Hi all, I am about to begin chemoradiotherapy stage of treatment after rectal tumour found. Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself but the thing that terrifies me the most with all of this is the idea of a stoma bag. I know myself and my mind and what I...
Saw my oncologist today and was told that there has been progression in both my lung and liver mets. She has said we need to change the chemotherapy. Although I’ve known this was the likely path I can’t help being worried about the future.
Hi All I'm really worried. I've been having stomach pain for several months. FIT test is positive at 46mg. I also keep passing quite a lot of mucus after loose stool. Is 46mg a high result. Really worried it could be cancer. I'm having a colonoscopy...
My mum was told last week that she has colorectal cancer with mats in the liver and lungs. It has come out of the blue. She was taken into hospital after feeling weak and tired and high blood sugar. Now apart from anaemia she is well in herself. She...
Can a 3mm polyp be cancerous within 2 years? I had a sigmoidoscopy 2 years ago and the discovered a polyp 3mm in size. I had an anal exam by my GP and they discovered a mass. Not sure if it's the polyp that's grown. Thanks
My sister has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. She is 69, lifelong disabled, mentally and physically. Also epileptic and diabetic. Apart from this. She is ok and likes to watch TV and have damily round. It was explained they can offer chemo,...
Well, went into Gloucester Royal on the 8th October, came out on the 31st. Operation on the 9th. Had a spinal epidural - ileostomy after removal of the cancer. Consultant was 'very happy' withe the whole procedure. Spent a few days in intensive care then...
Currently on 2ww lower gi cancer referral due to losing 3kg in a year and stomach pains. Just found a letter from 18 months ago where I had ct scan with contrast thorax abdomen and pelvis. Results state. No large colonic polyp or mass. No abdominal...
Did FIT test on 30th. Any idea how long it takes to receive results? I had diarrhea though, will they still be able to do test as it was runny? Also if blood is found what else could it be apart from cancer? Thanks
Hi Feb this year I had APR surgery due to cancer on the anal verge. I was told at the time that the wound on my rear would take a long time to heal due to have radiotherapy before the surgery. My wound is still open in one place and bleeds. I bathe...
