Hello all, I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer last August which should have been picked up much earlier but that's another story. A colonoscopy confirmed a 4cm tumour 3cm from the anal verge. After chemotherapy (folfoxiri), CT and MRI scans...
Other half, after at least two years of various gastric problems has now gone to the consultant that is managing my cancer. The Consultant has booked a coloniscopy for him. How am I going to manage am struggling to look after myself let alone someone...
At the age of 64 , I’ve been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a tumour in the rectum ( ulcerated tumour ) and a couple of lymph nodes. I’m seeing the oncologist on the 20th of may . So far since beginning of March ,it’s been colonoscopy, chat with surgeon...
Was a bit confused as to which group to be in. I was diagnose and treated for colon cancer 13 years ago and given all clear after my final colonoscopy 3 years ago. Oxaliplaten with Capec, low anterior resection with stoma, stoma reversal after about 4...
Hello everyone a brief introduction to my story so far diagnosed in dec with 2cm tumour in my sigmoid Original plan was surgery followed by chemo after further scans they asked if I’d like to be considered for chemo then surgery? I said yes as...
Hi all. I'm feeling pretty confused at this time..the story so far.. end of march first colonoscopy and they found 16 polyps, two large 3cm and 4cm classified at that time JNET2a so they said not to worry. Fast forward 2 weeks and I got a phonecall from...
My dad completed his first cycle of capox, bevacizumab. As a result hes had serious effects such as diarrhea, bilious vomit and ileus. Has anyone had experience of functional ileus from the chemo regimen and how long does it take to resolve?
Recently started first cycle of CAPOX with capecitabine. My symptoms gradually got worse over the course of treatment, especially between days 9-14. Symptoms included dehydration, frequent loose stools, vomiting and loss of appetite. Eventually had to...
Hello, my husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer does anybody know anything about the KRAS G 12V gene if so could you please explain it to me Thank you
I’m hoping for some guidance or shared experiences, as I’m feeling increasingly uncertain and unsupported in my care. I have stage 4 bowel cancer with extensive liver metastases affecting 7 of the 8 liver segments. I was diagnosed in March 2025 at age...
