Had 18 polyps removed during my first colonoscopy, the 19th was too large and needed a different method of removal, unfortunately it could not be removed and has turned out to be cancerous. I have had an MRI and CT scan infact everything has moved so quickly. My case is being discussed this afternoon and I should hear soon what treatment will be recommended. I am at such a loss I always did the NHS test at home and sent it off, it always came back clear but the last time it didn't . I did not have problems and feel the same as always so finding it hard to get my head round this. Very scared of everything and how I will cope. I live alone only sister is in USA. Friends are all elderly like me and have problems of their own to cope with. How have people on their own coped with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and/or surgery?
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