I can't believe I'm writing this. 4 years ago I was diagnosed T4N1M0 anal cancer that had spread to local tissue. Responded to treatment. I've had 6 monthly MRI and annual CT scans and they've always come back clear. but today, the results of the MRI scan I had 3 weeks ago came back. Well, I have to call my colorectal nurse at the hospital to find out. All she could say was unfortunately, there has been a change that shows suspicion of reccurence and I'm being discussed at MDT on Fri. I'm so scared and this is just so vague but all she could say. I know all the team have to talk through it but I can't cope going through this again. I have no real point to this but I really am scared.
Hello Hamfan21,
Just so sorry to hear this. I can only imagine that after 4 years of clear scans you must be reeling.
It sounds that nothing is confirmed yet and you have been given very little information at this point. It may have been helpful if they had waited until the MDT review had taken place on Friday before giving you this information as there is nothing you can do other than wait, and of course worry.
I can’t give any helpful advice but absolutely feel for you at this time. I very much hope that on Friday you will have something more than the vague information and of course hope that it turns out not to be reoccurrence.
Everything very much crossed for you at this time.
xx
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