Scared of the unknown

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Hello

I’m new to this page.

Im october 2025 I under went emergency surgery on my bowel.After all the test it came back that I have bowel cancer and spread to my liver.

I spoke to my consultant and the bowel specialist nurses, I thought i was coping well.

Then I got the phone call to go and meet my oncologist to discuss chemo. After that phone call, it hit me, this is real and happening. Every emotion came over me.

Angry

Denial

blame

upset

I go on Friday to discuss treatment, I just don't know what to expect. people tell me to write down any questions, but when I think about it my mind goes blank .

If anyone can suggest questions I should ask, please let ne know.

Thank you

Kasvin 21 days ago

Hi Jojomarie, I’m Tony one of the online Community Champions, we have all been in your position and it’s not for a few days that the enormity of what is going on hits, I suggest that you join the forum for your type of Cancer forum this is the link and you will be asked to join.

Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum

Wishing you well for the future, I remember mine well as it’s four years since I started my first round of Chemo this week and I was also feeling like you but here I am 4 years later and today just had the great news I’m still clear after my latest scan, so always try and stay positive as it's one of the best treatments you can give yourself

Have a nice a Christmas as you can

Tony

We will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can.
We'll do whatever it takes. For information, support or just someone to talk to,

call 0808 808 00 00 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk

Onwards and Upwards

Voicebox Cancer- Laryngectomy 2020 and Oesophagus survivor 2022

Adminitrative Assistant at Frimley Park Hospital, Cancer Support Hub

Ormchancer65451c 19 hours ago

Hi JoJo,

I’m in a similar position, I’ve laughed and shrugged most of it off … but every now and again, I have the same thoughts … why me?

I think this is a long journey and that’s how I’m trying to cope with it, lots of twists and turns, but ultimately the final outcome is to be cancer free and back enjoying life to the full.

im trying to do as much as I can at the moment, I’ve just started my CRT treatment and I think it’s that no one can tell me how I’ll feel (side effects) that keeps me awake at night.

i wish you all the best, and I hope you can stay as positive and healthy as possible.