I was diagnosed with bowel cancer last Feb & learnt it had spread to my Liver.Before starting Chemo a blockage was found during an Xray and as a consequence I now have a stoma bag. The idea of having a stoma bag had always horrified me, but it is surprising how one adjusts and now after 6 months its a way of life. Nothing to be scared of, but something to be accepted and coped with.
I am now nearing the end of my Chemo treatment & the results of a CT scan are due mid July [2016] - its hoped that the cancer will have shrunk/been contained. Throughout the whole experience both my supportive wife & I have been very positive. Of course there are down days, but the NHS staff have been truly amazing, so supportive & though there are trials to overcome, I can take each day as it comes and look at cancer face on. Scared? Apprehensive? - of course I am. I may or may not beat it, but its got a fight on its hands!
What treatment did u do? How was your results in July? How are you doing...my mom was diagnosed with this same thing last week. Prayers and best of luck to you.
Great positive attitude...It IS about adapting and changing isn't it....not bemoaning the facts, accepting them.... without 'feeling like' a victim....cos we aren't....We are responsible for facing it (hopefully NOT alone) and working to improve chances ....
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Terrified. Have symptoms of colon cancer
could this be colon cancer?
Terrible time on Folfox5/Chemopump very sick. 
22, positive FIT test. 
