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My Colon Cancer Journey - part 1

On June 23rd 2021 I posted a faecal sample to the National Colon Cancer Screening Centre. A few days letter I received a letter advising that my sample had proved positive for blood protein and I was offered a phone appointment with Sue Roberts, a cancer nurse at Worthing Hospital. The phone appointment on July 7th was to talk about having a colonoscopy.

I accepted the colonoscopy and it took place July 22nd with Mr Baig undertaking the procedure. The previous day was about cleansing with Moviprep, an interesting process. The colonoscopy revealed a polyp that was removed and a tumour. The tumour measured 50mm and protruded into the colon. At the review meeting that followed Mr Baig explained what had been discovered and recommended a colon resection to remove the tumour.

The next appointment was for a CT scan at St Richards Hospital on 3rd August.


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