Awaiting investigations

Hello, I'm sorry to hear of your husband's health woes - it's horrible waiting for the tests to take place and results to come in. I've just very recently got a cancer diagnosis - found via colonoscopy. It was real time results so I was told there and then there was definitively a cancerous mass in my colon - in fact it was quite obvious on the screen and I asked what on earth the mass was! I'm sure your husband will be told whatever they find either during the procedure or immediately after, so at least you will both have some clarity. The endoscopists are very experienced at identifying what they see through the camera. Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious - sometimes polyps and other bowel conditions like diverticulitis can cause similar symptoms. If they find anything they will likely take a biopsy for further tests. Hope the tests go as well as possible on Saturday.

Click on my name and you will see a summary of events leading to a successful outcome. I guess we all think we're going to die soon whereas we don't. Try and continue the normal daily routine; my view is that if you feel alright you are alright. Worrying about the future is pointless and achieves absolutely nothing. Keep the appointments and follow the experts' recommendations because they are on your husband's side and have seen it all before.

Dulac

Hi Woolyjoolsdb52c8 As Sazzle has said, you will be told there and then what they suspect and the results from any biopsies will confirm this. If it does turn out to be bowel cancer then there is a lot of treatment available and there are lots of success stories on here - I was diagnosed in 2016 and I’m still ‘no evidence of disease’

Please us know how he gets on? x

So it was as we suspected and it is bowel cancer , a malignant stricturing tumour.

now for a ct scan and staging results of biopsies in the next two to three weeks 

I must say the reassurance I got on here beforehand has helped hugely. 

still a bit shocked but prepared for the next steps 

thanks to all who replied 

I'm so sorry to hear this, there's nothing that can prepare you for the shock of a cancer diagnosis. In some ways you'll be facing the most anxiety-inducing part now, waiting for the full diagnosis and staging. Fingers crossed you get those results and a treatment plan quickly. Hopefully he'll be assigned a colorectal nurse and don't be shy to reach out to them whenever you or he have any questions. I've just started my first chemo cycle for stage 3 colon cancer - it's not been too bad so far, although quite a struggle at home with two little kids to manage as well! There's a lot of support out there for families of cancer patients including counselling and support workshops. Will be thinking of you over the next few weeks and hoping for the best.

Aw thank you so much for the lovely comments. It always amazes me how kind and compassionate people are whilst struggling through their own battles. 
we have two children at home full time age 14 and 16 both with special needs. Neither attend school so our caring roll is literally 24/7. That’s actually the only concern I have right now is how it could impact the kids if my husband is out of action for a while. But we have good family support in my mum and sister. Praying your treatment goes smoothly and is successful xx