Hi everyone, I am glad to find this support group and wonder if anyone can help?
Shock horror, following poo in the post test, I have an informal diagnosis of colon cancer. I feel quite cross, I exercise, I eat a healthy diet and I am a healthy weight, I am 64. I will Get formal diagnosis post MDT meeting on 16th. I saw the ulcerating 2cm tumour during colonoscopy, Doc says in his experience it is malignant and will need surgery/ chemo but I wonder what my chances are?
all best
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your possible diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings many questions, much confusion and lots of stress but talking with others who are walking the same type of journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into dedicated support groups and I see you have joined our supportive Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer group, each can vet can be rather different but this would be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To go to the group just click on the link above 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.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best
