@minabird The waiting is the most difficult. I feel for you.
I went through the same 2 yrs ago at age 53. I was completely a mess of a mess the day they told me I had Colon Cancer.

I couldn't even bear to tell my husband and kids. I waited a week before I said anything...It was on 12/19 I was told. Totally messed up my holidays. I literally thought I was going to die like tomorrow. I never hyperventilated in my life and did for the first time.

After I had a CT Scan they found enlarged Lymph nodes next to my Aorta. Then they did a Pet scan and the only place that lit up was the Lymph nodes in the chest. Then they did a CT guided biopsy of the lymph nodes in the chest. I was diagnosed with 2 primary cancers 2 weeks apart... Stage 1 Cecum Cancer and follicular Lymphoma.. I as well had zero symptoms..

You can't dwell on this is all I can say. And easier said than done. Do things to keep you busy. Cause all these Diagnosis and tests will make ya crazy.
The colon resection wasn't that bad. They removed a foot of my colon. I went on a cruise 6 weeks later.
Wish you the best...

Hello @minabird and welcome to Mayo Connect.

I am so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis of colon cancer, especially when you have had no symptoms. I have had 3 surgeries for a rare cancer in the upper digestive tract (neuroendocrine tumor). I also never have had symptoms, each tumor was discovered during an upper endoscopy.

Recently, during an MRI, a lesion was discovered on my liver, the radiologist considered it benign and indolent. After a CT scan of the liver was done, they could find no lesion at all. It really is very hard to understand, but it is not unusual.

I hope that you are able to deal effectively with your anxiety and concerns, all of which are very normal. I would encourage you to find some physical activities that can help with the stress that you are bound to feel. Meditation, walking, yoga, Tai-Chi are all good ways to release the stress that just naturally builds up during this time.

Do you have a strong support group of family, friends or a church group? If so, this is the time to lean on others for support and encouragement. Mayo Connect is a good place to vent your fears and frustrations. We are all patients, just like you, and we are ready to listen and encourage you in this process.

We look forward to getting to know you. Will you keep in touch and let us know how you are doing?

Teresa

@travelgirl

Thanks for your encouraging words to @minabird! You speak from experience and that means a lot to someone new to a cancer diagnosis.

Teresa

Teresa, thank you so much for responding and sharing your story with me. I am very blessed to have a wonderful family and caring friends. It’s what keeps me moving forward. I will take your advice and keep physically and spiritually active. I truly appreciate your advice. It’s good to talk with others that understand the fears and anxiety of cancer. I will keep in touch 🙂

Travel girl,
Your response and understanding are so appreciated. You have certainly been where I am. I also have dreaded causing my husband and daughters worry. It’s so hard to stay normal but it seems easier when I know it helps them too. Posting in this group today was so helpful. Many thanks for taking the time to reach out.

@minabird

I'm so glad that Mayo Connect could be of help. I have found that when you need the courage to carry-on, you will find it is there for you!

When will you be having your next appointment and/or medical test?

Teresa

Hello minabird, miracles can happen to everyone. You have to keep believing in it. There are a lot of cancer survivors. You get to lift up your spirit and follow doctor's instruction closely. Eating healthy food, doing yoga and meditation can help you in the long run. You have to believe in your faith. You are still young and you can win this battle. Keep positive, be strong and find the right channel for the treatment. You never know this spot on the liver can go away somehow. Stay close with family , love one and good friends.
Praying for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. My mother is now 80 years and she had a colorectal cancer 2 years ago. She had gone through a critical laparoscopic surgery for 7 hours and another minor 2 hour surger to connect the stoma. Living with an Ostomy was not easy for her. She is one recovering well. I am her daughter and the care giver. I knew well how she has gone through since she did not want the surgery from the beginning. But at the end, all went well. Need a lot of patience, care and kindness to yourself. Best wishes to you.

@soul Thanks for adding your encouraging words to this discussion with @minabird.

Teresa

@soul
Thank you for your post. I am hoping for a good result from the MRI today. I am feeling more hopeful since I joined this group. Makes you see how many people know just how you’re feeling and have had good outcomes with a
Positive attitude. Will be a long weekend until I get results on Monday but I will stay busy and keep praying!

Teresa, I had my MRI on the liver this past Friday. I go to see my surgeon today. Praying for more information and a surgery date. I will let you know how it goes today. Thank you for the supprt!