Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 2 rectal polyp tumor in December. After one abandoned surgery in February due to the surgeon deciding on a smaller op, I had TEMS op in May and am now starting 5 weeks chemo/ radiotherapy. Anyone else experiencing...
I recently received the generic NHS email - advising me that I am eligible for the Spring Booster Jab for Covid - in that my immune system may be weakened. Since the primary jab, I have since received three further boosters (four jabs in total.) - all...
This is just to say a big thank you to you all for keeping my spirits up over the last 18 months. I had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago and there is no sign of any disease in my colon, my last Pet scan was normal and my blood markers are also normal. I am being...
Guys I attended my pre op assessment this morning which was very overwhelming may I add but I can’t remember what sort of ‘diet’ foods best to eat leading up to the day of my surgery, she may have not even mentioned anything but any advise again would...
Hi Can anyone tell me if it is possible for bowel cancer to spread within a period of two weeks. I ask this because my husband has just had a diagnosis of recurrant bowel cancer two weeks ago after having an operation back in January this year to...
Hi there, I’m about to start cycle 5 of chemo. At each cycle so far I haven’t had any pain when the catheter has been inserted into the port apart from last time. I haven’t used numbing cream before but wondering if others have and, if so, if it is...
Just rang the bell after completing my treatment very emotional
So we have met with the Liver Team at the Royal London this morning and Tony has been booked in for a liver resection on 18th July..they confirmed that there is only one solitary lesion and that they will only need to remove 10% of the liver and are hopeful...
Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me posting here - it's Rachel from the Community team. I just wanted to let you know that our Cancer Information team has put together a blog about the importance of checking for sign and symptoms of bowel cancer....
Hi I’m due for a pre assessment on the 6th July and a colonoscopy on the 11th asleep, to have a good look in my bowel also to get a bigger biopsy. I think I’ll find out the stage, I know the size from the first test size 25mm. Then chemo and radiation...
