Husband diagnosed yesterday

Hi Mr Cs Other Half94d751 Yes it’s normal to be told so quickly. The people doing the colonoscopy know what they’re looking at so I was told straight after that they were 99% sure it was cancer but the biopsy would (and did) confirm it. 

The quick diagnosis does not mean it has spread but the CT and MRI will check for this. Once all the results are back then the MDT(multidisciplinary team) will meet and decide on a treatment plan for him. Bowel cancer is notoriously slow growing but very treatable.

His exhaustion may be that he’s slightly anaemic from blood loss in the stools or just one of the many cold/flu/covid viruses doing the rounds at the minute but you could his GP to do bloods if you’re worried?

Please stay away from google - it can be out of date and scary - you can ask anything you like on here and read other posts. If you click on peoples names then their profile page may show their journey to date.

We’re all at different stages of treatment and recovery and happy to help and support you both through this

Take care

Karen x

Thank you Karen

Hi mr-cs-other-half94d751

Sorry to hear of your husbands diagnosis.  Yes it's often at the time of colonoscopy you get told if they think it's cancer.  That was when I was told of their suspicion of cancer.  I was in fact due to have a hysterectomy that same week for endometrial cancer but this had to be postponed.  

2 weeks later MRI, CT and bloods done and a week later a meeting with colorectal surgeon to be told that I would need chemo and radiotherapy before any surgery would be considered.

While sometimes it feels like everything is happening so fast, they then slow down and that's when lots of things go through your mind.

What's taking so long. Why don't they operate first, get the cancer out.  So many things.  But all the answers are coming. 

Good luck in your journey.  Be patient, ask questions and take time to digest the information. Use sites like this one but most of all remember everyone is different. We all have our own tailor made treatment plan. So don't compare.

Love and prayers to you both.

Hi MrCs Other half

My story line is similar I had a negative test, then a colonoscopy when it was intimated that there was a tumour and biopsies were taken. Within a few days I was contacted to go for a CT and an MRI Scan. In the interim I had had contact  with the colorectal team with no particular confirmation one way or the other until I met with my consultant when the cancer was confirmed. Things moved on quickly and I was offered a removal of the tumour by a colorectal resection. I was warned that there may need to receive a stoma. The result was I woke with an illiostomy stoma which my surgeon hopes will be temporary. Best news was that the tumour was totally removed and lymph nodes were clear.

Things are progressing recovery from the op has been slow but I am getting there.

So that's the story I am a little older than C at 66, and after all that has happened so far I am remaining positive and cheerful. 

There are tough days ahead but you are a rock for C, I have been very lucky that Mrs Peter has been there by my side and supporting me throughout.

In conclusion the best of luck to Mr C and you