Hello, I just joined the group. My husband has colon cancer that has metastasised to his liver. He had successful surgery in his colon in June and started chemo in December. I have a question about the side effects. He is in the 3rd and pill free week...
I’m awaiting surgery, dose anyone else experience sporadic stomach pain feels like colic at nighttime? It will last a couple of hours, then I have looser than normal stools and completely off food for a few days. I don’t think I have an obstruction as...
Hi. It’s me those of you that have read my posts and replies like. “What’s your stoma called and why?” As most know I had bowel please click on my name to read my bio if you want my history Now I’ve got huge question marks on both lungs I don’t...
** my aunt has gone passed away last night. Sleep tight at peace now ️ ** I'm feeling very emotional today my aunt who was a second mom to us Has only days to live she's 93 and loved very much. Last week when ww found out none of the family wanted...
Evening all, I hope everyone is doing okay. I wondered what side effects people have had on steroids? I have just had my 2nd round of Folfox Chemo and taken 4 days of steroids, like last time after the first day I have been in floods of tears and...
Hi all I was thinking about getting some protein drinks as after my chemo pump comes off I have no appetite for a few days also my mouth goes extremely sore back of throat roof of mouth full of ulcers, I use the mouth washes but I can't always eat well...
My partner has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. He has been advised at 88 that an operation is not an option. So we are here waiting for it to get worse. He is getting a lot of wind and is now getting stomach pains that sometimes keep him awake at night...
To anyone who is suffering from any of this triple whammy at the moment.I send my heartfelt support. I have the cold/cough thing and thats bad enough.remembering to hold onto a stoma when coughing is a pain. Hope everyone feels better soon Kath
Hi there. Has anybody had surgery on the bowel. Went through chemo and then had to have surgery in England to remove the stomach lining. I'm asking this because I've had the tumor removed, I'm starting chemo but mite also need the stomach lining removed...
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