Newly diagnosed

Hi 

Welcome to the forum . Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but wonderful how they are taking good care of you .

The treatment plans coming together really does help . It puts all the bits together and adds structure . I hope you hear quickly after the MDT meeting . 
Hopefully you won’t need a stoma but plenty of support and information here if you do . 
Please feel free to join in any thread or ask any questions . All someone around to answer or offer support.

Take care ,

Court 

I got the results today and I'm lucky in that there is no spread and I don't need radiotherapy prior to the surgery. I've got a telephone consultation re post op and a face to face meeting with the consultant booked. I've been told that I will have a stoma which hopefully will be temporary. No date for the surgery due to covid but they are putting into place in case a cancellation comes up. I'm feeling positive and realise that I'm luckier than others. 

All the best, , if I can help I will, check on my name for details. (((Hugs)))

Welcome.  It’s an uncertain time I know and hopefully all will be sorted quickly.  You have a good positive attitude which is good... it took us a while to feel anything but scared.  But 6 months in we are happy and optimistic, just took a while to get there.  It’s great there’s no spread- makes it so much better.  Best wishes with your surgery and check back here often!  If you have a wobbly time emotionally do feel free to call the nurses at Macmillan... they are brilliant.

Hi I am also lady newly diagnosed last Wednesday 9 days ago now. Awaiting an assessment from ICU anaesthetist to decide if well enough for surgery or have chemo palliative care. Angry and frightened. 

Would it help to say a little more about your emotions. Anger and being frightened is what so many of us feel. And it can help to write about it so those feelings have a chance to escape. I keep a journal. Others find it helpful to share here. Whatever works for you, please give them wings.

Hi  I’m recently diagnosed and have my anterior resection in 2 weeks . I may or may not have a stoma . I hope you don’t have any delays due to covid x best of luck Dawn 

Big welcome to you too . Hope your team are able to help you get the surgery you need . 
I hope we can be some support to you as you work your way through this particular difficult part .

I take it you have other health issues that are causing concern . 

We also have a helpline if you would find it beneficial to speak to someone .

Take care ,

Court