Colon Cancer

Sorry to hear that, what a shock it must have been. Hand holding here for as long as you need.

Kupari x

...obviously hoping a stoma isn't required.
Just didn't want you to be further distressed.

Apologies if I sounded as though this was an obvious conclusion... I do not.

I was 59 when I got my stoma and next week I celebrate (!) ten years !
I can eat anything but find fizzy drinks a bit difficult… I got married to a lovely man eighteen months ago and I couldn’t be happier…. I have traveled, swam with turtles and have had the best of times . Don’t let it define you enjoy life xxx

Some inspirational stories on this subject. Best wishes to those having procedures. There are a couple of groups on Facebook which are very supportive so you mustn’t feel lonely x

I hope all goes well for you, Kupari. It is a shock, but if it is cancer, it's one of the curable ones.
I had to have an emergency operation to remove part of the colon last August, because I was blocked and in pain (GP should probably have sent me to hospital 3 weeks earlier). In fact, the overgrown polyp wasn't cancerous and nor were the lymph glands the surgeon took out.
Recovery isn't pleasant, but truly I've surprised myself with how well I am now. I had a follow-up colonoscopy two weeks ago and all seems fine. I'll be 80 in July by the way.

My best wishes for a successful outcome.
Being positive For anyone facing the possibility of a stoma, one of my friends needed an ileostomy at the age of 23 and newly married.
She has led a full, active and interesting life and will be 85 this
year.

Wish you Well. Hope you take some comfort when I say my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer and survived 26 years after surgery. He died of prostate cancer, not colon cancer.

So sorry to hear this and wish you the best

My DF had this in his 70’s, very successfully operated and no stoma bag. It was a slow recovery, so take it easy

Good luck!💐

Foxy48.

How does a virtual colonoscopy differ from a normal one.

Is it some sort of scan?

I'm very sorry to read this. I believe colon cancer is often one of the hidden cancers and the symptoms often mimic those of other conditions so it is not surprising that you went down the IBS route. My MIL was diagnosed with this in 2004. She had always had to rush to the toilet and it was only when she suddenly became very constipated that she sought medical help. Sadly for her, it was too late. However, it sounds as if yours has been caught at a much earlier stage and hopefully treatment will be started as soon as possible for the best possible outcome. Treatment has advanced tremendously in recent years, too. Prayers.

Greciangirl

Foxy48.

How does a virtual colonoscopy differ from a normal one.

Is it some sort of scan?

Yes, it's a scan. Same preparatory procedure but much less invasive than a colonoscopy and they can check the bowels but also look at the other organs. However, if they find something and want to remove for a biopsy, I'd then have to have a colonoscopy. When I was triaged by phone I was asked about the drugs I'm on and my heart condition and they decided that this was a better option, I didn't argue!

Sending you best wishes and I’m sure from everyone on this forum too! ❤️

Kupari45
Wishing you the very best result. x

So sorry to hear of your diagnosis scary indeed. My ex mil had BC and they removed some bowel but no bag .She lived another 24 years covid did her in not BC .Good luck

Very timely - finally remembered to complete and send my bowel screening test today. Two of my Mum‘s friends have had their cancer detected early through this process. Both have made a full recovery. I wish you the same 💐

Hello I hope this messahelps. I was diagnosed with stage 2 and had part of my colon removed and there was no need for chemotherapy in my case
I did the poo test at age 63 and it showed a very minute trace of blood in it. It is quite hard to detect. But I'd felt rough for abt 10 years previous. Undiagnosed prediabetes, unable to get doctors appointments during pandemic, stomach infection, all with hindsight, I realise now was the buildup. Plus fatigue, sleeping a lot, losing my appetite, unexplained weight gain. It was a mental time. To say I felt shit was an understatement. I thought just chop out the bad bit and let me get on with my life. That's exactly what I did. Look forward darling. There is life after cancer, and you will probably be monitored for the next 5 years. I wish you love and best wishes. X

I hope you are reading all these so positive comments, Kupari45 , I wish I could give you my email or fb, there is so much support and info I could give you. Does anyone know if there is a way to connect directly?

All the very, very best to you.

Sending you positive vibes - your mental positivity will do its best to see you through this !

sorry to hear your news, you must be beside youself with worry, but they can do so much more for colon cancer now,I've been reading the other comments, and they are reassuring. wishing you all the best, take care ,we'll be rooting for you

I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018. I had surgery to remove part of the bowel then chemo as it had spread to one lymph node. Keyhole surgery and no stoma bag. Here I am 7 years later and no recurrence so take heart. Bowel cancer is one of the most successfully treated if caught in time.

A shock kupari but SO many uplifting stories on here! Just bluddy brilliant. 😊

My friend had this - aged 60 - had the op and a bit of chemo and she is now hurtling around as usual.

I hope this will be the case for you. x