Hi fullofherts,

My aunt had bowel cancer about 20 years ago. She has always been pretty healthy and it knocked her for 6. For a while, she was quite reclusive becuase she hated going anywheree, and especially anywhere that involved eating.

However, she made a good recovery, and gradually resumed all her former activites, including quilting and patchwork, riding her bike,seeing friends and going out. When I saw her in the summer, she told me she has now given up the bike riding...she is 89!

She is a little thin and frail looking, but otherwise in very good health - but she's not a computer user, so I can't put you in touch with her.

It's natural that you should still be worried and in low spirits. Have you talked to your GP or your district nurse (I know they aren't called that any more, but you know who I mean!) They might be able to put you in touch with others in the same situation.