Bowel Cancer UK are running an online support event if anyone is interested. www.facebook.com/.../
Hi all, we’ve had a meeting with the oncologist this morning and my husband has been told that the ‘standard’ approach (he has one lymph node flagged up and no sign of reoccurrence in his rectum) is 6 weeks radio and 6 months chemo- I won’t lie this has...
Hi Everyone! My husband Jay has just completed his 2nd cycle of chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine). He said to me today that he was feeling tired but didn't feel tired if that makes sense. He says he just feels `bluegh` is the best way to...
Went to have my sigmoidoscopy today to see if the radiotherapy had work. I am so thankful that there is no evidence of the cancer it’s been zapped. I have to go back in 8 weeks for another sigmoidoscopy and scan been a hard 6 months but have got there...
Hi everyone, Putting this question out for a family member who has regular chemo every 2 weeks. They have recently had to have an unplanned operation due to adhesions from a previous surgery causing a blockage. So she had a call today from her appointment...
Hello all, I am about to start Folfiri and Ramucirumab, I have had Folfiri before so kind of know what to expect. Has anyone been treated with Ramucirumab. Any tips on what to expect would be appreciated x
Hi Everyone! Coming on here just to chat because I'm having a little bit of `wobble` today. I thought i was doing so well and being reassured with Jay's chemo treatment but I'm feeling a bit emotional. The thing is it was our wee granddaughter Myla...
Hi. I am new to this forum and have been diagnosed with low rectal cancer. T2n1m0. My growth is 1.5cm and is very low down in my rectum. Too low for an ultra low lar. My surgery is planned for 5th October and I go back to discuss with surgeon next Friday...
Hi guys, I finished my chemo in May this year and during treatment I had neuropathy in my feet and hands. post treatment I have the most excruciating ankle pains and my fingers hurt. Has anyone had similar experiences? If so , what has helped? ...
court this one is for you. Thank you for doing this, for all of us.xx
