Hi all. I have been reading through all the amazing stories on here and thank everyone for posting the good and bad. It has really helped me understand the terminology, feelings, emotions that everyone is going through to realise what I am feeling is normal.
Following the routine bowel screening test I was called for colonoscopy. This was a surprise as no symptoms except I do suffer at times with piles. They found large mass in area I now know is caecum. They couldn’t see all of it but took 6 biopsies. Said it didn’t look cancerous and biopsies results were same. But said could be cancerous inside so no further forward really. CT scan next. Met surgeon last week who said my appendix looks very inflamed and I think they can’t understand why I am not in pain. They are still calling it a large mass but I get the feeling they don’t exactly know what it is until it is out. Right hemicolectomy surgery due late July early August. They are treating as cancerous even though no firm diagnosis but have mentioned some close nodes look affected. Need to wait on testing after op. How long does that take?
Ct scan showed liver and lungs ok which I realise is a good sign. However lesion in my boob so now been referred to breast clinic. Might be nothing but they need to follow up. I don’t think this news has sunk in as yet until I start getting appointments for this.
I’m 52 so glad this has been picked up through screening but still scared.
I have had 2 caesareans but nearly 20 years ago but hope that may give me some idea of pain after op. At least can concentrate on me rather than baby too!
I have been feeling quite tired with no get up and go but put that down to menopause but perhaps more to it. Don’t have particularly healthy lifestyle. Stressful job (partner in an accountancy practice) and do love a glass or bottle of red wine!
All feels a bit of a rollercoaster and I feel exhausted. Not sleeping right. I think once I get my date for op may settle down. Meeting with anaesthetist next week. Then telephone appointment about surgery week after. Not sure what that one is about though but hoping it is to book a date.
Sorry for long blabbering post and thank you for anyone still reading and would appreciate any comments from anyone who has similar experiences. X
