Recurrence and doctors recommending APR (NEW UPDATE IN POST)

Thanks I hope all goes well with you  keep us posted xx

Hi Karen,

I can't imagine just how you are feeling right now x it's a huge, life changing surgery... but if it means you survive? I guess any one of us would do what is necessary. It's certainly a fear of mine that if the standard treatment doesn't do the job, what next? I hope it all goes well for you and that you find a new normal that brings you a pain free, cancer free life! And that you can live it to the fullest

Jenna xx

Thank you, Jenna.  I am actually already thinking about after surgery and how I will do the things I love like running (which has gone by the wayside since diagnosis) and looking forward to the future with family and friends.  If this surgery can do that, I will take it!!  Thanks again for your encouragement!

I see that AllyL has kindly signposted you to the Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum & another one that may be useful is the Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and any other stoma support I think so much of when you’re facing any big surgery is getting yourself mentally prepared as possible & you sound as though you’re doing this. 

Nicola 

Hello Karen,

I am very sorry to hear of your recurrence and that APR surgery has been recommended to you.

I too have had APR in 2023 and honestly my life is totally normal now except for the stoma. I actually prefer life with a stoma as I have Crohn’s disease which has been helped by the stoma too. As has already been mentioned it’s tough surgery and i had a few problems with healing but once you are on the other side I hope you will have the same positive experience and find life is pretty good!

I documented my experience on my profile if it may be of use to you. I am now two years cancer free.

wishing you lots of luck.

kirsty x

Great to hear you are doing so well, and thanks for signposting to your profile and experience, it was really interesting and useful. xx

Hi Kirsty I'm really pleased your living a normal life 2 years post surgery I'm 4 months now and not there yet but reading your story gives me hope  .Do I click on your name.e to read your story ? 

Wendy xx

Hello Kirsty

It is so lovely to hear from you and thank you for returning and offering reassurance.  It is remarkable that your life is back to normal as you had such a rough ride for a while.

I hope you are enjoying the summer with your family!

Big hug

Irene xx

Hello Wendy, yes just click on MrsKS (in green) x

I love that you’re doing so well Kirsty (MrsKS ), it’s fantastic to hear you’re getting on with life. 

Nicola