I'm glad that I came across this site, Its real scary getting diagnosed with T3 N1 this july4th. Tumour taking up 1/3 of rectum and thru the wall into 2 lymph nodes and pressing up against the sacrum also lump in liver and lung. Pet scan didnt show a definite link but surgeon says they're not 100% accurate and will know more once they open me up and see the full extent.
It's been slowly building up with a very painful bad back kind of pain - like someone trying to strangle your spine, along with the feeling of needing to go to the toilet all the time - lots of farting and very small poo with blood. Have just started taking some painkillers and am hoping i dont get too constipated as it hurrts enough as it is.
I start radio/ chemo this week to shrink it down before surgery
Well thanks for reading and drop me a line if you want to share your experience or give me a bit of an insight into what's in store for me.
Mickb