Just dropping in to say hi.
I've had Ulcerative Colitis for 15 years and it generally been under control for a large portion of that.
I have found my support lacking, with rescheduled/cancelled appointments and prob due to no real issues from my end, but a more regular colonoscopy would've spotted my cancer sooner. Last one was three years ago, before that was five years!
Anyway, flexible sigmoidoscopy last Wednesday revealed the truth, 4-5 cm 'patch' just inside back passage, biopsies taken, CT scan tomorrow and hopefully MRI and full colonoscopy will follow swiftly too.
Lovely MacMillan nurse indicated a 4 week forecast for all results to come in and multi disciplinary meeting to decide course of action.
In meantime, now on oramorph for the pain/discomfort and working for home until treatment kick off.
2025 sucking hard already :(
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