Just recieved the devastating news I now have 6 tumors on my liver. Having had surgery 8 weeks ago and thinking I only had 4 rounds of chemo to get they now have said I will be having surgery on my liver 6 weeks post chemo treatment with follow up chemo...
Don't know what to do been in hospital cause I had stomach pain but they think it's part of the cancer iv lost a lot of weight can't seem to put it on iv started chemotherapy but can't face food at the moment iv got sickness tablets but they don't seem...
Hello. I am newly diagnosed stage IV colorectal cancer and I have my first appointment tomorrow with my oncologist to discuss treatment. I am a bit scared and unsure of what to ask. What are important questions to ask or information to go over? I am finding...
Hope someone can give me some advice regarding this please. I was diagnosed with bowel/rectal cancer December 2020, have LAR surgery with stoma formed on 5th January 2021 (T3N1Mo – intramural invasion found) followed by 3 months ‘belt and braces’ chemotherapy...
I have completed my first wave of chemo/radiotherapy treatment and in the run up to keyhole surgery to remove the remaining Bowel tumour ( significantly reduced in size). Have benn told there are no guarantees and while the surgeon hopes to be able to...
Has anyone had a lot of heartburn tried everything can't shift it it's terrible pain in my stomach has well
Hi court theyv left my chemo for 2 weeks has they said my liver needs to settle
I try to get some light excersise walking around that's all I can mannage but I can't walk upstairs I'm exhausted any tips for me to strengthen my leg muscles thank you any ideas appreciated
Has anyone had treatment with folfiri and not lost their hair
Hi I'm new here.. My name is William. I'm 69 years old and facing my first stay in hospital since I was born! I've been diagnosed with cancer in the large bowel and been given two options for surgical treatment. I would welcome the views of others who...
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