On 7th August 2020 I attended a and e for suspected appendicitis. Had bloods taken and ct abdo and pelvis. My appendix was fine but they picked up a thickening in my ascending colon. I was also anemic. I was admitted and given 2 units of blood and seen by the surgeon who told me I had cancer. I had more ct scans and colonoscopy. Adenocarcinoma was confirmed and biopsies taken. They also discovered that I had a blood clot in my pelvis.
Several admissions to hospital for dvt treatment and pain management meant having 6 months anti coag injections, ivc filter fitted and liquid diet until surgery.
All this news given on my own because of covid. Prior to lock down I was due to have surgery to have my tubes and ovaries removed due to my brca 2 positive status. My surgery agreed to remove them at the same time as my right hemi colectomy.
I had surgery on 30th September and both gynaecologist and bowel surgeon said they were confident the surgery went well. My tumour was originally was a t3 but once removed was t4 and was visible from the outside. They removed 24 nodes all of which were clear as were vessels and peritoneal washings. Cancer graded as stage 2 at that stage and recommended chemo as mop up. I was referred to oncologist but awaiting results of tubes and ovaries.
I had virtual appointment with oncologist on 2nd of November feeling hopeful that chemo would cure to be told that I had secondary bowel cancer in my ovaries. My world fell apart. I went from stage 2 to stage 4. With slim chance of cure. He requested urgent ct chest abdo and pelvis to see if there is any further spread which I had on Thursday. Awaiting results and trying to stay positive. All that keeps going through my mind is my 6 and 3 year old girls are too young to lose their mum.
If anyone is in similar situation and can give me some positive advice, I would be grateful.
