Waiting for my results

Hi Slinkyginx

My story quite similar. Had 3 polyps removed at colonoscopy, said on report probable benign and didn’t seem concerned. 3 weeks later got a phone call to say there had been cancer found in one. He said he called as he didn’t want letters to come through and me not knowing what was going on. Mine was 12mm and as cancer was near edge of polyp they offered me watch and wait or surgery. I had surgery in January this year to remove part of bowel and surrounding lymph nodes. They were fortunately all clear and was diagnosed stage 1. On 3 years surveillance. Surgeon said I’d been caught at very early stage. It was all very frightening at time of the unknown. 

Hi sorry to hear you're having a worrying time. 

I would think that there is something going on there otherwise you would have had a letter saying  No evidence of disease.

It's possible to get your reports in advance of the appointment if you want.

You ll have to contact your consultants secretary and ask who you need to apply to for that.

I have done this for my scans and biopsy reports 

Hope this may be of some help to you 

Hi Slinky 

I had a colonoscopy 2017 after blood found in poo, consultant told me he had found a mass in my colon.... told me there and then that it was cancer... biopsy confirmed it.... anterior resection and off work for 9 weeks...all clear after 5 years of monitoring.

Stay away from Google... only causes more worry...stay fit and eat well.... watch loads of telly...box sets... documentaries etc...swim...play sports.

A responsible employer will understand the situation.

Take care and best of luck 

Peter 

Thank you for replying. Can I ask what the recovery is like for this?

Many thanks 

Thank you Peter, I’m allowing myself 5 minutes a day to worry, putting my emotions in check. I’m fortunate to have family supporting me. Then I’m doing stuff to try and distract myself. Thursday can’t come quick enough but at the same time I don’t want to know!

My recovery was absolutely fine. 4 nights in hospital. I had all tubes (catheter, morphine, cannula) removed morning after. I just got up and pushed myself to walk to toilet and be on my feet asap. I had laparoscopic surgery. 

I found coming on to MacMillan very helpful and yes stay off google. Sorry to hear you going through this. 

Take care xx

I went to hospital today. They have explained that they found a neuroendocrine tumour when testing the polyp. They said it’s not cancer yet. They are confident it has been removed but they want me to do a CT Scan and blood test. I’ve been told it’s very rare!

Good luck, hope that the good news continues 

Peter 

Hi Slinkyjinx It’s good that it’s been removed and hopefully the CT scan will confirm that. Will you have regular check ups going forward? x