We're still eagerly awaiting the results of my mum's CT scan but how often is the case that the cancer spreads. Dr at the colonscopy said it's been caught early buy you never know :( and v worrying
I am not sure what the actual stats are . My mum’s was not caught early but at no point did the dr suggest it was caught early . If they have committed to that statement I would hold onto it as they have had a good visual on its size and shape . What I did find was they did not sugar coat anything so I would at least take it as a positive !
It is totally understandable to worry about a spread . However in a bowel cancer setting it actually does not mean that it does not have good options ! My own mum is still here after twelve years of a stage 4 diagnosis. Hope that gives you a little encouragement.
Hi, I’m keeping everything crossed for your mum. Mine was caught early and hadn’t spread and I didn’t need chemo so although I don’t know the exact stats I hope it helps knowing that there is a good chance the doctor was being appropriately reassuring.
