I recently had some rectal bleeding. I have previously been discharged from hospital after five years watch and wait so my GP had referred me to a new hospital for a colonoscopy. The colonoscopy noted that I had "significant radiation proctitis" in the...
I'm going into hospital at 7am tomorrow for my right hemicolectomy. I've tried to keep busy this last week or so to take my mind off the operation and at the moment I'm feeling OKish, tomorrow morning will be another thing! I've had a couple of moments...
Is it possible to have radiotherapy twice in the same area? If say you only have a very low dose (5 day course)
My Dad is stage 4 rectal and liver and has successfully had his liver mets removed. Because he had a liver resection he hasnt been on chemo for months and the rectal tumour has grown back. The colorectal surgeon has said he can still remove the tumour...
Hello, I am a 44 year old female diagnosed with bowel cancer. I have had a right hemi colectomy and am due to start Capox this Friday. I have 4 cycles scheduled (combined with tablets). I recovered very well from surgery, am fit and healthy though...
I have just had my fit test come back at 170 saying I need to be referred to the cancer trust. I've had blood in my poo. Also bad tummy and abdeum pain with felling bloted all the time iv lost 4st in a year and feel sick all the time. Should I be worried...
I'm struggling with stomach cramps and stabbing pain since surgery nearly 2 years ago. I've got a hernia behind my stoma but it's not always around that area and for the last few weeks I'm suffering pain around both hips especially my right one. I'm taking...
Anyone had the ctdna test and has it directed treatment options for you?
Hi there, I'm utterly confused. I've not had any actual consultation yet, but have had some tests and now everything is going off in a spin. I was referred on a 2 week cancer suspicion, for a high FIT test result and some right side pain. Colonoscopy...
I seem to have had all the tests that they require, so just wondering how long it takes to get results? Its all been quick so far so I can't complain, but its weighing heavily now.
