Diagnosed, waiting for surgery

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Hi all, I was diagnosed with colon cancer after colonoscopy 3 months ago and followed up with CT scan. First meeting with surgeon last Monday. Expecting to be admitted for surgery within a few weeks, told it will involve removal of entire ascending colon and 60% of transverse. Have had three months of the emotional rollercoaster to get used to the idea, but any advice appreciated.

Cheers!

Dafydd

FormerMember over 3 years ago

The waiting about is the worst part. I had a right hemicolectomy to remove stage 3 cancer last month and was hoping that was me done. Not that easy, now I'm waiting to start chemo. The news of that actually shocked me worse than finding out I had cancer!!

Dafydd over 3 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thanks, yes the waiting is difficult. I do understand that the surgery is only step one on the long rollercoaster, and maybe it never really ends, we can never be sure what is going to be round the next bend.

Katz51 over 3 years ago in reply to Dafydd

All the best

Do click on my name for a bio of how I got on.did have a different op but might be useful

Kath

Aldan over 3 years ago in reply to Dafydd

I had the same problem and I got through it So there is light at the end of the tunnel.look at my profile and you'll see your never alone on this page ..

Alaine