I saw my consultant last night to discuss my operation to remove rectal tumour, as in December I had liver resection to remove the secondary tumours. Gutted as the scans have now shown a small tumour in the liver which the consultant said was probably...
Morning all, I'm 4 weeks on from pelvic extenteration so still very early days. There's a 4cm open wound which is not healing and leaks a substantial amount of fluid on a weekly basis, almost like there's a build up of fluid but after it's come out...
Hi. Just wondering id anybody kn here suffered with hiccups after their bowel surgery. Hubby had bowel instruction and needed emergency surgery. All has gone well but he hss been in discomfort with hiccups constantly since coming round from op. Anybody...
I don't know what's wrong with me today had my 5fu pump removed sat and I feel an emotional wreck today I walked the dog down our lane and started crying got home sat down with a coffee started again, my daughter rang me she was like mom what's wrong...
I’m new to this group. I’m starting Campto & Avastin chemos on Monday. I also have a stoma bag. What sort of side effects or none did people have. Thanks
I make no apologies For my commentaries On life with a stoma It's not lost on me That an ostomy ...
I forgot to ask my doctor. Do I just get a letter with a date for the appointment ot a call.or do I talk to a consultant first? I dont know what im waiting for Appreciate any replies
After having a TEM surgery in November and a sigmoidoscopy last week it showed that the colon has narrowed due to the surgery. I have been having problems going to the loo, it has now confirmed the problem. Consultant advised using laxatives on a permanent...
I had my operation on 9th March and all went well. Unfortunately on 20th March I had a bleed from the wound in rectum. The wound did clear within about 4 days. Unfortunately I have incurred another wound which is discharging. Have had a swab and today...
