Happy belated New Year to all.... especially those of you who have helped me navigate through difficult times since I joined here. Sorry not been into update and see hiw you are all doing. So . . ...... dad has been doing well and we've managed a...
Hi, I’m new to the forum. Brief intro….my husband was diagnosed last year with bowel cancer, a 2.5cm tumour very low down in the rectum. We were told from the outset that the “gold standard treatment” was (radical) surgery, culminating in a permanent...
I have my ct scan tomorrow, my yearly review. Nearly been a year since my surgery. Finished adjuvant chemo in June 22. I feel so scared! Had my bloods done the beginning of December. All ok I think as never heard anything. My Colo nurse said if anything...
I have just messaged a nurse on here, then thought could ask on this forum as many of you may have experienced what I am going through! Next Friday 20th January I have a colonoscopy through my stoma, which I suddenly think is a bit weird though obs...
It's been a roller coaster the last few days my Aunt passed away and my cousin just won't tell me details of funeral keeps saying to be confirmed but everyone else knows. Its my birthday today am I going to see another one, my poor daughter had a melt...
Recently My mother was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer Stage1 with 3-4 cm from Anal. Can this be treated using Stapling Technology OR Should definitely go for colostomy OR Radiation/Chemo for 5 weeks and Surgery after 7-8 weeks? Any help would be highly...
Hi there, asking on behalf of my brother, who has just had his first IV Chemo treatment this week (following 6 weeks of radiotherapy) immediately after treatment, he is saying he fingers/hands are experiencing the most painful feeling, like electric shocks...
After kicking up a stink yesterday, I have finally been given a date of the 24th January, I was going to be sent to Glasgow for my surgery but they are now going to do it at my local hospital. Now to build my positivity back up, as it was slowly getting...
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/preparing-for-treatment/physical-activity-and-cancer?_ga=2.9446897.558670396.1670885623-1411254450.1669369970 Given the time of year I thought some like to have another look at this...
trying to remain positive, but feel it being drained with all the waiting, each day I get up and think, has it spread else where? has the areas that it’s In gotten worse? Is this delay going to cost me my life? All my test were done in October this is...
