I am 5 weeks post op following surgery for low rectal cancer. Complete APR following 5 days radiotherapy. My wound is really slow to heal and yesterday I was told by practice nurse that there is a 1.5cm cavity. Has anyone experience of this and how did...
Hi, all, I'm a partner to someone whose undergoing chemo after a bowel resection. The op went well, the first round of chemo was going ok, then he was admitted to hospital on Thursday with a high temperature and diahorrea. we rang his chemo helpline and...
Hi I've had to pause 4th cycle of chemo due to blisters on feet and very high bilirubin levels .I am very concerned about liver damage due to chemo. Anyone else experiencing this issue .Oncologist seems u concerned but I'm worried. I was ambivalent and...
I’m scheduled for an anterior resection for a medium sized bowel cancer in just under two weeks. My CT scan was clear, but yesterday I noticed a painless lump near my larynx - not where I’d expect to find swollen lymph glands if I had an infection and...
Hi. I just thought I’d update as to where I am. My previous posts were a bit grim after the operation, but I got tremendous support so I thought I tell you the good news. I’m 8 weeks out from the surgery and feeling, for the first time in along while...
Hello . The oncologist I had a meeting with on Wednesday was all I could have wished for in a doctor , patient, clear explanation, factual and answered questions honestly. Upshot is , stage 3 colorectal cancer. Treatment starts on the 15th June , chemotherapy...
Hello, I'm new, it's my first time on this site. 7 weeks ago I had a right hemicolectomy and my Histology results showed PMS2 loss. Has anyone else had this diagnosis? Apparently I'm waiting for an appointment at a Genetic clinic. How long does it...
Hi everyone. My mum is starting 5 days of radiotherapy to the colorectal area (around 20 minutes each session) for stage 4 colorectal cancer, and I was hoping to hear from others who’ve been through something similar. Would anyone be willing to share...
we are dealing had stage four cancer bowel mets in liver diagnosed two years ago. he had successful excision surgery the following year and then within 6 mos cancer is back in his liver. he has several lesions one is on the main vein and he has been told...
Hi, I had a total mesorectal excision in late February after treatment of a T3 rectal tumour with chemotherapy and then chemo-radiotherapy. I actually have a couple of questions and am hoping someone might have some insight having been through the...
