Hi all my gp has diagnosed lymphedema in my leg which he has said could be because of the radiotherapy I had before I had my surgery iv had yearly ct scan and thankfully iv got no recurrence so far has anybody else come across this x
So I had my pre-op today ready for stoma surgery on Tuesday but forgot to ask if I need to take a bowel prep again, is this the norm before surgery as thought of drinking that vile stuff again is making me gag , last time I vomited most of it back !
Hi has anybody any experience of going back to a stoma after a reversal? I'm 5 months in and everyday is dreadfull. I have read about LARS but I really don't think I can go on like this. The colorectal nurses have told me there can't even be a discussion...
Hi everyone, After 2 years i seemed to have developed Scar tissue pain in the abdomen and its horrendous, have had scan and ultrasound which has ruled out any reoccurrence thankfully but i can't handle the pain, had anyone any ideas how to self manage...
Hello - I can't imagine not having the opportunity to come here and ask for help and support. But I am not sure which group I should reach out to. My husband and I have just had that meeting with his oncology team. To be honest it was a strange meeting...
My hubby is recovering well from his liver resection six weeks ago but is having a few problems which I am a bit concerned about..he had a very successful bowel resection in November 21 to remove the primary cancer and although his bowel movements are...
Hi I'm a 45yo mum of 2 amazing teenagers. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer on 23rd December last year......not the best Xmas present!! In February I had the tumour removed, I spent 10 long days in hospital away from my kids as due to covid...
Hi, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer and I’m due to have surgery in 2 weeks. I’ve been told I could be in for 5-7 days and no one can visit due to staying covid safe on the ward. I was wondering what everyone would recommend packing for hospital? I...
At last!! Breathe a sigh of relief, but till keeping fingers crossed. Spoke with surgeon on Monday at Wythenshawe, had pre op on Wednesday, surgery school today, stoma nurse on Tuesday at local hospital, in case I do need a stoma, at least I'll be prepared...
Hi, I am not the one with this but my mom is. We are still,as a family, trying to come to terms with diagnosis, treatment and outcome. For the last 10 years my mom has been treated by GP for constipation. We then moved in, as our new build was not finished...
