Hi having my 3rd chemotherapy this week but been admitted to hospital with right sided pain the oncologist said that's the cancer what she mean anybody give me some answers thank you
Hi everyone, Diagnosed with Rectal cancer just before Xmas (T3, N1) & had my stoma surgery a month ago. Was informed today I will soon have to undergo daily combined chemo and radiotherapy treatment, lasting 6 weeks. Would appreciate hearing from...
Hi had my 6th infusion 2 weeks ago, I keep getting back pain then get blood in urine, if I drink pints of water urine clear. Does anyone else get this, bit daunted to be honest Should I tell oncologist as next infusion next Thursday or shall I put...
Hi did anyone suffer heartburn what they take
I don’t post often but have just heard that Christies in Manchester have said it’s not possible to operate. My bowel cancer was first detected in 2018 T4b, no nodes, no metastases which was hopeful. Local recurrence in 2020 & more surgery then found 2...
Saw the consultant a couple of days ago, he said very little but I have a 2 week referral for a CT scan. Have been having a range of symptoms for the last few weeks; bloating, diarrhoea, cramping and dull ache on left side. This is why l am still awake...
Had my appointment this morning with the surgeon, I will be having my op in about 4 weeks. Having lower anterior resection and an ileostomy. Reversible, but could be about 12mths wait. A lot to take in. The good news is they are quite confident it hasn...
Hi court and everyone else hope your all ok had dietision today she said eat everythin fastening what she mean anyone got advise
Hi Everyone. I had a right sided hemi-colectomy 7 weeks ago and made a great recovery. No ill effects at all, which is great. I've now been left with the decision about having follow up chemo. I understand details are important here so here goes: I'm...
Hi all, I’m new to the group. Rare case of going in for suspected appendicitis and came out of op having had a right Hemicolectomy! Surprise! Subsequently diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer and now awaiting chemo. My question is what happens before chemo...
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