My husband had his first appointment today with the colorectal team. It was nice to have some concrete information as my anxiety levels have been unbearable for the the 2 1/2 weeks since they discovered the tumour on his colonoscopy. Diagnosis is T3b...
Hi all my dad is a healthy 52 year old that has just be diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes and lungs. Before today he was working and had no idea he has this cancer. He’s been symptom free and no pain. Can someone...
Hi not been on here for a while, after being diagnosed with rectal cancer back in July last year iv done chemo and chemo radiotherapy and last week had the op to remove the tumour as it shrunk massi ly to the point where it was hardly visible :) I have...
My 38yo husband had a LAR surgery on the 2nd Feb with no stoma (something he said he could not mentally handle) , unfortunately the after care was atrocious resulting in them letting him out a week later and back in after 9 hours in an ambulance with...
I’m slightly worried as I received the report from my GP today stating the bowel prep was poor for the virtual colonoscopy but I literally took the prep to the rules. I followed all the rules including clear liquid diet, the timing of the prep etc. ...
Today, my partner and I found out the devastating news that the cancer in his bowel has spread to his liver and is incurable. All they can offer is chemo to prolong life. We are just devastated, he's only 50 and has only had symptoms in the last few weeks...
My dad is stage 4, liver mets. He is on Capox. All his genetic tests were done and doesnt have mutations. Ive been doing research, to learn about things, help him get the best of care. Ive read alot of people are on targeted therapy such at Cetuximab...
I have had a recta tumour removed by surgery and a temporary stoma has been created. this is due to be reversed in about two months and I know that a colorectal nurse/physio will advise on exercises to strengthen my bowel function prior to surgery. I...
Hi I had my infusion of Capox on the 14th May since the 14th May I have been vomiting. I have stopped taking the Capecitabine on nurse advice. I can't even keep water down. I am now on my 4th type of anti sickness. I'm crying all time GP says if it continues...
Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with a 16cm Kruknberg tumour. I had surgery which was successful and I started 8 rounds of capox in January, which I should be finishing up in June. The capox has been tough and I feel quite drained with low...
