I was told I had sigmoid bowel cancer middle December through routine screening I am 64 it was first kit I had been sent to the nurses surprise . 2cm tumour .I am feeling alone though I have big family who are behind me 100% had CT scan last Thursday and now got appointment for treatment plan next Monday I don't know if it's spread or anything . anxiety is through the roof.i wanted to know so badly now I don't is this normal ?
Hi Soupie and a warm welcome to the board from me. Yes it’s totally normally but things will honestly feel a bit better once you have a treatment plan in place. Bowel cancer is notoriously slow growing but very treatable. I’ve attached a link to the booklet that I was given at my first meeting which will give you a bit of a heads up and helps you to understand some of the jargon that you might hear. https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/YourPathway_BowelCancerUK.pdf
Please let us know how you get on and we’ll be happy to support you through this
Hello soupie. I have just been diagnosed with the same as you 2 weeks before Christmas. I too have a good family and friends around me but I also understand how alone you feel. I have had CT MRI and ultrasound scans and I had a consultation on Tuesday this week to explain things. I have also been scheduled for surgery in 13 days time. All very worrying and stressful. There are also concerns about other areas that have abnormalities in my lymph nodes. I am 55. I think going through the anxiety of not knowing is somehow worse. I have only just today joined this group. But have found it reassuring already that these anxious feelings are completely normal. am always around for a chat. michelle
Thanks not had my consultation yet and still have no symptoms at all apart from being tired I have meeting Mon for treatment plan but the feelings I have are worse now as I will know if spread I hope it goes well for you
