Colon cancer

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I was diagnosed with colon cancer 10 days ago after a colonoscopy, I have since had a CT scan and now have to have A MRI scan and a PET scan.

Thehighlander over 4 years ago

Hi Matilda5 and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community but sorry that you needed to find us and especially sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis brings many questions, lots of confusion and stress but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey will help you navigate this rollercoaster.

The Community is organised into dedicated support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with others navigating the same type of cancer journey.

To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens. Then you can introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones) you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.

It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.

Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

All the very best

Mike (Thehighlander)

It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

My cancer story

FormerMember over 4 years ago

Hi Matilda

You're just a month or so behind my husband - his colonoscopy was mid-Jan. It's been an absolute whirlwind since. Most agonising bit was definitely where you are now: waiting for all the scans & results.

Once he had the results appointment, everything has happened very quickly. He starts 5 days of radiotherapy on 22nd Feb, then chemo from 15th March. Even his covid vaccine has been sorted & was done today.

Every person we've met at the hospital has been utterly lovely. I've been allowed to accompany him to support & take notes. I hope that you have someone who can similarly support you.

It's a long road ahead. We're taking it one step at a time. That's all that you can too.