I had bowel cancer last year and had bowel reconstruction, they removed 28 lymph nodes and I'm wondering if this could be affecting my weight. I think I might have lymphoedema now.as my legs are very smollen any one else suffered weigh gain, its making...
Hi, I am 2 years post bowel cancer which included an extended right hemicolectomy followed by chemotherapy. Since then, I have gradually regained my full bowel function and can generally eat most things. I have had a few episodes of prolonged abdominal...
I had my first Immunotherapy session on 15th October. All was fine for the first few days. Then on Wednesday 21st I had to go A &E as had a very high temperature. Now in hospital with an infection. Also have bowel problems. Hope they can sort this out...
Morning all. My stoma bag bulges out most nights and is very uncomfortable. When I empty it there is hardly anything in it, it just appears to be full of air. Anyone else have this problem. Any tips at all?
I've not been on here for a while. Just curious, what timescales people have been waiting for a double loop ileostomy reversal? I had the seal test done in March and didn't get my results until May (6 month check in post surgery). I was added on...
Hi, new here - diagnosed with a very low rectal cancer on August 19th, due to start chemoradiotherapy next week, but I'm really struggling with pain and not really getting anywhere when I ask anyone aboutbout it. From what I can work out it is tenasmus...
Hi all- I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2 years ago, had surgery, an ileostomy and chemo. Seemed to go ok, finished chemo and had the ileostomy reversed in January this year. Then, first routine check (colonoscopy) revealed another tumour in the...
Just checking to see if we are all finding our way around the site . I have been through a few platform changes over the years here and it always takes me time to adjust. Hope you are all ok and keeping well. Court
I am due to start immunotherapy on Thursday but I am worried that it won't go ahead because I am suffering with loose stools all the time. I also struggle to eat and keep losing more weight. Does anyone have any ideas.
Hi I’m wondering if anyone has had TACE treatment? We’re hoping to go to Germany in the next 2 weeks for my husband for this treatment
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