I have had my last cycle of 6 today but my CEA has gone up from 8 to 12 is it a sign if further spread of cancer has gotten bigger ? I have my scan 7th Nov and I feel really worried now about results.
I am one of the lucky ones….chemo and radiotherapy, rectal stage 4 tumour surgically removed - temporary stoma installed. During op, liver cancer discovered -1 tumour removed, another zapped a couple of months later and stoma reversed. One year cancer...
Hi Everyone Hope you're all well! So, went with Jay this morning to get his CT scan. This will decide if the chemotherapy treatment is working- which we really do hope is! We were both quite calm this morning when he was going to get it done and it...
Hi, I’ve had 3 treatments of CAPOX on 3 week cycle. Oxy IV was delayed a week after 2nd cycle but now I’ve had a platelet count too low for my 4th treatment for 4 weeks. I have not been offered anything to help raise my platelets just told to wait and...
Hi guys, me again…. im still having abdo pain, when pressure is applied to me tummy or when I lay on it it hurts, I’m freaking out having read cancer can be surgically removed then can come back literally a few months later, I won’t be checked now until...
Today I had my first chemotherapy session - intravenous 0xaliplatin. I had been feeling anxious about it, but on the day felt much calmer. The nurses were lovely and explained everything. The whole procedure took about 3.5 hours. Not too many side effects...
Sunset over Glasgow ! Hope you are all doing well . September was beautiful here and hopefully Oct will bring more of the same . Have a good weekend and hope people on treatment are able to find space for a wee treat . Sharing what you are achieving...
So after being told ned after Hartman's the 6 month scan in July showed liver metastases. MRI found only one lump and after more tests they finally intend to operate on Thursday. Feeling apprehensive.
So, at the oncology appointment with Jay today and his 4th Chemo cycle starts tomorrow. Up with the larks again as it's an early one 8.30a.m. but he likes that being a morning person. Saw the head oncologist today and he seems quite pleased with Jay's...
Hello all, had colonoscopy on Saturday that showed a polyp that looks cancerous. Biopsies taken. Having CT scan this Saturday. Am absolutely terrified
