Results

Hi Catz321 and good to hear that the chemoradiotherapy has been successful. The ct and mri scans are usually done when first diagnosed to check for any spread and then again to check the effect of the chemoradio. If he’s not mentioned anything then I think you can assume that no news is good news and there’s nothing worth mentioning to you?

Hope the op goes well - there’s quite a good page in this booklet about things to take with you? An extra long phone charger is handy too.

https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/YourOperation_BowelCancerUK.pdf

Take care

Karen x

Honestly I have sat through a few consultations where a spread is involved and this is not the order of events . It will have been through the MDT at this point and thoroughly examined . They are inclined to focus on managing the secondary spread if its present and you would have been informed I would imagine .

This is good news !

All the best with your surgery.

Court 

Thank you Karen … that makes sense and  good tip for hospital stay. I’m going to be in for 3-4 days, no visitors are present due to covid. 

cat.x

Many thanks Court… this has put my mind at ease too. 

cat.x

Hi Catz321

You have a right to feel anxious. There’s so much to process. 
I had colonoscopy, endoscopy, MRI and CT and I was terrified so don’t be hard on yourself. You’re doing well. 

My consultant didn’t mention my results of my tests at all he talked in detail how he was going to get the tumour out. I took that to mean he knew he could get rid of it.

Like the others have said and from my experience I think it’s good news that you’re having the operation.

Take care I hope all goes well. Keep us updated 

Thank you Artsie … I am starting to feel more positive about it all thanks to the support here. I’m grateful to be getting my operation now and I am having robotic surgery. 
The last few days have been tough as I am trying to avoid any contact to avoid Covid as I was told if I test positive they wouldn’t be able to operate for at least 6 weeks after. 

Pre-op tomorrow and COVID test end of week… fingers crossed  

I hope you are keeping well.

Cat

Hi Catz123

Im pleased you’re feeling more positive. It’s a really emotional time. You’re doing well.The Covid  restrictions are so tough on everyone especially the hospitals they’re really doing an amazing job. 
Robotic surgery wow. A family friend had it and she recovered quickly so fingers crossed for you. 
You can concentrate on sorting your packing for hospital and make a list of things you need. Do you have anyone to shop for you as you’re in isolation? The internets good alternative 

Thank you Artsie

I have a partner and family… I am very lucky.

Hope you have a good day. 

Cat

That’s good news it’s easier to share this. My hubby has been a rock. 

I have a know someone else who has had robotic surgery in Inverness .All she had to show was 2 wee marks .She was sitting in her chair with a cup of tea  the next day ..Alaine.