After my diagnosis last Thursday I'm starting to get a handle on it, pulled my big brave pants up and did some research and the key is to get this lymph node shrunk,it's deep in my stomach it is doable I think they more concerned about me tolerating it...
Hi again guys, Sorry for all the questions, I’d rather ask here than my surgery where I actually work Had my surgery JULY 14 and I’m due on any day now, what was your first monthly cycle like after surgery, was it any different, I am still injecting...
Hi, I had a resection 3 1/2 weeks ago, got results back T3 30 lymph nodes clear, the only question mark is traces in bleed vessels so have been referred to a oncologist. No concept of what to expect , am I likely to need chemo?if do what type how many...
On the 11th of June I had 1st colonoscopy, told then I had cancer, since then I've had CT and MRI scans, and another colonoscopy, now my files been sent to Manchester, last week, told I wouldn't hear anything for 2 weeks, I've been ok til a few days ago...
Just wondering if anyone manages to visit public places when on chemo. I don't go anywhere as I'm worried I'll get a virus or something. I don't want to spend any more time in hospital than is necessary. I'm not Neutropenic either. Thanks.
Best news today. After spending almost 2 wks in hospital due to bad reaction to chemo I had a follow up with my oncologist today. Latest scans show that the treatment has worked. Cancer has gone . I still have surgery to look forward to, this will...
Hi again guys, So had my robotic surgery July 14th where a rectal tumour was removed, I have my follow up apt September 14th and I’m absolutely terrified with what the consultant may say to me, I believe this apt will be where we discuss how I’m getting...
Hi all, this is the first time I have visited this particular forum. My mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year (feb 2021) stage 3c, had 3 rounds of chemo, major debulk, another 3 rounds, but we also got the news following the debulk that pathology...
Hi everyone! I am 24, recently diagnosed with bowel cancer. I am looking for people to share their success and happy stories, to let me know in this time that it is not over and I have every chance of living a long happy life. thank you in advanc...
So, Jay (James) n I decided to go out for dinner tonight (wee Tuesday night special ). Lovely food and a few `wee cheeky white wine n soda's` (me not Jay he was driving so fresh orange juice n lemonade with plenty of ice for him) same place we went to...
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