I spoke to a Macmillan nurse who said I will be having an operation to remove my bowel cancer that has also spread to at least two lymph nodes. I don't know when the operation will be as I shan't get an appointment until the week after next to see my...
Hello all. this is my very first time posting. I’ll briefly explain my situation. a few weeks ago I mentioned to my partner that I though I might have piles. Not something I’ve ever had before. last week I had blood tests because I’ve been severely...
On cycle 4/8: Had head spinning feeling on and off and quite woozy what do people do to combat this, if anything?
Hi This is my first time posting. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in July 2024 with spread to my liver and peritoneum. The are 10 metastases spread over all 8 sections of my liver. I have been on chemo for 6 months now and this has...
Just got results from my 6 month scan after my liver resection and it was all clear. Keep going.
Hi all. so I’m new here. Not currently got a CRC diagnosis but undergoing investigations. (Not even sure if I’m posting in the right place) im a 35 Female, got children and currently 17 weeks pregnant, about a year ago I had an episode where I went...
Hi, my mum is undergoing treatment for bowel cancer which has spread to the liver. The MRI back in April showed one lesion on the liver. She underwent a bowel and liver resection in June.We were told it was successful and there was just the one lesion...
Hi, I'm new here. My name is Renzo, I'm 59 with a wife Helen and two Chihuahuas. After a bowel section (if that is what they call it after removing part of the bowel) last year and chemotherapy, my cancer has returned. In September I experienced rectal...
My tolerance levels for most things/people is so low at the moment. I just feel so angry and impatient with everything and don't quite know how to deal with it really...
Hello I have stage 4 cancer spread from colon to liver (scattered both sides) stomach lymph node and right lung. Had 6 months 12 sessions of Oxiplatin, Cetuximab and 5fu. Now on maintenance treatment Cetuximab and 5fu fortnightly. Have been told that...
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