Thread: Bowel Cancer

Mike, it really is good to see you back and well.

Glad to hear the good news Mike.

Thank goodness you didnt need chemo.

Glad to hear all went well.

My dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer about three years ago (brother diagnosed about the same day with secondary cancer in his spine, passed away 2 months later). Dad was operated on, got through all that, but has since found out he still has cancer elswhere as it had spread. Luckily seems to be dormant, at 80 he is doing rather well. Put mum (and my sisters and I) through hell. Two of them in hospital at the same time, different hospitals. I booked myself in for a colonoscopy as soon as I came home after it all, and public system being the public system I am still waiting for an appointment.

Donna

Mike,

Great news that the op went well and that you have dodged the bullet.

Rocker

Good news indeed

Originally Posted by flynnsart

Glad to hear all went well.

My dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer about three years ago (brother diagnosed about the same day with secondary cancer in his spine, passed away 2 months later). Dad was operated on, got through all that, but has since found out he still has cancer elswhere as it had spread. Luckily seems to be dormant, at 80 he is doing rather well. Put mum (and my sisters and I) through hell. Two of them in hospital at the same time, different hospitals. I booked myself in for a colonoscopy as soon as I came home after it all, and public system being the public system I am still waiting for an appointment.

Donna

Donna,
I'm sorry for your loss, please go and kick up a stink about an appointment. My understanding is family history does carry weight with this so go and make some noise, please.

Mike