Just got to know, im having a Hickman Line fitted next week, wasnt sure which i was having ,when i posted a question earlier this week, so could anyone enlighten me please, if you have 1 fitted, or had 1 before, there is a information sheet enclosed to...
Hello, my husband who’s 43 got diagnosed with colon cancer in July, we’ve not been told which stage but as the cancer grew into bowel wall & 1 lymph node, I’m guessing it’s stage 3. he’s had a successful colectomy in august & started capox chemotherapy...
When I had a hysterectomy for womb cancer 4 years ago I had to inject myself for 4 weeks afterwards to guard against the risk of thrombosis. Do bowel patients have to do this?
I joined the site a few weeks ago. My husband has been diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer. The plan is to cut the bit out and rejoin the ends. I'd love to hear from anyone who has been through this. I like to know what to expect! Will he be on a special...
Hi hubby diagnosed with left colon cancer almost obstructive. Scheduled for operation to remove. Yesterday he was told that actually its spread to liver and lungs. Numerous small lesions so bowel surgery cancelled. 2 weeks time we will know which chemois...
Finished my chemo, then had a scan. Normally I’d hear within a few days. Waited then rang the oncologist office. She told me he went on holiday, so it’s another week of waiting. So stressful.
Hi I'm 6 weeks post op laparoscopic colonic anterior resection, op went well, awaiting chemo but just want to ask - when I poo its very thin (size of little finger) and I keep getting constipated, is this normal? thanks in advance
Hi everyone,i am nearly 6 weeks post op and I'm starting mop up chemo next Wednesday. Oxaliplatin drip and Capecitabine tablets. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had the same medication and how you got on with it? I know everyone is different,...
Good afternoon all, i received a phone call this morning, i have an appointment for next week, this is only to talk ,and to go through my next stage of treatment, at least i should be able to let you know what is going on, and what is happening next,...
I know it's early days but having symptoms and placed on the cancer pathway today for further investigations. May not be cancer but samples have raised a concern. Bowel cancer is rife through my dad's side of the family. We lost him back in the 70 s aged...
