Hi. I have S4 bowel & liver mom going in for an ablation on Thursday to cut 1 tumour out. Anybody got any advice? Going to Freeman hospital.
Since being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer in April 2019, my CEA markers were 10.For the past four years, after also suffering Lung Mets. these markers have ranged from 8 - 10. Today, after being pronounced clear after my recent scans...My CEA levels are...
ive just had a follow up pelvic MRI scan 3 months after treatment when I was put on watch and wait...no surgery....although I could still see something on the monitor during the sigmoidoscopy but the consultant said it was clear.......I haven't had the...
Has anyone refused chemo after being offered it. I had a right hemicolectomy for a 40mm tumor on the 4th Jan, results came back as cancer with spread to 1 lymph node out of 20 removed. They've recommended follow up chemo as precaution. Am I putting my...
Back in 1998, I looked after my mother for 6 weeks, after she was diagnosed with Brain Cancer Mets. (They never found the primary source.) It was a dreadful time. She was a very young & vibrant 75 yr. old, & I watched her disappear day by day, with each...
Hi has anyon done ok on oxaplatin theyv taken the 5fu of for now
Hi has anyone ha same problems has me had bad pain in my abdomen and terrible heartburn
Can anyone tell me what information we can expect to get at a first appointment with a respiratory consultant. My mum has been diagnosed with a secondary cancer in her lungs. The primary source has still to be located. Although her gp and other medical...
Just had a phonecall to arrange appointment with colerectal surgeon on Tuesday 15th. Was wondering if this means it will be surgery first. The person I spoke to had no further info, just the appointment date. Already had colonoscopy and ct and mri scans...
Had my results meeting with surgeon today. Having a LAR on 23 Feb - no radiotherapy required before but will require a temp Stoma - which although from reading others’ experiences was half expecting just need to get my head round. The more worrying...
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