New diagnosis, waiting for staging

Hi 

Welcome to the forum . Obviously sorry you have to be here but great joined in . I think everyone here will agree dealing with the unknown aspects is really tough but once you get the direction of a treatment plan it’s a lot easier .

Can I just say despite it all you sound as though you have a good handle on this already . Also going into any procedure from your starting point can only be a good thing . My mum was in great shape really and I credit it to her good recovery . There is quite a bit of research being undertaken to show the benefits of post surgery recovery from even moderate exercise like walking . Unfortunately covid might delay the actual report . But it’s also something you can control .

Others will pop in to give direct experience but I just wanted to welcome you ,

Court 

Thank you for your welcome, Court. Update, I've just had my CT scan appointment through for Monday morning, so I think that will be my full set of assessments done in time for the MDT meeting on Thursday - so I should know more after then.

Hi and a warm welcome from me too. I’m so glad that reading some of the posts has helped you. This waiting bit is pretty stressful but things will feel a bit better once you have a treatment plan in place.

Bowel cancer is very treatable nowadays and everyone on the board will be happy to support you through this.

Take care and let us know how you get on

Karen x

Thank you Karen - things seem to me moving quite quickly now, as I've had my CT appointment through for Monday, so it won't be much longer before I know the position and what will happen going forward. I'll update as things progress. Meanwhile, thank you for your support!

That was quick  Glad is moving forward quickly for you .

Stay in touch ,

Court 

Hi Shwmae, I received my diagnosis on Xmas eve and was incredibly shocked and also quite angry. I am a 46 year old mum of 2 boys and have lived generally healthy and fit. Things sound to be moving nice and fast for you, which is great, so take comfort in that, especially in these times. At the time, I was also told 2 WW but I did make it clear, in a very polite way, that I hoped to hear back from the team asap. 

Try not to think the worst. I did that, and looking back, it was pointless and just added more stress to the situation. Your blood results sound good,  so again, take heart in that. 

Take care of yourself in the meantime and try not to over stress. Keep in touch. 

Regards,

Thank you Rose2020. I had my lung stress test yesterday on an exercise bike. They worked me hard but I was really encouraged that I did better than would be expected on average for a person my age and general stats. That bodes well for my recovery, so I’m adding that to my list of positives. I’ve also accepted an invitation onto the SafeFit research trial, which gives me free access to virtual sessions with a cancer exercise specialist assigned to me before, during and after treatment. I’m literally feeding my mind, body and spirit with every positive I can glean - and yes you’re right - not going down that ‘worst scenario rabbit hole!

Hi Shwmae, I am not a doctor so I can't give any advice about treatments. But apart from that I found that when I had bowel cancer I had suffered some losses and I was grieving. Have you had this experience?

Hi kyrani99  No, I can’t say I have had these experiences recently. It must have been especially hard on you though, to have grief to contend with at the same time as you were dealing with bowel cancer. I do hope the worst is behind you now.

By the way, I think your end quote is lovely!