Surgery for Rectal Cancer

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It is getting nearer now. I finished my chemo radiation on the 14th May just had my final 2 scans before operation. The surgeon said I reacted well to my treatment  and the tumour has reduced. The surgeon will be starting with the robot and go from there he won't know what will be happening until he gets to to look inside , he has explained all 3 operations so I won't know until I wake up if I will be having a stoma for the rest of my life but that is a small price to pay. I go for my pre op assessment next week I am now feeling very apprehensive. I have my bag of tricks what I have to start taking 2 days prior the op. I have asked my daughter to come and give me my injection the day before the op. I suffer with my nerves as I have never been right since my break down many years ago. I know it is the unknown but hopefully there is a light at the end of the tunnel and where ever you are in your treatment you are all stars keep smiling and be positive

  • Hi  I felt the same as I’d never been in hospital before all this but everyone was lovely and reassuring and the anaesthetist came to see me before the op to make sure I was ok and to go over everything?

    These operations are just a normal days work for the surgeon so put yourselves in their hands and, as you say, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and this is a big step towards it. 

    There’s some useful information in the booklet below and some ideas about things to pack - extra long charging cable is a must

    https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/YourOperation_BowelCancerUK.pdf

    Take care and please keep us updated

    Karen x

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
  • Thanks everso Kareno62 I have just read the booklet and found it very useful. Only 2 more days for my pre op assessment must get my bag packed for the hospital. 

    Will take care and keep you updated and once again a big thank you 

    Mags xx