Bowel Cancer

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of stress and confusion but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot and will reduce the whirlwind wind that is rushing in your head...... and the Online Community is a safe place to connect.

As my cancer journey was rather different you may like to follow this link to our Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer Forum where you will connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about tests, treatments and what to expect during the months ahead. 

Follow the link above and join the group by hitting the ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name. At this point select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.

You can either go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name. Set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post. You can also have a look through the various threads by going into the ‘Discussions’ section.

You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.

We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.

Our Online Information and Support Section  is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.

Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support Groups in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.

When you feel up to it try putting some information in your profile. This really helps others when answering. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. Just click on YOUR username, select 'Edit Profile'. Put as much or as little in your profile and you can amend it at any time - you can see members profiles by hitting our forum names.

All the very best.

Hi Paula 

A very warm welcome to the online community and I hope you will join us over in Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum group we are very supportive towards each other and give out lots of advice and support whilst sharing our own experiences.

You've made a very wise move joining us and reading the posts of other members unlike Google our information is up to date and is given by real people who've been in your shoes previously.

Your consultant made have mentioned that you might end with a stoma for a little while this is not all bad and if you do get one you'll soon get used to it and regain your life back if you end up with a stoma and not everyone gets one you may want to come and join in the Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and any other stoma support where we discuss all things to do with poo.

Whichever groups you join you'll be made very welcome and you can be assured that the members will be on hand to guide and support through the next part of your journey with endless amounts of help and advice.

If I don't speak to you before Monday I wish you good luck and ask that you keep us informed on how you are getting on.

We are here for you when you need us.

Ian

Hi there.

this is the hardest time.

known you have  beingdiagnosed and not sure what the future holds .I was diagnosed just a year ago and have finally come through the other side and not feeling too bad after three operations.

anytime you want to talk just drop me a message all the best Andy