Bowel cancer

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  1. Hi. Been told I have a tumor on the colon and having discussion with consultant on Tuesday.  Just wanted to see this in text so get in perspective instead of flitting about in my mind.
  • Hi  and a warm welcome to the board. Yes it’s a bit of a head stew isn’t it but once you have a treatment plan in place then things will honestly feel a bit better? 

    We’re all at different of stages of treatment and recovery on here so stay away from google and feel free to ask anything you like and we’ll help and support you through this

    Take care

    Karen x

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
  • Hi Kareno62.    I'm 88 and am very reluctant to put my body under the stress of a major operation. I think I  should ask what alternatives there are - such as chemo , radioT or even having a stent fitted before chemo etc.   Hopefully Tuesday will give me some answers.   I am a carer for my wife so that complicates things just a bit.

  • Hi  Yes you have every right to ask what the various options are so jot down any questions before you go and explain your concerns to the consultant. 

    Pleaee let us know how you get on?

    Take care

    Karen s

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
  • Thanks Karen. Nice to have your support. Peter