Diagnosed with colon cancer: Nervous..Help!

Posted by bravesfan @bravesfan, Jun 6, 2023

Hello everyone I was diagnosed 6 days ago with colon cancer . I am early 50s. now I am waiting for my next steps. Friday i have 2. Scans scheduled. I see a cancer doctor next Wednesday and then the doctor that did my colonoscopy on Thursday. I don't really know what's going to happen. I know after the colonoscopy He said he tattooed a 5 to 6 inch area and i might be needing surgery. i don't know what to expect. I also just lost my husband of thirty five years to covid a year ago so i'm going through this by myself. If I have the surgery am I going to need help at home question? how long will I have to be out of work ? They know nothing.. I'm not sure what to tell my job yet..I just have so many questions.. i'm sorry any help would be great.
I do believe my Lord has me but I also worry because I do have 2 sons 22 and 33 and 3 grand babies who just lost their papa. I'm not ready to leave them yet.
Does any of this make sense to you?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 20 4:55pm

In reply to @tarnold19 "I had abdominal ct scan that showed wall thickening and liminal narrowing. Stomach pain and cramps..." + (show)

@tarnold19, waiting is the hardest part. Have you had further testing? Any update?

llad24 | @llad24 | Apr 18 11:32am

Ha anybody done Cryotherapy during Chemo treatment? I have been reading that it can prevent some of the side effects of Oxaliplatin but my doctor doesn't want me to do it. I understand the drug changes cold sensation to pain but from what I read the cold therapy in the extremities is to prevent the drug from reaching that far and mitigate side effects of neuropathy. has anybody tried that during FOLFLOX treatment?
I'm starting my 6 month chemo next week.