Hi New to group. Had a Right Hemi Colectomy about 5 weeks ago with a follow up PET scan recently. (Results should be known this Thursday). Feel stronger and fitter each day (the odd pain at night) but now have pain on left side of tummy. It feels like...
Hi all, I have recently had a colostomy and my anus has been sewn up. This is almost a month ago and sitting is still very painful as the wound is still sore and weeping. My nursing staff keep offering the same advice of shower the area regularly...
Hi all Hope everyone is doing as well as possible. I had a right hemicolectomy at the end of January 2020. All went well and I had my second 3 month stint of chemo after which I finished in June. All through I have had a feeling of pressure/air underneath...
Hi I know I'm probably paranoid but I can't get it out of my head that I have microscopic cancer growing inside me. In 2024 I had my rectum removed as my cancer had spread to a lymph node. I had robotic surgery and formation of a temporary ileostomy...
Hi My husband came out of hospital yesterday after his bowel cancer surgery and ileostomy. He is struggling to stay hydrated. Liquid just comes straight out again however he is not wee'ing. He's had a hydration drink. He really doesn't want to start...
Hi im new here and scared, stressed and anxious after receiving results from a FIT test. I have a phone appointment in 10 days then a colonoscopy. I don’t have any symptoms and I’m worried sick…. Anyone out there with any help, advice or reassurance...
Hi all, my mum was diagnosed with colon cancer in May, after a miss diagnosis of a hernia by her GP, she was then rushed to hospital as the tumour had come through her bowel, a six hour operation later they informed us that the operation had been a success...
Hi I was telephoned by my doctor this afternoon to say my FIT test came back positive - 80.6 I can now see on the NHS app. Thankfully Ive been fast tracked onto the 2-weekly thing the NHS has - my new GP has finally been very proactive. I first...
Simon's ureta was cut during his bowel cancer surgery he has a back drain to his kidney. He has to go to Leeds nuclear scan on his kidney Has anyone heard of this??
Afternoon I'm a 51 year old male in the Leeds area. Awaiting the date for my operation, just want to gain understanding from people who have been through this. I have to have a temporary Stoma Bag and stay in the hossie for a week. Just want an...
