Hi there
I’m hoping you can give me some reassurance - in December last year following a routine blood test that showed me to be anaemic followed by a colonoscopy which showed a growth, I had part of my colon removed in mid January. Thankfully the results were very positive - an early non aggressive cancer which was successfully removed and no follow up treatment apart from onward monitoring.
Whilst I have recovered well, I have this constant feeling of dread and anxiety about every little ache (currently at top of legs and feeling of pressure in bottom!). I have recently had routine bloods (am on blood thinners) which were okay and have follow up with the colorectal team in August so why do I feel this way?
Hi Mabel Annie and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing challenges..
Navigating the cancer 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 our dedicated Colon 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 ((hugs))
so why do I feel this way?
Hi Mabel Annie
Do please look at the links Mike has posted but have a read of this essay by psychologist Dr Peter Harvey who now retired, worked with cancer patients. It's an article I refer to all the time and it resonates so much with all of us patients.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
