Hi there, I'm shell shocked still and this all seems very surreal. Have had pain all down right side of my body for 5-7 yrs. They kept sending me for physio appts. Had a bone density scan and maybe some xrays during that time. Then recently I felt even worse, so contactbdocs as I hadn't spoken to them much about it during covid. Then blood tests revealed low ferritin. They sent me for colonoscopy last Tues and during consultant said 4cm polyp that likely cancer and they need to give me an op to remove. I'm waiting for biopsies of the 2 different lumps and also had a CT scan today. Its been so scary. Today I have to try and tell my parents, both who aren't in the best of health. My head has been spiralling out of control as I've had pain for so long I'm thinking the worst. I've had tightness on one side of neck and sweats too which seem to be symptoms of lymphoma. I'm so worried this is all very advanced. Feel frustrated too that no one has listened to me about the pain for so long. I was about to go on holiday for the first time with my new fiance but have had to cancel all that.
It's all so rubbish.
Hi. I was diagnosed at colonoscopy and told I would need an op to remove it. Biopsies were taken and then I had scans and further tests for measurements etc
Mine was 10cm with no spread. So try not to panic. I had pain everywhere and every pain in my head it was the cancer.
It’s so stressful and a nightmare
When was you holiday booked? If possible it would be good to get away before treatment. Even if it’s a short break.
Is your fiancé supporting you?
Because telling your parents may be better to do when you have the diagnosis and can be positive with the treatment plan
I spared my grown children the details before I had the results because I knew I would stress them out and both happened. My youngest burst into tears and we nearly all started weeping.
Im fine so in a way I wish I hadn’t told them. Although my operation couldn’t of kept that a secret.
It’s a really stressful time and if it helps keep chatting here
sending you a hug
Ann
Hi Ali
You really sound like you’re doing well with all that’s going on. To reach out for counselling and to have told your Mum is a huge step to processing what’s been dealt to you.
I was a mess but I could avoid people so they didn’t pick anything up until I told them. I was just shut down inside. My husband was showing some signs of Parkinson’s so I was in turmoil. But that’s life and we managed to get through it.
I had a LAR it was such a joy to wake up with that cancer in the bin.
if you click on names you can read peoples bio when you get your plan it may give you strength and comfort. I’ve had so much help since I joined. It’s knowing there’s others that have been through it a survived.
Take care
Ann
Take one day at a time. You’re at the worst time. Fight or flight unable to either. Once you get your treatment plan you can fight
Take care
Ann
