Diagnosis confirmed

Hi OriginalMoo. Welcome to the Online Community but I'm sorry you find yourself here. Any diagnosis of cancer causes a huge shock and is difficult to take in. I just dropped by and noticed you've not yet had a reply from the members here. This is a really busy group so your post had moved down the lists. By my replying it'll "bump" you up to the top of the threads so you'll get a reply soon and I've alerted the Champ of this group court, who'll pop along to say hello.

I don't have the same type of cancer as you so I can't help but I can send you a welcoming hug, B xx

Hi there OriginalMoo

I remember feeling very anxious before I had my treatment plan and you are a little in limbo as to what your plan is. Take one day at a time and do things you enjoy. A little exercise and healthy food would help whatever treatment they plan.  
I had a LAR and I’m fine enjoying life much better after op. 
Keep us posted and there will be someone along that’s been through the same 

I have found so much support here. 

Hi OriginalMoo

Sorry I missed this . My dad had a wee trip to hospital and got caught up in sorting things out .

I have noticed a slight change in protocol for some treatment with more chemotherapy prior to surgery from what’s on the boards . I am assuming it’s been driven by research on best outcomes . If this applies to your situation it may be how they are approaching treatment or it could be due to the lack of visual that you mentioned .

At any point of you are concerned you can get a second opinion to ensure this is the best approach for you .

Take care ,

Court 

Hi

I'm rather further down the line than you, but I do remember that after the initial shock of the diagnosis, I really wanted to get on the treatment asap. I had a one week course of Radio followed by 4 rounds of Chemo (Xelox). It's been a bit of a ride, and I wouldn't describe any of it as pleasant, but it's all been much more manageable that I initially imagined. Like a lot of people, my knowledge of cancer treatment was based on what I picked up 20 or 30 years ago. It is so not like that now, so although it's been  trial, I've continued to live a more or less normal life for the last 6 months. My next step is the surgery element, which most people end up having it seems to make absolutely certain everything nasty has been removed. Again, not something to look forward to, but a necessary evil. I hope to have the all clear and be back to normal by Christmas, so there is light.

Try to keep and eat well, think positive and don't believe everything people might tell you - it's a personal journey, and most people just don't have the necessary up to date information to be offer anything beyond kind words. There are plenty of people here who really can help with questions and worries.

Good luck

Richard