Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed

Well folks thanks for the response but have no family no friends & live out in no wear land. If you tell anybody all they want to do is smother you with hugs Yuk hate em And the stupid surgeon I saw who told me to go away has now set up appointments to see her in May And again no consult to see if these times work By that time I will be dead This tumor from Sept was a postage stamp size to 4 months later had grow to a ping pong size Not clean margins Locations is just on the edge of the sphincter muscle Which sucks
Just wonder why one cannot be told what the heck they are going to do It is always a surprise or by the way so am working on wrapping up the loose ends in my life and then it is good bye and I promise not to take longer than 15 minutes so the end of life appointment does not go over the time limit

good luck hope you have better people to work with I was told to go away & die even thou I am a stage one victim

Well everybody is goodie 2 shoes but how can one be when you are keep in the dark about what is going to happen Oncologist gave me 90% rate radiology gave me 60% and the rectal surgeon gave me 0% Boy those are great chances. And the surgeon told me to go away and just die How nice
my whole life has been a negative kick in the butt guess that is why I have anal cancer too many kicks in the butt to keep you down in the mud pile Heaven forbid one has sucess in life So after I get everything arranged I will say good bye to these nasty people sorry really nothing to live for

Great tips for @fpdm, @staystrong99. And welcome.

@staystrong99, I'd like to learn more about you. When were you diagnosed with rectal cancer? What treatments did you or are you having? Do you still journal?

Try to hang in there. You are definitely not alone. We have all experienced that SCARY diagnosis and we are here to support one another. I was diagnosed 9 years ago with Rectal Cancer. Please reach out if you have any questions or if you just need a friend to listen. I was diagnosed at age 51 and I just turned 60 in May.

Hello. I found the support here and from friends / relations so valuable in the treatment of my cancer diagnosed a year ago. Hopefully this record will help provide the strength and encouragement you need at this stage: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tumour-position/

A year on and life is back to normal - lots of walking, cycling, fun with the grandchildren and skiing to come!

Best wishes

Martin

I was also diagnosed with Rectal Cancer and have two children of my own. I know exactly how you feel. As others mentioned the scans will give the doctors a lot of information on the next steps and treatment options. I wish you a full recovery and here are some recommendations I have: Stay Strong, a lot of this is mental, if you fill your mind with positive thoughts and try to be grateful for what you have, this goes a long way. During these times its easy to mentally go down the wrong path, be grateful for your two children and more, exercise as much as possible and get sunlight... Speak with a therapist about your feelings, surround yourself with friends, family and kindred spirits. Try to journal as much as you can. Other recommendations I have is get second, third and fourth opinions on treatment options, this will also give you confidence that you are making the right choice on treatment options. I know you will get through this, you will be strong and make a full recovery. Sending you positive vibes.

I found a fellow who wrote a blog about his experience with colon cancer and the chemo. It was VERY helpful. Unfortunately, I can no longer find it.

Searching the internet and social media (such as this site) can be very helpful.

Chin up. Go on Facebook and find groups (members only). You can learn so much from others.
I’m almost a year from gastric cancer, spleen, illeocecal valve and stomach removal and I’m still standing. Learn all you can and advocate for yourself. Good luck. 🍀

Hi! I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Praying for you that the CT scan is 100%! I have stage 3c adenocarcinoma colon cancer that did ugh go into my lymph nodes. I did not get my treatment plan until after the surgery because they did not stage me until they got it out. It did not spread to any organs however so chemo is a precaution to keep it that way! Like RJ said, my faith and church family and friends and relatives have been so supportive and helpful that it makes getting thru it so much easier . You sound like a positive person so that will help you as well!!! I found every hurtle to cause anxiety but told myself each time that I was allowed a few minutes of a pity party, but then I am done. It’s happened. Can’t change that. What CAN you change? How you and others view it. This experience has drawn my son and I closer, and the Lord and I as well. You said you have some littles at home? How young are they? My son is 16! We just got back from vacation in Fl. I am from NYS. I had planned this vacation and paid almost everything up front before I knew about the surprise cancer. I was told don’t bet on going from my surgeon and my family. But my oncologist said go. We will work it out! It was amazing. I enjoyed everything so much more than I would have otherwise. It was all about giving my son memories. So use this as a tool to motivate you to make the best of everything! You are a warrior and very brave and will get thru this! ❤️ I know you will because I am doing it. And you can too!