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I’m so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. A spread is a really difficult thing to deal with emotionally. I’ve had two, and am doing okay. There are a lot of treatments available for different cancers and spreads. Give yourself time to let this sink in, and be kind to yourself. I hope with your other issues, you will find this community useful. My mum is bipolar and I have a colleague who suffers with social anxiety. That said, I don’t have all the answers, but just wanted to say hello, and offer some support. I hope you’ll post again. Sending you a big virtual hug.

A lot to process Dragonfirediva .

Please do contact our helpline staff as the nurses have lots of information on supporting mental health whilst going through treatment . We have had a lot of people in similar situations to yourself and with the right support get there .

It is great that you have reached out already . Bowel cancer has a lot of different treatment options despite a spread . My mum has been in and out of treatment for 14 years and has been dealing with a spread to her lungs since 2016 . She is currently still having treatment despite being in her 80s so I hope this gives you a little hope and encouragement.

They aim to stabilise the disease first and depending on your cell type go straight to some form of treatment. 

We are here with you every step of the way .

The helpline number is 0808 808 0000.

Take care ,

Court