Just done my Father Christmas duties for my youngest daughter spoilt her a bit to much this year, especially after what's been going on these past couple of months. My eldest daughter and her partner didn't want anything but I still got them a few things...
I have some questions/queries regarding the low residue diet. I appreciate the fact sheets/booklet given to me pre & post colonoscopy can't embrace every food item & is quite generalised, so I did call the colorectal nursing team about my queries & was...
Hi, I've been dealing with cancer for the past 8 years. My husband has Metastatic renal cancer & MDS & is being treated by The Christie in Manchester. So cancer doesn't really phase me. My mum was diagnosed with cancer of the rectum last year & though...
I got diagnosed with rectal cancer on 30th November, and having surgery in January and it's a possibility that I could end up with a stoma bag depends on how low the tumor is.and fingers crossed I wont need chemo as it hasn't spread and they think they...
Visited Dad yesterday and he looked really well. A big relief! The nurse I spoke to said he needed to take things slowly with his diet & they were introducing more solid foods. He's off owing killers and was due ti have drain removed today or tomorrow...
Well I am struggling to get my head round the fact we are now in Dec! Not even got a photo to share , however I will get one and we shall press on . Off to the hospital for an appointment with mum today . Think they might see some progress . Hope...
Finally had my results back from my double cancer surgery. The mastectomy showed that the cancer was cleared with good margins and no lymph node involvement. My oncologist said they will see me again after my bowel treatment for radiotherapy and hormone...
Trying to watch the TV to forget all about cancer and what do Coronation Street do?? throw it up in your face. Now they think the character Daisy has breast cancer. Just wish the soaps would stop using this topic for storylines they all seem to follow...
Hi there, been off grid whilst awaiting dads # 2nd date for surgery. So, he got the Op last Friday & his Consultant called me 8pm to say, although took a lot longer than anticipated, he was pleased with how it went. Dad was chirpy on phone the next...
Two appointments this week. Finally told they have found actually cancer cells. Signed all the paper work. Then chemo appointment yesterday. Basically got a whole load of medications for all sorts of thing and a huge tube of moisturizer along with the...
