Hello everyone, My dad (70) has advanced bowel cancer with extensive spread to his liver and peritoneal lining. He also has a stoma. He has just finished FOLFOX and had a brilliant response—his CEA dropped by 70% down to 33, and his scans show shrinkage...
Hello all, Had my first chemo last Tuesday. The pump part was removed on Thursday no issues. Noticed my breathing getting harder and harder. Got really panicked on Sunday by it, and called in. Ambulance trip up to A&E. Xrayed and blood tested. Blood...
Husbands first oncologist visit today. Lovely lass. Ex military family so we got along well (both of us are ex military). Just waiting for his first blood test and first appointment in a couple of weeks. If I can tie in with my visit to the stoma girls...
Hi, my husband's chemo has been delayed because he has a blood clot in his lung that is affecting his heart. We are desperate to get treatment for stage 4 colon cancer. The main problem is the massive amount of mets to his liver. Has anyone recovered...
Hoping to be accepted for Neoprism clinical at UCLH in London having been diagnosed with colon cancer last month. Has anyone else been on the trial?
Morning all…I have recently been diagnosed with very early BC after positive FIT test and colonoscopy. However I am not keen to have the op as I am the primary carer for elderly parent, I live alone and work full time. I will not get paid for time off...
Hi well this feels weird talking about myself feels s bit like a dating app .hi im 6.3ft and s millionaire oh wait no im fat short and poor. It's more of a fishing expedition on treatment from anyone who's also long term type 1 diabetic. Treatment folfox...
Hi everyone, I was on this site two years ago, when I had endometrial cancer, which was removed by having a total hysterectomy. I am grateful to the kind people on here, who helped me with their advice and support. Here I am again. I tested positive...
Hi my mom is recently diagnosed colorectal cancer stage 4. Still for active treatment. Her rectal tumour is near rectum so she’s constantly having urge to go. lost a lot of weight since Feb. and because of the frequency and urgency etc. She’s very conscious...
Hi, my husband has been diagnosed with MMR intact adenocarcinoma of the colon on the left side with metastases to the liver, spleen and lungs. The Dr has arranged for first chemo in three weeks. We would like a second opinion and have researched that...
