I was diagnosed with bowel cancel a few weeks ago after a tumour was found during a colonoscopy. Have been told I will need Immunotherapy to try and skink it before being able to operate. The waiting for something to happen seems to take ages. I have lots of pains in my bowel and find it difficult to eat
Hi There. Unfortunately I’ve found the wait is one of the worst parts of the whole cancer journey.
you can’t do anything to make it go faster.
all I try to do is carry on as normal. Lean on people who are close to you.
the time does pass. It always does.
I wish I had a magic wand or Time Machine.
if you are having issues you should have a contact number. Call them. Explain what is happening that’s what they are there for.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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