So I have had colonoscopies over a length of time for bleeding, always been told just piles, then a polyp. Then I got a growth on the outside, 2 year wait to see a general surgeon. This was removed in December. I thought this week I was going for my routine check up, life now feels upside down. I have cancer. I have a CT and MRI booked next week. Im shell shocked. Just looking for a bit of advice from people that get how I am feeling. I’m 51 female.
Hi Rocky1 ,
Firstly welcome to the MacMillan Online Community although I’m really sorry to learn of your recent diagnosis.
A long drawn out path to the diagnosis of anal cancer is unfortunately too common, I wish the medical profession would sit up & take notice!
The majority of us here have had a diagnosis of anal cancer, we know exactly how you’re feeling right now. We are at all different stages of our journeys here, some like yourself are newly diagnosed, some going through treatment, some going through their recovery & those like myself that are through the other side of our 5 year surveillance & have been discharged. Personally I’m almost 8 years post treatment.
Please don’t be shy, if there’s any questions you have please just ask, nothing is taboo here, the nature of our diagnosis leads to conversation I never thought I’d be having!
I’ve everything crossed that your scans go well next week, hopefully your results will go straight to the next MDT (multi disciplinary team) meeting & a treatment plan can start being put into place.
We’re here to help support you however we can.
Nicola
