Hello, I finished only 2 cycles of capecitabine 5 1/2 weeks ago but still experiencing some side affects. Does anyone have any advice to help my sore cracked lips as they are not healing. Does anyone know how long do these affects go on for or is it...
I am a nurse, and was working in colorectal surgery for 10 years. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer 2 days ago…. Lots of stuff ahead before they decide what to do. I am in the same position as everyone else here even though I guess I know more from my...
I'm totally fed up now my depression is getting bad I'm on antidepressants iv had diorea for a will now and terrible cramps like a bad stitch iv taken imodium not working has anyone on here had the same problem I need some tidy advice thank you
Hi I am currently waiting for an appointment for a colonoscopy. I was quite shocked to learn that if I test positive for covid before then I will have to wait 90 days for the procedure. Is this standard practice ? thanks
Can anyone tell me if theyv lost there voice or has it been squeeky
Has anyone had the use of immunotherapy how did they do
Has anyone had immunotherapy and how the find it
Has anyone had a bleed but still had there chemotherapy
Hello everyone and happy new year. Praying for us all this year that we get the news we want. We can do this I am due in for my surgery on the 7th jan to remove my T3 tumour in my sigmoid colon. I’ve already had 2 rounds of chemotherapy and will be...
Following completion of a home test kit I was called in for a colonoscopy 9 days ago. During the colonoscopy I was diagnosed with a single malignant tumour. Within 4 days I had CT and MRI scans. All very quick. Today the ColoRectal unit had their weekly...
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