Hi, I’m just writing on here as I don’t really have family and I wanted to rant, I’m 19 atm and almost certain I have bowel cancer. My symptoms started in mid 2023, however recently it’s really bad. I’m getting tests done at the minute, however I’m really worried because it’s been such a long time. Does anyone have an experience like this?
Hi Millie748383 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing concerns.
Navigating a diagnosis journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked or are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot.
I have lived with and been treated for 2 types of rare Lymphoma for the past 25 years….. but just a few years back I was also investigated for Bowel Cancer but in the end it was a false alarm.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so I you do find you get a Bowel Cancer diagnosis can I recommend that you look to join and put up your own post in our dedicated Bowel Cancer Support Group.
This group is 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
……. and once the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 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 or just a listening ear.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
Hi BCL and warm welcome to the Macmillan Community although sorry that you had to find us.
I am a Mike and I help out around our Lymphoma groups. I was diagnosed way back in 1999 at 43 with my first type of Lymphoma then a second type appeared in late 2013 so I most definitely appreciate the challenges of this journey rather well.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up your own post in our dedicated
These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
Click on the link above……. then when the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box 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.
I will keep an eye open for you but if you are not sure what type you have pleased do get back to me on this post and I will help you out further.
