Hi all. Packing a bag to take along to my first Capox infusion tomorrow. Have my hat, scarf and gloves packed. Anything else I should bring? Thought I was prepared, but the closer it gets the more scared I am…….The whole thing suddenly feels so surreal...
Haven’t been on for a while, just changed jobs and started radiotherapy at same time. had CT scan 5 weeks ago apparently there is a national shortage of the people who read them. wamted to ask if anybody has had cryoabulation microabulation, also...
Dear group members, How cautious should I be about COVID and going ‘outside’ when having chemotherapy? My hospital trust is one of the most stringent with COVID regulations. I am triple vaccinated. Should I be requesting a fourth before chemo. What...
Hello My mum had surgery for bowel cancer in December and started on oral capecitabine at the start of February. She is halfway through her fourth cycle. Until recently her main side effect was tiredness but towards the end of her third cycle and especially...
Hi everyone, had a phone call from the surgeon yesterday and I mentioned that I had been told my bowel cancer is incurable and chemo was to keep it at bay that was by the oncologist, the surgeon said he was looking at the chemo to melt it away I just...
Hi I am a stage 4 rectal cancer subject . Rectal cancer spread to liver and lymph nodes with the added twist of a KRAS g12f mutation.The primary is inoperable Currently due to size . Currently approaching capox #4 cycle. what i would like to know...
Feeling a bit sorry for myself today , I've caught covid and it's messing with my positivity . Isn't it strange ,I can challenge my cancer but this bug is making me feel a weakling with no umph. An ideas for kicking my butt ?
I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer with a T4 tumour removed after emergency surgery. This followed an unrelated mastectomy in June 2021. The cancer has metastasised into the liver and peritoneal fluid too/ there anyone out there who has...
Hi Wow what a journey in a short space of time, have finished today my last pre operation assessments, I am having my op on the 20th rectum to be removed 3 optional to site permanent stoma, surgeon hoping for robotic or key hole surgery last resort...
I was shocked to be told I have this rare cancer and wonder if anyone else on here can share their experience. I feel so scared but trying to be strong for my son. I have a provisional date for a hemicolectomy in early March
