Just diagnosed with bowel cancer of the ascending colon near the hepatic flexure. Surgery on Tuesday, 7/26...just kinda in awe of al that needs to be done and doing it all, but still in shock. Giving my all to the preop, testing, etc...but anyone else in shock like me?
Hello Marge G
I know what you mean, things seemed a little slow for me but really from my FIT in May I was in for all the tests they needed the MDT treatment plan explained July and operation August 4th. It was amazing. The team worked so hard to ensure that I had all the info I needed and why things were happening
Its a whirlwind of emotions. The Bowel treatment we have is really impressive
You sound really positive and rightly so Bowel Cancer treatment is for the individual and they really know what they’re doing.
Any questions ask away there will be someone that’s been through the same. I’m a LAR which is rectal cancer so I can’t help with any questions you have about your procedure. But I’m thinking of you and wishing you well.
Hospital packings is a good one to think about
Take care.
Ann
Hi Marge G and welcome to the board. I’m guessing that you’re not in the UK but I’m sure a lot of the procedures will be pretty similar. Yes there’s a lot of scans, bloods, ECGs etc. but it’s all so the surgeon has the full picture and can get the tumour clean away.
Ive attached a link to a booklet from the Bowel cancer uk board which has a handy list of things to pack for the hospital and other bits about recovery, staging etc.
bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/.../YourOperation_BowelCancerUK.pdf
Hope it goes well and feel free to ask if there’s anything you’re worried about
Take care
Karen x
Hello Mary .I know exactly what you mean about the shock & yet we want to do the very best for ourselves to rid ourselves of the cancer ..keep on with that positivity.it really does help .
There is so much to take in I know ,have faith in your team and never be afraid of asking lots of questions.keep a note book in your bag to jot down questions..if like me you forget what it was you wanted to ask .
wishinh you all the best for your surgery .
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