contact for support with managing your pain more effectively and chasing up hospital appointments will be key in moving things forward. 

    Don't be afraid to reach out to the Samaritans or those around you for help and support as well. 

    I do hope that things improve for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator