waiting for diagnosis for bowel cancer

I think I've known for a while that something was seriously wrong & a few days ago had to come home early from a holiday because I was so unwell. I saw my GP yesterday & after a chat/exam etc she did suggest bowel cancer, I've already had bloods taken, a chest x ray (because of a cough - another worry) & tomorrow I'm having a cat scan. I'm as sure as I can be at this stage that I do have it. I don't have family to rely on & my 2 cousins & 3 close friends all live a long way from me. I'm obviusly very worried on a number of fronts about how I'll cope with the diagnosis & possible treatments & even how I'll get to hospital appointments as the hospital is 20+ miles away. I do drive but of course there may be times when I'm not able to. A lot to worry about & living alone makes it all seem much worse. Any advice would be much appreciated.

  • Hi Purrfect, 

    I'm sorry for the situation you find yourself in at the moment, it must be very difficult with the people you're closest to being so far away but if the worse case scenario does come about, I'm sure they would be more than willing to do what they can to help.

    We'll have our fingers crossed a cancer diagnosis won't be confirmed but if it is, then our community, as you've seen on other discussions you're involved in, are here to support you on this journey as well.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thanks Steph - your comments are much appreciated. It's a lonely/scary place as I'm sure you well understand & at the moment it's all feeling a bit dark. I know I'll just have to do what everyone else in the forum has had to do i.e. wait & then get on with whatever is to come.

    Thanks again

    Kind regards

  • Dear Purrfect - I just want to say that I am thinking of you.  I am new to this site since Friday and it has brought me much comfort in that short time.  I too am waiting to be told tomorrow (or at least to be told to wait for more tests/biopsy) so I know the worry & the turmoil that will be racing through your head right now.  My head is all over the place, with fear/tears/frustration, and I have been dipping in here this week-end to find solace.  I know it will do the same for you. x

  • Thank you for responding to my post. Let's hope that we both have some positive news asap. It's the awful waiting isn't it? I feel really unwell & of course that makes it all worse & because I live alone I don't have the distractions of being with others. Being on this forum is a good thing I think because we are talking to people who understand what it's all about & how we feel.

    I'll think about you tomorrow & will certainly keep my fingers crossed that you get some good news.

    Thanks again Heddybell

    Take care & good luck - hope to chat again

  • Hello purrfect - thank you for your lovely reply.  I understand all your fears.  This waiting waiting waiting - it's just awful isn't it?  It is heartbreaking to hear how unwell you are feeling - I hope the GP can help to alleviate that whilst you are waiting.  Without a doubt - being on here with people who understand fully our fears is such a tremendous comfort.  Thank you for your good luck - I will certainly keep you posted as we will chat agin.

    Thinking of you x

  • Brilliant! :) Will look forward to a chat - perhaps tomorrow when you get your news? 

    Purrfect xx

  • Definitley.  If it is bad news - it might take me a day or two before I am back on the site - but oh yes, I will definitley be back, good or bad x