My story so far: Had a Colonoscopy on the 11th August and was told I have an ulcerated malignant tumour. Had 2 polyps removed and 8 samples taken for biopsy. Was sent immediately from Colonoscopy for a CT Scan. Had an MRI on the 17th. MDT met on the 22nd...
Today i had appointment with a doctor from the cancer centre who will be doing the chemo and radiotherapy, im so annoyed at myself that i let myself believe that my treatment plan would be chemoradi hearphy for 5 weeks chemo through tablet then surgery...
Hi, I'm very new to the community and would really love some support with chemo symptoms. I was diagnosed with small bowel cancer last year and had surgery in February last year. I was good for about a year then a surveillance scan found metastasis in...
I have just recieved a diagnosis of stage 3 mucinous adenocarcinoma of the caecum, following an emergency right hemicolectomy to remove the blockage. I am not due to see my oncologist until 7 September, but am struggling to find any information on mucinous...
Afternoon, I am so confused..... My husband got told his chemo treatment plan would be IV day 1 along with 14 days of tablets then a week off everything. Basically 3 weeks, then it starts again going on for 3 months. He has had his appointment through...
Hi Everyone Just got back from the hospital because of being constipated for months, lack of appetite and now dark tarry stools. Had the CT scan with the doctor saying they have seen lesions on my liver and bowel wall. Reading online, it looks like...
Hello, the grading of my colon tumour has left me with a choice over whether to start a course of chemotherapy with capecitabine. The oncologist has said its a judgement call as I only have one high risk marker (vascular activity). Appreciate how lucky...
Hi folks Does anyone know how long capecitabine stay in our systems once we stop taking it? I’m not entire sure why I want to know but maybe because I’m about to start my last 2 weeks of it and can’t wait to now it’s properly behind me. Thanks!
I was referred for a colonoscopy after a positive fit test and being concerned about noticeable change in bowel habits. On most occasions there was blood in my poo and had increasing urgency to go the loo. I had the colonoscopy three weeks ago. Post...
Hi all, I'm due to start Capox on the 7th and I've been told I will have steroids as well. They said it would help with the treatment but will make my blood sugars higher. I have type 2 diabetes which is diet controlled and I've never had any issues....
