Friday morning I’m flying to Portugal for our first real holiday since I was diagnosed. the idea of needing the toilet before boarding ( it takes an hour sometimes to empty my bowel) or during the flight is making me ill. my plan is stop eating tomorrow...
I had my pet scan last Wednesday and my colorectal nurse just rang they want to see me on Thursday which obviously means spread somewhere I'm deverstated I thought I was getting through all this and bang I'm back on the cancer train. I feel so well...
Just to let people who might find this helpful you can order a free badge to politely let people know to give you the space you need in public places . Take care , Court
After 2 colon cancer ops that took away 2 thirds of my colon and in the second op they also found lymphoma in my small intestines. 3 years later when everyone was including me were so pleased that I had come through so well at my age (72) my last two...
Hi! I’m new to here, I have an ilesotomy for bowel cancer, I’ve had 2 operations (more to come) and on my second batch of chemo (hopefully no more to come..,!). I have adhesions from surgeries, they have put me back in hospital before when they’ve twisted...
Hi I was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year ,I had bowel.resection last Nov luckily I didn't need a stoma but now I'm scared of going out because I never know when I'm going to have a accident some days my bowels are OK but sometimes I just have...
Hi all, has anyone heard of cancer trials for the KRAS gene, trying to get some insight or info before next onc appointment or has anyone got the KRAS gene and what’s your treatment my onc referred me to some place in London they have no trials...
Hi, I’m new on here and would appreciate others in similar situations sharing their experiences. In October 2021 at the age of 62, following routine screening, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the Caecum with multiple liver metastasis...
Hello, I had my recent scan results today and they are clear. This is the first time I’ve had two clear scans together. I just want to thank people on this sight for their reply’s and support.. I still have anxiety and I hope that will fade in time. I...
Three weeks post radiotherapy/chemo .My bum still sore when going to toilet is this the norm
