Diagnosed today

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It was confirmed today that I do have colon cancer and it also involves 2 lymph nodes. 'Bit of a shock but I was expecting the docs to say I have cancer because I'm naturally such a negative nelly anyway!!

The good news is that as far as they can tell it has not spread but there is a polyp in my stomach they want to check. I have also got to have my 3rd colonoscopy (bloody hate those things) and a CT scan for the stomach polyp. Once that is completed they will make a definitive plan re treatment - probably chemo or operation, or both.

Maybe its weird that it didn't occur to me, but its been really hard telling friends and relies - I hate how sad they sound.

I hope everyone is as well as they can be xx

Tracey

Ki21 21 days ago

Hi,

Sending you best wishes after your diagnosis. I have also recently been diagnosed and like you am awaiting further tests and results on other things they want to check - before getting a treatment plan. You sound like you are staying positive which is good! I also found it hard telling relatives especially. Just wanted to say hi and respond to your post and wish you all the best - people on here have been so supportive and helpful when I’ve reached out xx

IonaF 21 days ago

Hi Barbienemesis,

Just to say that I am thinking about you. I also hated telling my adult children as I knew they would be so worried about me. I am usually the one who protects them. However, they have rallied together and are willing me on.

It is good news that there is no spread. You will feel better when the plan is in place. Keep in touch. x

Arial88 21 days ago

Hi sorry to hear, it's a crazy whirlwind once the diagnosis is confirmed and soon you will have a plan.

I found telling people really hard because then you feel responsible for their distress. It's just a bit rubbish but soon you will have a plan in place and can focus on treatment.

Best wishes xx

Susan13 20 days ago

I'm sorry about your diagnosis.

I found it very hard to tell people. I didn't want their sympathy, I just wanted to get well again. And I didn't want to be treated differently. I may be a bit weird though.

Arial88 20 days ago in reply to Susan13

Hi not weird at all I was / am just the same. I don't want sympathy and seeing people's upset and anxiety really gets to me. I am essentially a private person so navigating this side of the illness is tough. I still haven't told any neighbours, just cannot bear it, so hoping I can get away with it even when chemo starts!