Ascending colon cancer

Hello and welcome to the forum (although sorry you've had cause to visit). 

There's no getting away from the fact that it is scary, and I think most of us will say that it's the 'not knowing' stage that is the worst. Once you have a confirmed diagnosis and a treatment plan then at least you know what's happening. 

I'm afraid that I can't really tell you what to expect as my journey was a bit different to yours, with my tumour on the  other side, but when the biopsy results are back and been discussed at an MDT (multidisciplinary team) meeting then I'm sure someone will be in touch to talk about next steps. And in my experience as soon as there is a possibility of cancer everything is fast tracked and given top priority. 

In the meantime, this forum is full of people who have been through or are going through a similar experience, so please continue to visit and ask any questions or just vent. 

Sending you a virtual hug

Thanks so much. I know this journey will be a long and difficult one as it is for everyone on this forum. 

Hi Miserymel and a warm welcome to the board. Yes it’s scary but bowel cancer is very treatable and once you have a treatment plan in place then things will honestly feel a bit better. 

I shall give you my usual advice to stay away from google - it can be scary and out of date - you can ask anything you like in here and we’ll give you an honest answer - there is nothing too daft or embarrassing!

Take care

Karen x

Hi, welcome, though sorry it's under these circumstances.  It is a really scary time, particularly the early days when your mind is racing.

I was diagnosed in December with a tumour in my ascending colon also. I had an operation, right hemicolectomy, in January to remove it. It's a big operation but I am doing well. Having some follow on chemotherapy. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions and I may be able to help.

Things will move quickly and soon you will have a plan. I felt so much better once I met the consultant post MDT.

Hang on in there, this is a lovely, supportive place. 

Xx

Just had biopsy result, malignancy in the hepatic flexure. Feel sick, won't be seen until next week. I'm convinced they will tell me it's stage 4 at some point. Trying to be positive but not doing a very good job so far.

Sending you a big hug, I too felt pretty sick. It's natural when you know bits, but not the whole story. Have you had any scans yet?

Try and keep measured, so.hard I know. Treatments are really effective.  At one point I had a lesion on my liver that turned out to be benign, but before I knew this the consultant talked about how they can treat any spread too. This took a lot of my fear away. It's again human nature to go to the worst place, I do it too.

Try and keep distracted if possible. 

Keep in touch if that is helpful for you xx

Hi,

I am sending you love and support. This waiting period is hellish but you will get there. Like you, I felt panic and dread but once I saw the consultant, things became clearer. 

You will make your way through it too. This forum was the anchor I needed and the kind and thoughtful responses meant that I never felt alone. You are not alone. Take care. x

Thank you all so much, I feel a .little. less isolated now. Hoping to see the consultant next week.

Keep in touch. X

Hi I’ve recently been told I have colon cancer and they had found something in my liver with CT scan which they kept saying looked benign - now they have requested an MRI - just reading your post and wondering if this is normal to double check or whether they have seen something since discussing the CT scan more fully. Any reassurance you could give me would be helpful. Reading everyone’s supportive posts and agree that the waiting is the worst - especially when you know it’s cancer but waiting for more tests etc. wishing everyone all the best xx