Hi Kevin, My dad was in hospital for 2 weeks and the operation lasted for 3.5 hours.  He has  a colostomy bag and it won't be until late feb when he finds out if it becomes a permanent fixture. In the new year he will see an oncologist about chemotherapy as a precaution.  I guess you would be near the end of your radiotheraphy/chemo .  Hope it didn't knock you around too much.  Your operation will go well - you're a lot younger than my old man (he's 73) and he came through it fine!!  He now has the ugly stuff to go through now!!   Have a lovely Christmas with your family and this time next year, this whole saga will be but a distant memory!!!!   Sandra   ... View more

Hi Kevin, The tumour was in his colon.  They removed it on Wednesday and we found out on Sunday that it doesn't appear to have spread elsewhere.  He will undergo chemo as a precautionary measure but will need to wait until he recuperates from the operation.  I don't think chemo was an option for him earlier as it was too large. So fingers crossed for the moment.  Hope all is going well for you.  Think positive and don't let the waiting drag you down.   Sandra     ... View more

Thanks Kevin for the info.   You're right  - it's the waiting around that is so agonising - at least i feel a bit better now to hear that it's normal.  Wishing you a speedy recovery ... View more

Hi Mikey, He is being operated on Wednesday 16/11.  These last 2 weeks have felt like 2 years.  So we are all keeping our fingers and toes crossed. ... View more