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5th Apr 2017wilngrace commented on:
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2019I found blood in my poo on 3 consecutive days, never seen it before. Was told by practice nurse that I had piles. Given cream and told I would be fine. I stressed my family history of cancer (though no bowel cancer) and was told again not to worry, apply the cream. I agreed to try it for 2 weeks but requested a call back from the GP after 2 weeks. 2 weeks later (no further blood) doc agreed to refer to colorectal specialist. Sigmoidoscopy followed by colonoscopy indicated large polyp, CT scan clear. However it was agreed that a bowel resection was appropriate because of both my family history and the size of the polyp ( tests on the polyp for cancer had proved inconclusive). 6 weeks after I first saw the nurse I had the surgery, 10 days later I was told the polyp was indeed cancerous. I was lucky, caught very early, the cancer had not invaded the bowel wall and following surgery, no further treatment was necessary. I am a 69 year old woman, I have always completed the bowel screening. This cancer appeared between screening tests. My message? Do the test, it costs nothing, is non invasive, it's in your own bathroom in private. BUT, don't allow yourself to become complacent, check each time you go to the loo, if what you see or feel is not normal for you, see your doctor. Don't be fobbed off, yes, it may be piles, but then again, it may not. The surgery I had was not pleasant, it takes time to recover and your bowel is unlikely to ever be the same as it was but it is better than the alternative.ViewDate:
2nd Mar 2017wilngrace commented on:
Win an e-bike worth £799.99 from E-Bikes Direct!Love the idea that my granddaughter would be jealous!ViewDate:
17th Nov 2016wilngrace commented on:
Win the holiday of a lifetime worth £6,000!Dreams can come true so here goes. For my husband who just is the best.ViewDate:
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2nd Feb 2015