Its been 3 yeears since my operation. Bowel still not working right. I have to take Loperamide daily.
Hi Apologies for being yet another one of those people with no diagnosis on here having a freak out but I am spiralling badly and didn’t know where else to turn. I’ve been having more frequent loose stools on and off for several weeks, in between...
I have just attended a meeting with my consultant after receiving 5 weeks chemoradiotherapy. My rectal tumor is very low down and has shrunk considerably after the treatment. I have been offered an operation which would involve a permanent stoma....
Hey guys, you might see this on other forums too, but I want to help those who get very scared when it comes to receiving a bad FIT result/2ww referral. My mum had a FIT result of 200, but she had a colonoscopy today, and all was clear, not even a polyp...
Has anyone experienced long term cognitive impairment following chomo. After having surgery in May 2024 and completing 6 session of chemo. I am still suffering from post chemo, especially fatigue, difficulties concentrating, brain fogging and difficulties...
Hi There, I am a 54 year old male that was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer last July, I had a High Anterior Resection and 3 months of CAPOX Chemo that went well and have started back at work. I moved to Peterborough from London about 4 years ago but...
Currently having chemo for colon cancer, had right part of bowel removed along with ovaries, appendix and close by lymph nodes. All contained cancer. Lymph nodes in my peritoneal area are now of concern. Battling on though!!! So I have a question about...
I’m so lost and low, my husband had his bowel surgery over a month ago and it went wrong, what followed was a catalogue of disasters. I’m so lost without him, I’m struggling mentally and financially. I’m exhausted. The poor man has been through so much...
Qfit of 56 and Calprotectin 268 has anyone else had these results. I have my colonoscopy on Thursday. Really worried gp started initially suspect IBD but seen a different gp who mentioned colorectal cancer. Can anyone put my mind at ease please.
How long is the typical waiting time for a CT scan post identification of bowel cancer from a colonoscopy)? Is there any merit in going private to speed up the scan bit of the process, even if want treatment on the NHS? I am happy to self fund a scan...
