Waiting for results

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Hello

My dad was diagnosed with cancer 3 weeks ago after having a routine FIT screening. They found a 7cm tumour within the rectum. He has had a MRI and CT scan done and is now awaiting results. Can anyone tell me how long we will be waiting for news or could I hear anyone else’s experiences please. I’m going out of my mind and very worried. Just want to get the results so that he can start treatment as soon as possible! 

  • Hi  and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

    I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and although I didn't have the same type of cancer as your dad, I know how difficult waiting for results and a treatment plan can be.

    The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the bowel cancer group, which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support.

    To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.

    It would be great if you could put something about your dad's diagnosis and tests to date into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.

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