Comments on: I’ve Got Bowel Cancer and Why I Want You to Know

By: Lesley Lyle

Lesley Lyle — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 07:43:47 +0000

In reply to Sue Watson. Sue, always best to be safe than sorry! Glad your husband has had a positive intervention and that you are clear.

By: Lesley Lyle

Lesley Lyle — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 07:42:24 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Good advice Stephanie, quick action can save lives.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:07:18 +0000

Thank you Lesley for raising awareness. My husband and daughter both have Lynch Syndrome (Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer) which is associated with increased risk of colon cancer as well as other cancers including endometrial cancer in women.
Regular screening is now a part of our lives (my husband and daughter both had genetic testing after he was diagnosed with cancer at age 45). As you pointed out these things run in families – my father in law was also diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome. I would encourage everyone to explore their medical history and be alert to changes in their bowel movements and discuss any concerns they may have with their GP.
Wishing you all the very best.

By: Sue Watson

Sue Watson — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:58:57 +0000

Hi Lesley
Glad to hear you are doing well. My husband had cancerous polyps and had part of his bowl removed resulting in having a bag for life. No nice but he is alive and now living a normal life. Just through doing the poo test. Nothing hereditary as far as we know.
Suex

By: Janette Pritchard

Janette Pritchard — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:24:01 +0000

In reply to Lorraine Benn.

Hi Lorraine
Hope you are well.
I have rang after reading this article and it not rolled out in my area yet, they suggested checking with them every 3 months .
As you know I am a big advocate for Amy screening x

By: Lesley Lyle

Lesley Lyle — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:06:13 +0000

In reply to Lorraine Benn. Absolutely right Lorraine. Modern medicine is fantastic and genetic testing is saving lives. We have both been fortunate that we have been diagnosed before we've had symptoms at the later stages of cancer. Others may ignore signs and symptoms without realising the implications of ignoring changes. The more we talk about these things, the more likely people are to take action at the first signs of something seeming wrong or different. Yes, the bowel kit is really effective. A close friend sent hers in for no other reason that the test was sent to her and she had a polyp removed that was cancerous but in the early stages which meant that removal was enough to remedy the situation and follow up examinations will manage the situation going forward. I can't emphasise enough how common bowel cancer is and the need to be vigilant.

By: Lorraine Benn

Lorraine Benn — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:56:04 +0000

Hi Lesley, I too have a genetic cancer gene the BRAC 2, ovarian and breast, I too had no symptoms but had both ovarian and breast cancer. Screening is essential, if your sent the bowel kit USE IT !!!!! Send the sample off, it might be embarrassing , inconvenient, but believe me it’s nothing compared to cancer treatment or your life.
Hope your doing well Lesley, take care,
Lorraine Benn ( Brodie -Taylor) xx