Had bloods and CT scan after 2 episodes of subacute obstruction. The consultant phoned me last night to tell me that my liver enzymes are through the roof. He could not see any abnormality on the CT at first glance, but needs a more detailed look. I have...
Hi all Just a heads up. One of my immediate family members tried to access the Bupa counselling service offered by Macmillan. They were rejected and told it's only for persons with cancer. Tad embarassing as I don't need the counselling but they...
Hi everyone, my mom completed her radiation therapy and only completed 2 out of 8 rounds of chemo. It doesn’t suit her and is causing brain blood clots. The oncology team have decided it would be best to give her an MRI scan ane possible go straight...
I've done my pre-op and got my date, 19th for surgery to remove about 80mm of colon and re-connect. So I'm not going to have a bag. I earlier had keyhole so they've had a look around. I've had three scans, one upper body, one abdomen and one again on...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to highlight Rubina's story, which we've shared on Community News. Rubina was diagnosed with bowel cancer. You can view Rubina's blog below: Finding human connections and support: Rubina’s story Rubina shared her story...
Hi everyone. As some of you may know I have had a really rough time with chemo, it made me really ill and caused complications I'm still dealing with months later. It was eventually stopped halfway through due to how I'll it made me. I was, however...
After the first round of treatment, I found myself bereft of direction, wondering what the future might hold while feeling chained to my diagnosis. I attended a six week course called HOPE run in my local Macmillan centre and have just written about my...
Hi - I started my CAPOX chemo therapy yesterday with 315mgs of Oxaliplatin, my side effects- quite unpleasant tingling in areas of the body exposed to cold, fingers and toes, and throat when swallowing; a stiff and sore wrist/back of hand from the cannula;...
Hi All its been a while, but I thought I’d post an update before I start chemo again tomorrow, going for round 37! I’ve had a few developments, in I mean I’ve collected a few more cancers!! I now have breast cancer, totally new & separate from the bowel...
Hi everyone! my 62 year old mom was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in her bowel (rectal) we are so happy that is it localised. She has finished her radiation therapy and now finished her second round of chemo. This is when things have gone down hill...
