Hi Everyone! Not been on all this week but trying to focus elsewhere to try to forget about this for a little while. Had a few family issues this week to keep us occupied. Been day trips up and down to Troon on the Ayrshire coast. Not for pleasure...
Had my CEA levels back yesterday and its risen to 10.4 from 8.1 which I had done 6 weeks ago followed by a clear NED ct scan, so I'm off for a pet scan this time I can't begin to tell you the anxiety I'm feeling right now is something going on the CT...
Hi everyone wondering if anyone can give any advice, I have rectal cancer and starting radiotherapy, into my third session today and afterwards have very acute pain in both legs. I just can’t get any relief whatsoever, pains killers aren’t working....
Hi everyone It's Steph here from the Community team. I hope you don't mind me posting here today, I just wanted to share our latest Community News Blog about Peripheral Neuropathy . The blog highlights content from the bowel cancer forums and from...
Hi all ,my wife is terminal cancer (colon) 4 tumors in colon area, she has been being sick for a few day macmillan nurse is amazing, but it may be a blockage they are keeping a close eye on her ,was wondering if any one has anything similar advice good...
Hi im going through chemo now and 2 side effects i have is breathing difficulties and numbness in legs feet lips and tongue has anyon e experienced this - i feel quite scared st the moment
Today mum turns 80 ! Something I did not think remotely possible back in 2009 ! She has a Bowel babe rose ordered from the grandchildren . She also was diagnosed 13 years ago this summer . Thanks to chemo , her wonderful team , willing surgeons and...
UPDATE: I had my colonoscopy today, I’m pleased to say that I got the all clear, which I’m very surprised about. QUESTION: How long should a colonoscopy last? Mine was only 8 minutes which I was very surprised about as the nurse informed me that it...
Research has been going on for MSS patients with Immunotherapy with a larger study coming soon ! For another subgroup this could be a good option . Seems to be one subgroup at a time but it’s encouraging ! Court
Hello all, I pop in from time to time had an appointment with my consultant last week all was good last scan was clear and I'm due another CEA blood test which I booked for 27th June first available appointment! So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for...
