Newly diagnosed

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

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 

*colon, not Colin!! 

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 

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

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

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 

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

Jane