Bowel cancer fears - colonoscopy soon, need reassurance

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Hi .

i have symptoms of bowel cancer and am having colonoscopy on Wednesday.

i have been here before but it turned out to be piles but this time it’s different.

i am absolutely petrified. I am scared of having to have a stoma.

its the waiting I think. Just need some reassurance.

thanks so much.

take care xxx

  • Hi Gill.

    I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer last October after my Colonoscopy and had the same fears as your having. Things moved quickly and I was amazed at how quick it was dealt with, the support and the staff who put me at my ease. My cancer was removed and didn't require a stoma, so it isn't automatic.

    Try not to worry and just go with the flow. Good luck with your treatment for whatever it is

  • Hi  and  and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

    The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the bowel cancer group, which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support.

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  • Thank you so much for replying and giving me some reassurance.  I must admit I am getting very scared as the appointment gets nearer. I will do as you say and try to stay calm and go with it.

    Thank you again for your kindness.

    Will let you know what happens.

    Thank you so much.

    Kind regards to you. I'm so glad your treatment has worked. Xxx

  • The operation worked well but now for the follow up preventative chemo starting soon to clear some lymph nodes. Yes, let me know how you get on Gill an I will do likewise.

  • I hope all goes well.

    I am now on the no food until after it's done. Completely freaked out I'm sure i will have a panic attack. I'm shaking now just thinking about it.

    Will let you know tomorrow my appt is at 3.30 

    Thank you for being so kind.

    Best wishes

    Gill

  • Take deep breaths if your having a panic attack - It will help to calm you. Just think of what you can have to eat after 3.30 tomorrow. Yummy.

    Good luck tomorrow. speak soon.

  • Thank you so much for your kindness.

    speak tomorrow 

  • Be brave Gill. Thinking of you.

    Best Wishes.

  • Thank you so much for your kindness it means a great deal. 

    Will let you know what happens.

    Take care .

  • Hi. Just left the hospital.

    I do not have bowel cancer but colitis   was in there for over 2 hours they were very kind and reasurring.  Have to wait to see a specialist in colitis. I have been so very lucky and your kindness has helped greatly.

    I would like to keep in touch if that is OK with you.  Hoping the chemo goes well.

    Please stay in touch .

    Once again thanks for your kindness.

    Kind regards

    Gill