Hi my first post, I have stage4 rectum cancer with metals is to liver, lungs and lymph nodes, I started chemo 5-fu all going well I hoped then I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my port, chemo was stopped I have now missed 2 treatments, I take an injection...
I moved to Spain 9 years ago, and use the Spanish public health system. I was diagnosed with a tumour at the splenic flexure in January. This was removed mid March ( laparoscopic surgery), together with 42 adjacent lymph nodes, 5 of which tested “ positive...
Hello all, I just started this tablet 5 min ago and would appreciate any input/experience with this pharma. Thanks! Gabrielle
Hello. I have had PR bleeding and abdominal pain and lost almost 4 stone, all getting worse for around 4 months. 3 weeks ago I went to the GP regarding my symptoms, I put it off for a while as I have a long complicated medical history, including lupus...
Hello all, Is this an immunotherapy or biotherapy in you're opinion/ knowledge? Can it be given by itself or must accompany chemo drugs? Thanks! Gabrielle
Hi Everyone, My first time posting here and hope I've put this thread in the right area. So for over 10 years, I have had stomach and bowel issues and when I've seen my GP they put it down to Acid Reflux which with meds has worked in some cases. Lately...
My husband has been diagnosed with both throat cancer and bowel cancer,they are treatment the throat cancer first as it's more important how long would it be after treatment (radiotherapy) only, would they start treatment for the bowel,any information...
I have recently turned 40 years old and have always had some bowel issues, mainly what I thought was IBS. In recent months I had noticed blood following stools on a few separate occasions and assumed I had haemorrhoids. I also have bloating and some loose...
Hi, I have stage 4 colon cancer. I have had multiple surgeries over the years. Previous surgery has left me urinary incontinent and with a fistula (abnormal connection between bladder and rectum.). I need surgery again for another colon tumour. The...
Hi everyone, New here. A week now since my PET scan and two weeks from colonoscopy which revealed malignant tumour - virtually certain bowel cancer. As yet no communication from hospital so do not know if MTD has taken place. What is the usual time...
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