I had my operation on Thursday to remove the cancer from the right side of my bowel. After keyhole surgery I was released from hospital yesterday (Sunday). Now comes the process of getting better. Still in some pain, and it's frustrating not being able...
Hi - I have stage 3 cancer of the sigmoid colon. The tumour was removed about 5 weeks ago but I’m still suffering from feeling that I’m not fully emptying my bowel. Is this a common problem?
Heya everyone. I'm so glad that a forum like this exists. Sometimes our journey with cancer can feel so isolating. I was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in June last year. Had no symptoms apart from having lost weight, which I put down...
Hi everyone, thank you all for sharing your journeys. My mom was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer (rectal) in November. Since then she’s completed her full radiation therapy and has completed her second (out of 6) rounds of FOLFOX chemotherapy...
Hello everyone, THank you for being so honest with all of your journeys. I have read some of the brave battles you have all gone through and it’s not easy. My mom (62) is going through her own battle atm. She was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer...
Hello I do hope I am posting this in the right place. Lee (dadpool) had asked me to post on his behalf when I was ready, I am his wife. Unfortunately he lost his battle with cancer this week and passed away very peacefully surrounded by his family. It...
Hello Spring and we even had a bit of blue sky for a little while . It was great to see Kettleson updating on the February thread . A most welcome contribution and a good opportunity to remind people this is for all people to contribute to and we love...
Hi everyone, I am new to this group so please bare with me if I am in the wrong place. I am looking for a forum where I can exchange my thoughts and feelings with people who are going on a similar journey. my dad has recently been diagnosed with stage...
Hi all last posted when we were waiting to attend out 1st oncology appointment which we have done today. We have now been told my husband ha stage 4 bowel cancer & are offering palliative care. Be prognosis is they can mange & control with chemotherapy...
Has anyone had rectum cancer, had the all clear and then been told they have a small polyp, which they have removed during biopsy showing as high grade cell changes leading up to turning into cancer. I would be interested to know if you had APR operation...
