Shock!

[Jasper-2012]

Hi,

I’ve had a colonoscopy at hospital this week. Whilst biopsies have been collected, the Consultant was pretty confident it is cancer.

Of course, this is a shock. I’m 53 years old…

Any help and advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Jasper-2012

Thank you for posting in Colon Cancer Connected.

The key is to catch any issue early. You are doing that. You should feel really good. You are way ahead of the game. If you do have something, you are catching it very early. That is awesome. And you're probably getting it way before it had a chance to go anywhere else.

In my case, I didn't find it early. At age 49 I had a full size tumor growing out of my colon that had metastasized to a different area of my body. I had to have partial colectomy surgery. I was lucky enough to be able to participate in a clinical trial that saved my life as the chemo's and radiation didn't work. I really wish I had a colonoscopy at age 40.

What was it that brought you to get a colonoscopy in the first place? Did you have some symptoms or is this just a precautionary measure? Do you have a family history of it that you know of?

For now, we do wish you the very best and hope you get good results from pathology. You are catching this early. You should feel good about that. Please let us know what the results are. I'm very interested. I have a lot of advice on the topic.

~Tom, GCCA Survivor - Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator.

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.

[Jasper-2012 in reply to GCCA-Survivor]

Cheers, Tom! Motivating😊I had some bleeding, went to see the GP, blood and poo tests and then the 14 day-colonoscopy appointment. Waiting for biopsy, but the Consultant pretty confident it’s cancer.

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator in reply to Jasper-2012]

Hi Jasper-2012,

Hope you get the good news. You're definitely catching things early. Stay positive.

You got the 14-day colonoscopy appointment. My colonoscopy was the next morning and surgery 2 days after that as I was not on the early side of anything about it.

Let us know what you find out.

👍

[Haylingisland]

Hi I know exactly how you feel I’m 44 mum of 3 and was diagnosed on the 28 th feb 2022. You world falls apart, I have my surgery booked for next week, however in between the various hospital appointments and scans life remains pretty normal at the moment and that’s what keeps me going normality and routine. You will probably feel numb at the moment and very sad but just take each day at a time, you can do it 😊

[Jasper-2012 in reply to Haylingisland]

Cheers, Haylingisland! This is very supportive! Good luck with your surgery!

[Jasper-2012 in reply to Haylingisland]

Will do 👍

[Wexford1968]

The same happened to me ,as soon as they saw it they new it was cancer. But if it’s caught early it can be cured. I didn’t even need chemo and I’ve been fine for the last 4 years.if it’s cancer they will get you into hospital very quickly and remove the part of the bowel where the cancer is and hopefully god willing everything will be ok.try not to worry and let the doctors sort it

[Jasper-2012 in reply to Wexford1968]

This is encouraging, Wexford! Thanks for your advice! 🤗

[ChrissiLea]

Hi Jasper, I got my diagnosis yesterday and had a CT scan today to see if it has spread. I was pretty positive about it yesterday ut now I'm getting a bit scared. I guess we're at a similar stage

[Lmj2132]

Jasper-did you have any symptoms in addition to the blood? Best wishes to all here.

[Jasper-2012 in reply to Lmj2132]

Hi, there was a change in stool routines, going to the toilet more often.

[Lmj2132]

Positive thoughts to you. I’m having similar experience now, but haven’t had colonoscopy yet.

[TippetyTapper]

Hi Jasper, I hope you are ok. I’m 4 years clear this year, following re-section/chemo. You will adapt - stay strong, keep positive. I had my tumour for years and a perforation of the bowel wall but no recurrence so far.. Good luck.