Tumour in rectum

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Hi. I had my colonoscopy today & was told i had a tumour in my rectum.  Unfortunately they weren't able to continue as the pain got to much for me it was agony.

Was told it was between 4/5cm & a biopsy was taken.

How long does it take for the results of the biopsy? I,m worried sick.

Thanks.

  • Hi - I can’t really advise but I am in same position by exactly a week. not heard anything as such yet but have been for my MRI and CT scans (Friday).  Sending best wishes. 

  • Yes i had my mri & ct scans last week. 

    Worrying times. 

  • Hello Neilga

    I know how you feel it’s frightening  please don’t check Dr Google I did and scared myself silly and it turned out none of it was relevant  

    When you had your colonoscopy you should have a contact number. Might be good to make contact to find out how progress is moving along. My MDT team met on Fridays and my final procedure was on the Tuesday and my case was discussed the following Friday. They then gave me an appointment with my consultant 

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    Ann
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  • Hi Neilga

    I got all my results at my Consultant appointment. The good thing about that is it has been to the MDT meeting and they have discussed all your biopsy and scan results and will have a treatment plan for you. It seems a long wait for thst appointment but when you see your consultant you will feel better as you will be told exactly what’s going to happen treatment wise.   take a pen and paper to write stuff down and take  someone with you as a lot of info to remember.


    Be good to yourself and hopefully you won’t have to wait much longer. 

    Catz

  • Thanks for your reply. They couldn't finish the colonoscopy because i was in so much pain i have to have some other kind of CT scan? They did say the name of it but cant remember. 

    Yes it,s just the waiting that getting to me i think. 

  • Hi there.

    Is it a virtual colonoscopy or CT Colonoscopy?
    They can use a CT scanner to produce loads of images of your abdomen.
    So nothing invasive 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • I m sure they said it was a ct scan where they blow air up my bottom ?? I remember her saying that i would have to take the prep again but not as much. 

    Sorry i m a bit vague but i was in a bit of a state 

  • No don’t worry. it’s so much to take in. 
    I hope that you get your appointment soon and you can have a treatment plan. 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Thank you. Lets hope so. 

  • Keep us up to date  

    Ann
     ‍Art