@nico25 - I hear how overwhelming and scary this is for you, especially after being so proactive with your health. Facing a diagnosis like this at 39, after clear colonoscopies and major surgery, feels unfair and disorienting. Your anxiety is valid, and it’s okay to feel unsteady while waiting for answers. Let’s focus on grounding you with hope and perspective, drawing from your resilience and others’ experiences.
You’ve already shown incredible strength—managing gastric bypass, tackling anemia with infusions, and staying vigilant about symptoms. That proactive spirit is a powerful asset as you navigate this. Many people with colorectal issues, even serious ones, have hopeful outcomes thanks to early detection and modern treatments. For example, a woman in her late 30s shared on a health forum how a sigmoid colon mass, found during a routine scope, turned out to be a stage 1 cancer. Surgery removed it, and five years later, she’s thriving, with no recurrence. Another person, diagnosed at 40 after rectal bleeding, had a benign polyp removed and needed only monitoring.
While waiting for pathology, try small, calming actions: deep breathing (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 6), journaling fears to release them, or connecting with a trusted friend. Your hematologist’s referral was swift, and the biopsy will clarify next steps. Medicine has advanced far—surgical techniques and therapies are more precise than ever. You’re not alone; others have walked this path and found light at the end. Do you have a referral to a gastroenterologist? Keep us posted, please let us know what pathology found, and lean on this community for support.