Rectal cancer

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/community_news/posts/kath-s-story-living-with-a-stoma-and-building-confidence

Mr. Mac just wondered if your wife would find this helpful .

Court 

Hi Monzaman

This is a great post.

Many thanks

Thanks so much for that Court. Take care

Hi. I saw my surgeon on 28th who advised really good results on scans after 5 weeks chemoradiotherapy. He advised he will complete another colonoscopy and depending on this may not need operation but every 3 months would require a colonoscopy and scans for the next v2 years or opt to have operation. In a quandary what to do.

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum

Pez2 a great result but understandable that it brings a lot of difficult decisions. I have linked in a thread you might find helpful having a chat with the poster . 
Take care ,

Court 

Hi I had to make this decision I went for the op 

For my own person reason as I didn’t want the uncertainty of 3 monthly scans and all that comes with it 

sat down with my surgeon mr William speake at the Derby royal hospital and went through the procedure and the results was have op and thankfully I’m 29 months cancer free so far 

which ever you decide it’s your choice and I’m sure you will do what’s best for you 

all the best andy 

First time I’ve commented but your story has given me hope for my husband who hopefully having similar op soon - 

Hi.first of all I wish you and your wife all the best for the future

I had my total colectomy with permanent stoma 2 yrs ago.I often play a game"guess who has a:stoma" and guess what you cant tell.considering how many people have one and just get on with their life.so please tell your wife it really isnt that bad.I wear what I wore before,eat most things(well maybe not sweetcorn)and do everything I did before.In fact I am able to do more,as I previously had colitis and was always rushing to the loo.None if that anymore.

Before my op I was given stoma bags to try out and its well worth it for your confidence.no one noticed.

If you click on katz51 you will see a short bio,and if anything is relevant do ask

Kath

Thanks for that Katz. It's good to hear inspirational stories such as this. She really needs to hear it just now as she's feeling a bit low

Hi Cressie. Just wanted to welcome you to the board. So glad that you’re finding the posts helpful - you’re welcome to post or just read anytime. Hope hubbys operation goes well

Take care

Karen x