Hi I had a ct scan as follow up for kidney stone surgery. It came back with more kidney stones. A nodule on my lung and abnormal findings in of my bowel and pelvis. I’ve been referred for an urgent ct scan with dye this time. I had small bowel cancer...
So having been a very fit and active person until now ... my mum is recovering from bowel surgery last month and is now living with a colostomy bag. Last week we had the devastating news that she'll need chemotherapy as well but also need to find out...
I was diagnosed 3 years ago with colorectal cancer, while living in New Zealand. We moved to the UK in 2020 and despite difficulties organising following during lock down etc., I eventually managed to get into the system. My CEA was 4 before I had surgery...
Hi friends, I know I am asking a lot of questions but you all have been so good for me , here are a few more. 1. When did you or should I say how long did it take for you to come out of a shock grieving phase when you first were told of the news. I...
So Tony discharged home today following his liver resection..he is doing well but feeling a bit flat I think and rather overwhelmed ..I think seeing liver metatases on his discharge letter has dented him a bit as well..we have only referred to it as the...
Good morning friends, I have a few questions hopefully one of you can answer. It would be so appreciated. 1. Is 6 months a long time to be on chemo does anybody know what a general amount of time is? 2. I am getting a port is that a good thing?...
Hello, I am new to the forum. I was diagnosed with stage T4b bowel cancer and have already completed oral capecitabine and radiotherapy and am now undergoing IV chemotherapy (folfox). I have just had a consult with a specialist surgeon who advised me...
in the first few weeks, I feel like I have been on an emotional roller coaster as I am writing this I am crying. I feel nauseous, it seems like every hour is a different emotion during the day , I feel like I am fighting minute by minute just to stay...
Hi, I have been diagnosed with a tumour in my hepatic flexure part of the colon, I will be being booked in for a chest CT to check for spread and a colonoscopy. Is this the usual process and is a colonoscopy safe? Can it make the tumour spread? Thank...
Hi friends, I just got a call from my oncologist, this will be my first appt tomorrow , any words of advice or things I need to ask her. I am so nervous but ready to get past this. I just want to reiterate how helpful you all have been in yet the two...
