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Bowel Cancer Recurrence
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Andrews7899
Hello
I am 41 yrs old and have recently been diagnosed with a recurrence of bowel cancer after 13 years in remission. I was first diagnosed at 27 yrs old, I had surgery, chemo and radiation resulting in a permanent colostomy.
The past 13 years have been fantastic, my colostomy has never been an issue. I have a very active life, riding my horses, walking three dogs twice a day and generally I don't sit still.
I started to feel very lethargic a month or so ago and I put it down to working too much etc. Until five weeks ago I woke with incredible stomach pain and told my husband to take me to hospital. Within 8 hrs I was told it had returned. It was a shock but like last time I will fight hard.
Unfortunately though I do not have the option of surgery to remove the tumour. I am currently on chemo every 12 days, hooked up to a cadd pump for 48 hrs then a round of Aviston also. I have had no side effects at all.
Would love to hear from anyone with a similar story or advice.