Hi all, I'm starting 4 cycles of capox soon and I'm absolutely terrified, I think its more 'the unknown'. I've just finished 5 weeks Chemoradiotherapy which I found pretty easy to be fair, I know IV capox will be completely different. I've read conflicting...
One of my sisters sent a text saying that she is really sorry about my diagnosis. She's thinking of me but she's in a really bad place right now, so will call when she can. I get where she's coming from re her life but I can't help it, it really hurts...
I had an ultra low anterior resection and ileostomy on the 18th February so now 3 weeks post op. Spent 5 days in hospital, since being home have been on antibiotics for infection in drain wound and been back to GP for pain meds as discharged with advice...
I had a colonoscopy just over three weeks ago. I was wondering how other people got delivered the news of cancer? I just got a call saying I will be having a face to face appointment with the GI surgical consultant just under two weeks time. Does this...
Good Afternoon All At the minute I am sat in the image centre waiting for Mark, as he’s having a MRI scan- to make sure the Chemotherapy is doing what they hope.. and that’s shrinking! The nurse was lovely, she asked mark what radio station he wanted...
Hi all, every time I see correspondence from the hospital on my app there is another letter added to my diagnosis! Talk about anxiety provoking. So..... final stage T3 N1b R0 M0 L1. Never seen L before....... seems to mean different things for different...
Hello. I'm new to the group. I found out recently by letter that I have emvi pmmr bowel cancer. Had tumour removed and on chemo now but none of my consultants explained the seriousness of my cancer and I'm really struggling mentally because I can't find...
I’m due to start 2 weekly cycles of Folfox and had the ‘chat’ with the oncology nurse going over what to expect. I was told to bring a warm scarf and not breathe in cold air when leaving the hospital or to drink anything cold. Also, to wear gloves when...
Hi, This post may be considered unethical and may be removed. Anyways.. I am going to start chemo next week, putting in my port tomorrow. I had the opportunity to go private so I am doing it, at least I will be treated at home. Thing is that the company...
Hi all. Currently on my 2nd week of capox chemotherapy after 6 weeks of combined chemo/radiotherapy. I was warned and prepared for the strange over sensitivity to cold and tingly finger tips but I've now realised that I have no fingerprints. Tips...
