After multiple problems, I got my first ctDNA test results. It is 401. This strikes me as high since I'd heard that not everyone has detectable results but l really have no idea. Does anyone know how to interpret these results? My cancer is back but...
Hi Everyone, Not something I ever expected to be dealing with at 40 but alas here I am. I had a rectal polyp removed recently and pathology confirmed it was cancerous. I have since had a CT scan which was clear, and I will have an MRI in less than...
I successfully under went laparoscopic bowel resection surgery on Tuesday. I am not sure whether to buy a belly wrap for support or not, and wanted to see if anyone had any experience of whether it helped please? Any other post surgery tips also greatly...
Husband is struggling with his wound on his bottom as opened and deep. Did anyone have the district nurses packing it? thanks in advance he’s worn out with it
Hi all My husband had his bowel surgery exactly two weeks ago and had an ileostomy. Its not been great since. He is experiencing stomach cramps and output is very watery. Output is very inconsistent. On friday morning it was pouring out, very watery...
I am a 52 year old mum and someone who loves to walk, do yoga and exercise daily, wondering how it will affect me
Hi everybody. I’m new here although not new to this cancer! I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer just over 4 years ago. I have had numerous treatments and now the latest is Lonsurf and Avastin. I have started with the Lonsurf but didn’t get the infusion...
I'm feeling blessed today. Had my first catch up with the consultant yesterday after my op just before Xmas. He and the team are happy with my progress. Then today, got a call from the hossie to book in the ink enema test to ensure where they connected...
Hi everyone, I had an extended RHC in March 2025 and then 6 months of CAPOX as my tumour was T4 and I had some nodes affected. I completed that in Nov 2025. I’ve had numbness in feet and twitching feelings in my hands which appears after the chemo stopped...
Hi been diagnosed with rectum cancer that has spread to liver. Got to have 3 months chemotherapy for my liver then surgery for my bowel. I see oncologist this week to plan my schedule, but I haven't been told what stage my cancer is by my cancer nurse...
