Hi everyone,
I finished my treatment in July last year, and just before Christmas, I received the good news that the chemotherapy and radiotherapy had worked—there were no signs of cancer. I have check-ups every eight weeks with a camera, although they sometimes stretch to 10 or 12 weeks, which is fine. Overall, things have been going well, and my last check-up was four weeks ago.
Today, my GP called to inform me that a stool sample showed blood, and I've been referred for a colonoscopy. I remember that during my PET CT scan this time last year, there was mention of a small red area in my stomach. Although it had doubled in size, it was still under 3 cm, and the doctors reassured me that it wasn’t a concern, explaining that sometimes things light up on scans that aren’t cancer. I followed up with a stomach specialist a few months later, who also wasn’t worried since I had no symptoms, and we agreed I didn’t need to see him again.
Despite this, I’m feeling really scared that it might be cancer again. I apologise for venting; I know no one has the answers, and only time will tell. I just needed to share my feelings with someone. Thank you for listening.
Hi. It’s awful how our cancer antennae are so finely tuned and me telling you that most times blood in the stool is something else most of the time won’t wash. Nevertheless I have my fingers crossed for you.
Hugs
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
