I'd just like to say hello. I was diagnosed with a small tumour in the sigmoid colon just over 3 weeks ago following a positive FIT test, the subsequent CAT scan showed no obvious spread. I have a consultation on Thursday 9th June with the surgeon to discuss treatment plan. Feeling a little anxious at the moment, trying to keep busy but obviously have my moments, after the speed of the initial tests and diagnosis I've felt a little in limbo waiting for the next step of the journey.
Hello Flora
This is a great place to be for support.
Although my tumour was in a different place ( mine was rectal) I also was discovered by a fit test.
Thank goodness
It sounds like they’ve found it quickly and you are on the right route to get it sorted. I’ve found it amazing that I was picked up by that and now I’m fine. They have the treatment plan and that’s sorted.
It’s a whirlwind however there’s so many amazing treatments. So I just wanted you to know that we are all here and there’ll be someone that’s been through the same.
Good luck and keep posting if it helps
Ann
Hi Flora. Yes the waiting for tests and results is very stressful but once you have a treatment plan in place then things will honestly feel a bit better. Bowel cancer is very treatable nowadays especially if caught early and no spread is good news.
Ive attached a link to a booklet that I was given at my first meeting which covers some of the terminology and also suggests a few questions that you might like to ask?
https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/YourPathway_BowelCancerUK.pdf
Please let us know how you get on and we’ll be happy to help and support you through this
Take care
Karen x
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