Deeply alarmed!

Hi

If you have had cancer then anything after that causes panic so what you are feeling is absolutely normal!  I know of several people who had a colonoscopy after bowel screening and it was fine. 

A colonoscopy involves some preparation the day before to empty the bowel and during the test you are given sedation.  

Bowel cancer is very treatable especially if it’s found early. I had bowel cancer eleven years ago and had part of my bowel removed. Then had chemo. I lead a normal life with no adverse effects. 

It’s more than likely to be fine but if it isn’t it is very treatable and there are lots of lovely people on this site to help and support you. 

Good luck! 

Hi,

My GP wanted to send me for one last year. I told him I was scared to have one done.

He did sat I could have a scan, then only if anything shoed up they would do this procedure.

Scilly

Sophie236

Hi Sophie

I very sorry to see you on this site it's probably the last place you thought you would ever be and I offer my warm welcome into the site where you find you are amongst a group of very friendly people who are supportive towards each other.

As others have already told you bowel cancer is very treatable and there is no reason why you can't continue to live a perfectly normal life. You've already had one life changing operation and are here to tell your story and the start of this journey is no different and we can help you get through this 

You are more than welcome to come on here at anytime and ask any question that you want and our motto is "There is no such thing as a daft question, only the one not asked" if it's on your mind come on here and ask away someone will probably have some experience of your problem and will give you an answer.

With regard to having a colonoscopy it sounds bad but they can find out a tremendous amount when they are doing it and carry out some minor procedures at the same time. You can address any fears and questions prior to having it and can ask for sedation or something else to put you at ease.

The following may be of interest to you as it explains all about Having a colonoscopy and what you can expect.

I hope everything goes well for you and remember at anytime we are here for you and to give all the support, help and advice that you may need.

Let us know how you get on.

Ian

Thanks, all! I've calmed down a bit now - will keep you posted. 

Hi Sophie236,

I was diagnosed with a 4cm tumour in my sigmoid colon last year (the sigmoid colon is the bit just before the rectum). Said sigmoid colon was removed, the two loose ends joined together and everything is back to normal, although slightly more regular than usual.

Can't comment too much about the colonoscopy as the only one I've had so far was under anaesthetic when my colostomy was reversed last year. But they are usually preceded by no food the day before, accompanied by industrial strength laxatives (which I did experience before the colostomy reversal)... I might come to you for advice as I am due my next colonoscopy in the next month or so.

All the best,

Yolande