Just Diagnosed

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Hi all. I am new here, first post.

I had a colonoscopy yesterday following which I was called in to an office with my husband and told have an area of inflammation that he suspected to be cancer - was fairly certain so now just waiting biopsy results then MRI.

I had to break news to mum and kids yesterday which as you can imagine was devastating.

I am so convinced it has spread - I have had bleeding since a few weeks before Xmas and stupidly put off going to docs as thought it would just be piles (first blood was after some constipation) but also had a very slight pain in my side for a while which came and went so never really thought anything about it until it came back when the bleeding started. Now just feeling absolutely devastated and scared.

also wanted to ask before colonoscopy which I had at about 3 pm yesterday I was having stools with some blood in but last night and this morning have been having lot of gas and passing mostly just blood and what looks like clot though could be some stool with blood. Is this normal after biopsy taken?

thank you for reading my ramble and any help you can give, xxxx

Artsie over 3 years ago

Hi Bennysmum

It’s good to talk and ask and you’re not rambling at all.
I had a change in bowel habits, blood and orange mucus after my procedures. I think most do. If you click on any names you can read our bios which may help.
Bowel cancer is slow and there’s amazing treatment.
I think it’s good that you are now on the radar and you will have a team of that will plan the treatment you need.
I found this the toughest time. Waiting and worrying. Please don’t go on Google.
Keep talking here and let us know how things are

Ann
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Bennysmum over 3 years ago in reply to Artsie

Thank you so much for your reply - yes I made the mistake of Google prior to the colonoscopy - will keep away in future and just post here.

also lost a lot of weight over last 3 weeks since visit to docs. Before that hadn’t lost anything in fact put on over Xmas. But since went to docs been really anxious so not had as much of appetite and stomach churning so hoping it is just that.

thanks again for reply. xxx

Kareno62 over 3 years ago

Hi Bennysmum and welcome to the board. You’ve had a great reply from Artsie but you could also give the number on your colonoscopy paperwork a ring for reassurance about the blood. Alternatively the nurses on here are available 7 days a week from 8-8 on 0808 808 00 00 for advice.

Bowel cancer is notoriously slow growing but also very treatable. The waiting for scan results and meetings is very stressful but once you have a treatment plan in place then things will honestly feel a bit better. Stay away from google - you can ask anything you like on here - there is nothing too daft or embarrassing.

Take care

Karen x

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

Artsie over 3 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thanks Karen. I forgot about that. I phoned my first nurse often. She was very tolerant bless her.

Ann
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Bennysmum over 3 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thank you so much. I will see what I am like today and if no better will phone hospital to check. xxx

scorpio over 3 years ago

After my colonoscopy, I had terrible wind and stools with blood. This lasted 2 weeks. I have my op on the 31st Jan

scorpio over 3 years ago

After my colonoscopy, I had terrible wind and stools with blood. This lasted 2 weeks. I have my op on the 31st Jan

Bennysmum over 3 years ago in reply to scorpio

Thank you for the reply and good luck for your op. xx

Artsie over 3 years ago in reply to Bennysmum

Good luck with your operation Scorpio.What op are you having ?

How are you now Bennysmum?

Have things settled now?

Ann
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Bennysmum over 3 years ago in reply to Artsie

Got MRI and CT scans tomorrow so very nervous as to what they will find - just have a bad feeling- thanks for asking. xxx