Was a bit confused as to which group to be in. I was diagnose and treated for colon cancer 13 years ago and given all clear after my final colonoscopy 3 years ago. Oxaliplaten with Capec, low anterior resection with stoma, stoma reversal after about 4 months. All went well (for an unspecified definition of 'well') got recovered and back to work. Recently I had a lot of trouble with coughing and breathing. After taking on the GP appointment systems and getting nowhere I did a 111 on line and got sent to A&E. Got an x-ray and some antibiotics to clear out any infections, made the phlegmy wheeze behave. Was booked in for a ct scan and this showed a partial collapse of my left lung with a mass in there. Also showed lymph node and adrenal gland involvement. Bronchoscopy was carried out and the doctor managed to get a good biopsy. When the biopsy was analyzed they found it was actually my old freind the bowel cancer that had spread after all these years. So even though I have a cancer tumor in my lung, and some pointers from Latchbrook, (thank you) I figured this was the best group to join. I have now been referred back to oncology and am waiting to hear back from them. Has anyone else experienced this scenario?
For information I was 49 when initially diagnosed. I am now 63. Always been fit and strong so hopefully will be able to handle what is coming.
Good luck to everyone going through this.
