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Hey. I am new here. 37 year old mummy to a wee girl.
Recently diagnosed with stage 3 T4, high rectal cancer.
I am meeting the oncologist soon to discuss when I am starting my radiotherapy and chemotherapy. No clue of the type. Plan to shrink the tumour then surgery later down the line. My bowel is beginning to pinch so I am having a stoma over the next week or two (no date yet)
Trying to process this information as much as I can. As well as keeping the brave front for my little one trying to keep routine as much as I can. Because in all fairness apart from the dodgey bowel habits I feel a bit like a fraudster. (Which I know is a blessing as I am in very good health)
I don't even know what I am asking you guys. But any and all tips advise that you can give us appreciated.
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