finding out you have bowel cancer

[Dance22]

hi there I’ve just been diagnosed with bowel cancer ! so I’m new to this , things are moving pretty fast! not sure if this is a good thing.

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

I combined your 2 posts into one response 👍😁

[7476]

the quicker the better I am the same age as you and same diagnosis .I found out in march last year and op in April all treatment finished by September .Good luck in your journey

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

hi thank you so much for your reply , I’m taking a day at a time hopefully tomorrow I will know the results!and what’s to be done 👌🙏

[7476]

good luck hope all goes well

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

thank you they are discussing my CT scan & MRI scan I had last week! so at some point I’ll be informed soon of my treatment 🤞🤞

[7476]

fingers crossed

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

I’ve got an appointment today at 9.00 am so this is the day I’ll find out what’s going to be done 🤞🤞🙏

[7476]

Will be thinking of you good luck

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

hi just to let you know it is mostly positive news! it’s T1 stage and all scans show no spreading! will be having keyhole surgery to remove tissue & scarring, it will be this month 👌👌🙏

[LinC1 in reply to Dance22]

That is very positive news. My partner was diagnosed from screening last year and had keyhole/robotic surgery within 2 months from the initial colonoscopy. 5 day hospital stay and he hasn’t looked back! 6 monthly checks, then yearly for next few years! You’ve got this early & things are going to move fast but that’s exactly what you want.

Good luck & speedy recovery X

[7476]

Good news indeed I had keyhole surgery and had no problems at all.Hardly any pain either so pleased for you

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

thank you so much will keep posting updates 🤞🤞

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

please do

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

got my operation date next Thursday 9th march , had my pre op today this time next week it’ll be done 🤞🤞🙏👌

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

Great news you will sail through it I will be cheering you on .Keep me posted👍

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

hi thank you here’s hoping they get it all 🤞🤞will keep you updated 👌

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

good luck for today I will be keeping you on my thoughts x

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

hi there I’m home and doing ok a bit sore, all went well the constant is confident he’s got it all but can’t promise, will be having regular check ups 👌👌

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

Thats great news you will soon be up and about keep in touch

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

hi there day 3 from operation still a bit sore early days, I’m having a pj day I’m not going anywhere so why not, have a nice day 👌👌

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

Do what your body tells you and you will soon be up and back to normal stay well 👍😎😁

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

day 6 from operation, still feeling sore when I sit ! so I chose to get up and get on with my day 👌it’s beautiful sunshine so into my garden 🪴 this afternoon 💪💪hope you are doing good 😊

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

Just take it easy do what you can I tried to move about as much as I could you are getting there it’s early days .I am doing fine have my first follow up appointment early April so we shall see what comes of that Lovely day here just cold stay well x

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

that’s good you have your follow up appointment 👌 I’ve heard nothing yet so no news is good news 👌take care have a lovely weekend 🥰

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

I first saw the consultant 6 weeks after operation then had a scan a few weeks later .This appointment inApril is the first as you are seen every 6 months for 5years.Lovely day here I have been tidying the garden take care x

[Dance22 in reply to 7476]

that’s good enjoy this beautiful weather 🌻🌻I’ve been doing exactly the same 🪴🪴

[7476 in reply to Dance22]

👍😁

[Art600]

hello. my mum is in the same boat. We are waiting too to find out more. All the Positive thoughts to you and know you will get the treatment you need to beat this. We are also in United Kingdom. Hear to talk to you any time if you would like x

[Dance22 in reply to Art600]

hi thank you for your reply, I’ve only been 4 weeks this Friday I had the colonoscopy so things moved quickly, so hopefully having keyhole surgery before the end of march🤞 hope your mum gets her results back soon, will be thinking of your mum and your family 🙏🤞🤞

[Beatrice2012]

Fast is your best bet. The cancer moves quickly. Since August I have consecutively undergone a partial nephrectomy and colectomy. Delay colectomy meant it's reached the lymph nodes. Am now on chemo tablets for six months

[Dance22 in reply to Beatrice2012]

that’s good news, I’ve got some lymph nodes that look inflamed so having more tests before the operation, 🤞🤞

[Dance22 in reply to Dance22]

thank you I’m sure I will, everyday a bonus 👌👌

[Mondlee in reply to Dance22]

I had followed you, just want to know how is things going on for you