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FormerMember
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Hi, just wanted to say hello as I haven't posted before. I had surgery for stage 3 colon cancer in March and four courses of Chemotherapy finishing in August. Going to have my first review next week with a specialist nurse so was wondering what to ask her? 

  • Am I free of cancer now....did it spread anywhere? When will my next CT Scan be?

  • Welcome to the forum  glad you have come through all your treatment . 
    You might like to ask a bit about follow Up scans for surveillance. 
    How many you get and the timing between them . They may like a bit of feedback on how your feeling post treatment too.

    Stay well ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

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    FormerMember

    Thank you to you both. I had an MRI scan last month which enabled my chemotherapy doctor so say I was clear, so I've been feeling pretty relieved and on the road to recover but haven't had much information yet about what happens next so thanks for mentioning the scans. x

  • Wonderful news . You will be very relieved. Everything is a little different just now but they do take good care with the follow up scans . 
    Lovely to be well on the road to full recovery .

    take care ,

     Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • So glad you are clear, I have 2 scans next month, so scared. Well done Hayden. 

  • Hello Court I do reply and I never see them. Thank you for all your support and kind words all ways. I have a ct scan then 2 days later  mri is this all normal. I’m seeing a member of the team on the 18 of this month. Does anyone keep crying and just feel anxious. Can anyone give me ideas how to get on with this. I do go for a walk every day. Still feel sick even after finishing nearly 4 weeks ago. Is it normal to still not feel well after chemration.? Thank any help 

  • My scans are not till next month, I got one in November but my nurse said too soon needs to be 8;weeks after treatment.

  • I think some people see anxiety as something that rises in proportion to a situation and subsequently falls in equal measures once the stimulus is removed . For me it’s more of a slow rise and a slow decline . The fact you are able to go out every day for a walk is incredible to me . I don’t have the right experience to guide you through this but for me I am a big believer in activities. Even if it’s only diverts my attention for a little while I take that as a win . Then I build on that  and divert my attention some more .

    If you need to cry that’s fine too ! I am going to get admin to contact you to see if there is anyway of letting you access the site easier . At least that way you can get better support . I will also ask if their are any resources you can link in with .

    take care ,

     Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Ps the scan and mri schedule is perfectly normal . 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Thank you so much Court, I do have someone else close to me that is terminal but doesn’t want our family to know. So I might always come over has the sad sack but this triggers a lot of my anxiety. I don’t know if it was just me and no COVID i would have coped better,but this is another reason I’m not handling things very well. But I do appreciate that you always answer. I am finding things very difficult at the moment. If I go back and I don’t have to have surgery and the chemo radiation has done the trick it will be a miracle. I need to be able to concentrate on stuff, that’s why I got a therapist. I’m on diazepam and I’m anti depressants resistant.sorry for the long post. Yes I do have problems getting on to this post somebody posted me but I’m not sure how to get back to her but I use an I pad and google. Thank you Court you are so kind and thoughtful xx