Hi, had a diagnosis August 1 of 5cm cancerous polyp too difficult to treat at time of colonoscopy. I am expecting surgery & possible chemo/radiotherapy. The location is 15 cm from anal verge. Does anyone have similar circumstances, if so what...
Hi all, Well like all of you i never expected to find myself here. 14 months ago I had a hysterectomy, following this bowel movements became painful, when I say painful some of them could literally take my breath away. However I thought this was part...
Morning does anyone know if you can get free treatment for your feet my husbands struggling with his feet thanks
Good morning all, reaching out to ask if anyone has been involved with this trial. I haven't responded to FOLFIRI regime (12 treatments) or FOLFOX after 6 treatments. Other options available, I am interested in the trial and just awaiting an appt to see...
My Mum is 73 and has a neurological disability (double ruptured brain annuerysm survivor) and she's in a nursing home. After a CT scan for recent symptoms we've been given the devastating news today that mum has bowel cancer and significant spread to...
Hi everyone, I’ve not been on here for a few weeks so I thought I would have a catch-up I have completed 15 days of treatment of ( Capecitabine) chemo/radiotherapy with another 10 days to go. I seem to be coping quite well with the treatment except...
Hi my husbands had a bad side effect to his first Folfox causing disorientation, confusion and unable to speak. Brain scan shows chemo caused changes and he also has a blood clot in picc line. The oncologist is reluctant to do more chemo in case...
The colorectal team consultant contacted me yesterday to tell me that they have asked for an urgent Colonoscopy as they are not in agreement that the primary cancer is from colon According to my CT scan there is no stricture of the bowel and I am able...
My histology report has come back but has elements that I cannot find on any of the explanations of grading. As well as T and N it also has L, V and R. Does anyone know what these refer to please? Many thanks
Hello everyone. Just posting to introduce myself and see if anyone has experienced similar in terms of getting diagnosed. In April I was referred by my GP under a two week wait for a colonoscopy due to change in bowel habit, abdo pain, blood in stools...
