In June 2023 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer T3N1M0 done the treatments, done the surgery, have the bag. Prognosis positive. I am after some advice. whilst the surgeon was operating he said he had a problem getting passed my womb, he said he suspected...
Hi! Im 22 years old and have experienced some interminent blood in my stool since november 2022 (on the surface of the stool and when wiping). I visited my GP which said that in my age it probably isnt anything serious. But I was not satisfied with his...
I had my first colonoscopy yesterday, I’m 8 months post surgery. Not sure what this means but I have inflammatory tissue around the anastomosis. Biopsies were taken and now waiting results, has anyone else had this?
I had bowel cancer then a stoma reversal 6 weeks later had bowel movement through my vagina had emergency surgery and had my stoma back I have a hernia and my stomach looks huge about 6 months after getting my stoma back I have started getting bowel movements...
I am doing OK my CEA levels are rising which is concerning me but not my oncologist he said they do on treatment it's 17 at moment started at 10 before treatment,I'm just on 5fu after a positive scan. I have my aunts funeral today and have my pump attached...
Vain is good We all should Love ourselves At peace in our skin Narcissism is no sin If we don't love ourselves How can others do so I know Don't fear their looks How they may see us Ask yourself why Let's not be shy A stoma is...
My mum has cancer of the rectum, a blood clot on her lung and COPD which is making it hard for her to breathe. She is on oxygen 24/7 to help her breathe. Once the blood clot has dispersed she will be able to breathe a lot better and go back to having...
Just touching base to let you know how well Dad's doing. We had an appointment on Monday eith the oncology/chemo clinical team. Results of biopsies of margins around removed tumours showed NO CANCER CELLS. 3 out of 16 Lymph Nodes showed signs of cancerous...
Hi, I’m new to this and hope I’m writing this to the right audience so forgive me if not. I’ve just come out of hospital having had surgery to remove a section of my colon including my anus. My questions are based on the “anal wound left. I’m really...
I was due to start Xelox next Tuesday but it’s been postponed as the nurse wants the oncologist to check my bottom wounds. I can’t see the oncologist for a couple of weeks. I had Aper surgery 12th Dec 2022 and have about 1cm wounds in my bottom. I had...
