Onward and forward slowly

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Diagnosed last Christmas Eve with a large sigmoid tumor, colostomy mid Jan, chemo / radiotherapy mid April to mid May. Last scans were end of July. Saw surgeon end of August, pre-op mid September. Had an appointment for November 4th but I then tested positive for Covid. Surgeon has now decided he needs up to date scans before surgery. So I have MRI Wednesday 8th and CT Wednesday 15th. So surgery looks like being over 1 year since diagnosis. This really drags on doesn't it.

Gemmary over 4 years ago

Best wishes for next week, hope they can remove the intruder! Take care

court over 4 years ago

Oh Bearwidower

I can understand the surgeons like recent scans for theatre but it’s been a long slow process for you . Let’s hope you are one of the first on the list for New Year !

How are you keeping ? Have you managed to keep your spirits up ?

Thinking of you ,

Court

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Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to court

It won't be long now Try and relax over the festive period..Take this time to move everything to hand height .for after your operation..

.Alaine

Former Member over 4 years ago

That does sound like a long time! Fortunately most of these tumours are slow growing and if the surgeon is asking for scans that will hopefully be the push for a new date. It’s tough waiting, you just want it all done and dusted! Hope you can enjoy a bit of Christmas xxx