stocksp:

 

I've had bowel cancer about 10 years ago.  It was advanced, about the size of an orange, but luckily had not spread.   I now have colonoscopies every 3-4 years.  The procedure itself is fine, the prep is less pleasant - but very cleansing !  I find them really reassuring.

 

I subsequently found out that my estranged father died of bowel cancer, and my half brother also had it.  My gift to my kids is that they will need regular colonoscopies from about 30 :) 

 

Pretty much what we just went through. My mum's cancer was huge they showed it to us afterwards. 

No signs of spread but of course we will need to closely monitor it. 

I'm glad you are still cancer free and hoping you stay so too!