New here and awaiting formal confirmation of cancer.

I cannot imagine how you are feeling at the moment, I do know it is the waiting that is the worse, as I also was waiting for diagnosis after a colonoscopy, and mine was bowel cancer, and I am still here to tell the tale.  I also had to have a hysterectomy for cancer of the womb many years ago. I am sorry I cannot help you that much, as I did not have the cancers at the same time.  Just remember bowel cancer is slow growing, thank goodness, as I had symptoms for months and though it would right it self and many months later had to go to A&E, then referred to a colorectal surgeon.  That was 2 years ago.  I do hope that they call you in for the results, because a least you know the results, and what their plan of action will be...and they want you to live, and want the best outcome for you...

Thanks very much for replying. It is the not knowing and the fact that I have the prospect of 2 major surgeries in one go. I am not sleeping properly and every ache and pain makes me think my cancer has spread.  I am just hoping that all I need is an operation and not chemo or radiotherapy. 

Our minds can play havoc with us, and with you it is all the uncertainty of it all, we always seem to think the worse, but wait and see, it may not be as bad as you think.  I did have to have chemo and radiotherapy, but to be honest, looking back, it was not too bad so try not to worry about that, and you might not have to have it,  Perhaps try some herbal sleeping tablets, they may help you.  The sooner you get a plan of action the better, try to think positive, although its hard at times.  Lets know how you get on.

i will let you know what happens.  Hope to hear something this week, even if its just a date to see a consultant would put my mind at rest.

Appointment with consultant next Monday morning. I'm now wishing my life away. 

That will soon come around, thank goodness at least you know something is happening.  I know what it's like, it seems to be on your mind all the time not knowing what to expect, but once you know I think you will feel more settled.  I know once I got started on the treatment I felt something was being done, as I am sure you will.  Hope you have family and friends that are supporting you at this difficult time for you...

I was just wondering how you got on yesterday, I expect it seemed a long wait for you, but now you have seen someone hopefully you will have learn more of what is happening...

I was a bit devastated to be honest. I had hoped all I needed was an operation and I'm cured but that is not the case.  Radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy lasting 6 months. Then operation. In the meantime hysterectomy is on hold and need to speak to haematology about how chemotherapy will affect my bloods. Seeing them on Tuesday for my CT results but the colorectal surgeon said my lymphnodes in my groin are large.  So still a lot going on. My brain is still trying to get round it all. While falling asleep is easy, staying asleep is the problem. Hopefully that won't last long. 

Thanks again for asking about what happened.

It sounds as though they have a plan for you now, although it was not quite what you expected.  I also has radiotherapy and chemotherapy before I had the op, and to be honest looking back it was not too bad, although I felt tired a lot of the time I still managed to get out and about.  It is a really difficult time for you, as everything is up in the air, once you get started on treatment you will feel something is being done.  You are probably waking up in the night as it is all on your mind and you are worrying about it, lets hope before too long things will improve for you...let us know how things go..