hello. I was recently diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer and have been rushed through to keyhole anterior resection on 21st January. I was told on forums that it is a good idea and possible to get a copy of the mdt diagnosis and treatment plan...
I start 4 cycles of adjuvant CAPOX on 8th January. When I had chemotherapy (POLA R CHP) last year for lymphoma I lost all my hair during the first cycle. I can't find anything definitive regarding CAPOX, curious if you had CAPOX what happened in the...
Hi just wondering if anyone has experienced the same. I’ve had 4 of 6 rounds of Folfox but the 5th has been delayed by 2 weeks now due to raised liver enzymes. I’m hoping to heat from the consultant tomorrow, but if anyone has had personal experience...
Hi, Recently I have had two positive fit tests (14 and 18) after a two negatives. Cancer is maybe my worst fear and I get myself checked for these things somewhat regularly. The two negatives were maybe a year ago and 6 months. The two positives were...
Hi All 4 weeks post anterior resection and reversal of colostomy (had both together) and I have a hard oval shaped area in my abdomen slightly higher than the top edge of my skin scar. Deep in tissue, no sign of skin bulge. Firm to touch. Goes deep...
Evening everyone, had a CT scan late December and received a call last Tuesday saying it had shown some enlarged lymph nodes and they be pushing on my ureter. I’m going in tomorrow for some bloods and a chat. The closer it gets the more nervous I am...
Hi, it's my first time on here and I suppose I am just looking for some positive stories to help me out a bit. I had been suffering with pain in my right side for 3-4 months, each time I went to the GP I would be sent away with antibiotics and told...
Hello all , hope everyone is doing ok. I'm just looking for some advice on a side affects I experienced yesterday while have a 5fu push through my port . Halfway through the push I came over all strange like fuzzy head and it felt like my insides were...
I have a plastic cover for my upper arm that works well to keep my picc dry when taking a shower. However, for days 1 to 3 of my chemo I have a pump attached (you know, the balloon that releases slowly over 40+ hours) and there's a tube from the bag containing...
Hi just looking for some hope my mum has advanced bowel cancer and option was always management - however the first 3 types of treatment have been ineffective and the cancer has progressed. She is now moving onto the 4th treatment option (which is...
