Trying not to panic but not succeeding

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Hi,

Had a routine colonoscopy on Monday, they found a "swellling" and took a biopsy.  Despite a clear scan in June (2 years clear since the big cancer op in May 08) am now sprialling with panic that the cancer is back.  Don't know anyone or any books to refer to  with any experience of dealing with recurrence of a cancer.  I can't think of anything else this swelling could be as most other things I think the doc could have diagnosed just looking at it e.g. polyps, diverticulos, colitis etc.  

Don't get the results for 10 days at the GP and can't stop the panic crying when the children aren't here.  Does anyone have any  recurrence experiences to share (particularly colorectal)?  Thanks

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    First of all love I have to say that what is going on with you may not be cancer, because you have already been there, you are going to panic, but you may be worrying yourself for nothing, it is always down to wait and see which drives us all crazy. My cancer returned but I always knew that it would, my type of cancer at the stage it is at does but it was a case of waiting for results and dealing with the results when it happend. I know this isn't really helping you love but it could be many other things. I wish you luck and I wish you well. Take care..love Carol x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Please try not to panic. If you had a clear scan in June then whatever it is is new.They dealt with your cancer before so why not again? That is how I would look at it anyway.However I do sympathise, I had a bowel and liver op in May 09 but they still can't shift my lung mets so I am feeling a bit panicky about my future.

    Sending you love and strength, keep us posted.

    Love Jen XX

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Lynn,

    Dont jump the gun. Wait for the results,worrying

    wont change a thing. So gently gently.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx