So sorry to hear your news. Its a  very difficult time for you. I was given 12 to 18 months back in May 2017. Luckily my body responded well to chemo and I'm still here almost 5 and a half years later. I do believe staying positive is the key. I will always be terminal but live the best life I can. I get chemo breaks and learn to tolerate the side effects. Good luck. You can do it.xx ... View more

Hi Mel, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was told I had incurable bowel cancer in May 2017 which was in my bowel, lymph nodes, liver and lungs and given 1 to 2 years. I responded so well to treatment that in September 2018 I had my lymph nodes and section of bowel removed, my liver remains cancer free and I just have 2 nodules in my lung which are treated with chemo. It is now getting closer to 5 years.  I stay positive, have written a children's book and take each day as it comes. Nobody knows how you will respond to treatment so I wish you good luck.xx ... View more

Hi there, I was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer with spread to lymph nodes, liver and lungs in May 2017. I was told I was incurable, would have palliative care, surgery not possible and I would have 2 years. I have had panitumimab, iranitecin and flouracil 5fu every fortnight with breaks in between. In July 2018, there was no trace in my liver and lungs and I was allowed surgery I had a bowel resection and lymph nodes removed. I still don't have my primary tumour though I had a regrowth in my lungs. It will be 4 years in May, far more than I ever imagined. Stay positive and don't give up. ... View more

Hi there Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Stay positive. I was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 bowel cancer in May 2017. It had spread to my lymph nodes, liver and lungs and I was given 2 years. I started chemotherapy in June 2017 every fortnight. By May 2018, my liver and lungs had a complete response, no sign of cancer cells. In August 2018 I was classed as a miracle and told that they could now operate. I had my lymph nodes removed and a section of my bowel. In November I was told that I was cancer free. Unbelievable news! Unfortunately in January 2019 my CT scan showed small regrowth in my lungs because I haven't had chemo since August 2018. My bowel and liver are still cancer free. I have no primary tumour anymore. I have never been sick with the chemo though I do get mouth ulcers and diarrhoea but you learn to live with it. I don't let the cancer stop me doing anything. I have had 5 hours of chemo today and a 46 hour infusion going in until Thursday but tomorrow I'll be walking 5 miles with my dog, taking mum to doctors, hairdressers and shopping and out for lunch then back home for another dog walk. I can also fit in a week's holiday between treatments. World First insurance are fantastic. We can't change our diagnosis but I always think they wouldn't give us treatment if they didn't think it was worth it and whilst we are having it they are developing new treatments. I have already passed my two years and aren't ready to go yet. I never imagined I'd be in this position after my diagnosis. Stay positive, you are young. I am currently walking 100 miles this month for candlelighters.   ... View more