Originally Posted by
danebraddy
Not really a little thing. But I didn't know where else to put it.
About a week ago I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and it appears to have spread.
I'm 27, no real family history of the disease and have two young kids.
I haven't really opened up to people I know about it (other than my partner and my parents) most of my extended family know, but I have made it clear I don't want to talk about it.
My partner is a saint and she is looking after me and organising my appointments and transport, but I find myself lashing out at her in bursts of frustration.
Not abuse levels, but I bite at the stupidest stuff and am almost picking fights.
On Monday I have a multi disciplinary meeting with surgeons, oncologists and other types of doctors I didn't know existed. We will 'discuss' my options.
One doctor said the phrase 'Life expectancy' which is never a phrase you want to hear when sick.
Thanks for listening/reading. It feels a little better to get it out.