Hi, I had previously asked if anyone had ever heard of or even have what is known as a wet ileostomy. A woman did reply, I'm hoping she sees this and gets back to me.
Hello all I hope this query finds you well. I have primary bowel cancer and secondary liver tumours I have had treatment which went very well, however after having an MR scan it appears that some of the tumours are pressing on the intraphepatic bile...
I had both today. In the stoma appointment the nurse was very happy at Syd's progress. Apparently I'm looking after him well! Now I go to three month checkups. The PCA I was petrified of, however the MacMillan nurse was fantastic, very calming. I...
Hi everyone had my first chemo today 1 of 30 just a quick question how long before side affects kick in??
Hi, can anyone help ease my mind, I need some serious support. My dad had colon cancer removed last year and all was great untill now, on the last scan something was picked up, the hospital have now called us and they have said they think the cancer has...
Hi Everyone! Sorry if I seem to be bugging everyone on here with my issues but I've no one else to talk to just now. I had a `major wobble` here yesterday which some of you may have seen and replied to. One week today we will know what the next outcome...
Might be a silly question but what do you wear coat wise I had it last year but it was summer so never encountered these winter problems I wear a short sleve top bug then with the bottle it's hard to get it through sleves, I know it might sound silly...
Hi! Has anyone any ideas on what kind of smoothies you could make up for someone with cancer. I put it to Jay that because his appetite is a bit off just now if he thought he could drink these as a way of getting some protein into him. I know there...
Should of had my scan results back yesterday according to my consultant but my colactral nurse who is very abrupt and got no empathy at all more or less told me don’t be stupid you not get them back till 2 weeks what you ringing for !!!!
Hi Everyone! Well, after yesterday we I thought Jay had turned a corner and was starting to get a bit better, but it feels like two steps forward and three back. He's gone to bed and told me that he feels really weak. He said he feels tired but not...
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