Hi! So I'm coming up to 4 years since my treatment and recently I've been feeling pretty good. However just out of the blue, I've got this terrible pain flare up in my bum cheek and coxic area, to the point where it really hurts to sit down again and...
Hi I often forget just how much help is on this site and would really appreciate advice from those in a similar or same position as me My Chemoradiotherapy ended 25 January 2022 due to the size of my tumour the oncologist advised that he had thrown...
Hi everyone, im after some tips regarding what people do after Chemo/radiation and hair loss/breakage. I have recently bought a wig which I have worn around the house and on cold winter days going out walking but only with a hat on. But to be honest...
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Easter, whatever you will be doing. Be kind to yourself relax enjoy the peace or the chaos lol and I really hope the weather is kind and sunny wherever you live for you! Sending love & hugs xxx
I'm so discouraged. Not three days after my year-after scans and getting that much-desired NED, I hit a pain spike that just keeps getting worse. I've been up and on the couch for the last two nights, and I've got a busy day today and tomorrow and I'm...
Hi Everyone, I did post in my six month results message (when i got the all clear hurrah!) that my Consultant wanted me to have a Sigmoidoscopy just as an extra check after MRI and examination. Well good news was that they found no sign of recurrence...
If I had known and had the HPI vaccine, I might not be on this journey.
Hi Friends, I’m wondering what lifestyle changes, if any, people have made after diagnosis and through successful treatment. I want to hear from anyone who wants to share, but especially those of you who have had lasting NED/cure. Have you changed...
So it's all taken about 9 months, but I've been given the all-clear on my tumor. I know that's really great news, and I suppose I am relieved, but I don't really *feel* anything. I am confused by my lack of reaction. I wonder if part of it is because...
I haven’t been on here for a while, I have been disease free now for 12 months which is great, my trouble is the stoma and parastomal hernia that I am waiting for an operation to reverse and fix which is fine but work have turned into an utter bunch of...
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