Hi
Some of you will have read my post saying how my 3 month scan gave me the all clear with a "complete response" and how happy and delighted I was!
Well today I got the results for my 6 month scan, unfortunately it shows that the cancer is back, I thought I was doing so well but I must admit I thought something was wrong as my bottom was getting more painful by the day, plus I was bleeding and have a discharge. It is a bit like a re-run of last year.
My case is going to be discussed by the MDT on Monday, after which I will have to have more scans in case its spread, followed by a biopsy and then an APR with a 2 week stay in hospital.
I'm so disappointed as this will set me back and I really struggled to recover from the chemoradiation, so I will have to start the struggle all over again.
I don't really know what to expect from the APR , will I recover quickly? How painful it is? Will it really clear the cancer? I know it's a major operation and I'm scared.
Jeenie2001
Hi Jeenie2001 ,
I’m so sorry that your 6 month scan didn’t bring you better news, it’s an absolute rollercoaster isn’t it?
We've a few people here that have been through the APR surgery & have recovered/are recovering from it, the most recent I think is Weekend Walker , hopefully she will see this & will offer some advice. We also have MrsKS who has always been really supportive of others facing this surgery after going through it herself.
I hope you don’t have to wait long for your scans etc., & things are dealt with quickly for you.
Sending lots of hope & strength your way.
Nicola
