Rectal Cancer

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, Topsyirene, but there are loads of success stories here, which should give you much comfort . Before you know it, the op will be over and you'll be well on the road to recovery. All the best

TopsyIrene, I appreciate that you replied to me. Thank you.

Wishing you all the very best. A good friend’s husband had the same a few years ago and they were so worried. However, after the operation he had a temporary ileostomy and now is absolutely fine.

Good luck

Just wanted to wish you all the best for your operation topsyirene I’m sure you must be worried but hopefully the support and advice on here from others that have a similar experience may help a little bit. I hope you’re well on the road to recovery very soon ?

I just wish to say again that thanks to all you lovely ladies, I have finally stopped panicking about the horror that is to happen next week. You have no idea how much it has helped me especially the grans that have pm'd me. I really can't thank you enough and I am sure I will need you again very soon if that's OK with you.

Topsy
My good friend had this type of surgery over 25 years ago and it was a great success. He's in his 80s now without any problems.
Think positive and look forward to the future everything is going to be fine.

Another source of help and support might be Macmillan nurses - they are trained to help people dealing with diagnoses such as yours.
Wishing you all the very best ?