So my husband has completed 25 radio chemotherapy sessions then we had the eight week wait for re scans. met with surgeon who gave us hope that the tumour had shrunk and could be scar tissue left. last night however received letter he sent to husbands...
Hi everyone I want to say thank you for everyone that has contributed to this forum. They found a mass during my colonoscopy on Wednesday last week and I've spent hours reading through peoples experience and advice (its kept me away from google!). So...
Hi worried my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in January 2023 after a hemicolectomy was given the all clear. In February 2024 was diagnosed stage 4 with liver and lung mets. So far Folfiri, folfox, Lonsurf with bevacizumab have failed and he is...
I am on my first session of CAPOX after developing blood clots from my PICC line after 1st session of FOLFOX. I have been experiencing quite severe neuropathy side effects from the 1st infusion and though hands are improving on the 9th day ,I am still...
I’m 3 weeks post operation from a removal of rectal cancer signet ring carcinoma at that time told it was stage 2 as T4 N0 M0. Today biopsy came back with numerous lymph nodes involved so we’ve increased to stage 3 T4 N3 M0 and I need to start chemotherapy...
Hi All, Firstly thank you for taking thr time to read or even reply to this, I wish you all the best on the various journeys you are on. Ive been given the news that I have a 3 cm tumour quite low in my bowels about 6cm from my rectum. Ive seen two...
Hi I am new to this group.. my mum has just recently been diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer. She was told it wasn’t curable but starting palliative chemo within 4 weeks. I’m worried between now and when chemo starts she will go downhill further...
Hi, I’m very new here and really need some advice and help. My dad’s recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer but he still doesn’t know the severity of it despite being told that it’s over 30cm’s in size. He should finally know on Friday, but they seem...
I have just been diagnosed with rectal cancer with the tumor low down. I have existing permanent nerve damage to the cerebellum and have balance issues and symptoms of periferal neuropathy. I worried my treatment plan will permanently make these issues...
I've had problems with chemo so far. My oncologist is putting me on a new mix and said I will loose my hair,I knew I would at some point. I'm feeling overwhelmed and totally lost. I've decided that I want a wig. Firstly I'll get my hair cut shorter...
