Hello Everyone,
I decide to join the group coz I need to get myself strong, 2 yrs ago i have a COLON CANCER have a major surgery and they remove everything,
My 1st yr. after the operation It was CLEAR, the 2nd yrs, I had a shock The disease comeback, not in the colon but outrside, in my rectum and pelvic lympnode,
MY treatment will start next week, I am having RADIATION for 5 days a week at the same time i am having CHEMOTHERAPY for 7days a week for 5 to 6 weeks, after that an
operation. I pray that everything will be alright, When i have my Major operation I'm just relax and not too worried about it, BUT this time its giving me a bit of worries, if i can cope
with it. All i can think of is i will fight and i will WIN this BATTLE and i won't let this disease win and knock me down. I keep praying and keeping myself healthy, mentally and
physically. I am hoping of getting a good holiday after this. !!
Hi Leenah and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your cancer has come back….. over my 24+ years I have relapsed many things mes so I do know the challenges you are facing.
Navigating this journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in some of our dedicated cancer support group. This will be a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link below
Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer
…… then once the group page opens click in the [Black - Click to Join - Banner] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow 3 working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
