Struggling with life after bowel cancer

It has been some time since my ops and treatment for bowel cancer ended but I find life a daily struggle. Is there anybody else on the site who has had bowel cancer?

  • Hello dangermouse1967 and a warm welcome to Cancer Chat,

    I am sorry to hear that you have been finding it a struggle following your operations and treatment for bowel cancer. This information from our website may include some helpful tips for you to help you cope after bowel cancer treatment.

    Reaching out to others who may be in a similar situation is also a good idea and will hopefully help you feel a little less alone as it can help to talk to someone else who knows exactly how you are feeling and what you are dealing with at the moment. If you do a little search on the forum for 'bowel cancer', you will be able to search by date and respond to any thread that might be  of interest or relevant to you.

    I did a little search for you and found a couple of threads on the forum you may want to have a look at and respond to if you wish. For example, on this discussion  you will meet other members sharing their bowel cancer journeys so feel free to join in and chat to them! 

    [@BrewerB], whose story you can read here, was diagnosed with bowel cancer nearly two years ago and also had surgery - probably a good person for you to connect with.

    I hope others who have been affected by bowel cancer will be along soon to share their experience with you.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

  • Hi dangermouse I had bowel cancer 3 yrs ago, what’s up. Happy to chat about anything you like

    JBee x