Newly diagnosed

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Hello

new to this. Diagnosed early December and was so pleased to be scheduled for surgery next week, but it has just been postponed for 8 weeks as I had covid over Christmas and hospital policy is to have a 7 week gap. I do understand but just so disappointed and concerned the delay will mean a worsening condition. I did tell them before I met with the surgeon but it only became a problem at the pre op today.

Reeling a bit - just wanted to share - it’s all a bit scary

Kareno62 over 1 year ago

NorfolkNewbie Hi and welcome to the board.What a disappointment but I know I was told the same thing about covid before my hip replacement.
Bowel cancer is very slow growing and the surgeons will have a clear picture of your condition. Something that may be worth bearing in mind is that rectal tumours are often treated with 5 weeks of radiotherapy followed by a 7-10 week wait while the radiotherapy carries on working so people with a tumour in this area regularly have a couple of months wait for surgery. I was diagnosed in July 2016 and had surgery at the end of November.

Glad you’ve joined us here and if there’s anything we can help you with, please reach out

Take care

Karen x

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NorfolkNewbie over 1 year ago in reply to Kareno62

Thank you! I’m sure I’ll settle down once the shock wears off - had my bags packed and completed the pre op appointments so thought I was on my way! I don’t know anything about Colin cancer so good to hear it’s slow growing!! And breathe….

thank you for sharing

NorfolkNewbie over 1 year ago in reply to NorfolkNewbie

*colon, not Colin!!

court over 1 year ago

It’s just rotten NorfolkNewbie but it’s the same here in Scotland . Apparently there is an increase risk of a thrombosis with covid hence the recovery time to ensure safety when operating. Or something along these lines .
Court

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Fidge over 1 year ago

Hey I’m in Norfolk I wonder if you are near… happy to meet & chat if we I'm Martham & had my diagnosis last December x

NorfolkNewbie over 1 year ago in reply to Fidge

Hi Fidge- I’m near Cromer so not so far away… not sure how to direct message…. !

court over 1 year ago in reply to NorfolkNewbie

Hi NorfolkNewbie

If you click on the persons name . Go to the top right hand + sign . Click on that and make a friends request . Once it is accepted you can send a private message .
Court

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Fidge over 1 year ago in reply to NorfolkNewbie

No me either maybe someone could advise… North Walsham is about half way. So maybe somewhere there if we can work something?

Jane