Hi all

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I was diagnosed with stage 3 low rectal cancer last December I started chemoradiotherapy in January and had my surgery in May total resection unfortunately I picked up a few infections and my wound still hasn't healed properly yet I was just wondering if anyone knew what is meant by watch and wait appointment many thanks

Kareno62 over 3 years ago

Hi Dando55. I thought that watch and wait related to tumours that had been completely zapped by the chemoradiotherapy and so the patient decides not to have surgery and is checked on a regular basis instead? Perhaps you could ring your support nurse to clarify?

Take care

Karen x

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

Dando55 over 3 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thank you I will do x

Gemmary over 3 years ago in reply to Dando55

When I had chemo after the operation, it was preferred but there was an option to watch and wait, which I didn't fancy at all!! Whether this is what you mean I think you need to ask.

Dando55 over 3 years ago in reply to Gemmary

Thank you I had chemoradiotherapy before surgery so I was just wondering what it meant I'll ring my nurse tomorrow x