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Husband just diagnosed with bowel cancer.

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jenny92923
jenny92923

My husband was told he has bowel cancer following a colonoscopy.Waiting for scans.My fear is that if it has spread will he still be able to have an operation to remove the tumour?

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  • susan21751
    susan21751 jenny92923

    Posted

    Hi Jenny

    So sorry to hear your news- I had a tumour removed last year (colon)-and it was okay afterwards-hadn't spread. Husband needs results of the scan before doctor can say yes/no as to whether it's spread-

    If you look at Beating Bowel Cancer  website on-line- there is a phone number for nurses-but they are only there Monday-Friday- Perhaps they could give some helpful advice.

    Hope the news will be good as to what scan showed ?

    Regards

    Susan

     

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Hi Susan, Thanks so much for your reply.Just had appointments for scans for this Sunday and Monday.Hoping so much for a good result.

      How long did you wait for scan results?

      Regards

      Jenny.

  • susan21751
    susan21751 jenny92923

    Posted

    Hi Jenny

    Results confirmed  when my next appointment with consultant was due about 10-14 days later.

    But, maybe your GP could find out sooner? ?

    (Everything goes 'on screen 'so maybe it could be sooner ?

    Hope news will be good.

    Susan.

     

  • jenny92923
    jenny92923

    Posted

    Hi Susan, Both scans were done last Sunday.It's only been 3 days but feels much longer.The waiting is horrendous and I know I shouldn't but I keep imagining the worst that could happen.

    Hope we hear something soon.

    Regards

    Jenny.

    • susan21751
      susan21751 jenny92923

      Posted

      Hi Jenny

      Try and cope and think as positive as you can-(I know it's hard for you)

      Keep me informed of any news.(I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you)!

      Susan

       

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Hi Susan,

      Just a quick update.I rang the colorectal nurse this morning and she said an appointment has been arranged for Tuesday 22nd to discuss results and our plan.Another week to wait but hopefully it will be positive news.

      Jenny.

    • susan21751
      susan21751 jenny92923

      Posted

      Good girl - hope your husband and self will both receive good news-

      Susan.

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Hello Susan, My husband is having his operation on December 6th to remove his early stage cancer with no obvious spread.So happy that this nightmare is nearly over.

      Jenny.

    • susan21751
      susan21751 jenny92923

      Posted

      Hope all will be well for you both afterwards and that you will be able to enjoy Xmas and the New Year -

      Very best wishes to both

      Happy Holidays!

      Susan xx

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Thank you Susan and very best wishes to you and yours.

      I will stay in touch.

      Jenny xx

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Hello Susan, My husband had his operation yesterday and all went as planned and he is progressing very well.The best news is that he didn't need to have a stoma.Hoping that the final biopsy results are good as that is all I want for Christmas this year.

      Thanks for being there when I needed to talk to someone and hope you have a healthy Christmas and New Year.

      Jenny xx

    • susan21751
      susan21751 jenny92923

      Posted

      Oh Jenny I am so pleased for you both - at least you will both be able to enjoy the Season!

      Was thinking of you most of the time-even though I don't know you personally.

      That is wonderful news.

      Hope my  scan/check in Jan and consultation in Feb will go well-I feel o.k   t.g. !

      Warmest wishes

      Susan.

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Hello again Susan, Well we had Martins final results on Tuesday.We were told he is all clear with no lymph nodes affectad which is brilliant news.He was then given the option of 6 months "mop up " chemotherapy or just have scans every so often.We were told they can never be 100% sure that the cancer may or may not  return so the chemo would be an additional  safeguard.We have an appointment in January to discuss whether to go ahead or not.

      Did you have any follow up treatment? Any advice would be appreciated.

      Warmest wishes to you,

      Jenny.

    • susan21751
      susan21751 jenny92923

      Posted

      Hi Jenny-so pleased husband is on the mend!

      I can't comment on chemo as didn't have any-(lucky me).

      Perhaps  should try it and see how he feels afterwards-depends on what the outcome of discussions will be--everyone feels different after chemo (a friend of mine had bad reaction-so she had stop it).

      Having my CT Scan in Jan -and will be watched for next 3 years to see if I am clear of cancer or not-(expect your husband will be doing similar).

      Hope you'll both enjoy Xmas and have a Happy, Healthy 2017!

      Warmest wishes-Sue xx

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Hi Susan, Just back from the hospital.My husbands cancer was stage 2 and out of 17 lymph nodes none were cancerous.We now have to decide whether to go for chemo as they said it would only give him a 3% additional chance of it recurring.The doctor said out of 100 people with this type of cancer only 15 would have a recurrence anyway so with chemo this would drop to 12 in 100.

      Hope your CT scan results are all clear.

      My best wishes..........Jenny xx

    • susan21751
      susan21751 jenny92923

      Posted

      You will both have to make a decision about chemo or not-perhaps you both could speak to your GP- ask him what he would advise ?

      I really couldn't comment because I've never had any -

      I haven't had any results from scan yet (only had it last week)won't see consultant till Feb (about 3 weeks time). Bloods next week.

      Sincere wishes

      Susan.

    • jenny92923
      jenny92923 susan21751

      Posted

      Keeping my fingers crossed for a clear scan and blood result for you.

      We will wait now for the results of the test that will show more clearly whether having chemo will be advisable.

      Best wishes

      Jenny.

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